Aussie volcano chain: "News: Aussie volcano chain
The longest chain of continental volcanoes in the world was recently discovered in Australia. It stretches from near Mackay in Queensland down to Cosgrove in Victoria.
Don’t be alarmed. These volcanoes aren’t going to erupt anytime soon. It has been millions of years since any of the volcanoes in the chain have erupted. We’ve known about each individual volcano for a long time, but didn’t realise they were related."
Read more about Australia's volcanos and try the super cool copper crystals experiment!!
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Hitting a fractal beat
Hitting a fractal beat: "Article: Hitting a fractal beat
Ever notice that tree branches look a bit like tiny trees, and the veins on a leaf look like tiny branches? Fractals are geometric recurring patterns that appear similar no matter if you look up close or from far away. Fractals may seem complex, however they are very common. They occur all the time in nature and can be found just about anywhere – even in a piece of broccoli.
Recently, fractal patterns have been discovered in an unexpected place – music. A team of researchers noticed some groovy patterns in the drumming style of Jeff Porcaro, famous drummer of American rock band Toto.
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Ever notice that tree branches look a bit like tiny trees, and the veins on a leaf look like tiny branches? Fractals are geometric recurring patterns that appear similar no matter if you look up close or from far away. Fractals may seem complex, however they are very common. They occur all the time in nature and can be found just about anywhere – even in a piece of broccoli.
Recently, fractal patterns have been discovered in an unexpected place – music. A team of researchers noticed some groovy patterns in the drumming style of Jeff Porcaro, famous drummer of American rock band Toto.
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Click the link to read the rest of the article!
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Robot assassin protects the reef
Robot assassin protects the reef: "News: Robot assassin protects the reef
The crown-of-thorns is a venomous starfish that lives in the Great Barrier Reef. Growing up to massive lengths of 80 centimetres and having a body entirely covered in toxic spikes, the starfish is almost indestructible and is a vicious predator. They eat coral, the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s said that one adult starfish can eat up to ten square metres of coral every year.
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The crown-of-thorns is a venomous starfish that lives in the Great Barrier Reef. Growing up to massive lengths of 80 centimetres and having a body entirely covered in toxic spikes, the starfish is almost indestructible and is a vicious predator. They eat coral, the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s said that one adult starfish can eat up to ten square metres of coral every year.
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Friday, September 11, 2015
Rare rocks and Dodgy dice
Rare rocks and Dodgy dice: "rticle: Rare rocks
Zoologists discover unknown animals, and botanists discover plants. And although you might not know it, each year geologists discover 50–60 minerals that have never been seen before. So how many minerals are yet to be discovered?"
Check out the try at home activity "Dodgy Dice", too!
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Zoologists discover unknown animals, and botanists discover plants. And although you might not know it, each year geologists discover 50–60 minerals that have never been seen before. So how many minerals are yet to be discovered?"
Check out the try at home activity "Dodgy Dice", too!
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Friday, August 28, 2015
New tessellation discovered
New tessellation discovered: "Article: New tessellation discovered
If you wanted a really cool bathroom, what shape would you use for the tiles? Squares will work, or rectangles, or even hexagons. But can we use five-sided tiles? You may not know them, but there are a whole range of pentagonal tiling shapes. And a few weeks ago, mathematicians found a new one to join them."
Cool! You probably will be looking at tessellations in math class this year. You can wow your math teacher with this!
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If you wanted a really cool bathroom, what shape would you use for the tiles? Squares will work, or rectangles, or even hexagons. But can we use five-sided tiles? You may not know them, but there are a whole range of pentagonal tiling shapes. And a few weeks ago, mathematicians found a new one to join them."
Cool! You probably will be looking at tessellations in math class this year. You can wow your math teacher with this!
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Friday, August 21, 2015
Electric sprites, and butter Make run activity
Electric sprites, and butter run activity: "News: Electric sprites
Thunder and lightning may be frightening, or exciting. But what happens above can be even more thrilling. In the upper atmosphere above these storms, you might find something called a transient luminous event, which can look like a jellyfish, carrot or column.
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Make sure you check out the try at home activity, too!
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Thunder and lightning may be frightening, or exciting. But what happens above can be even more thrilling. In the upper atmosphere above these storms, you might find something called a transient luminous event, which can look like a jellyfish, carrot or column.
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Make sure you check out the try at home activity, too!
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Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: Wow! There are a wide variety of articles in this month's edition - gender, demise of bees, how bacteria affects water flow and more! Check it out!!
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Should we redesign humans? | Playlist | TED.com
Should we redesign humans? | Playlist | TED.com:
This is a really cool TED talk. What do you think? Should humans be engineering cells, tissues and organs to improve our bodies?
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This is a really cool TED talk. What do you think? Should humans be engineering cells, tissues and organs to improve our bodies?
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Ebola vaccine, and viewing your retina
Ebola vaccine, and viewing your retina: "News: Ebola end in sight
It looks like the Ebola epidemic that has ravaged West Africa for over a year may soon be under control. Last week, there were only a handful of new cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, scientists are getting closer to a vaccine to prevent these outbreaks from occurring again.
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Also in this issue: photographing your retina!
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It looks like the Ebola epidemic that has ravaged West Africa for over a year may soon be under control. Last week, there were only a handful of new cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, scientists are getting closer to a vaccine to prevent these outbreaks from occurring again.
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Also in this issue: photographing your retina!
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Science Learning Hub Newsletter, August 2015 - All about Space
Science Learning Hub Newsletter, August 2015 - All about Space:
Interested in outer space? Then this is a must read!
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Interested in outer space? Then this is a must read!
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Mysterious number measures mass
Mysterious number measures mass: "rticle: Mysterious number measures mass
Six hundred and two sextillion is a huge number. It’s so big that most people can’t even write it out in numerals. And yet, many scientists use this number every day. So what’s the deal with 602 000 000 000 000 000 000 000?"
Learn all about Avogadro's number! :)
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Six hundred and two sextillion is a huge number. It’s so big that most people can’t even write it out in numerals. And yet, many scientists use this number every day. So what’s the deal with 602 000 000 000 000 000 000 000?"
Learn all about Avogadro's number! :)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Scientists get blood from a stone and Mixing with worms
Scientists get blood from a stone and Mixing with worms:
Just how did scientists get blood from a stone? Read the article to find out!
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Just how did scientists get blood from a stone? Read the article to find out!
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Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: Learn why seahorses have square tails, and is there life in outer space??
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
Can you solve this logic puzzle?
Can you solve this logic puzzle?: This is one of several excellent TED talk lessons. Can YOU solve the puzzle??
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Sigma Xi SmartBrief
Sigma Xi SmartBrief: More new science discoveries - worms with teeth, new organism gets a name and news from outer space!
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Chris Urmson: How a driverless car sees the road | TED Talk | TED.com
Chris Urmson: How a driverless car sees the road | TED Talk | TED.com:
How do you feel about driverless cars? Watch this video and see if you think any differently!
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How do you feel about driverless cars? Watch this video and see if you think any differently!
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"The Hog Island Osprey Nest and its viewers are saddened today as what appeared to be an eagle took both young osprey chicks from their nest in the afternoon hours Friday. Explore founder Charlie Annenberg reflects on a nest that feels so much emptier tonight."
Explore has many wonderful stories, but some of them are sad. Life and death are daily struggles that animals in the wild face. Some survive, but others do not. Check out Explore to learn more about the nature around you.
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Explore has many wonderful stories, but some of them are sad. Life and death are daily struggles that animals in the wild face. Some survive, but others do not. Check out Explore to learn more about the nature around you.
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