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March 26, 2012 10:18 AM
Astronomers at the University of California, Santa Cruz are part of an international team that captured exciting first photos of a dwarf galaxy absorbing an even smaller galaxy.
The photo above, captured by the Suprime-Cam in Hawaii, shows the dwarf galaxy, NGC 4449. In the upper right, a visible stellar stream is all that remains of a smaller galaxy that has been absorbed by NGC 4449. Photo: R. Jay GaBany (Blackbird Observatory), used with permissionWhen it comes to galaxy growth, it's…
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March 21, 2012 3:46 PM
By Kim Mullin
Children may feel like summer vacation is a distant dream, but July will be here before we know it.
A summer science program can be the start of a lifelong interest and an enthusiasm about science that can continue into the school year.
Science Program Leaders and Directors: The MOST-Science project needs your help! The nationwide research study is taking a comprehensive look at youth science opportunities that take place outside of school. Visit the…
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March 19, 2012 6:10 AM
Nithin Tumma, a previous student mentor at Science Buddies, wins Intel Science Talent Search for cancer research project.
Nithin Tumma, winner of this year's Intel Science Talent Search
Each year, thousands of students complete science projects and participate in science fairs around the country—and around the world. With the national spotlight on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education fueled by the Educate to Innovate campaign, Change the Equation, and the…
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March 12, 2012 3:32 PM
Jackie, a tenth grade student and avid Girl Scout, is on a dual-headed quest to spark excitement about science in middle school students—and to earn the Girl Scouts' highest award.
Jackie Rapport (pictured above) presented her plan for a county-wide science fair to her school's advisory board and to the Girl Scout Council. To read about other inspiring student and teacher science project successes, visit the Science Buddies in Action page! When you think of Girl Scouts, you may…
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March 5, 2012 9:39 AM
The project display board for a science project may be the last step before the fair, but don't underestimate its importance. Your display board may be one of hundreds on display. You want to make sure it summarizes your project and invites a viewer to stop and take a minute to learn more about your project, research, and conclusions.
Creating a successful project display board takes time, but it's an important step! Our tips, tricks, and techniques help guide you through the process.…
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March 2, 2012 12:52 PM
A plane designed by John Collins set a new world record last week. Thrown by former football quarterback Joe Ayoob, the plane flew 226 feet, 10 inches in an indoor hangar on the McClellan Air Force Base, breaking the previous record by more than 19 feet!
Paper Planes
Folding paper airplanes is an age-old and ageless pastime. How many planes does the average person fold in a lifetime? How many have you folded? Probably more than you can count!
While not everyone can fold or…
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March 1, 2012 12:05 PM
If you did a chemistry project this year (that includes food sciences and biotech), you can enter your project in the Rosalind Franklin Chemistry Contest for a chance to win a cash award. You've already done the work, now it's time to show it off!
Teachers! Please use this handout to distribute to students (or at local fairs) to encourage students to enter.
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March 1, 2012 9:04 AM
By Kim Mullin
Sky gazers will find the night skies especially rewarding in coming days.
Image source: NASA.
Five planets can be viewed at various times without a telescope, but catching them all in the same night is rare! If you're interested in a closer look at Mercury, NASA is holding an online chat on Monday, March 5. The night sky is offering up a rare show this week: five planets so bright that you can see them with the naked eye! Also for your viewing pleasure, Earth's moon…
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