Science Buddies Blog (Page 105)

Participating in a California Science Fair?

February 17, 2011 1:02 PM

If you use the Science Buddies website and are participating in one of the following California science fairs, please leave a "comment" (below) or email us at [email protected]: We are hoping to talk to students at these fairs, especially students who are presenting projects from the Science Buddies library of Project Ideas! San Mateo Science, Math, & Technology Fair San Francisco Middle School Science Fair Sciencepalooza! Marin County Secondary Science Fair Synopsys… Read more

Plants on the Move?

February 16, 2011 9:16 AM

Your plants may appear to be still, but they are actually constantly in motion! Their movements are just very slow, and it can be easy to overlook what might amount to very small changes and adjustments in angle or direction. (Image source: Wikipedia) If there's snow in the forecast where you live, it may seem early to start thinking about spring and gardening. But, now, when the ground is still hard and cold, is a great time to give your green thumb a pre-season boost by soaking up some… Read more

What is... Watson?

February 14, 2011 4:52 PM

What would you have made Watson "look like"? Check out IBM's video coverage of what was involved in giving Watson both a "face" and a "voice" for the Jeopardy! Competition. "I'll take "Artificial Intelligence" for $1000, please." Jeopardy! fans will be tuning in February 14-16 to see IBM's computer contestant, Watson, face off against the brain-power, trivia recall, and quick (thumb) reflexes of two of Jeopardy's all-time top winners, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Jennings holds the record… Read more

The "Shock" of Static Electricity

February 10, 2011 8:00 AM

Static electricity can make your hair stand on end. Source: Chris Darling, Wikpedia Ahhh.... winter. Snowpeople. Snowy days home from school. Hats, mittens, and scarves. Hot chocolate. And static electricity. Zap! That's right, it's during the winter months that you are most likely to shock yourself on a door knob or when opening the refrigerator. And when you pull off your hat or pull on a sweater, your hair might just stand on end. Boing! After getting zapped ten or a hundred times, you… Read more

State of the Union Speech Celebrates Science Fair

January 27, 2011 10:21 AM

State of the Union address, Jan. 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Are you tuning in to the Super Bowl? Are you participating in your school's science fair? Both are exciting. One can change the future. Students in the middle of experiments and trials and data analysis for their science projects may or may not have been listening earlier this week when President Obama delivered the State of the Union address. But there were four students on hand and sitting with… Read more

Google's Global Virtual Science Fair

January 18, 2011 10:46 AM

The first Google Science Fair is happening this year! Designed to be an all-inclusive competition, Google Science Fair 2011 open to students ages 13-18, worldwide. Students are eligible to participate either as individuals or in teams of up to three. Submissions will be accepted until April 4, 2011. In May, 60 semi-finalists will be announced, and their projects will be posted online for public viewing. The public will have the opportunity to vote for the "People's Choice" award. Great… Read more

Desks Piled High, and Lizards for Lunch

January 14, 2011 8:24 AM

Potential Scientific Discovery "Piled" Up on Desks and Tucked Away in Cabinets Wikimedia Commons: Photographer: FranÃ§ois MEY; Herbarium: Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle Herbaria refers to collections of dried plant specimens. These specimens are often mounted and then filed away. Oxford's herbaria, for example, contains approximately a million specimens. In any herbaria, it is common to find some samples that have not yet been identified. According to Dr. Robert… Read more

Teacher Webinar Video Now Online!

January 12, 2011 12:09 PM

The video from the September 22, 2010 Science Buddies Teacher Development Webinar is now available for online viewing. If you were unable to attend the webinar—or had to leave before the webinar ended, you can now watch the entire virtual tour of the Science Buddies website. The webinar, conducted by Science Buddies Vice President, Courtney Corda, will walk you through our resources, helping teachers (and parents) better understand what Science Buddies offers and how to best get… Read more

Fun with Flying Monkeys

January 7, 2011 12:55 PM

In my house, if it can be launched through the air, it probably will be. I'm constantly listening for the sound of a crash because once it's discovered that "x" can be propelled through the air, it will be launched over and over and over again... until something (or someone) gets hit. Just last night, it was discovered that a "koosh" ball from the dredges of the toy bins has a loop inside that can be used like a sling shot. Back and forth through the air and across the room and up and… Read more

Earthwatch Fellowship for Teachers

December 20, 2010 8:15 AM

Middle school teachers, grades 6-8, interested in investigating ocean sciences or climate change are invited to apply for the 2011 Earthwatch Educator Program sponsored by Earthwatch and Northrop Grumman. The program provides a fellowship for an innovative hands-on expedition, an inspiring experience that teachers can then share with classrooms. Last year, Erin Moore, a teacher in Illinois, was selected to participate in Northrop Grumman Foundation's Weightless Flights of Discovery Program.… Read more

Science Buddies Blog (1,181 results)

Explore Our Science Videos