Science Buddies Blog (Page 105)

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

Gifts to Give the Grownups--That You can Put to Good "Scientific" Use!

December 16, 2010 11:10 AM

Earlier this week, we posted a list of cool science-y things you might add to your own wish list... things that would be fun to explore and might win holiday brownie points with Mom and Dad for sheer educational value. Hopefully you made sincere, compelling, and scientifically sound arguments. But now it's time to take a look at grown-up gadgets and science toys. Do you need to buy something for Mom, Dad, Uncle Joe, or Grandma? Maybe you've been thinking about what to give?… Read more

Scientifically Speaking: A Holiday Wish List

December 13, 2010 1:00 PM

If you're making lists and checking them twice this holiday season, make sure you put on your science cap as you think through what you really want! Well, that would be our suggestion. There may be many things on your list, but sometimes the best gifts to receive are ones that you can use over and over and over again, ones that will inspire and challenge you, and ones that let you explore, discover, create, and, yes, play. Plus, we know that moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and especially… Read more

DNA-Based Crime Prevention

November 16, 2010 9:54 AM

Depending on where you live, you may find that even local corner stores have sections that are kept under lock and key. Over-the-counter drugs and even toys often end up under "please ask for assistance" supervision. It can be frustrating to have to get a clerk to help you get your cold medicine, batteries, or the newest pack of trading cards, but it makes sense. From surveillance technologies to exploding ink security tags to simple lock-and-key access, businesses are doing what they can to… Read more

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