by msander | Dec 7, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Imagine an enormous, lush rainforest teeming with life…in the Arctic. Well there was a time — and not too long ago — when the world warmed more than any human has ever seen. (So far) Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios:...
by msander | Dec 6, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Canadian astronomers have not only discovered that a world orbiting a star 111 light years away could be a “super-Earth,” they’ve also discovered a new exoplanet in the same solar system. Source: Astronomers spot potential...
by msander | Dec 4, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Where do glaciers and icebergs get their beautiful blue color? This unique blue might be nature’s most brilliant, and the color arises in a very special way thanks to some surprising interactions between light and water molecules. Who knew physics could be so...
by msander | Dec 4, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Mercury thermometers are handy and useful, but they could be extremely dangerous to bring on planes. We’re conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciSho… Hosted by: Stefan Chin Click...
by msander | Dec 3, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
In the first video in our two part series on HIV and AIDS, we explain how scientists figured out what HIV is, when the infection morphs into AIDS, and where they think the virus originated. We’re conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give...
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