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Scientific America – Newfound ‘Quasi-Moon’ Has Been Earth’s Fellow Traveler for Thousands of Years

Scientific America – Newfound ‘Quasi-Moon’ Has Been Earth’s Fellow Traveler for Thousands of Years

by | Jun 8, 2023 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, General Interest, Inquiry, Kindergarten, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Secondary, Understanding Earth and Space Systems

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for a link to the full article. Astronomers have identified asteroid 2023 FW13 as a “quasi-moon” or “quasi-satellite,” meaning it orbits the sun in a similar timeframe as Earth but is only slightly influenced...
Researchers use infrared light to wirelessly transmit power over 30 meters

Researchers use infrared light to wirelessly transmit power over 30 meters

by | Jun 5, 2023 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Coding, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Technology Enhanced Learning, Understanding Matter and Energy

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for a link to the full article. Researchers have developed a new wireless laser charging system that uses infrared light to transfer power over distances of up to 30 meters. This system could potentially...
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