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SciNews Jan 5
Invasive species, cancer, our first alcoholic drink, 3-D printing and life from outerspace- this must be SciNews! This eclectic collection of current science news stories is brought to you by STAOBlog. SciNews is published every Monday and Thursday. Stay tuned for...
Self-Siphoning Bead Demo
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dQJBBklpQQ] The beads are the type you get on office blinds. A larger version of the beads you get on dog tags. Slow mo video and explanation here: http://youtu.be/6ukMId5fIi0 Search for metal 4.5mm bead chain on ebay to get...
9 Volt Batteries -a Potential Fire Hazard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVDayI-gwI Improperly stored 9V batteries can cause a fire if they are stored improperly. Watch the video to find out how. For more information on the potential hazards, storage and disposal of 9V batteries, go to this link provided...
Enose is Enose is Enose…
Most children are fascinated by space and the idea of space exploration. As this activity will demonstrate, space-related technology brings together many different scientific disciplines. Bringing news of the latest developments in space technology into the classroom...
Ebola, Rosetta, e-cigarettes and more top stories of 2014 | Science News
West Africa’s Ebola epidemic captured the attention of both the scientific world and the world at large in 2014, placing it first among the Top 25 stories of the year. Other big news included the rise and fall of a claimed detection of gravitational waves, new...
Stunning Timelapse of Earth from the ISS
12 Of The Most Jaw-Dropping Science Photos Of 2014
Given the traditional conversion rate of pictures to text, it’s worth spending 12,000 words talking about all the amazing scientific sights captured in 2014. But instead, we’re going to let these amazing snapshots—representing the microscopic, the universal, and...
Can You Guess The Wild Faces Behind These Animal Eyes? | World Science Festival
We were captivated by the stunning details of the animal eyes captured by photographer Brad Wilson in his animal portrait series Affinity. What sorts of wild souls belong to these exotic peepers? Take a look, make a guess, and slide the slider to reveal the answer....
SciNews Dec 29
Organ transplants, skeletons, comets, infections, Christmas from space, and so much more. This eclectic mixture of recent SciNews stories is brought to you by STAOBlog. SciNews is published every Monday and Thursday. Stay tuned for more Biology A nervy...
Hands On, Minds On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQdDr7sYlSw&feature=youtu.be Hands On, Minds On – watch a great video about Gabriel Ayyavoo, OCT, who breathes new life into teaching high school biology and his professional practice. Or read about Gabriel’s work in the classroom...
The Science of Santa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCOf6Su0Yvw Happy Holidays! Ever wonder how Santa could possibly manage to deliver all those presents in a single night? Or what gives red-nosed reindeer the ability to fly? And why do your Christmas lights get tangled in knots no...
SciNews Dec 25
Sense of smell, Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' , foil on your teeth, and sleep deprivation- just another typical eclectic mix of recent SciNews. Happy holidays from STAO!!!!!!! SciNews is published every Monday and Thursday. Stay tuned for more Biology Scents may affect...