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Images from a Cell Phone Camera – submitted by Dave Gervais
This is an image of an insect taken from a Huawei p 30 pro cell phone camera. When I compare that to images that I took in 1978 using a really good dissecting microscope with an optical camera, this is incredible. I could easily take these images and identify this...
Scientists may have detected a black hole devouring a neutron star | CBC News
First, astronomers made history when they detected a gravitational wave from two black holes merging. Then it was two neutron stars. Now, astronomers believe they've detected a gravitational wave coming from another first-time discovery: a black hole swallowing a...
Dynamic Periodic Table
Interactive periodic table with dynamic layouts showing names, electrons, oxidation, trend visualization, orbitals, isotopes, and compound search. Full descriptions from write-up sources. Click on the source below to launch the table Source: Dynamic Periodic Table
A naturalized yard: making a difference – submitted by Dave Gervais
This is a picture of my front lawn. You might see a decided absence of grass. When I first moved here, it took me almost 2 hours to cut the grass in the front and back yard. At my wife’s urging she suggested that we plant trees to make the busy road in front of our...
Videoconferencing to Connect Students With Science & STEM Experts | STAO Connex by Julie Vander Meij
Technology Focus: Videoconferencing allows you to connect your class live to a guest speaker, to learn from them, and ask them questions. This is enabled through online tools such as Virtual Researcher on Call, Google Hangouts and Skype. Description: ...
How do viruses jump from animals to humans? – TED Ed
Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens.
? Experiment of The Week – Homemade Projector by Steve Spangler
If you’ve watched videos on a smartphone, then you know it can be tough to truly enjoy a show on such a small screen. For those who are in the mood to do something creative, you can make your own projector. All you need is a cardboard box, a smart phone with videos,...
Eyes to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids | CBC News
The Perseid meteor shower, which can produce upwards of 100 meteors per hour in a dark-sky location, is happening now. Here's what you need to know. Source: Eyes to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids | CBC News
The Leakproof Bag | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Who would have ever thought that a plastic bag, some water, and a few pencils would have adults screaming with fear? Learn how to poke holes in a plastic bag filled with water without spilling a drop. Well, that’s the theory you’re going to test... and it’s wise to...
SPF Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means – YouTube
SPF seems pretty simple. Find a high number, rub some on your nose, and you're ready for some sunshine. Unfortunately the science behind it is a little more complicated. Hosted by: Michael Aranda SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it...
Canadian high school science courses behind on climate change, says UBC study – The Globe and Mail
In general, the study found that Canadian curricula does not cover the scientific consensus behind climate change, its impacts or solutions Source: Canadian high school science courses behind on climate change, says UBC study - The Globe and Mail
Diving Ketchup | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Did you know that you can cause a packet of ketchup to rise and fall on command in a bottle of water? People might even think that you have the ability to move objects with your mind! The truth is that you don’t have the gift of telekinesis. You actually just know a...