by msander | Feb 6, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Reactions is joining PBS Digital Studios! Woohoo! To celebrate, we’re doing a deep dive on the surprisingly complex and beautiful chemistry behind our favorite morning beverage: coffee. The chemistry of the universe is, in a way, in your morning cup of coffee —...
by msander | Jan 23, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Eureka! Lab takes on the question: how far away should to stand to stay safe from a sneeze? To find out, we need to do some science! Three blog posts accompany this video (click for more): __________________________ A snotty setup: http://bit.ly/SnotScience1 Results...
by msander | Jan 23, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Jade and Lauren want to know if it’s genetically possible to grow wings on your back and fly. Find out from MIT biologist, Dr. Sera Thornton! ———- Ask us anything! Upload your video questions for MIT researchers to Facebook and Twitter using...
by msander | Jan 23, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Why is Al Gore optimistic about climate change? In this spirited talk, Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet — and the solutions we’re designing to combat them. (Featuring Q&A with TED Curator Chris...
by cbrookallred | Jan 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Introduction Cells require a constant supply of glucose and oxygen to produce energy. Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of a cell. As a result of this process, large quantities of waste carbon dioxide must be expelled from the cell. All materials...
by msander | Jan 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna co-invented a groundbreaking new technology for editing genes, called CRISPR-Cas9. The tool allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA strands, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases … but could also be used to create...
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