Zadar Sea Organ

Zadar Sea Organ

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for the full article. The Sea Organ in Zadar, designed by architect Nikola Basic and opened in April 2005, is a unique blend of urban architecture and musical instrument. Located on Zadar’s Riva, it uses 35...
The Center of the Universe – Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Center of the Universe – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for access to the main article. The “Center of the Universe” in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an intriguing acoustic anomaly. Marked by a small concrete circle within a larger brick circle, it creates a unique...
Teaching the Nature of Science, Part II

Teaching the Nature of Science, Part II

Submitted by STAO Member, Dr. Anthony Persaud, EdD, MSc Anthony has been in science since 1993 working in pharmaceuticals, and a science educator since 2006 including as science department head, Instructional Coordinator in Science and Technology, and Seconded Faculty...
Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Submitted by STAO Member, Dr. Anthony Persaud, EdD, MSc Anthony has been in science since 1993 working in pharmaceuticals, and a science educator since 2006 including as science department head, Instructional Coordinator in Science and Technology, and Seconded Faculty...
What keeps Taipei 101 steady during earthquakes and typhoons?

What keeps Taipei 101 steady during earthquakes and typhoons?

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for the original article. Taipei 101, a massive skyscraper, uses a “wind damper” to stay steady during earthquakes and typhoons. This giant golden ball, also known as a tuned mass damper, hangs between the 87th and...
Glass Beach

Glass Beach

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for access to the full article. Glass Beach, located in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, Northern California, is known for its shore covered with millions of pieces of sea glass. This unique beach was formed...
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