Related News ItemsScience Fiction Barely Ahead of Space Exploration RealityMon, 21 May 2012 13:49:07 -0700
Science and space exploration have caught up to science fiction in many ways, producing marvels beyond the imaginings of the visionary writers of the past. Yet there are staples of science fiction that current technology is still leagues away from attaining, and which some doubt can ever be achieved.
Read More... Science Fiction Is Barely Ahead of Space Exploration RealityTue, 22 May 2012 08:25:17 -0700
Science and space exploration have caught up to science fiction in many ways, producing marvels beyond the imaginings of the visionary writers of the past. Yet there are staples of science fiction that current technology is still leagues away from attaining, and which some doubt can ever be achieved. [More]
Read More... Meet the Science in Action FinalistsMon, 21 May 2012 07:51:26 -0700
Who will win the first $50,000 Science in Action prize, sponsored by Scientific American ? This award, offered as part of the 2012 Google Science Fair, will recognize a student project that addresses a social, environmental, ethical, health or welfare issue to make a practical difference to the lives of a group or community, and that could possibly be scaled. In addition to the cash prize, the ...
Read More... Standards would immerse Arizona students in scienceMon, 21 May 2012 11:43:09 -0700
Arizona is one of 26 states leading a nationwide initiative aimed at improving science education.
Read More... Space realities keep pace with science fictionMon, 21 May 2012 15:01:12 -0700
Science and space exploration have caught up to science fiction in many ways, producing marvels beyond the imaginings of the visionary writers of the past. Yet there are staples of science fiction that current technology is still leagues away from attaining, and which some doubt can ever be achieved.
Read More... Science Fair workshop at OJC on May 25Tue, 22 May 2012 13:20:06 -0700
The Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair and the Southeast Regional Science Fair will be hosting a Science and Engineering Fair workshop on Friday, May 25, at Otero Junior College from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McBride Hall, Room 137.
Read More... Anecdotes, Stories and Science CommunicationTue, 22 May 2012 11:21:13 -0700
Oh my! I’ve been following the tweets of fellow scientist and science communicators attending the The Science of Science Communication program hosted by the National Academies of Sciences in Washington, DC. And a session on Science and Politics: Forum of Presidential Science Advisors that included Directors of the Office of Science and Technology Policy that go back to 1977 somehow got an entire ...
Read More... Mixing art and science in MoscowWed, 23 May 2012 02:45:06 -0700
As science funding becomes a higher priority in Russia, there may be more room for artists in the lab too
Read More... Science Weekly podcast: X Factor for scientists – FameLabMon, 21 May 2012 20:32:32 -0700
This week on Science Weekly we look at science communication and public engagement. FameLab is an international competition to find the next generation of David Attenboroughs, Brian Coxes and Robert Winstons, in which contestants make short presentations on a subject of their choice in front of a panel of judges. The competition seeks to nurture and advance young scientists who want to be ...
Read More... Stein of Science: Liquid nitrogen-grade booze containerMon, 21 May 2012 10:38:28 -0700
Drink up, science geeks. Funranium Labs offers high-octane coffee (to be taken in small doses) and beer steins tough enough for liquid nitrogen.
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