Einstein's Socks

2012-02-18T09:35:00.000-08:00

Want to recycle more? You can practice with “Recycle THIS!” on NASA’s Climate Kids website, http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/games/recycleThis. Recyclables are thrown out a window at the top, and, using an “airburst” tool, you can deflect an object’s path into the correct recycling bin. Glass? Metal? Paper? Plastic? Or trash to decompose in a landfill? Sound (on/off) adds to the fun. Be the best recycler in your family or group of friend. The Earth will thank you!

NASA Spinoffs 2011

2012-02-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

It's that time again. NASA has published it's spinoff book for 2011. Read all about the latest technologies/applications to spring from NASA's science and engineering. http://spinoff.nasa.gov

To Quote A Physicist

2012-01-25T10:59:00.001-08:00

"An experiment is a question which science poses to Nature and a measurement is the recording of Nature's answer." Max Planck

Planck discovered quantum physics and earned the Nobel prize. One of his sons was executed for his part in the failed attempt to assassinate Hitler in 1944. Interesting family!

Over 950 science websites for educators

2012-01-18T20:04:00.000-08:00

I recently got a heads up from Julie O'Brien about her Everyday Science blog. She has gathered over 950 science websites and cataloged them for easy access. Check them out here. It's always great to find like minded science folks.

Cool new technology!

2011-12-16T08:26:00.000-08:00

Check out this new water jet pack. http://gizmodo.com/5865517/man-just-got-a-little-closer-to-leaping-like-a-dolphin
Go Science!

Water Inside Europa?

2011-12-10T08:24:00.001-08:00

Snow and ice are settling in for much of the Earth's northern hemisphere, but Europa (one of Jupiter's 63 moons) takes winter up a notch. Bright and icy like a shiny holiday ornament in the dark of space, scientists believe that miles under it's surface, Europa probably has huge reservoirs of liquid water. Check it out!
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/12/europa%E2%80%99s-watery-underworld/

Mars Science Laboratory

2011-12-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

The launch of the Mars Science Laboratory was one of the best ever as far as precision. They planned the trajectory so well that it turned out the 15 day post launch course correction will not be needed. Get the full NASA details here! Go Science!

Cooking Science

2011-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

After enjoying the biggest cooking day in America and a Thanksgiving feast, I thought about the science of cooking. How do all those flavors blend just right? Well apparently, biochemist and food author, Shirley O. Corriher has been thinking about it a lot longer. She has been explaining the hows and whys of successful cooking for years. She has conferred with everyone from Julia Child to Pillsbury and written articles in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Go Science!

Periodic Table Gets 3 New Elements

2011-11-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

On November 4, 2011 the Periodic Table officially announced 3 new named elements. Elements 110, 111 and 112 have been named darmstadtium (Ds), roentgenium (Rg) and copernicium (Cn). [It's about time Copernicus got more applause.] Check it out here.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

2011-11-12T10:01:00.000-08:00

I just finished reading and reviewing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks in my bookclub. Not as much science as I would have liked, but the history of cell culture, vaccine development, cancer research, and patient information/rights was thought provoking. Culture change and public science education in the past 60 years was deeply intertwined with one family's history and growth. Interesting!

Blogging technolgy & me

2011-11-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

Well eventually I will get the blogging technology down. In the mean time, check out the fun activities at the NASA Kids Club.

Go Science!

NOVA Science Now

2011-10-24T10:58:00.000-07:00

NOVA is sponsoring themed science cafe materials. Looks for cool physics topics coming soon to a cafe near you. http://www.sciencecafes.org/theme/

Periodic Table of Videos

2011-10-10T05:43:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the Periodic Table of Videos created by some folks at the University of Nottingham? Each element has a brief video about it. Of the videos I watched. I liked potassium (K) and tungsten (W). Off to see more now...

Getting Started

2011-10-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

If you know me, you know I am "All Science, All the Time!" And blogging! What a great way to share cutting edge science! Got science/technology news? Let's here from you.

For lots of great science, check out my Cool Science Links page, http://ldwilliams.com/Science_Links.html

Talk to you soon!