To Quote A Physicist

"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

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!

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?

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/