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Science Getaways: Update | Bad Astronomy
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:12:29 -0800
I love science. OK, duh, but I really do. And when I go on vacation, I can’t help but see science everywhere, and in every case it makes the trip more fun for me. Seeing local geology, biology, how the stars might look different at a different latitude… it adds to the vacations, makes it better. That’s why my wife and I started a company called Science Getaways . We figured there are lots of ...
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Superbowl science 2012 | Bad Astronomy
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:48:00 -0800
Today in America is our most rever but there is something about the game I like: science! Yes, science , of which there is plenty to be had during any sporting event. You just have to look for it. Last year, during the big game, I tweeted a series of science facts relatice0Cscience0Eastro37/**http%800
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MSMS proceeds to Science Bowl national finals
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:30:18 -0800
WASHINGTON - Building on President Obama's efforts to help more students excel in math and science and his call in the State of the Union address for investments in a skilled American workforce, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Rep. Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, announced today that Mississippi School for Math and Science won the Mississippi High School Science Bowl Friday.
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Priceless Science: Striking Finds From a Rare-Book Fair
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:37:32 -0800
There are places where open flames are particularly frowned upon. A textile mill or a stationery store, for instance. And then there are places where the mere mention of a flame, fire, spark, smoke or ember elicits pandemonium.
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Breaking news: Heartland leaker is scientist Peter Gleick, says documents are all real | Bad Astronomy
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:59:01 -0800
The news about Heartland Institute just took a decidedly odd turn. Recently, internal documents leaked from the far-right group revealed their antiscience agenda, including their funding strategy, donor list, and most startlingly a paper outlining their strategy to "dissuade teachers from teaching science". When these documents were posted, Heartland started threatening the sites hosting them ...
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