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Life of a Science Guy, with Bill Nye – StarTalk Radio : StarTalk Radio Show by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Bill Nye to explore how he became the Science Guy. Also with Chuck Nice, Emily Calandrelli, and Helen Fisher, PhD. Editor’s notes: * duration: 53:10, Played: 47:35 * Published: 11/1/19 12:30:00 PM * Episode Download link (49 MB): https://rss.art19.com/episodes/243a158e-fa27-48ae-8e73-f1a3a29396d3.mp3 * Episode feed: StarTalk Radio – http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:38128127/sounds.rss Source: Life of…
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Home | Scientist for a Day – NASA Solar System Exploration
“Scientist for a Day challenges students in grades 5-12 to think like scientists. Examine real spacecraft images of Uranus’ moon Miranda, Neptune’s moon Triton, and Pluto’s moon Charon. Choose the destination you think would be the best place to return with another spacecraft to learn even more about these amazing worlds. Support your choice in…
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Lab dog to lap dog: Research animals get new lease on life
Eight states have passed laws requiring research institutions to offer healthy dogs and cats up for adoption, rather than killing them. Source: Lab dog to lap dog: Research animals get new lease on life
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Atomic Architecture: The Secret Cities of World War Two – CityLab
The Manhattan Project, the program that developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II, worked out of three purpose-built cities in Tennessee, New Mexico, and Washington state. A new exhibition considers their design and legacy. Source: Atomic Architecture: The Secret Cities of World War Two – CityLab
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Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog
Robotic canines could assist elderly people and those with disabilities. Source: Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog
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To Your Brain, Audiobooks Are Not ‘Cheating’ — Science of Us
A cognitive psychologist on a question that annoys him. Source: To Your Brain, Audiobooks Are Not ‘Cheating’ — Science of Us
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A Moment You Won’t Want to Miss: Cassini’s Mission Finale at Saturn – Teachable Moments | NASA/JPL Edu
Update – Sept. 11, 2017: This feature (originally published on April 25, 2017) has been updated to reflect Cassini’s current mission status, as well as new lessons and activities.Visit the Cassini website to learn more about the mission’s Grand Finale and follow along on Friday, Sept. 15 as the spacecraft makes its farewell plunge into…
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Scout Archives – British Library: Turning the Pages
“Turning the Pages is a software program developed by Armadillo Studios that enables libraries and museums to digitize books, manuscripts, and other documents in an engaging 3D format. Here, readers will find the British Library’s spectacular collection of items digitized with this software.” Source: Scout Archives – British Library: Turning the Pages
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The Librarian Who Guarded the Manhattan Project’s Secrets – Atlas Obscura
While dodging accusations of communism, Charlotte Serber made the nuclear bomb possible. Source: The Librarian Who Guarded the Manhattan Project’s Secrets – Atlas Obscura
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This solar system of seven Earth-sized planets may be the best place to look for alien life – The Verge
“Many of the planets have the right temperatures needed for hosting liquid water…” Source: This solar system of seven Earth-sized planets may be the best place to look for alien life – The Verge
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‘We did not start this fight’: In Trump era’s dawn, scientists rally in Boston – The Washington Post
#GoScience #Resistance #Facts #Truth The demonstration was a small-scale version of a much larger March for Science planned in April. Source: ‘We did not start this fight’: In Trump era’s dawn, scientists rally in Boston – The Washington Post
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Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter : NPR
Scientist Vera Rubin made the theory of dark matter a reality and, many say, created modern astrophysics. NPR’s Ari Shapiro discusses Rubin’s passing with fellow astrophysicist Risa Wechsler. Source: Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter : NPR
