Space Exploration - What's Out There?

Space Exploration has been the quest to use space travel to discover the nature of the universe beyond the earth.

Celestial Phenomena for 2006: Solar and Lunar Eclipses

During the course of 2006, a number of celestial phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and planets, among others, will be visible, most with the naked eye. In part 1 of this series, equinoxes and solstices were discussed. Depending on where you live, you can mark your calendar and plan on taking advantage of some of these other visible celestial phenomena, local weather conditions permitting. In this article, part 2 of a three-part series, upcoming full or partial lunar and solar eclipses in 2006 will be discussed.

Genetic Genealogy Research

DNA testing has become affordable and easy to do. This has spawned the practice of performing DNA testing for Genealogical purposes which is called Genetic Genealogy.

Using Biotechnology to Fight Diarrhea

The article underscores the importance of using genetically modified rice to produce vaccines for diarrhea

Secrets of Thermoforming

Thermoforming is one of the procedures being done to manufacture plastic. A plastic sheet or film is used that can be easily soften up when heated and becomes hard again when it cools down.

Science Can be Fun

In today’s high-tech society it is important that children develop an interest in science at an early age and see that science is a part of our lives. Getting children interested in science does not take a lot of time and effort. Making it fun is the key element.

Evolution, Intelligent Design, and the Battle for the American Intellect

Why doesn’t ID deserve equal time as the alternative scientific theory to biological evolution? In simplest terms, because ID is not science, nor is it based upon science. Real science is the practice of observing and explaining nature without resorting to the supernatural. Just because we don’t know how something works doesn’t mean God did it.

Newton's Castle- Filled with Captivating Converging 2-12 Content Connections

Newton's Castle is replete with inquiry learning, puzzle solving opportunities, and investigative training options. Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature, and fascinating facts about how cars roll uphill, and why dogs chase cars. There are several Project Legal (TIPS) lessons included regarding copyright and censorship issues. Take the quiz and get a perfect score to gain access to the treasures contained in the Museum of Modern Art.

A History of Elasticity

Man has, since the early times, found out how useful elastic materials are. And today’s man has improved on this idea and constantly finds ways to make more elastic materials to suit his everyday needs.

SCADA Systems

Monitoring and Control of processes are implemented using SCADA systems. SCADA is an acronym for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. Variables of a process are constantly monitored and processed for computation of various parameters for issue of control commands, if necessary, in both open and closed loop manner with the help of a combination of electromechanical and digital elements/equipments.

Gas is Important

In todays modern economy, Gas & Oil, have become such important aspects, that it would be safe to say that we rely on them. A few examples are gas in our cars, for our furnaces, and the production of plastics. How much do you really know about Gas though?

How Electricity Works

As electrons leave those atoms nearest the positive end, they leave behind positively charged atoms. Electrons from neighbouring atoms will be attracted towards these positive atoms thus creating yet more positive atoms in their wake. This continuing transfer of electrons is called current.