July 2020

Watch Biologist Mia Cerfonteyn at Work
How a cat person from South Africa finds herself studying oversized seabirds in the sub-Antarctic

STEM Careers / July 25, 2020 July 25, 2022 / By Mia Cerfonteyn

Mia Cerfonteyn is a South African biologist who researched seabirds in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica. She loves the interconnected nature of science and has studied botany, zoology and even forensic science. These interests and her love for the ocean led to her current field: marine microbiology. She now lives in Reykjavík, Iceland where she researches …

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How a cat person from South Africa finds herself studying oversized seabirds in the sub-Antarctic

What is Nuclear Pasta?

Space Science / July 24, 2020 July 24, 2022 / By Lia Rovira

Artist’s rendering of an outburst on an ultra-magnetic neutron star. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center An uncooked strand of spaghetti snaps easily, but an exotic substance known as “nuclear pasta” is a different story. Earlier this September, a paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters describes what may be the strongest material in …

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Bones, Clones, and Discovering Unknowns

Biology / July 23, 2020 July 25, 2022 / By Kristy Henson

You may be surprised, but your skeleton tells stories about your life. From your bones, scientists can identify your age, where you’re from, and if you’re a boy or a girl. Your skeleton also shows if you’ve broken bones or had cavities. In our research laboratory, we attempt to learn these things from the deceased …

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What Is Virtual Reality?

Physics / July 23, 2020 July 24, 2022 / By Chelsea Gohd

Virtual Reality If you love science fiction or video games, you may already know about “virtual reality,” or VR. With virtual reality, you can jump to the other side of the planet in an instant, experience what it’s like to fly, and even explore pretend worlds. In a virtual world, you could go surfing with …

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Game-Based Learning Experience – Top 10 Games

Resources / July 16, 2020 July 21, 2022 / By admin

See why game-based learning works and which are the best games to add to your child’s learning experience. Kids can enjoy their games and learn too.

Discovering STEM Kits For Your Kids

Blog, Top 10 / July 8, 2020 June 29, 2022 / By Smore Science

Our top choices in STEM toys that are perfect to improve curiosity, tolerance, perseverance, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

How Do Fireworks Work: The Art and Science Behind It

Chemistry / July 2, 2020 July 14, 2022 / By Julie Nagy

I’ve always been fascinated by fireworks and how cool they look exploding up in the sky in different colors and shapes, especially when they are perfectly timed with the music. It all combines together to make for a really magical experience. Read on to learn all about the history, engineering, art, and science of fireworks.

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Watch Biologist Mia Cerfonteyn at Work
How a cat person from South Africa finds herself studying oversized seabirds in the sub-Antarctic

How a cat person from South Africa finds herself studying oversized seabirds in the sub-Antarctic

How a cat person from South Africa finds herself studying oversized seabirds in the sub-Antarctic

What is Nuclear Pasta?

Bones, Clones, and Discovering Unknowns

What Is Virtual Reality?

Game-Based Learning Experience – Top 10 Games

Discovering STEM Kits For Your Kids

How Do Fireworks Work: The Art and Science Behind It

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Use Coupon STEM30 at checkout

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Month: July 2020

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