Category Archives: Science in Action

Sharks with fingers?

It’s scary to imagine sharks having more than just teeth to grab ya with … what would it be like if they had fingers? University of Florida scientists discovered that sharks actually have the genes in their DNA for making … Continue reading

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Star gazing

The recent lunar eclipse isn’t the only news in the night sky lately. Here is a good summary of celestial observations for the coming weeks. Every year, on the first weekend in September – Labor Day Weekend in the United … Continue reading

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Lunar eclipse

Did you catch the lunar eclipse this morning? Here are some photos in case you missed it. Some info from a short article on the event: One or two lunar eclipses take place each year. This month’s eclipse was the … Continue reading

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Everything I needed to know about physics I learned from Hollywood

No, not really. But that does seem to be the case for many people. Of course, there are plenty of areas where audiences can draw a clear line between entertainment and reality. Superman shooting heat rays from his eyes? I … Continue reading

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Good shuttle story

Here is a good story about the recent shuttle landing and a recap of the overall mission. I like how the media is taken to task for putting so much focus on the heat shield tile damage rather than on … Continue reading

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Famous last words

Creating man-made life in the lab is possible within the decade, according to this article. There are some obstacles to overcome, but scientists around the world aren’t letting those problems stop them. A biological chemist here in Florida is daring … Continue reading

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Blogging about the “Ultimate Field Trip”

Sally Ride Science will be following Barbara Morgan’s adventures in space in a new blog. Should be fun reading!  

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Teacher heading into space

Here’s a nice story about teacher/astronaut Barbara Morgan, who will be on space shuttle Endeavour when it blasts off this week. Through the years, Morgan has answered the risk question dozens of times, usually offering a variation on NASA’s theme … Continue reading

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