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What is the effect of elevation on heart rate and blood pressure? What are the energy savings of fiber optics? Can cockroaches learn? You might be smarter than a fifth grader, but the hundreds of Elementary Division (5th and 6th grades) tackled some meaty questions this week at the 2012 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair... Read more >
As attributed to Freud, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. When it comes to the future of data as explored by Intel Futurist Brian David Johnson, and Intel General Manager Compute Continuum Peter Biddle, sometimes a fire hydrant signifies more than a fire hydrant. CES 2012 is over, the major news stories filed (see... Read more > Visibly Smart: Build a wave machine using duct tape, kebab sticks, and jelly babies
I never took physics in high school or college (I majored in English.). However, take a look at this wave machine video by the National STEM Center and the Institute of Physics, Alom Shaha. It’s both creative and technical…or visibly smart! I can see how doing it with kids in a classroom would be a... Read more >
Here's an online twist to a kaleidoscope that you can do with your children this weekend. You can adjust colors, line thickness, shape animations, and the speed of the animation.
In honor of the upcoming final space shuttle launch, I wanted to share a link to an interactive 3D model of the solar system. I've enjoyed clicking through and exploring. It's quite addicting. Multi-task this afternoon, and click through to see for yourself.
(Note: This post originally appeared at www.dadomatic.com and it has been adjusted slightly for the Inside Scoop) The concept of digital readers or so-called “e-Readers” has certainly hit the mainstream, with the likes of Amazon and Barnes & Noble seemingly engaged in pricing wars for their respective Kindle and Nook devices as well as many... Read more > 









