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Archive for November 2006

November 14, 2006

 

a snooze button on an alarm clock

You Sleep Even Less Than You Think

How much sleep are you really getting? It may be even less than you think.

November 14, 2006

 

a red parasite plant grows on a juniper tree

Plants on Plants

Some plants have parasitic behavior that destroys their plant hosts, but are there benefits too?

November 14, 2006

 

a pencil surrounded by shavings

Sharper by Far

Find out how scientists made a tip so small it only consists of one atom. Now that's sharp!

November 14, 2006

 

a small RFID chip in the palm of a hand

Every Move You Make

Companies may use this new technology to track merchandise, but how long before you are being tracked as well?

November 14, 2006

 

a 1959 soviet stamp depicting the Luna 2 moon landing

You Can Just Crash at My Place

Most of us picture astronauts bouncing gracefully on the moons surface, but what we don't see are the crash landings!

November 21, 2006

 

a group of marching ants on a rock

Ants on Stilts

We've all had ant troops visit us on our picnics. Find out more about the science behind the march of the ants.

November 21, 2006

 

a puerto rican coqui frog sitting on a leaf

Plague of Frogs

Find out what is keeping Hawaiian residents and vacations up until the croak of dawn.

November 21, 2006

 

a macro image of a bee's head

Solitary Bees

Not all bees serve under a queen. In fact, most don't even live in colonies!

November 21, 2006

 

Apollo astronaut by the US flag planted on the moon

Whose Moon?

Another space race? Probably not, but space programs around the world are making exciting plans for the moon.

November 21, 2006

 

an image of the stonehenge stuctures in England

Stonehenge in the Tropics

More ancient astronomical observatories are being discovered around the world!

November 30, 2006

 

french fries and a burger served at a truck stop

Nanotech Plaque Busters

We all indulge in fried foods once in a while, so scientists are trying to find a way to help combat bad cholesterol.

November 30, 2006

 

Earthrise

Earthrise

If you were standing on the moon would you really get to see the earth rise and set?

November 30, 2006

 

a bumble bee drinking nectar from a dark purple flower

Mmm…Hot Nectar

Find out the science behind what makes warm drinks so yummy and appealing.

November 30, 2006

 

an aerial shot of baltimore from a plane window

Tracking the ‘Burbs

It can be fun to look out the window of a plane and see the patterns of buildings, houses, roads, and farms, but are we running out of development-free land?

November 30, 2006

 

a cat leaps up to  trap a bird

Where Have All the Dead Birds Gone?

Besides after hearing a thud on your newly cleaned window, have you ever found a dead bird in your lawn? Why is it so unusual?

November 30, 2006

 

a squirrel resting on a colorful blanket

Wildlife Rescue

Rushing to the aid of a cute baby animal is hard to resist, but be careful and follow the proper procedure.

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