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Archive for December 2006

December 12, 2006

 

two ancient bristlecone pine trees

Bristlecone Pines

We all know that some trees can live for hundreds of years. What about thousands of years?

December 18, 2006

 

two mosquito fish in the palm of a hand

Mosquito Fish

Find out how these tiny fish can help do their part for hurricane relief.

December 19, 2006

 

asteriods Ida and Dactyl

Below the Belt

What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

December 19, 2006

 

Sinraptor hepingensis skull from the Beijing Musuem of Natural History

A World Full of Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are ancient history, but there is still a very exciting future for fossil research.

December 19, 2006

 

MIT's $100 laptop

Laptops for the Masses

Is the day approaching where everyone in the world can own a computer?

December 19, 2006

 

a cup of teh tarik

Teh Tarik

Have you ever tried this Malaysian favorite? We've heard that it's out of this world. Literally!

December 19, 2006

 

a small chimp at the tulsa zoo

So A Chimpanzee Comes To A Road…

It sounds like the begging of a bad joke, but what does a chimpanzee do when it needs to cross the road?

December 19, 2006

 

lightning bolts in the clouds in front of the moon

Iced Lightning

Do ice and lightning mix? Find out how a lightning bolt forms and how ice plays a role.

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