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September 15, 2009

 

Wind turbine farm in the evening

Tapping The Jet Stream: A New Energy Source?

Could jet streams be a new energy source to power the world's electricity? Find out on this Moment of Science.

August 18, 2009

 

Coal Power Plant

Energy Alternatives: Solar Power, Biofuels, and… Coal?

Could coal, a carbon-rich fuel, be the key to fixing America's rising gas prices?

April 29, 2009

 

Magnified chloroplast cells

Solar-powered Sea Slugs

Chloroplasts should not be able to work once they are removed from algal cells because those cells contain proteins that control their operation.

November 7, 2008

 

Female weight lifting

A Scientist in the Locker Room

How you train is just as important as how much. Today's Olympic-class coaches design sophisticated programs for their athletes.

October 17, 2008

 

Small ship on the ocean

Sailing Over a Tidal Wave

If you were sailing far from shore, how would you feel about a tremendous tsunami heading your way?

September 15, 2008

 

butterflies

The Special Relationship Between Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies

Learn about the surprising relationship between caterpillars and ants.

August 6, 2008

 

swing

Swinging Physics: Potential And Kinetic Energy Working Together

How is swinging on a swing related to physics? What are potential and kinetic energy?

July 2, 2008

 

Raw sewage pouring into river

Microbial Fuel Cells

Feeling the cash crunch as a result of high gas prices? A surprising solution may be near, sewage as fuel. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 19, 2008

 

Cracking Whip

A Supersonic Whipper-snapper

Remarkably, when someone cracks a whip they actually make the tip of the whip move faster than the speed of sound. The crack is actually a miniature sonic boom.

April 8, 2008

 

Assortment of spray paint cans

The Chilling Effect of Aerosol Cans

We're not talking here about the effect of aerosol on the environment, but about something you'll only notice if you use up most or all of the can at once.

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