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Whitney Laboratory seeking volunteers
I got the following via e-mail today. It sounds like a fun volunteer opportunity. The field of dreams needs you Volunteers have never been more in demand at the Lab. The functional and beautiful Center for Marine Studies affirms the … Continue reading
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Teacher heading to astronaut training
Congratulations, Janice Novello! LAKEWOOD RANCH – Janice Novello, a teacher at Dan Nolan Middle School, has been chosen to participate in a two-week astronaut training program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Novello was selected to … Continue reading
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Girls summer camp features science and math
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hosting their first summer camp for girls focusing on math and science. Dr. Detore-Nakamura, whose research examines elementary and middle school girls’ relationships with science and math, said the camp could have lasting effects. “The GEMS … Continue reading
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Atlantis launch
Shuttle mission STS-117 is about one hour away from launch. According to this countdown chart, Kennedy Space Center area should be clear for launch.
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Solar powered kids need some gas!
Some high school kids in Miami need your help. They want to participate in the Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge, a 1,600-mile race from Texas to New York. They spent a lot of time and effort designing and building their … Continue reading
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Weekend book festival to feature science
If you have kids and are in Marion County this weekend, stop by the Marion County Public Library. They’re hosting an annual book festival that features science as its theme. It looks like a lot of fun! “I make tea … Continue reading
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Not all animals eat out of a bowl
A biology teacher attracted some attention recently when he showed students a boa python eating a rabbit. Live. It seems that a video of the demonstration shot by a student was posted to YouTube and the video may have been … Continue reading
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Feelin’ free
Congratulations to Professor Hawking for riding the “vomit comet” and living to tell the tale. I know it had to be exciting for him, but I have no doubt there was some fear laced in there as well. However, some … Continue reading
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