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November 22, 2008

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Green Herons and Their Groovy Necks

Ever notice a green heron in your presence? They are found over much of the North American continent. Go near a creek, pond, lake, or estuary, and you have likely see the enigmatic little avians. They make a "chook!" sound... Read the story »

November 12, 2008

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Snowflake and Snow Crystal Gallery

Well, it's that time of year again, at least for the majority of us who inhabit the northwern hemisphere. Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and soon, snow will begin falling from the sky. Today's FamilyFirst pick celebrates the... Read the story »

November 05, 2008

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A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations

One of the noblest of studies is that of science. Science relies on conclusions reached by observation, by experimentation, and by building upon the observations and experimentations of others. Many have fancied themselves scientists throughoutout history. Many others have been... Read the story »

October 21, 2008

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NIne Brain Habits You Didn't Realize You Had

The human brain is an immensely complex organ. Scientists have discovered many fascinating facts about it. They know perhaps .01% of what there is to know about the brain. But today's FamilyFirst pick has put nine amazing facts together about... Read the story »

September 23, 2008

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The Owl Pages

They're mysterious, they're beautiful, they strike terror in the hearts of rodents everywhere. Owls are nocturnal creatures who make their presence known by calling during the night an doing their best to rid the world of rats and mice. A... Read the story »

August 25, 2008

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Review: BigC Dino Lite Pro Digital Microscope

BigC Dino Lite Pro Digital Microscope model AM-413T Street price: $349.00 Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OSX BigC Products When I was a kid, I was a big fan of microscopy. I thrilled in seeing tiny life and inanimate objects... Read the story »

August 07, 2008

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13 Incredible Bat Facts

Do you like bats? Let me put it another way. Do you hate mosquitoes? If the answer to the latter is yes, then your answer to the former should likewise be in the affirmative. Did you know that one brown... Read the story »

August 05, 2008

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Laminar Reverse Flow

Ever heard of laminar reverse flow? Don't feel too bad if you haven't. You'd need to be a slide-rule-carrying techno-geek to know about it. But the fact is that it's a pretty amazing process, which is demonstrated in a short... Read the story »

June 17, 2008

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Wikisky.org's Interactive Sky Map

One of these days, I'm going to find myself a nice dark place out in the country and rediscover the sky. When I was a kid growing up, I was fortunate enough to live on farms out of town for... Read the story »

June 06, 2008

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Hummingbirds.net

There is no more amazing flying creature than the tiny hummingbird. The diminutive nectar eaters are found all over the world in temperate to to tropical climates. They beat their wings so fast that they appear to be a blur.... Read the story »

May 31, 2008

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Stop Killing Bees

Global warming has become the worst type of debatable subject: a political one. By and large, it's the liberal side that is blaming the actions of man for recent risies in average world temperatures. The conservative side says these temperature... Read the story »

April 02, 2008

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Strange Science

Scientists ply their trade dangerously. You see, many of their theories and explanations defy logic. They also sometimes go contrary to public opinion. But since their ideas are based on experimentation and observation, this means that what they surmise may... Read the story »

February 27, 2008

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North American Bird Photography

I've always loved watching and identifying birds. Now I'm not one of these serious lifelisters, who strives to see every single bird species that exists, bjt I still get a rush when I see one of the many migratotial bald... Read the story »

February 05, 2008

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UDF Skywalker

I wrote about the Hubble Deep Field Project a while back. The Hubble Telescope was aimed at a featureless point in the sky and its shutter was opened to gain the maximum amount of light possible. The telescope stayed focused... Read the story »

December 20, 2007

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History of the Universe, Simplified

No matter how you try, comprehending the immensity of the universe is simply beyond human reach. Our puniness creates an insurmountable barrier to our coming to grips with its immensity. Today's FamilyFirst pick is a simple graphic image that attempts... Read the story »

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