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Wind, and a Few of the Things It Can Do
We can’t really use the wind until we catch it. And what’s the most popular way to catch the wind’s force? A windmill of course, which can do the work of many people. Inside the mill, a pole begins to … Continue reading
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Tagged grindstone, Infotoon, lumber saw, renewable energy, water pump, whimsical cartoon, wind power, windmill
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Fun With Coins and Glue
If you’re really bored this summer, here’s a great way to have a bit of harmless fun; and it will only cost you 25¢. Find a place with lots of people walking by, like near a school or library. Place … Continue reading
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Tagged annmarie mackinnon, coins, Infotoon, michael kline, practical jokes, summer fun
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Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint says a lot about you, and how you use or abuse the natural resources around you. If you’d like to calculate your impact upon mother earth, there are several online resources to help you do so. (Image … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, carbon footprint, CFL bulbs, climate, conservation, earth, ecology, energy, Infotoon, plants, pollution, science, thermostats
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Black Holes, and Friends
The nucleus of our galaxy (the Milky Way) is a bit of a mystery. Astronomers are aware that it’s packed with older stars and that it mysteriously gives off an enormous amount of energy, and these facts give rise to … Continue reading
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Tagged black hole, collapse, event horizon, gravitational, Infotoon, mass, radiation, relativity, Schwarzschild, singulariity, stars, supermassive
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Twin Telescopes… On the Moon?
There has been talk of using twin telescopes on opposite sides of the Moon that could be linked together, so that they are pointed at the same target at precisely the same time. Combine the information from each, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Apollo, astronomy, infographic, Infotoon, lunar exploration, moon telescope, twin telescopes
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Hair We Go Again!
Which type are you? Straight or curly? Or like me, just losing it? The “attitude” of your locks is actually based on chemistry (tell that to your stylist). Because hair is largely protein, and each protein contains atoms of the … Continue reading
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Tagged chemistry, curly hair, Infotoon, michael kline, straight hair, sulfur
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Where in the World is (was) Beringia?
Not a city in Southern Missouri, Beringia was a great land bridge (thousands of years ago) that connected Western Alaska and Siberia. Most scientists agree that this dry area of land could have allowed early humans to follow migrating herds … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, basketball, Beringia, Infotoon, land bridge, maps, Siberia
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The 3 Types of Bridges
Bridges can be found in a variety of shapes, but 3 basic designs rule the day; beam, arch, and suspension. Most are built to stand up to 3 basic forces as well; their own weight, the weight of the load … Continue reading
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Tagged arch bridge, beam bridge, bridge design, engineering, Infotoon, michael kline, suspension bridge
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The Skinny on Skin
What’s up with skin? It’s the largest organ we have, takes a fair amount of abuse (ask anyone with a skateboard), comes in many different sizes and colors, and would be sorely missed during a snowball fight. Brrr! (Image courtesy … Continue reading
Summer Fun Infotoon
What’s a kid to do this summer? There are likely hundreds of projects available, but here are 10 ways to start. Click the image below for a link to a downloadable, printable PDF file, courtesy myself and KIDS DISCOVER Magazine. … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline, summer, whimsical illustration
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