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Algernon Alcala
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For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the cosmos. Finally, we have the technology to investigate, to peer deeper into space than ever before. But would we recognize signs of life on other worlds if we detected them? Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger wants to make sure we do.
At this special edition of the Secret Science Club, we discover why matter is solid, why there is antimatter, where the sizes of atoms come from, and why the predictions of quantum field theory are so spectacularly successful.
The discovery of the New World raised many questions for early modern scientists: What did these lands contain? Where did they lie in relation to Europe? Who lived there, and what were their inhabitants like? Imperial expansion necessitated changes in the way scientific knowledge was gathered, and Spanish cosmographers in particular were charged with turning their observations of the New World into a body of knowledge that could be used for governing the largest empire the world had ever known.
As Mara M. Portuondo here shows, this cosmographic knowledge had considerable strategic, defensive, and monetary value that royal scientists were charged with safeguarding from foreign and internal enemies. Cosmography was thus a secret science, but despite the limited dissemination of this body of knowledge, royal cosmographers applied alternative epistemologies and new methodologies that changed the discipline, and, in the process, how Europeans understood the natural world.
Top Secret Science & Math offers over 600 exciting yet simple experiments. We exceed state and national standards and have over 30 different STEM curriculums that will fit any need for your PreK-8 students. Having fun with matter, balance & motion, light & sound, magnets, electricity, air & water properties, earth science, weather, crystals or astronomy are just some of the many areas for your students to investigate, discover and explore right there in your classrooms.
Our STEM Enrichment Program includes professional development which is designed to help teachers at all grade levels. This hands-on development by Top Secret Science trained teachers maximizes teacher confidence and knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and local state science standards.
Discover new research from across the sciences in our international, high impact journals. Find out more about our values as a not-for-profit society publisher, our support for open science and our commitment to research integrity.
The David Attenborough Award 2023 was given to Professor Richard Wiseman for his sustained and innovative public engagement with the psychology of magic and the nature of deception, and his exposure of pseudo-science through multiple routes including books, videos and festivals.
We met in 1999 at the Ipswich Writers Festival and have been friends ever since. We have both written extensively on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome) and publish in other genres as well (Josie also writes as Josie Santomauro). We had thought about working together, but once Kathy moved back to Australia five minutes away from Josie, it felt like an omen! Over coffee, we came up with the concept of the Secret Science Society and had a blast creating a bunch of quirky, lovable rascals who get up to all sorts of mischief, whether they mean to or not. With our combined understanding of mental and developmental diagnoses that have a lot of letters (ASD, GAD, ADHD), we hope that the book will delight, entertain and educate our readers.
There are many great books/programs available already that can offer support. The issue at the moment is providing a conduit for that information to reach those who need it. Parents, teachers, health professionals and the government all have their part to play in accessing resources and promoting good mental health.
The book, perfect for reading aloud to the class, provides opportunities for sensitive and open discussions of emotions and diversity which in turn contribute to the development of empathy. It just might inspire children to ask their own science questions and conduct their own science experiments too, responsibly, of course.
Hoopmann takes us on a delightful journey as each of the children contributes their own unique talents and approaches to life to their Secret Science Society. Their trials and tribulations unfold as the children plan and work with and against each other to overcome the obstacles for putting together their experiment.
This is the story of four very different children, all put together to work on the same science project. Each of them have their own unique ways, and do not really get along that well! Zane is always looking for excitement and has trouble concentrating, Kiki is anxious about everything, Bart likes things to be done exactly as they should be, and Mona never seems to be happy about anything. Can this group of four individuals manage to work as a team to pull it all together for the upcoming science expo?
This is a great story about strengths and weaknesses, diversity and acceptance, and learning to work together. Not to mention that it highlights how much fun can be had with science experiments! All primary readers aged 8+ are sure to enjoy this book.
Despite the scientific consensus, a small group of extremists has continued to fixate on the idea that the science on the dangers of air pollution is somehow a sham. Even more disturbingly, this small extreme group now holds sway in key parts of the U.S. government. Not least among them is Rep. Lamar Smith, who in 2013 subpoenaed the EPA in yet another effort to obtain the data from the Six Cities study.
An earlier version of this article gave the incorrect name of a representative of the American Chemistry Council who testified today before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Her name is Kimberly White, not Kimberly Smith.
To uncover the secrets behind auto dishwashing and the novel technology in Fairy Platinum Plus, Gianluca Basciu, P&G Europe Innovation Reporter, meet with Katrien Hellings, R&D Product Research Scientist Automatic Dishwashing Europe, to learn firsthand why there's no need to pre-wash dishes or use long cycles.
Fairy Platinum Plus is designed to deliver brilliant cleaning results in less than an hour. From baked-on white sauce to tough greasy food soils, Fairy Platinum Plus tackles it all with ease, leaving dishes sparkling clean. Discover the science behind this innovation and the unique blend of enzymes and surfactants that make it the perfect choice for auto dishwashing.
Welcome back to Secret Science, where groundbreaking innovation meets consumer needs head-on. In our latest episode, filmed in Schwalbach, Germany, we delve into the world of Feminine Care products at P&G.
From menstrual products to solutions for adult incontinence, P&G is committed to addressing the diverse needs of women worldwide. Join us as we uncover the science behind Always Discreet and the mission to empower women to live confidently.
Why are these products so important? According to our research, nearly one in two women after menopause experience unintended urine loss, impacting their daily lives and routines. With Always Discreet, women can feel instantly dry and secure, allowing them to regain confidence and independence.
But innovation doesn't stop there. P&G's state-of-the-art technology, such as computer tomography, allow our scientists to visualize fluid movement through materials in real-time, providing valuable insights for product development. The result? Exceptional products that provide protection, discretion and comfort all at once.
Many kids fear making a mistake will label them as a failure. In fact, science is built on a mountain of mistakes, many made by the greatest minds. The trick is to view each mistake as a step along the path to understanding something better.
Nor did the dogged inventor stop. Eventually, he got the new battery to work. He patented it, too. Although Edison is best known for the light bulb, those batteries eventually became the most commercially successful product of his later life.
Instead, he suggests, science learning should include details of those failures. This shows the realistic process of getting to an answer. Also, students can discover why specific scientific questions arose and see how people arrived at the answer we have now.
When we fail, we question thoughts, opinions and ideas. This is what teachers refer to as critical thinking. Through such questions, we connect ideas and challenge reasoning. Both skills are highly valued in a scientist, says Firestein.
Learning about failure also makes science more approachable. Science is not just a sequence of geniuses making one discovery after another. Rather, the history of science is full of mistakes and wrong turns.
Michael Merzenich is a neuroscientist who worked at the University of California, San Francisco. In the 1970s, he found evidence that brains can rewire themselves over time. His work challenged the common idea that people were born with a fixed number of brain cells organized in unchanging paths. Perhaps our potential to think, learn and reason was not set from birth, he proposed.
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