All Known Planets Prior To 1992, The Only Planets We Knew Of For Certain Were The Nine (now Eight) In
All Known Planets Prior to 1992, the only planets we knew of for certain were the nine (now eight) in our own solar system. However, in recent years, we have discovered many circling other stars. In fact, as of June 2012, we know of 778 extra-solar planets (+8 of our own = 786 total). Here they all are, shown to scale. Einstein in a Box: "Lunar Launch" box coming October 1st, 2013 www.EinsteinInABox.com
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Marvel and actor Natalie Portman have launched a mentoring competition for girls interested in science, technology, engineering and/or maths. The program links high school girls with successful women in science who can provide advice and answer their career questions. Natalie Portman has always been a vocal ambassador for the sciences - she has a degree in psychology from Harvard University and was a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search. Unfortunately this competition is only open to girls in the US, but we think it's a great initiative that will hopefully inspire women AND men worldwide to pursue a career in science. Find out more in Phil Plait's blog for Slate.com http://slate.me/19t48iW. Original image: John Mira Tip of the Hat: ScienceAlert http://on.fb.me/19t4i9V
“I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.” – John Glenn Planning your summer vacation? Be sure to check out these groovy aviation museums with your #STEMists! http://www.groovylabinabox.com/6-kid-friendly-u-s-aviation-museums/ #aviation #museums #flying #STEM
#HappyThanksgiving #STEMists #TrulyGrateful https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bwL_OBepA/?igshid=88ihtv5wun3s
That's only a small fraction of the population, right? 😉 #math #humor #playislearning https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wd7olhPWo/?igshid=1y2io39m1tast
Today is groovy #PeriodicTableDay! Dmitri Mendeleev - Father of the Periodic Table A Russian chemist and #STEMist. He formulated the Periodic Law, created his own version of the periodic table of elements, and used it to correct the properties of some already discovered elements and also to predict the properties of eight elements yet to be discovered. "I saw in a dream a table where all elements fell into place as required. Awakening, I immediately wrote it down on a piece of paper, only in one place did a correction later seem necessary." - Mendeleev, as quoted by Inostrantzev After him was named mendelevium, which is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Md (formerly Mv) and the atomic number 101. It is a metallic radioactive transuranic element in the actinide series, usually synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles. A large lunar impact crater Mendeleev that is located on the far side of the Moon, as seen from the Earth, also bears the name of the scientist. #PeriodicTable #DmitriMendeleev #Mendeleev
Orange Battery Artistic Scientist Generates Electricity Back to Light is a creatively scientific series by photographer Caleb Charland that explores the naturally electrifying power of ordinary objects like fruits and loose change. The images in the series features a number of materials, including consumables readily found in one's pantry, generating enough power to light lamps and LED lights. We had previously seen Charland light a lamp with 300 apples, but now the grocery list has expanded to include oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, pomelos, and vinegar. http://bit.ly/15xVIBf
Academics in a Box Inc. was founded to inspire in students a desire to learn more about the sciences and humanities. Our products aim to allow students a new way to experience the beauty, poetry, and wonder of our universe through hands-on experience. Our foundation is based on the ideas that by “doing” and “experiencing,” students are more motivated to become inquisitive about the world around them. It’s this curiosity and creative thinking that are at the heart of developing a love of learning. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is used as a guide to ensure that our products supplement the learning that takes place in the classroom. We aim to take students beyond simple memorization of facts and figures by helping them gain a better understanding of significant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) practice and application, as well as gain a deeper appreciation of the materials they are presented with.
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