From Astronomy Picture of the Day, comes a new type of "picture" which was recorded with a pinhole camera made from an aluminum can lined with a piece of photographic paper.
From Astronomy Picture of the Day, comes a new type of "picture" which was recorded with a pinhole camera made from an aluminum can lined with a piece of photographic paper.
Still looking for that perfect summer beach book? Science might offer the answer — pitch your umbrella, relax in the waves and delve into the latest from the frontiers of science.
The "accepted wisdom" that a piece of paper cannot be folded more than about 7 times is abolished.
Rocks and Minerals are an important part of the earth we share as well as the environment and economy we enjoy. The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals was founded by Richard L. and Helen M. Rice in 1996 for the express purpose of passing on to present and future generations the opportunity to obtain knowledge and pleasure from these beautiful wonders of nature.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a very cool place for curious people of all ages to explore and learn about the universe in which we live. From ants to antelope, from microorganisms to megawatt power generators, from rodents to robots, there is something for everyone. Also on campus is IMAX, a gigantic-screen movie theater, the Planatarium where you can watch laser shows or learn about the galaxy, a real submarine to tour, a motion simulator thrill ride that never leaves the ground, and a store where you can take part of OMSI home with you in the form of posters, books, puzzles, games, and building toys.
MadSci Network represents a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions. For good measure, there are a variety of oddities and other ends as well.
From automated teller machines and atomic clocks to mammograms and semiconductors, innumerable products and services rely in some way on technology, measurement, and standards provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Each year, thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.