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New Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A reveal composition of "star guts" pouring out
The new observations of the "String of Pearls" surrounding the remnant not only tell scientists what elements are being recycled into the Large Magellanic Cloud, but also how the dwarf galaxy changes its environment on human timescales.
Spitzer finds a flavorful mix of asteroids
Near-Earth objects seem to be more varied in color and composition than previously thought.
NASA selects investigations for first mission to encounter the Sun
The Solar Probe Plus will plunge directly into the Sun's atmosphere to learn why it's so much hotter than our star's visible surface and what propels the solar wind.

Zula Patrol Science Kits

Zula Patrol Backyard Explorer Kit

This kit puts kids’ backyards under a Zula microscope. Activities include constructing a
sundial and worm hotel and making rocks. Zula Patrol Backyard Explorer Kit

Zula Patrol Astronaut Training Kit

Children will learn to live, train and eat like an astronaut. This kit includes everything needed to design a rocket and make it fly. Zula Patrol Astronaut Training Kit

Zula Patrol Galaxy Explorer Kit

Kids will witness a comet shower, explore the moon and create and register their own
constellation. The Zula Patrol will help children learn about the galaxy with their own
telescope and field journal. Galaxy Explorer Kit

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Bill Gates: The End of Textbooks as We Know Them
Friday, 03 September 2010 10:19
An Afternoon of Conversation engages big thinkers and doers in serious discussion about their work and the future.This conversation features Bill Gates and Walter Isaacson.

Turds or Curds: Which Fairground Droppings Best Convert to Energy?
Friday, 03 September 2010 07:59
Which waste is the best to convert to energy -- animal dung or leftover funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy and other fairground favorites? That's what a Midwest scientist and a group of researchers are exploring at the Minnesota State Fair.

House Built From Hemp Is Full Of Green Surprises
Thursday, 02 September 2010 23:36
All images from Push House In much of the world, hemp is thought of as a useful building material; Warren recently showed us an interesting house from Australia and it is common in the UK. But in America, it is still the butt of hippie jokes; Matt Hickman of the Mother Nature Networks describes a new house in Asheville, North Carolina with references to Tommy Chong and describes the interior: "there's not a blacklight poster, hanging spider plant, or crumpled up Cheetos bag in sight." Discovery News says "Put aside old visions of burlap-like shirts that belong with hacky sacks." Even the owner tells CNN ""We heard that we could have a really great neighborhood party if it ever caught on fire." It's a shame that everyone is focusing on that, because it is just one interesting product in a fascinating house that is full of surprises.... Read the full story on TreeHugger