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14 May 2004 Wanderings Ralph J. Coppola Come join us on the Wanderings Chat Room. --- (See info and instructions) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Feature An interesting DIY project might be the investigation of bioluminescence and luminous bacteria.
Wanderings The Mad Science Forum, at sciencemadness.org is focused, mainly, on chemistry, but may be opened to other topics such as biology, physics, electronics, etc. The Electronically Monitored Ecosystems web site has a collection of technical, math and programming hints and solutions for the Parallax BASIC Stamp Microcontroller The Enthusiast's Guide To Pulsejets, by Bruce Simpson, is a new book filled with theory, practice, and advice. See his DIY Jet Engine Page. Vaisala Lightning Explorer displays near real time lightning activity for the entire continental U.S. The Models of Leonardo can be seen on line at the National Museum of Science and Technology. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Physics Blog contains a lot of interesting links/reading. The Quest Illusions site was created in order to study the science of optical illusions and how our brains work. The Kids Room Here is a DIY Sterling Engine that might prove to be the basis of a science fair project. The Canada wide Virtual Science Fair site contains a collection of on line project presentations. Enchanted Learning produces children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment. This looks like an excellent resource site for teachers and home school parents. For example, have a look at Zoom Astronomy and the illustrated Astronomy Dictionary. This is useful for you "big guys" too. Looking for a project? Then, why not take part in a Globe project? Why are bridges built the way that they are? To find out why have a look at Bridge Building - Art and Science. Here is another way of looking at the periodic table. The Visual Periodic Table is well worth a look. Note: The pages may be slow to load. What could be better than cooling down with a water rocket launching, on a hot summer day? Thinking of trying your hand at designing a Mouse Trap Car? If so, here is a list of links that may help you. The Fear of Physics web site has a collection of physics demos such as How to Make a Basketball Jumpshot Every Time! From The Far Side During the Second International Low Energy Nuclear Reactions Conference that was held in 1996 at Texas A&M University, the paper Advanced Transmutation Processes And Their Application For The Decontamination Of Radioactive Nuclear Wastes was presented. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of the Sherlock Holmes fame, was a believer in spiritualism, Fairies and other little creatures. John Worrell Keely may be acknowledged as one of the most successful scientific charlatans of all time. His company was able to profit from pseudoscience for 26 years. www.keelynet.com takes its name from John W. Keely, and is devoted to free energy, gravity control and alternative health. One has to give them credit, though, for their statement of Proof of Principal. | |||||
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