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Why did my string of holiday lights go out?
Published on December 15, 2015
Did you ever wonder why one bad bulb can make an entire string of lights go out? It’s all in the electrical wiring! -
Food for the holidays: Sweet potatoes
Published on December 15, 2015
Sweet potatoes are commonly found in many holiday meals, especially during Kwanzaa celebrations. -
Food for the holidays: Sugarplums
Published on December 15, 2015
Sugarplums are a holiday treat kids will enjoy making. -
Food for the holidays: Latkes
Published on December 14, 2015
Latkes are potato pancakes that are a traditional food served during the Hanukkah celebration. -
Climate science, Part 2
Published on December 14, 2015
Climate Science Principle 1: The sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system. -
Winter science: Use traditional activities of the season as learning opportunities
Published on December 8, 2015
Schools closing for winter break doesn’t mean learning should stop. Use traditional winter activities to help teach youth to see science all around them. -
The SS Hydrus, sunk in the Great Storm of 1913, finally found in Lake Huron
Published on December 3, 2015
Shipwreck hunter David Trotter finds wreck 102 years after it sank. -
Beyond the five senses: Body awareness
Published on December 1, 2015
There are many more senses to explore, such as the sense of body awareness. -
Growing culinary herbs indoors
Published on November 30, 2015
Growing tender herbs indoors to enjoy during the cold, winter months. -
Food for the holidays: Fruit pies
Published on November 30, 2015
The holidays are here and with all the fun and festivities, it is a great time to do some dinner table plant science.