Britannica’s ‘Encyclopedia Infographica:’ A Book Review
With its ‘Encyclopedia Infographica,’ Britannica and What on Earth Books prove that printed knowledge can still compete with the internet.
Continue ReadingWith its ‘Encyclopedia Infographica,’ Britannica and What on Earth Books prove that printed knowledge can still compete with the internet.
Continue Reading20Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope, Box Image Build Your Own Kits, Mars Image NASAThroughout July, GeekMom is preparing for the planned launch of the Perseverance rover on July 20th with Mars Month, a month filled with Mars-themed content. Be sure to follow the Mars Month tag to find all of this month’s content so far […]
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Continue ReadingDisney Springs Entrance Image: Pixabay used under creative commons Over the holiday weekend, I did what I rarely ever do…I ventured into Disney Springs located on Walt Disney World property in Orlando, Florida. Not to say I don’t enjoy Disney Springs, but traditionally, Memorial Day is the day the summer season (aka peak season) kicks […]
Continue ReadingImage: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington There is more to Mercury than meets the eye, and its secret lies in its magnetic field. As the smallest planet, Mercury doesn’t get a whole lot of attention. It’s close to the sun, so it’s not easy to see in the sky like Venus […]
Continue ReadingViruses are at the top of most of our minds lately, for good reason. This Coronavirus/COVID-19 stuff is scary. Not only do we have a virus that’s making people really sick (and killing many as well), but there is so much unknown about the virus and how it will affect us in the long term. […]
Continue ReadingImage: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute If you follow astronomy or planetary science news, chances are you’ve seen images of the plumes of material spouting from Enceladus’s southern regions. But what causes them? I’m going to lead you through the process scientists use to find answers: something you might have learned in high school called the scientific […]
Continue ReadingImage credit: Free-Photos. Image used and altered under Pixabay License. If admitting you need a therapist is the first battle, then the second is finding a therapist. I’ve previously written about the secondary infertility and miscarriage that were the origin story of my depression and anxiety. I’ve also discussed the borderline PCOS diagnosis that caused […]
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Continue ReadingReading Time: 4 minutes There is something wonderful about diving into a new world for the first time. Whether you are entering Hogwarts, rebuilding Carcassonne, or immersing yourself in Middle Earth, we can all remember that first flush of excitement. I am still blown away by the opening sequence of Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of […]
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Continue ReadingReading Time: 4 minutes The Saturn V rocket at Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. I had to use my iPhone 8’s panoramic camera feature to get this much of the rocket in one view. Image credit: Patricia Vollmer The Saturn V rocket: built to take us to the moon. To date it’s the largest, most […]
Continue Reading‘Science is Magic.’ An excellent hands-on guide for teaching your children magic tricks and the science behind them.
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Continue ReadingReading Time: 2 minutes Image from Modular Photonics Imagine the benefits of your internet download rate operating at 10 gigabytes per second. Now add to that NOT having to rip up an entire school building or hospital or apartment block to install it. All you have to do is plug in a small device, about […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 6 minutes The other day, I was skimming my LinkedIn and came across a post about how changing corporate culture isn’t the answer to cybersecurity. In response, I used a Hamilton quote. Because, of course. What Hamilfan doesn’t make constant references everywhere? As a parent who works in cyber, I’m painfully aware that teachers […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 5 minutes Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech This is a guest post by Shelley Sackier. See the bottom of this post for more information about this engaging and talented writer and her upcoming book, The Antidote. Shelley Sackier, used with permission. “So how ‘bout that whole folding of the fabric of time thing?” I asked […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 3 minutes Are you looking for ways to make your Holiday Season … out of this world? The annual Geminid Meteor Shower is happening again. And this time it brought a friend: Meet the “Christmas Comet” (otherwise known as 46P/Wirtanen). Jolly Ol’ Saint 46P/Wirtanen 46P/Wirtanen is said to be the brightest comet of […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 4 minutes Go-to mosquito bite remedies. Photo by author. I have just returned from a camping trip, which means, regardless of precautions taken, I am now covered in itchy bumps. Mosquitos love me. I’m just one of those people. So my first course of action upon arriving home was to track down (look, […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 4 minutes Kits for Kids After School Image: Dakster Sullivan Back to school season is upon us and what better way to celebrate that than with some new books and kits to keep them engaged after hours. I know… I know… They get enough learning during the day at school, but what about […]
Continue ReadingEmpty outrage. Image: Pixabay Whenever a celebrity death happens, the cause of death spurs outrage, anger, and sadness. It brings people to the table for however long that celebrity’s name stays trending on social media. Once that name falls off, people get upset over the next trending topic and forget all about the energy […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 5 minutes Part 1: Blockchain Basics Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Cryptocurrency. Chances are you’ve heard one or all of these word in the last seven days. These three words—as well as the discussion, debate, and speculation that surrounds them—have become hard to escape for even the non-technical. If you work in the technology industry, […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 4 minutes “A well-known scientist once gave a public lecture on astronomy…” These are the opening words to Professor Stephen Hawking’s most famous book, A Brief History of Time. Although he was talking about Bertrand Russel at the time, the same words could be used for Hawking and the plethora of work he […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 6 minutes Requesting representation in fiction focuses on visible marginalized groups in many ways, yet today, I’m going to plead the case for fictional characters with chronic illness. Invisible illnesses exist ostracizing a large segment of our population who seek not only acknowledgment but empathy. The problem with most chronic illnesses is that […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 6 minutes Requesting representation in fiction focuses on visible marginalized groups in many ways, yet today, I’m going to plead the case for fictional characters with chronic illness. Invisible illnesses exist ostracizing a large segment of our population who seek not only acknowledgment but empathy. The problem with most chronic illnesses is that […]
Continue ReadingReading Time: 3 minutes Image courtesy of Marvel Studios “Captain America: Winter Soldier” The past week has renewed discussion about Alzheimer’s Disease, an illness so prolific it never seems to be out of the news. In the United States, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death; In Australia, it is second. Worldwide, there are […]
Continue Reading‘Happy Atoms’ is an integrated digital and physical chemistry set that allows users to explore molecules and atoms.
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Continue ReadingI chat with ‘Smore’ magazine founder Sarita Menon about her motivation for this new endeavor.
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