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How Popular Programming Languages Got Their Names

November 2, 2014Ariane Coffin1

Ever wondered why C++ ended up with two pluses instead of one? Did the creators of Java have a particular fixation with coffee? Read on to find out!

The Alleles Design Studio—Mixing Fashion, Design, and Function in Prosthetic Covers

October 26, 2014Judy Berna

When told that amputees would have no interest in wearing a fashionable leg, this able-bodied industrial designer refused to believe it. She ended up with some award winning designs.

Extract Fruit DNA at Home

October 17, 2014Cathé Post

Learn how to extract fruit DNA at home!

Mrs. Virginia Davis, a riveter in the assembly and repair department of the Naval air base. Photo credit: The Library of Congress on Flickr

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! Now With More Quizzes

October 14, 2014Ariane Coffin1

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day, here’s a quiz about discoveries and inventions. Can you correctly identify which were made by women, and which were not?

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Let’s Warp Time

October 10, 2014Laura Grace Weldon

Why does it feel like time is going by so quickly?

Today’s Total Lunar Eclipse in Pictures

October 8, 2014Maryann Goldman1

Check out the pictures GeekMom Maryann took of the total lunar eclipse this morning!

Start Your Day With a…Lunar Eclipse?

October 7, 2014Melanie Meadors

If you’re in the mood to wake up a bit early tomorrow morning (October 8, 2014), you’ll get a pretty awesome lunar treat. That’s right, it’s total lunar eclipse time!

Giveaway: Win a Logitech iPad Keyboard Folio, Wireless Speaker, and Mouse

October 6, 2014December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Instead of sending them just tasty treats that will be gobbled up and gone before their next all nighter, Logitech is giving away a care package that they’ll use all year long.

The LegsGo Company Creates More Cool Prosthetic Covers

October 3, 2014Judy Berna

Have you been enjoying the series of posts GeekMom Judy has been sharing with us, about new prosthetic cover ideas? Here’s another company, with themed designs, including Ferrari and Kill Bill.

The Freedom Cover – A Great Answer For Prosthetics And Orthotics

October 1, 2014Judy Berna

The next post in a series GeekMom Judy is doing about new options in the world of prosthetic leg covers. This product works for prosthetics, but also changes the look of leg braces.

Sequenced Caffeine Genome Reveals Evolutionary Advantages

September 30, 2014Kay Moore

The newly sequenced Coffea canephora (robusta coffee) genome reveals more tricks up caffeine’s sleeve.

Water Bead Science

September 28, 2014Cathé Post

What happens when you freeze water beads?

Here’s Your Chance to be a Citizen Scientist With Project Feederwatch

September 27, 2014Maryann Goldman

Become a citizen scientist with Project Feederwatch and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada. It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s bird count!

Welcome to Mars, India!

September 25, 2014Melanie Meadors1

India made science news around the world on September 24, 2014, with the announcement that their first Mars satellite, Mangalyaan, entered orbit around the red planet.

LastPass—Your Strong Password Solution

September 23, 2014Maryann Goldman3

GeekMom Maryann tells us about how LastPass can manage your passwords with confidence and security.

Keeping Geeky Contact In College

September 20, 2014December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

“Miss Us?!” was the caption in this postcard sent by the Postagram app. My son and I wanted my daughter in college to know we were thinking about her…and maybe laugh.

As a writer of science fiction, as well as a former astrophysics major in college, I usually like to stay up to date on science news. Space news in particular. And when I hear the words, “manned space travel,” I tend to get very excited.

Technovation Launches Student Showcase!

September 17, 2014Samantha Cook

Technovation, the longest running girls-in-tech program, launched a complete gallery of 362 mobile apps developed by participants in 26 countries today!

UNYQ: The Price of Prosthetic Covers Is Coming Down!

September 16, 2014Judy Berna

The next post in a series that GeekMom Judy is writing, about the new options available to amputees when they no longer wish to hide their prosthetic limbs. The design options are incredible, and finally becoming affordable.

Google Auto Awesome: Your Ticket to Awesome Photos

September 15, 2014Maryann Goldman1

This post will provide the reader with tips on how to generate the best Auto Awesome Photos Google has to offer!

Help tag California condors and other animals on Condor Watch. Screenshot of Condor Watch by Ariane Coffin.

Become Part of the Effort to Save California Condors

September 11, 2014Ariane Coffin

You can help track and monitor California condors by identifying animals in pictures taken by motion-activated cameras placed across California.

OtterBox Agility Tablet System Offers All-In-One Protection

September 2, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

The OtterBox Agility System combines multiple pieces that function together to keep your tablet protected while improving its functionality.

Tiny Hands Apps Puts the Joy of Learning in Toddlers’ Hands

August 28, 2014Natania Barron

As the mother of two kids in a very tech-connected geek household, apps are often on our minds. Which is why I’m so excited to share Tiny Hands Apps, our sponsor, with you. Our daughter, the youngest, is only two. And while she’s fascinated with the iPad and certainly wants to use it like her […]

Tiny FoxL Dash7 Bluetooth Stereo Soundbar Delivers Big Sound

August 20, 2014December 13, 2017Kay Moore

The tiny Dash7 Bluetooth stereo soundbar from Soundmatters delivers big sound, with several drawbacks.

Summer Science Fun: Track Fireflies!

August 15, 2014Rebecca Angel

The Clemson Vanishing Firefly Project wants your family to participate in real, meaningful science!

Summer Science Fun: The Moon

August 6, 2014Helene McLaughlin

The summer is a great time to observe the moon. Learn about the moon, some of its history, and how lunar eclipses occur.

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When You’re Having a Crappy Day

August 5, 2014Laura Grace Weldon2

We’re fighting a hardwired tendency. Our brains pay more attention to the negative than the positive.

BeSpoke Innovations: An Artistic Take on Prosthetics

July 31, 2014Judy Berna1

Now that prosthetics have become more functional, it’s time for them to become beautiful.

Space Scouts Helps Your Kids Explore the Galaxy Every Month

July 18, 2014Natania Barron

This post is brought to you by our sponsors, Space Scouts. Did you know that it’s the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing? That’s the mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon and coined some of the most memorable phrases of a generation–not to mention inspired generations to come. […]

A Summertime Tour of New Prosthetic Designs

July 16, 2014Judy Berna1

With the increase in temperatures comes the switching from long pants to shorts. For an amputee, this might be more difficult than you think. Join us in exploring the fun new options in prosthetic design.

Category: Science

How Popular Programming Languages Got Their Names

The Alleles Design Studio—Mixing Fashion, Design, and Function in Prosthetic Covers

Extract Fruit DNA at Home

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! Now With More Quizzes

Let’s Warp Time

Today’s Total Lunar Eclipse in Pictures

Start Your Day With a…Lunar Eclipse?

Giveaway: Win a Logitech iPad Keyboard Folio, Wireless Speaker, and Mouse

The LegsGo Company Creates More Cool Prosthetic Covers

The Freedom Cover – A Great Answer For Prosthetics And Orthotics

Sequenced Caffeine Genome Reveals Evolutionary Advantages

Water Bead Science

Here’s Your Chance to be a Citizen Scientist With Project Feederwatch

Welcome to Mars, India!

LastPass—Your Strong Password Solution

Keeping Geeky Contact In College

The Mission Is in Sight!

Technovation Launches Student Showcase!

UNYQ: The Price of Prosthetic Covers Is Coming Down!

Google Auto Awesome: Your Ticket to Awesome Photos

Become Part of the Effort to Save California Condors

OtterBox Agility Tablet System Offers All-In-One Protection

Tiny Hands Apps Puts the Joy of Learning in Toddlers’ Hands

Tiny FoxL Dash7 Bluetooth Stereo Soundbar Delivers Big Sound

Summer Science Fun: Track Fireflies!

Summer Science Fun: The Moon

When You’re Having a Crappy Day

BeSpoke Innovations: An Artistic Take on Prosthetics

Space Scouts Helps Your Kids Explore the Galaxy Every Month

A Summertime Tour of New Prosthetic Designs

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