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ArcAttack Places Bill Nye in a Faraday Cage
Longtime friends of GeekDad, ArcAttack, attended the Liberty Science Center’s recent Gala alongside geeky greats like Bill Nye and Dean Kamen. My sources say they stuck Bill Nye in the Faraday cage, but there’s no video evidence of that fact yet. If anyone finds a video, hit me up with a link and I’ll post it.
Happy Birthday, Bill Nye!
It’s Bill Nye the Science Guy’s birthday!
Bill Nye on Superman, Shaving, and His Own Turn as a Superhero
In a series of interviews with the theorists on how Superman shaves, we sit down and chat with Bill Nye about materials engineering, his stint as a superhero, and what got him excited about science.
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye in Fight For Space Kickstarter
The goal here is not to solve the problem, but to start a discussion. There are complex social, political and economic factors that each play a roll in where our space program is today and only by understanding them can we hope to have the program rebound and inspire future generations.
New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour: We Hit the Road with 32,000 Happy Cyclists (Including Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson)
Why would anyone, let alone families with kids, want to ride around New York City? The allure of the Five Boro Bike Tour is, as it has always been, the chance to see the city from a vantage point like …
Bill Nye, the Eye Health Guy?
Bill Nye (of “the Science Guy” fame) has teamed up with VSP to teach us about eye health. In these VSP EyeFiles videos, he talks about various eye health myths and other information, all while sitting in a laboratory full …
Treehugger Interviews Bill Nye, the Science Guy
An earlier generation had Mr. Wizard, but for Geeks of our age, Bill Nye is the face of Science on television; always a little nerdy, but fun and informative. Environmental blog Treehugger has a great interview with him discussing science in politics, cool environmental technology, and the friendly competition he has with his neighbor Ed […]
‘Jack and the Geniuses’: A GeekDad Q&A with Gregory Mone (+ Giveaway)
Meet Jack and the Geniuses. They’re three orphan siblings who are, actually, geniuses. They also happen to be the stars of the brand-new middle-grade STEM-focused books by Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone!
Discussing the Journey to Mars with StarTalk Live!
I recently attended a StarTalk Live show in Los Angeles, where Bill Nye and Eugene Mirman lead the conversation about Mars exploration with JPL scientists.
Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2020
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9 Amazing New Kickstarter Projects This Week
From a cardboard robot with Artificial Intelligence (via your phone) to an analog camper for the Instagram generation, these new Kickstarter projects are amazing!
Astronauts Voice Themselves in a Historic ‘Mission Force One’ World Premiere in Space
Disney Junior made history by premiering a new episode of ‘Mission Force One’ aboard the International Space Station! The episode “The Space Station Situation” also features voices of real astronauts and NASA employees as Miles and his crew visit the present-day ISS. Available May 8 for Earth-bound viewing.
Revisit EPCOT’s Past With 12 Videos of Lost Attractions
Pop on some Mickey Mouse ears, grab yourself some snacks, and settle in for a nostalgic trip to the EPCOT of days past with 12 videos of now lost attractions.
EPCOT: The Past, Present, and Future of a Unique Theme Park
With Disney’s EPCOT theme park celebrating its 35th birthday today, it’s time to take a look at the park’s past, present, and future.
Get on the Case with Ada Lace
Emily Calandrelli’s Ada Lace books are a brand-new science-based children’s book series about an 8-year-old third grader with a knack for science and math and for solving mysteries with technology.
Music as a Tool for Cultural Understanding: Béla Fleck’s Banjo Crosses Galactic Barriers
We talk to Béla Fleck and Sascha Paladino about bringing music (specifically, the banjo) to outer space on Disney’s ‘Miles From Tomorrowland.’
GBBP 124: Phil Plait
On this episode, we talk to Phil Plait (the Bad Astronomer) about science as inspiration, how to encourage kids who are interested in science and astronomy, the current state of scientific literacy in popular culture and the media, and where we go from here.
GBBP 121: Emily Calandrelli
On this episode, we talk to Emily Calandrelli about what set her on a path toward scientific disciplines, STEM vs. liberal arts, scientific illiteracy and skepticism, sci-fi tech, and what has her most excited for the future.
5 Fantastic Books for Young Scientists
These 5 fantastic books for young scientists provide a perfect opportunity for stealth learning, especially if you have a kiddo interested in science!
Finding Purpose in the New Year With a One-Word Mantra
Instead of making a resolution, assign your new year a word. A mantra. Rather than define success as a concrete goal, success is the journey.
The Ultimate-est List of Toys, Kits, and Books to Teach Kids Coding
An updated list of toys, kits, and books that teach kids to code. Perfect for celebrating Hour of Code or under your Yuletide tree.
LeVar Burton Joins ‘Miles From Tomorrowland’
We’re pleased to bring you a GeekDad exclusive peek at LeVar Burton’s new character in ‘Miles From Tomorrowland,’ along with a clip from the episode.
Dinosaur State Park: Dinosaurs in Connecticut!
We’ve gone to many museums to visit dinosaurs — the Smithsonian in DC,the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, the Museum of Science in Boston — but one of our favorites is just next door, in the Connecticut River Valley.
New Book Is a Beautiful Tribute to the Trailblazing ‘Women in Science’
‘Women in Science’, a beautifully illustrated book of ’50 Fearless Pioneers who Changed the World’, releases today. We chat with the author/illustrator, Rachel Ignotofsky, and find out what makes these women special.
Awesome Con Continues to Grow and Live Up to Its Name
This year marks only the fourth Awesome Con in DC, which began as a labor of love among a few fans who simply couldn’t believe that our nation’s capital didn’t have its own comic con.
A Nostalgic Family Trip With ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’
With his new Netflix film, ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,’ Pee-wee Herman returns to entertain an entirely new generation some 35 years after Paul Reubens first donned his iconic red bow tie. Join me and my family on an interactive ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday’ scavenger hunt.
Procrastination Destination: Earth Day!
Even superheroes know the environment is worth saving. Take a break, laugh with John Oliver, learn the science of climate change, and enjoy our beautiful world.
Growing Down: What Mothering Has Taught Me
Being a parent helps us grow up. It also helps us grow down! Here’s a look at what I’ve learned in my few years of being a mother. From becoming more responsible to reliving my favorite stories with my children, being a parent has been a blast!
GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #7: Clothing and Household Goods
Geeks love to dress the part, regularly donning their ‘Doctor Who’ T-shirts or multi-pocketed Scottevests. They also love their household tools and goods, finding products that make their lives easier. What are the GeekMoms’ favorites for 2015?