The History of Solar Energy - It Is Longer Than You May Think

As solar energy becomes more and more important because of our need for alternative energy resources, it is interesting to learn that solar energy science has been around for well over a century. Learn more about solar energy history.

An Introduction to Biodiesel

First things first: the information contained below on making biodiesel is not meant to provide you with a complete and thorough enough education on the subject for you to go out and make your own biodiesel without any further study. It is imperative that you recognize from the outset that making biodiesel involves chemicals and chemical reactions which can be quite dangerous if dealt with improperly.

Science Activity Ideas for Very Young Children

Turn your home into a magical world of scientific exploration and let your child develop his senses, his concentration and his vocabulary while having lots of (messy) fun. It just takes a little imagination and time to turn your kitchen or bath into a learning experience for your littlest ones - and everyone gets to have fun in the process!

5 More Great Facts About Dolphins

Dolphins are amzing creatures. Learn more about them with these five facts!

The Outer Space

Ever wondered if there is life outside the earth? Do aliens or extra-terrestrial beings really exist? How do stars look like at close distance? What would it be like to live in Mars and stroll on the moon?

Bye, Bye Pluto

Here's a quick trivia question for ya: How many planets are in our Solar System? A couple weeks ago the correct answer would have been nine. Now, it's eight. Or 11, if you count Dwarf Planets. What? And you thought this was an article about only computer stuff. Usually it is, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about this major milestone in Astronomy: we finally know what a planet is. And Pluto isn't one.

Pluto; The Planet That Never Was

Pluto vanishes from the list of planets of the Solar System. Also know about your zodiac signs, their meanings and their significance.

Geology Activities-Inspiring Life-Long Learning with Fun

Do you need geology activities? For a classroom? Homeschooling? Something different for an after school program? Maybe you don't know how much you need them.

How To Properly Use A Telescope To Bring The Stars Closer To You

Do you dream of the stars? Maybe you just can't get enough of those astronauts on CNN, fixing the space station or walking through airless space. You might even own your own telescope with the hopes of seeing or discovering something that no one else has seen.

Scientist Hwang Woo Suk Falls Back to Earth

It's quite a sight to see a man rise to the very pinnacle of his vocation and then come falling back down to earth, disgraced, humbled and with his tail between his legs. Things would be infinitely worse if the arena where all this happened was one filled with back-biting and intrigue, such as the world of Science.

Index of Microscopes and Accessories for the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society 1878-1907

This article describes an index to the microscopes and accessories that were described in the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society during the years 1878-1907. It will be of interest to collectors and historians of antique microscopes.

How You Can Play a Small Part it Reducing Global Warming

It's very important that we all do what we can to reduce the effects of global warming not just in our immediate area, but all over the world as well. By combing our smaller efforts, we can significantly reduce the impact global warming has on our every day lives.

Using Fresh Air as a Construction Material

A short article presenting the benefits of using inflatble buildings. Two types of building are compared: air-supported buildings and inflatable buildings.