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| December |
December 2012
Publishing in the digital age, the Night Sky Network, and a reality check on "the end of the world" |
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| November |
November 2012
Learn about the Perfect Storm, winter bird watching and Scott's expedition to the Antarctic |
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| October |
October 2012
Celebrating the splendor of autumn, the mystery of the night sky, and Columbus Day |
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| September |
September 2012
Honoring Neil Armstrong, the night sky and the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring |
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| July |
July/August Websites
Images of Life on Earth, How to Smile and NASA for Kids |
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| May |
May 2012
Featuring online science tools - Kahn Academy, Pinterest in Libraries,
and celebrating Rachel Carson's birthday |
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| April |
April 2012
Global Astronomy Month, Earth Day and the Titanic, 100 years later |
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| March |
March 2012
Celebrate the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, and Women's History Month |
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Women in Science |
| February |
Citizen Science
As the days get longer, we feature some great citizen science efforts that can be done right in your backyard?wherever you live! |
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| January |
January 2012
To start the new year, something for everyone: Lawrence Hall science fun for kids, Google's science fair for teens, NY Times science news for all, and a blog on "Life, the Universe and Everything" |
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| November |
November/December 2011
As the night sky comes earlier each day, explore astronomy through these great sites for kids, teens & adults |
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Astronomy |
| October |
In October, celebrate change from those who planted trees, explored dark energy, and designed great technology.
In this season of change we recognize the work of world visionaries: ecologist Wangari Maathi (Green Belt founder), the recent Nobel Prize winners (Physics), and inventor Steve Jobs (Apple co-founder). |
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News, science |
| September |
Earth Cam technology, World Wildlife Fund history, and Ocean Conservancy efforts
This month we recognize the 10-year anniversary of September 11th, 50 years of the World Wildlife Fund and the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Sep 17th |
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News, science |
| August |
In August, learn more about Astronomy, Bats, and a milestone in Communications techonology.
Celebrate the end of summer with starry night skies, bats, and the first Trans-Atlantic Cable |
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Science, general |
| July |
In July, follow the last Space Shuttle, explore National Parks and more...
Find out more about the Shuttle Program, Photography, National Parks and the World's First Zoo! |
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News, science |
| June |
In June, celebrate World Oceans Day, the Summer Solstice and more...
Find out about life in the ocean, Jacques Cousteau, and the tragic story of Galileo. |
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Oceans & Oceanography |
| May |
Celebrating Exploration & Teaching
Celebrate teachers and the inquisitive minds they help nurture and inspire to become astronauts, nobel prize winning scientists, and science-loving people. |
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Science, general |
| April |
Celebrate Earth Day, da Vinci, and ocean science...
Celebrate, get a free DVD for teachers and librarians, enter an essay contest! |
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Oceans & Oceanography |
| March |
Women's History Month
Celebrate women in science and learn about science scholarships for women. |
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Women in Science |
| February |
Celebrate Science during February Holidays!
Discover the science behind an entire month of celebrations! |
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Science, general |
| January |
A New Year of Science Adventure
No need to be bored on those snow-bound days. Connect to a daily dose of science, and also learn about calendars, watches, and time. |
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Calendars |
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| December |
Winter Fun for Everyone!
Exercise your brain, make virtual snowflakes, and learn how snow crystals form. |
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Weather / Meteorology |
| November |
Changing Seasons
Journey through the seasons with us this month. You'll learn about Maine's famous fall colors, the science of snow & ice, and the Spring science site we selected will help you get the jump on springtime! |
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Lifecycles & Seasonal Changes |
| October |
Sustainable Agriculture
Learn about local harvests, growing vegtables without chemicals, and visit the 4H virtual farming website |
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| September |
The Science Behind Sports
Learn about everything from the physics behind hockey pucks and baseballs, proper nutrition for active teens, and how to keep your knees safe from injury while participating in sports. |
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Sports, Science of |
| August |
Camping, Appreciating the Natural Wilderness
Nature is fantastic, and camping is a great way of appreciating it without harming it. These websites are fun and informative resources to check out before, during, and after your camping trip! |
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Survival |
| July |
Bugs aren't Pests, They're Friends!
We often think insects are annoying... They flying around our heads, crawl on our food, and eat up our vegetables. Explore these websites, though, and you'll learn that insects are actually a very cool part of our world, and we couldn't survive without them around! |
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Insects & Entomology |
| June |
Explore Your World
Websites to help you identify trees and seashells, explore the ocean depths, and view nesting peregrine falcons via a webcam. |
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Natural History |
| May |
Spring Websites
Nesting birds, wildflowers, pollinators, and rainbows - all part of the excitement of spring. This month's websites are a great reference for identifying all that you see while out and about this spring. |
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Birds / Ornithology |
| April |
Earth Day Websites
April means Earth Day and National Poetry Month; see how we've combined them both in this month's websites. |
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Sustainable Living |
| February |
Your Brain: How it Works, & What You Need to Know to Keep it Healthy
From fun brain teasers to scientific explanations of how the brain works, this month's websites will keep you interested and informed. |
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