The Importance of Teaching Material to Suit Different Learning Styles In my experience as a teacher (both in the classroom and as the primary educator of my children in our home-school), I am convinced that no two people learn the […]
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We are running out of antibiotics. To be fair, plenty of antibiotics still exist—it’s just that they are no longer effective against bacteria. Why? Due to the overuse (and misuse) of antibiotics, many bacteria have become resistant to available antibiotics. […]
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Can Dogs See Color? I spent years training to be a scientist, so I pride myself on my powers of observation. But you don’t have to be a scientist (or particularly observant for that matter) to see that my dog
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Mark your calendar! The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place next weekend (from Friday, 2/15- Monday, 2/18/2019). In it’s 22nd year, the GBBC gathers information to understand the “big picture” of what’s happening to bird populations around the world. […]
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My son has the flu. He is feverish and miserable. His misery stems from the fact that the cells of his body have been commandeered by the influenza virus and turned into mini virus factories. There’s not much we can … To Be or Not to Be: The Peculiar “Life” of a Virus Read More…
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely experienced a few extra zaps as you go throughout your day. You reach for a doorknob, touch a TV screen, or even pet your beloved dog or cat and are rewarded with a … Why Static Electricity Seems Worse During Winter Read More »
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We hear it every winter. When the temperatures are due to dip into the single digits, we’re told that what we really need to watch out for is the wind chill. But what exactly is wind chill and why
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Most of us know that chocolate isn’t good for dogs. In fact, there are several foods that dogs should avoid, including grapes, onions, and garlic. Increasingly, another ingredient is finding its way into our homes and it’s extremely dangerous for
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Science Fair Projects? Ugh! Those of us who grew up in a traditional school setting remember the dreaded science fair project. Every year, we were required to perform a science experiment following the scientific method, keep a logbook of
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The floral department at our local grocery store has a clearance section. Since I love having fresh flowers in my home, I typically survey this section for good deals. About a month ago, I found Venus Flytraps marked down to
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