Monthly Archives: May 2009

Weekend Science Fun: Exploring Odors

Ever noticed odors that are surprisingly intense under certain circumstances? Last night while the kids were swimming in the pool, my friend and I noticed two surprising odors. The first reeked, but lasted only briefly. The kids got out of … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Sunflower Insect Update

Some of you may remember from the Academy of Science and Technology Blog Carnival 3 post that we are participating in the The Great Sunflower Project. We got our package of lemon queen sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in the mail, planted … Continue reading

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Meet a Scientist Monday: Dr. Minda Weldon, Epidemiologist

When I started Meet a Scientist Monday, I knew there was one person we just had to include because her work was so extremely interesting. Today we hear from Dr. Minda Weldon, who is an epidemiologist. 1. What is an … Continue reading

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