Any ideas what kinds of seeds these might be?
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The mystery seeds from last week were…
Nasturtium seeds (Genus Tropaeolum)!
These colorful plants were originally from South America, but are now grown worldwide.
Some people use nasturtium flowers in salads (make sure to use organically-grown). They have a spicy flavor.
When looking up information on nasturtiums, I found some websites with recipes for pickling the seeds. Does anyone know if this is real?
As many of you may know, this month is Women’s History Month. Let’s celebrate by learning about some women astronomers past and present.
This is a video of an interview with Dr. Letisha McLaughlin, an astronomer at NC State. She talks about how she became an astronomer and how she was inspired when her mother got her a telescope.
I was also able to find this video tribute to Women Astronomers in History: Telescope Women in History.
Please Note: One of the images in this video is a star map overlaid with a drawing of a woman with one bare breast, which some people may find offensive. Please preview this video for suitability for your children.
Finally, here is a video about Women in Astronomy from NASA, which begins with a recent history of the field.
For more information, see Roberta Gibson Writes.