New Super-Hydrophobic Metal Makes Water Bounce
The new metal surface is the result of a laser etching process, and the description of how that’s done is as cool as the video of water bouncing up and down.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertThe new metal surface is the result of a laser etching process, and the description of how that’s done is as cool as the video of water bouncing up and down.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertHow about a three-minute physics lesson on energy transfer delivered in an visual experiment that you easily reproduce at home? Yes? Click and watch.
Read & ShareThe position is a week old and has yet to see students, but the hope is that it will make easier to ask for help in the event of a sexual assault.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldMeditation doesn’t have a big part in the typical North Dakota work day (if any at all), but there’s growing evidence to suggest the practice is more beneficial than many would assume. Check out the video below for a quick introduction to some benefits of quieting your mind for a few minutes each day.
Read & ShareHere’s the one-sentence recap: Music training is to the brain as weight training is to muscles.
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I’m not one of the people most familiar with day to day operations of the modern farm, but I love the way the industry continually embraces new technology. This is a great article about the advantage gained from having the right tools and know how.
Read & Share sourced from: Farm Industry NewsFor those of you that have a little Cliff Clavin inside, here’s one of those little known facts explained in an entertaining, animated video produced by NPR. http://vimeo.com/107174532
Read & ShareWarning: The lead picture on this story is a little rough for those squeamish about bugs, but the information is important, especially if you have kids.
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTKeep in mind, this is early-stage science so there’s no magic Alzheimer bullet on the horizon, but it does amount to promising steps beating back this disease.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertGetting kids to eat better at during school lunch may be as simple as sending them out to recess first, then bringing them in for lunch. It seems to rush to get to recess affects eating habits.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzSo far this season North Dakota has seen over 3,000 verified cases including seven fatalities, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and save yourself from the misery.
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When it comes to staying healthy, a positive outlook may be more important than you realize.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertHow many times has that title been written? That said, technology is finally reaching thresholds for user friendliness and easy adoption that are likely to bring converts to new ideas. Here’s one integrated classroom to learn from.
Read & Share sourced from: NPRThe dynamics of an industry-wide shift in cable television and media consumption are playing out before our eyes. Here’s a little commentary on how the big players are positioning themselves in the newly uncertain marketplace.
Read & Share sourced from: WIREDHealth and nutrition coverage in the popular media is notoriously terrible. It’s less about science than it is about an attention grabbing headline. Here’s some advice to help you sort the real news from the junk news.
Read & Share sourced from: Life HackerA question so central to your New Year resolution should be easy to answer, but the science behind the reality is likely different than you’ve imagined. Does it matter? Not really, but it’s just an interesting little fact.
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