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Watch for development of a flying car. TF-X™ is the practical realization of the dream of countless visions of the future; it is designed to be the flying car for all of us.

Those taking college courses in the sciences likely already have a great number of resources at their disposal courtesy of their school library. But what about those late night study sessions when you need information - and need it fast - and don't have time for a trip to the library? Or when you just want to learn new information without having to leave the house? That's when these 100 reference sites will come in handy, letting you look up everything from the basics of the periodic table to the intricacies of human DNA.

Learn about the offering of 14 cows, the ultimate show of love and support from an Afrucan trube to the tragedy-stricken American people after the events of 9/11.

Sartoons saved for six decades --- the "Hall of Fame of the Air" (HFA). Every Sunday in the late 1930's, newspapers ran this cartoon feature, depicting the feats of legendary aces and early aviators. Next to each pilot, an airplane associated with him was shown."

Perimeter Institute plays an active role in highlighting the wonders and importance of scientific research by providing a multitude of educational outreach programs. The content in each activity is specifically tailored to reach and inspire specific core audiences. Our programs and resources for students aim to inspire students with the wonders of the world and motivate them to continue studies in physics. Check out the unique resources and programs available free of charge.

"SPACE.com, launched in 1999, is the world's No. 1 source for news of astronomy, skywatching, space exploration, commercial spaceflight and related technologies. Our team of experienced reporters, editors and video producers explore the latest discoveries, missions, trends and futuristic ideas, interviewing expert sources and offering up deep and broad analysis of the findings and issues that are fundamental to or understanding of the universe and our place in it."

"Dr. Robert Lindberg, President and Executive Director of the National Institute of Aerospace, envisions a new way to introduce Engineering into the K-12 curriculum by exploring the distinctions between Science and Engineering; between the Natural World and the Designed World; and between the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process."

Dr. Robert Lindberg, President and Executive Director of the National Institute of Aerospace, envisions a new way to introduce Engineering into the K-12 curriculum by exploring the distinctions between Science and Engineering.

Watch and share "A Day Made of Glass 2," Corning's expanded vision for the future of glass technologies. This video continues the story of how highly engineered glass, with companion technologies, will help shape our world.

The Top 10 Rules of Science Lab Safety: This video outlines 10 major categories of safety concerns in a high school science lab. Enjoy! Category: Education Tags: science lab safety Beaverton ISD international school of dakar rules chemistry biology high broken glass fire extinguisher eating students Hendel inquiry BCP acids bases toxic License: Standard YouTube License"

Now is the time of year to be thinking of summer science programs for teachers as well as students. I have gathered a sample of programs that are available.

A rocky exoplanet about the size of Mercury appears to be evaporating before our eyes. If confirmed, this would be the first time a rocky planet has been found turning to gas, demonstrating just how wacky alien planets can be. The provocative suggestion may also foreshadow the fate of Mercury.

The Titan Missile Museum showcases the dramatic vestiges of the Cold War between the U.S. and former Soviet Union and provides a vivid education about the history of nuclear conflict-a history of keeping the peace.

Two of the solar system's best natural timekeepers have been caught misbehaving, suggesting that the accepted ages for the oldest known rock samples are off by a million years or more.

It should appear in its own window and begin loading a database of hundreds of satellites. What you will see is a plot in 3-dimensions showing the position of these satellites.

Jump on Twitter to find an amazing collection of scientists who are busy posting links as well as their own thoughts on a wide range of topics.

Team members at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory share the challenges of the Curiosity Mars rover's final minutes to landing on the surface of Mars.

The deepest depths of space, out beyond our atmosphere, our Solar System, and even our galaxy, hold the richness of the great Universe beyond. Stretching for billions of light years in every direction, there are structures large and small, dense and sparse, everywhere we've ever dared to look.

In the future, a swarm of flying robots may do the work now done by human search teams. A robotics research team at the University of Pennsylvania has designed a system to coordinate a number of small quadcopters, a step toward coordinating multiple robots for tasks such as surveillance or searching areas after a disaster.

Astronauts have a spectacular view of Earth from space. Move through the pages of Window to Earth and see images taken from space of these geographical features: peninsula, glacier, lake, desert, cape, island, upheaval dome, strait, waterfall, reef and volcano.