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NBC Learn, in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), has released five new videos in the "Science behind the News" series.  These programs feature interviews with NSF-funded scientists and researchers and illuminate the STEM concepts behind unique topics related to issues in the news.  

"Futurist Friday: Uglies, Pretties, Specials and Extras "The function of science fiction is not always to predict the future but sometimes to prevent it."-Frank Herbert "

"You've read the Hunger Games triology ... now what? We've gathered our picks of other dystopian novels -- books that imagine a not-so-rosy future under a menacing and oppressive regime, where teens and other folks must rely on their wits, courage, and strong friendships to survive. You can also check out our science-fiction, fantasy, and thiller recommendation lists to find even more choices for kids, tweens, and teens. "

For all of you that have kids excited by the Hunger Games trilogy, here is a great list of read-alikes! Tracy

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If you've ever wondered how big a Tyrannosaurus rex is compared to a beach ball, or wanted to discover the relative size of parsecs and Oort clouds and weirdly named nebulae, we have the site for you. Get ready for hours of endless fun! Okay, more like minutes, but we definitely recommend some high-speed scroll-zooming.

Check this out! So much fun :-)