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"So, the Earth pulls on the moon because of gravity? Why doesn't the moon get pulled into the Earth and crash? What a great question."

We all remember science lessons from our school days. Whether the lessons were with the more 'characteristic' teachers in the school, or whether you all released the gas taps when the teacher foolishly left the room, we all seemed to miss the link that science is life! And what an opportunity science teachers have in releasing the magic of life to their pupils, answering BIG questions like "Why am I like my parents?", or "What will my life be like in 2050?", or "Why is Pripyat a deserted town?"

"Studying the four brain lobes can help you better understand why peoples react in certain ways, and what psychological care is necessary in specific situations. Learn more about the four brain lobes in this video from About.com."

The case for sci-fi in the classroom

Learning science and math is normally thought of as committing to memory facts and procedures. Because of this we tend to perceive the best way to teach is through rote memorization of ideas, theories, and models. As a consequence, students experience little opportunity to develop a real understanding of what they are expected learn. Our challenge is to craft strategies which allow student interactivity within lessons. Student involvement beyond memorization is an essential building block for learning science and math.

" In 2012 I started tweeting science facts related to football during the game, and it was so much fun I did it again in 2013. So I figure, why not carry on the tradition? If you follow me on Twitter you'll catch the tweets live, but after every quarter I'll update this post with the latest batch, right up to the end of the game."

How does one experience synesthesia -- the neurological trait that combines two or more senses? Synesthetes may taste the number 9 or attach a color to each day of the week. Richard E. Cytowic explains the fascinating world of entangled senses and why we may all have just a touch of synesthesia.

Think about PowerPoint presentations, and you will probably think of a never ending series of slides. Of course, presentations have become a vital element for all the businesses or industries, and energy segment is not an exception in it. All household items rely on utilities such as electronics, natural gas, water and more. The presentations are a great way to make people understand the significance of energy saving. However, lack of required templates is a major drawback associated with conventional PowerPoint presentations, and this is the reason why many people or organizations associated with energy sector use a variety of mediums to publish energy wind water geo slides. If you're in need of something different that a conventional PowerPoint presentation, then it is time for you to think about other alternatives that can help you publish your energy wind water geo slides on the go.

"How to write electron configurations using the periodic table, or why I think that ptable.com is a great tool for chemistry students!"

What makes an airplane fly? How does a spacecraft stay in orbit? Why does a balloon float in the air? What are you waiting for? Come and find out!

Examples of why a correlation does not mean cause and effect.

Interesting read about misconceptions

"ASTRONOMERS have discovered what may be five planets orbiting Tau Ceti, the closest single star beyond our solar system, the temperature and luminosity of which nearly match the sun's. If they are planets, one is about the right distance from the star to feature mild temperatures, oceans of water, and even life. Don't pack your bags just yet, though: the discovery still needs to be confirmed."