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Connections – Life is never linear

By Marion Posted on November 30, 2023 Posted in Books, General Interest, History, STEM Tagged with book, Connections, James Burke, STEM
Connections – Life is never linear

In the late 70s, there was a superb PBS science series by James Burke, called Connections: An Alternative View of Change. Through the exploration of history and science, he explains to his audience how seemingly unrelated events are actually tied …

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The Great Halloween Storms

By Marion Posted on October 31, 2023 Posted in General Interest, STEM Tagged with Great Halloween Storms 2003. aurora borealis
The Great Halloween Storms

  20th Anniversary of the Great Halloween Storms 20 years ago, a pair of fast-moving CMEs slammed into Earth, triggering the Great Halloween Storms of 2003. During the 3-day event, auroras descended as far south as Texas and Mexico, while …

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Latest Inspiration – Spirit and Opportunity

By Marion Posted on November 30, 2022 Posted in General Interest, My books, STEM Tagged with Goodnight Oppy, Mars Rovers, NASA, planets, space

I always say you never know the next time inspiration will sneak up on you. For me it occurred while wondering what to watch after seeing yet another rerun of The Big Bang Theory (the comedy series, not the theory …

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For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me

By Marion Posted on April 29, 2021 Posted in History, STEM

  I’m sure you’ve heard by now of the passing of Michael Collins, command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. For many his name and face bring instant recognition, but for those of us who lived …

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The 21 Best Science Podcasts

By Marion Posted on April 4, 2021 Posted in STEM

For all you science geeks out there, a plethora of science podcasts for your aural pleasure. One of my favorites is The Infinite Monkey Cage featuring one of my all time favorite “TV” physicists, Brian Cox. Perfect for those who prefer science …

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NASA at Home website – for the entire family

By Marion Posted on March 28, 2020 Posted in STEM

Found a great site this evening. It’s called NASA at Home. Research topics, download E-books for free, watch videos, and so much more. It’s a good tool for kids and families, especially during the quarantine. Let NASA being the universe …

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