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Articles related to "Nasa"
Five New Goals For the Space Program Congress can change the direction of U.S. Space Policy apollo 11 • nasa • nasa • nixon • space policy
NASA's New Horizons Makes Flyby The New Horizons spacecraft swings past Jupiter on its way out to Pluto and takes some fascinating photographs. new horizons • jupiter • images • photos • pluto
Breathe Easy with an Indoor Garden Want to improve the air quality of your home while adding color and interest? An indoor garden with common houseplants helps you to do just that! air quality • houseplants • indoor • plants • indoor garden
Evidence for Dark Matter Found A collision of galaxy clusters has produced a ring of dark matter that was detected by NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope. dark matter • discovery • evidence • ring • hubble space telescope
High Tech Weather Forecasting Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts. satellite images weather • geostationary satellite data • radar storm tracking • nasa satellites • gps weather
Earth Day Come by and visit some environmentally friendly, entertaining and educational sites picked with kids in mind. kids • earth • day • ecology • fun
Space Crafts The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun. space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
US Survival Knives in Space From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons. weapons in space • knife in space • astro knife • military in space • astronaught knife
Everyday Superfoods: Quinoa A staple food of the Inca, quinoa is a grain with a light, nutty flavor. High in protein, fiber and minerals, quinoa can be used in salads, breads, pasta, soup and more. chenopodium quinoa ancient grain • grain health benefits • quinoa complete protein • vitamin b e • phosphorus calcium iron
Sputnik I, Artificial Satellite The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired. sputnik i • sputnik • soviet • satellite • first
August Events: Eclipse and meteor showers Participate in the last solar eclipse of the millenium, with the best interactive sites online. eclipse • moon • sun • solar eclipse • perseids
Cooling Off! Our cities are becoming heat-killers. Make a difference in your world with a tree. heat island • urban heat • tree canopy • planting trees
Virgin Galactic: Holidays in Space Holidays and trips into space will soon be a reality for those would like to go at a reasonable price, thanks to the new era of the commercial space industry. virgin • galactic • bigelow • aerospace • space travel
Astronomy: Astronomy: Comets, Planets and all that stuff An old article on astronomy websites • astronomy for kids
No such Thing as Global Warming A local columnist says there's no such thing as global warming. Thousands of scientists and hundreds of web sites say otherwise. global warming • environment • climate change
Wearable Computers "Wearables" are portable computer devices, allowing hands-free two-way communication (email, Web, voicemail, or video). They are considered the next paradigm shift, providing a base for for computer-supported collaborative living. wearables • hands-free • ubiquitous • paradigm • hmd
The ISS Grows The crew of Atlantis will participate in spacewalks as they add trusses to the International Space Station. sts115 • atlantis • space shuttle • launch • p3/4
The Tranquillity Alternative -- A Review A review of the alternative space history SF The Tranquillity Alternative, a novel by Allen Steele. science fiction • speculative fiction • genre • novel • author
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center Huntsville, AL is the home of the world's largest space museum as well as Space Camp. Visiting the museum complex requires at least a full day if not two. u.s. space and rocket center • space museum • marshall space flight center • space shuttle • space camp
Celestial Sightings spectacular romantic sky events romantic • sky events • meteor showers • solar eclipse • star gazing
The Big Bang! Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this? krakatoa • volcanoes • famous volcanoes • eruptions
An Introduction to Tin Whiskers Tin whiskers are mysterious, hair-like metal crystals that sprout from circuit boards and hardware, causing shorts and power failures in critical electronic systems. tin whiskers • circuit board solder • electronic circuits • failures in electronic systems • nuclear power plant reactor melt down
Canals and Faces on Mars Classroom activities using canals and the face on Mars as examples of bad science. Critically evaluating claims will help develop student critical thinking skills. science classroom activity • astronomy • teaching critical thinking • face on mars • canals on mars
Kecksburg, PA UFO Mystery On the night of December 9, 1965, hundreds of people in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan saw a UFO streak across the sky before crashing in Kecksburg. kecksburg • pa ufo • roswell of the east • project blue book • ufo
Mars Facts The Red Planet, named after the Roman God of War, may someday be the site of a peaceful human settlement. Past missions to Mars have already taught us much. mars facts • red planet • god of war planet • viking and mars • pathfinder and mars
Timely January Links January has many events that are worthy of spotlighting. I have chosen the following sites to round out this month's timely events due to the fact that on January 30th, I will be featuring some Blues and Jazz for Black History Month which is celebrated in America in the month of February. january has many events that are worthy of spotlig • i will be featuring some blues and jazz for black
Where to see 2008's Solar Eclipse To see the total eclipse you'll need to be standing in a narrow swathe called The Path of Totality as the moon's shadow sweeps over, obscuring the Sun. solar eclipse • total solar eclipse • solar eclipse dates • august 2008 eclipse • where
Blast Off at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has exhibits and rides that are out of this world! u.s. space and rocket center • space camp • exhibits • rockets • moon rocks
FREE (AND ALMOST FREE) STUFF FOR WRITERS There's plenty of free stuff on the web, including some great equipment for writers. freebies • free items
Games to play in the car Games to play in the car travel games • games to play in the car • web sites for children • websites
Solar Eclipse and Space Sites Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system. space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Legend After thirty years, the adventure of Apollo 11 still resonates in the human soul. american frontier • thomas jefferson • lewis and clark • space • apollo
August 11, 1999 - Making Astrological and Cultural History An astrological look at prophesy and a solar eclipse in the Fixed Grand cross. fixed grand cross • prophesy • nostradamus • astrology • eclipse
Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part I No shady garden is complete without some of these most ancient of plants. Ferns are found all over the world in just about every type of climate and growing condition. shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
All About Spider Plants Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Here's a quick guide to this beloved and interesting houseplant! houseplants • houseplant care • spider plants • how to care for spider plants • popular houseplants
ESA & Ocean Carbon Cycle Research The European Space Agency is working to merge ten years worth of ocean color data to help further the study of marine phytoplankton and ocean carbon cycle research. gmes • global monitoring for environment and security • ocean carbon cycle research • globcolour project • climate change investigations
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center View the stars and planets during SkyTalks at Reno's only planetarium, plus enjoy 3-D documentary films and planetary views throughout the year. Enjoy special shows, too. fleischmann planetarium • science center • university of nevada • reno nevada • reno entertainment
Global Warming Threatens Vintners Global warming's projected impact upon the world's viticultural microclimates could hurt Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvingnon among others. global warming • wine • diffenbaugh • purdue • winegrape
Hasselblad’s High End DSLR The legendary Swedish camera maker's new fourth generation DSLR, the HD3-II, provides an integrated solution for photographers seeking the ultimate in image quality. hasselblad new medium format digital camera • megapixels • digital camera back • studio photography • dslr
Radio Astronomy Instead of optical telescopes, astronomers use antennas and computers to study the Universe at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. So, how does that work? electromagnetic spectrum • national radio astronomy observatory • radio waves • visible light • radio telescopes
Resistance Training Resistance training is a wonderful way to increase strength, increase bone density and tone up. Begin a resistance program today and reap the benefits for years to come. resistance training • exercises • body parts • muscles • fitness routine
Satellite Image Archive Accessible From USGS Remarkable images of conditions present on the Earth's surface for the last 35 years are available to the public through the USGS Landsat Image Archive. free landsat imagery collection • landsat satellite image archive • landsat scenes • remote earth sensing • landsat
The Eisenhower Presidency A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
The Peasall Sisters: Home to You You may recall the bluegrass-playin’ Peasall Sisters from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” but their new “Home to You” will give you lots of better reasons to remember them. the peasall sisters • home to you • o brother where art thou? • christian bluegrass • john carter cash
Vacation Bible School Curriculum Vacation Bible School is gearing up for 2008. Find out the highlights of the popular curriculum choices for this year. vbs curriculum • vbs planning • vacation bible school • friendship trek • rainforest adventure
Voyager 1 to Reach 100 AU from Sun Voyager 1, which was instrumental in changing the way we look at the solar system, will be 100 times farther from the Sun than Earth on approximately August 12. voyager 1 • 100 au • heliopause • solar wind • sun |
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