Raising Science-y Kids on the Cheap
Raising science-loving kids doesn’t mean pricey STEM toys and classes. It has to do with saying “yes.” Here’s how it works.
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Tag: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Happy Birthday, Stephen Hawking!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish Stephen Hawking, one of the people who inspired me to study physics and astronomy, a very happy birthday!
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Fox Plans Nationwide Cosmos Screenings with Live Q&A
The March event will include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Seth MacFarlane, Ann Druyan, and more.
Continue ReadingExploring Our Dark Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Don’t be afraid of the Dark Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this new space show at the Hayden Planetarium all about dark matter and dark energy.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Origins Of Atomic Elements
In our favorite astrophysicist’s latest installment on AOL On’s “School of Thought” series, Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses a little-known-about paper written in the 1950s, titled “Synthesis of the Elements in Stars” and published in several scholarly journals such as Reviews of Modern Physics. This paper discussed the formation of the fundamental elements on earth, those that are taught to us in the periodic table of the elements.
Continue ReadingThe GeekMoms Podcast #27: Fight For Space, Reigniting Our Passion For Space Exploration
Have you ever wondered how the US got to the point where funding missions to space just isn’t that important? Paul Hildebrandt wondered, and he’s launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a documentary and answer that question.
Continue ReadingNeil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye in Fight For Space Kickstarter
The goal here is not to solve the problem, but to start a discussion. There are complex social, political and economic factors that each play a roll in where our space program is today and only by understanding them can we hope to have the program rebound and inspire future generations.
Continue ReadingExponential Awesomeness of Neil DeGrasse Tyson
It doesn’t matter where you start. Any exposure to astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson creates ever increasing urges to absorb more of this man’s wisdom, delivered with the charisma and wit rarely packaged in one person. For example, a newly released video by science enthusiast Max Schlickenmeyer adds music and visuals along with Dr. Tyson’s answer to the […]
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