Little scientists will have a bundle of fun with science kits; they will try their hand at making a potato clock, learning to levitate a pencil, creating a test-tube sunset and more. Source: https://www.livescience.com/science-kits-for-kids.html
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A magnified view of Jupiter and Saturn at conjunction
On December 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will be only 1/5 of a moon-diameter apart! Guy Ottewell offers insights and charts showing a magnified (telescopic) view of their once-in-20-years great conjunction. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/jupiter-saturn-conjunction-telescopic-magnified-dec-2020…
The best science kit deals for Black Friday
From gross and slimy to green and growing, these science kits are sure to be fun and educational for your kids. Source: https://www.livescience.com/best-black-friday-deals-science-kits.html
Superintelligence review: A fun take on the AI apocalypse storyline
In Superintelligence, Melissa McCarthy plays a character who must show a sentient AI that humanity is worth saving. The film is a strange but captivating mix of rom-com sci-fi and action Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2260679-superintelligence-review-a-fun-take-on-the-ai-apocalypse-storyline/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Watch for the moon and Mars
Use the moon to find the planet Mars on November 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Then use the planet Mars to find Mars and Uranus within the same binocular field in January 2021. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/watch-for-the-moon-and-mars…
Best Black Friday board game deals for kids who love science
This Black Friday is the perfect time to grab fun and educational science board games that are perfect for the whole family! Source: https://www.livescience.com/best-board-game-deals-for-kids-who-love-science.html
Astronaut: SpaceX Dragon beats shuttle, Soyuz for launching
The most experienced astronaut on SpaceX’s newly launched crew said Thursday that riding a Dragon capsule to orbit is like being inside the actual mythical beast, and a lot more fun than NASA’s shuttles or Russian flights. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-11-astronaut-spacex-dragon-shuttle-soyuz.html…
Young moon at dusk; meteors after midnight
On November 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2020, enjoy the beautiful presence of a waxing crescent moon covered over in earthshine in the west after sunset. Then, after midnight, watch for meteors in the annual Leonid meteor shower. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/young-moon-at-dusk-meteors-at-night…
Celebrate Intel’s 4004 Microprocessor Turning 49 Today
Tim McNerney is the project leader at 4004.com, a site commemorating Intel’s original 4004 microprocessor. He’s also long-time Slashdot reader mcpublic, and shares news of a new open source adapter — plus a great moment chip history: Even though Intel debuted its groundbreaking 4004 on November 15th, 1971, 49 years ago today, in the pages of Electronics News, there is something…
Leonid meteor shower is building to a peak
The peak of the Leonids is likely to be before sunup on November 17, 2020. But people already catching some Leonids. Keep an eye out this weekend. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/leonid-meteors-before-dawn-november-17…