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Duluth Children's Museum Hosts an Adult Only Fire and Ice Themed "Science on the Rocks"

Cathy Kates — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:33:24 +0000

The Duluth Children’s Museum is not only for kids? Adults can enjoy all they have to offer tomorrow, Friday, April 26. It's a special adult-only night. Spark your curiosity, use your imagination and enjoy the wonderment as an adult.

Help Eliminate the Need for Cancer Research by Participating in an American Cancer Society Prevention Study

Cathy Kates — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:46:57 +0000

The goal? To eliminate the need for cancer research and celebrate more birthdays. How? By conducting a cancer prevention study that could prevent cancer in future generations. I looked into it and found that it's easy, painless and will be part of history. We all know someone that has been diagnosed with cancer, we have the researchers, we have the technology, now we need to gather the data and use our knowledge to stop cancer for good. Will you join me and register to participate?

Scientists Discover Green Jelly After Meteor Hits Russia

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:19:42 +0000

Just days after a fiery meteor came crashing down on central Russia, scientists say they have now discovered a mysterious green jelly that may be some sort of space residue or “astral jelly,” a substance commonly associated with meteor showers.

Airplanes Black Box Saves Lives and Answers Questions, Your Car May Be Next To Get One

Chris Allen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:29 +0000

Everyone knows when a plane goes down, the first thing the investigators try to get is the black box recorder. The recorder can measure the actions of the pilots, record transmissions and also anything on their dash they may have seen. This week ended the public comment sessions to put a black box in every new car sold by September 1, 2014.

Astro Bob Discusses Russia's Metorite Incident and Asteroids Coming Close to Earth [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:58:53 +0000

Many people shared stories of the fireball incident in Russia that injured over a thousand people. There was also talk of a large asteroid passing close to earth, which lead some to get a little uneasy. Is it time to call Bruce Willis and his team to detonate a nuclear weapon on the next asteroid? You know, he has never missed a depth!

Fierce Space Storms Predicted to Cause Worldwide Hysteria … and Disrupt Social Networks

Mike Adams — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:26:05 +0000

The technological world could soon be brought to its knees by a series of pseudo-apocalyptic space storms that are predicted to sever the heads of the world’s communication centers, satellites, and public transportation systems.

Why Does My Beer Smell Like a Skunk?

Mike Adams — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:20:18 +0000

It does not take the well trained nose of a beer aficionado to determine if a beer has gone bad or not. No sir; upscale brew connoisseur and backwoods drunkards alike know that there is only one word to describe the putrid scent of beer gone rotten – and that is “skunk.” A skunked beer [...]

Watch As I Throw Boiling Water Into The Air In -13 Degrees [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:25:44 +0000

I haven’t done this since I was a kid, but I thought we would try it again. Also you can see it happen in slow motion, which is pretty comical. Check out what happens! The science behind it is that warmer water’s molecules want to release energy faster than colder water. When it’s tossed in [...]

Doomsday Asteroid Officially Upgraded in Size

Mike Adams — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:52:30 +0000

An asteroid that scientists said could threaten Earth’s atmosphere in 2036 is now believed to be substantially larger than previously stated. In fact, astronomers currently studying the dreaded, potential doomsday rock say asteroid 'Apophis' has officially been supersized by about

Your Car May Warn You When You Are Going Too Fast, "YOU COULD DIE RIGHT NOW"

Chris Allen — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:34:55 +0000

“You would die if you crashed right now.” That is the warning you would read on your dash to help you slow down. Most people die in crashes because of the speed of the vehicle, then losing control. The new technology developed by engineers at Japan’s Fukuoka Institute of Technology and heavy goods vehicle maker [...]

Weird Science: Watch This Bizarre Chemical Reaction

Tom Blunt — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:40:20 +0000

Something very strange happens at the 1:15 point in this video. When these three clear solutions are combined on a stir plate, the result changes color — and keeps changing! Don’t ask us why the color change keeps oscillating. That’s what the narrating scientist is there for! The sudden transformation from an amber liquid to an inky [...]

UFO Filmed By Denver News Station [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:13:23 +0000

A Denver news station claims to have filmed a UFO. Of course they did just legalize recreational marijuana so I’m sure people are seeing all kinds of things. Take a look at this report and see what you think. I’m going to buy a bunch of Reeses Pieces and perhaps take a trip out to [...]

Have a BLAST at the Duluth Children's Museum's Young Scientists' Rocketry Workshop

Cathy Kates — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:33:13 +0000

Introduce your child to a whole new world! The only time I’ve heard of learning about rockets was in school, or if you were a boy scout. Not anymore, thanks to the Duluth Children’s Museum! Boys and Girls can now have a BLAST at the Young Scientists’ Rocketry Workshop. The Duluth Children’s Museum invites you [...]

A MUST SEE! Astounding Video Shows Incredible Travel of a NASA's Mars Rover and Demonstrates Accuracy of Every Detail [Video]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:13:38 +0000

My husband showed me this video. A "come her honey and watch this" moment. I was busy and the last thing I wanted to do was watch a youtube video, but I'm glad I did. I was awestruck at what it takes to get the NASA Mars Rover into space and thought about the intricate accuracy of every detail it demonstrates. I'm sure you'll find it fascinating too and want to share it, like I did. ENJOY!

See What Mars Rover Curiosity Saw While Landing [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:00:38 +0000

NASA has released video of the descent from the Mars rover Curiosity as it landed. The views are actually 297 pictures taken in the last 2:30 of the landing. Check out the cool video!

Bizarre Study Finds Drivers Try to Hit Animals [VIDEO]

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:15:42 +0000

It should be considered a brilliant leap in the telling of humanity whenever the real face of the human condition is exposed – especially when it exposes the wrath of cold-blooded rubber animal killers.

That’s what we said — rubber animal killers.

Science Proves It's Not Your Fault You Need a Nap After Nookie

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:45:18 +0000

Next time your wife or girlfriend (or paid companion) complains that you fall asleep right after sex instead of engaging in hours of after-glow pillow talk, tell her it’s not your fault — and you can back it up with science.

Who's Lazier — Men or Women? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:50:02 +0000

Earlier this month, we learned that women have edged ahead of men in terms of average IQ.

But if the fairer sex wants to use their extra smarts to take over the world they’re probably going to have to get off the couch first.

NOAA Releases Statement That Mermaids Don't Exist In Reply To Confused TV Viewers

Ken Hayes — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:29:17 +0000

The Animal Planet show “Body Found” is a fiction documentary about mermaids. It’s blended with facts and story telling and looks just like a documentary. It’s got a lot of people thinking that mermaids do exist and calls have been coming in to the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [...]

Can't Wait For The Dirty Chicks ATV Ride? Play Free On-Line Game While You Wait For Saturday

Cathy Kates — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:14:24 +0000

So EXCITED for this Saturday, May 5! It's the Dirty Chicks ATV ride in Sturgeon Lake, been waiting for THIS one!!!

We're capping out at 150 participants, so get you and your Dirty Chicas registered NOW!

Plus we'll be collecting donations for the WINDOW Victim Services and Carlton County Sexual & Domestic Abuse Program, so check out the list of items needed.

Here's the details and a free online ATV game to hold you over until Saturday, SEE YOU THERE!