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  • NASA Marks Solemn Day of Remembrance

    Discovery News - Top Stories
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm
    NASA marked a trio of space tragedies with ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, commemorating the astronauts who lost their lives in accidents.

  • Stunning Images of Rare Albino Hummingbird: Big Pic

    Discovery News - Animal News
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
    These beautiful shots of an extremely rare albino ruby-throated hummingbird were taken by two teens and two preteens.

  • Can You Choose to be Gay?

    Discovery News - Human News
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm
    'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon says that she chooses to be gay. What does science say?

  • Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed

    Discovery News - History News
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife.

  • Cold Plasma Layer Detected High Above Earth

    Discovery News - Earth News
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Cold, electrically charged particles have long been suspected to exist tens of thousands of miles above the Earth's surface, and now satellites have detected such ions there for the first time.
 
 
 
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  • DEN Weekly Update 1-27-2012

    Discovery Education
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pm
    Enjoy the DEN Weekly Update for January 27, 2012.

  • Museum Educator of Excellence Institutes

    Discovery Education
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:34 am
    Since 1987, the Museum’s Educator of Excellence Institutes have provided exceptional educators with staff development opportunities that transform the way they view and teach natural sciences. Educators from across North Carolina have been inspired by their experiences in outstanding natural areas such as Belize, Ecuador, and Yellowstone National Park. These workshops are partially subsidized by the Educators of Excellence Fund, which enables selected educators to experience the natural world firsthand.     This summer, the Museum of Natural Sciences will take North…

  • FETC Conference Catchup

    Discovery Education
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pm
    This week has been a whirlwind of activity in Orlando at the Florida Educational Technology Conference. Tuesday had everyone flipping as we learned how to use Flip cameras to make a huge impact on our student’s learning. Thanks Discovery for a great pre-con event. Dr. Lodge’s music, paper-slide videos and flipping techniques were enjoyed by all. Wednesday was filled with many great conference session, exhibits, new gadgets, and sharing of great ideas. Edmodo is keeping everyone connected throughout the conference and beyond with a wealth of information from conference sessions and…

  • Inching the Door Open

    Discovery Education
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:32 pm
    A recent blog entry on the Teaching Channel caught my interest. It was titled, “The Detriment of Teacher Isolation.” I have never considered myself an isolated teacher. I do spend a lot of time in my classroom with the door closed; however, I don’t feel isolated. Hallway discussions, conversations with colleagues, and great resources like ECNing and Edmodo provide a ready and rich support system for ideas and problems. The blog entry did cause me to start thinking of the one way I have firmly kept my classroom door closed. I have never voluntarily invited a colleague into my…

  • Year of the Dragon

    Discovery Education
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:14 pm
      At midnight on January 23, 2012 (so we’re talking about when January 22nd ends and January 23rd begins) Chinese New Year kicked off to welcome the year of the dragon. Quite possibly the strongest sign on the Chinese zodiac, people born under the dragon are considered natural leaders, driven, and often have colorful personalities. Being born under the sign of the dragon is a huge deal in China, where there currently is a baby boom this year thanks to families aiming to have dragon babies. Chinese New Year is the most celebrated holiday in China, with festivities lasting for 15…
 
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  • 5 Furniture Rescue and Redo Tricks

    12 Jan 2012 | 6:41 am
    There are so many ways to restore or reclaim old ugly furniture. Whether you have furniture hand me downs that need work, or have found a beat up piece of furniture with good bones in the thrift store, here are some great transformations to inspire you. 1. 1. Decoupaged Yellow Dresser Paint and cheery yellow fabric make this 45 year old dresser better than new. 2. 2. Denim Covered Couch Grab a bunch of thrifted jeans and sew up a patchwork slipcover. Leave some of the pockets in for handy remote control storage. 3. 3. Side Table Transformatio... Read the full story on Planet Green

  • Surviving Palau… and a Homeland Security Interrogation

    9 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    “Welcome to the United States!” I was home. Well, almost. The friendly Customs agent sat in his booth in the muggy Oahu airport. “Hello Ms. House,” he said with a warm smile, “where are you traveling from today?” “Palau,” I replied, via “Guam.” He asked me a series of routine questions then scrunched his nose as his smile twisted to a frown. “Is there a problem?” I asked with a lump in my throat. “Yeah, there is actually,” he responded, not even looking up. “A problem” is probably the very last thing that you want to hear from a Customs agent, especially after…

  • What You'll Have to Do to Burn Off Your Holiday Feast...

    23 Dec 2011 | 7:00 am
    A post-holiday dinner walk is custom for lots of families. But a marathon? Before you serve yourself with several helpings of Christmas dinner, think about the amount of calories that are quickly adding up, and what the after-dinner repercussions will be. Charles Stuart Platkin, author of “The Diet Detective’s Count Down” breaks down each food item’s calorie and fat content, then equates it to the amount of time you will have to spend working it off! Be afraid, be very afraid... -pre-meal Martini (4 oz serving)- 274 calories, 38 carbs = 4... Read the full story on Planet Green

  • When You Know It's Time To Take Up Golf...

    20 Dec 2011 | 9:00 am
    Alison Levine has been lured by arresting mountains and snow capped peaks. Though she climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, trekked up Mt. Everest as team captain of the Ford sponsored American Women's' Everest Expedition, and cross country skied the arctic circle to the North Pole (her first time on cross country skis)- the “top of the world,” she considers “extreme sports” a relative term. As she says, “For some people it sort of conjures up visions of skiers flying off of huge drop-offs and ledges -- doing all kinds of things that ‘regular’ people don’t really do. I feel like many of the…

  • Traveling for the Holidays? Do These Quickie Workouts to NOT Gain Weight

    19 Dec 2011 | 12:28 pm
    I’m the first to admit that an out-of-town attitude includes skipping out on my regular workout. But that’s the great thing! It's your opportunity to try something new, work new muscles, and maybe even LOSE, as opposed to GAIN weight! I know... the holidays can be brutal for your diet. You're too busy, tired, and full to do your entire regular workout routine. Instead, slip in several quickie workouts into your day, every day, to keep your metabolism stoked and naturally burning off even more calories for you. When it comes to holiday travel, immediately get your head in a fit mindset.
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  • How Glassblowing Works

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    The practice of blowing glass may seem hip and modern if you've recently hit up an art exhibition by Dale Chihuly or Harvey Littleton. But the history of glassblowing is actually long and rich, dating back to the Roman Empire.

  • The Super-Backstory Quiz: How well do you know your irradiated orphans from outer space?

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    You may have seen the latest versions of Batman, Spider-man, Captain America and their super-bretheren, but how much do you know about their backstories? Test your super-knowledge with this quiz about the origins of some of these larger-than-life good guys (and a few bad ones, too).

  • The Ultimate Mel Brooks Movies Quiz

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    Mel Brooks is the master of satire and parody, mocking everything from wild westerns to wacky space flicks. All that comedy gold has won him Tonys, Emmys, Oscars, Grammys and the right to say "It is good to be the King."

  • Assignment Discovery: Creation of Crew Rescue Vehicle

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    The creation of the Crew Return Vehicle (X-38) is an international effort. Learn more about contributions to the CRV on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

  • How Molecular Gastronomy Works

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    Are you hungry for some nitro-scrambled egg-and-bacon ice cream? Did you want a little fried mayo on that sandwich? Molecular gastronomy has cast cooking in a new light and created some seemingly bizarre, but shockingly delicious dishes.
 
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