Tag Archives: science

A 1001+ things to do for a boy (or girl)

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin| |

Boys’ Life magazine, published monthly since 1911, is the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America. The magazine continues to this day for subscribers. But even if you are not a subscriber, back issues – EVERY ISSUE -, are available online to everyone through the December 2009 issue. Read more »

How come more people have allergies, and what can be done?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin| |

There are lots of possible reasons for this increase. Here are my pet theories Read more »

How to spy on the spies

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin| |

Some of the most expensive and secretive spy activity takes place in broad daylight. Read more »

How to signal 100 miles without the aid of electricity. What is a heliograph?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin| |

The most astonishing of them is the immense distance at which the flash can be seen bright and distinct Read more »

Do vitamins and supplements do anything? How can you tell?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin| |

Take vitamin D to prevent flu and much more. Read more »

How do we know the earth is rotating, and it is not the stars moving around the earth

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin| |

How can you tell that the earth is rotating about an axis, and that the stars aren’t instead just moving around the earth? Read more »

This way to lower your blood pressure is so easy it will make you smile

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin| |

You can lower your blood pressure, and as a bonus, the medicine is a key to Read more »

Scavenger Hack: Demonstrate center of mass with forks and toothpicks

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin| |

This is a fun bar trick. You can balance two forks and a toothpick on the tip of another toothpick. Read more »

It is a matter of life and death. The true story of how to get rid of ghosts from a haunted house.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin| |

Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, read this story, or skip to the end. You may save someones life. Truly. Read more »

Why anecdotal evidence is important

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin| |

The most important statement a scientist can make is “Huh, that doesn’t make sense. That shouldn’t have happened.” It is a sign post that new understanding and maybe even pushing the frontiers of science lies ahead. Read more »