Tag: Real Science
Model kits–The UGEARS model of the Weasley car from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter working model vehicles come to UGEARS for the holidays
Solar System–Updated survey of planets a must for every library
NASA begins return to Moon with Artemis I mission and SLS and Orion liftoff this morning
The Book of Bees–Be amazed at the functions, beauty, and importance of bees in new guide
Real Science–New book offers ways to improve the life of your Indoor Cat
Make your own mechanical dragon with Ukrainian company UGEARS’ Windstorm Dragon kit
William Shatner, 90, becomes oldest man to fly in space, and marks a major benchmark in the history of science fiction
One day build–Make a UGEARS belt-driven Variator Transmission system STEM Lab kit
Science of Surfing–New book takes young readers behind the scenes of the latest Olympic sport
One day build–Make a UGEARS Tachometer STEM Lab kit
One day build–Make a UGEARS Random Generator STEM Lab kit
One day build–Make a UGEARS Manual 4-speed Gearbox STEM Lab kit
One day build–Enter the world of UGEARS with the STEM mechanical 2-in-1 Arithmetic calculator kit
Review–RadioShack’s Mand Labs All-in-One Electronics Kit is a must to jumpstart students’ STEM learning–and it’s fun
Jane Goodall cookbook provides recipes good for animals and the entire planet
63 Up–Ninth chapter in landmark series arrives in the U.S, captures a lifetime of introspection in director’s final installment
Celebrating Birds–Wingspan board game gets an outdoor upgrade in new artwork showcase
The Current War–Great cinematography, script, and top genre cast make for a fun trip to the past
Hallie Rubenhold’s The Five–A long overdue portrait of the victims of Jack the Ripper
What can we learn from science fiction? Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain and its sequel, The Andromeda Evolution
Moonshot’s 50th–It’s not too late to get your Apollo 11 fix
Book review–Explore Victorian law and order in Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane
Happy Arbor Day! Plant a tree, and check out these three great nature books
Review–Take a visual journey from Apollo to Mars in photographer Vincent Fournier’s Space Utopia
New guide to Planet Earth is the ultimate ecology book
Book review–First Man script reveals the struggles of adapting historical events to the screen
Iconic Queen guitarist–and astrophysicist–Dr. Brian May releases two new 3D books
The Wall of Birds–Artist creates giant, full-scale mural of the 243 families of birds
John Gould–Historic 19th century illustrated work on hummingbirds gets a new edition
Books share encounters with great Ents–If ancient trees could tell stories, what would they say?
Dinosaurs: A Journey to the Lost Kingdom takes readers through the history of dinosaur study
Open Bionics takes cybernetics to the next step with affordable bionics–in style
A series worth DVRing on the Weather Channel? Creek Stewart’s SOS: How to Survive is it
Like the Phoenix, Estes flying model rocketry is back, soaring into its 60th year
In Memoriam–Koko the signing gorilla and friend to many dies at 46
Galaxy Girls–Book spotlights 50 women who furthered the progress of space exploration
Bitten by Witch Fever–Art and greed clash in true account of the poisoning of a century of generations via home décor
Book review–Get an incredible view of a year living in space in astronaut Scott Kelly’s “Endurance”
Real science–NASA’s Juno space probe delivers its most beautiful images yet
Book review–Rockstar astronaut shares the ultimate lifehacks in An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
Book review–An astronaut recalls his pathway to the space shuttle in “Chasing Space”
Review–The Farthest: Voyager in Space, this year’s must-watch TV event
The solar eclipse appears overhead today–Will you or won’t you?
Paul Allen discovers USS Indianapolis in Pacific Ocean, and the continuing legacy of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws
Real Science–New treasure trove of NASA footage now available on YouTube
Review–The Penguin Counters: Penguins reveal impact of climate change in new film
Chuck Berry 1926-2017–Fading voices of Planet Earth in outer space
PBS to highlight NASA accomplishments and space science in 2017
