A remarkable experiment is underway in Geneva, Switzerland, where scientists are testing a giant particle accelerator, sending beams of protons around a 27-kilometre underground tunnel to discover the origins of the universe. For those of us who don’t even know what a particle accelerator is, here’s a gentler look at the world of science.
From science fiction to real science, this is a list of the top-10 Star Trek technologies that have made it into the realm of reality?although if you don’t like your in-laws, the idea of Telepresence might be a little scary.
This site has all kinds of kid-friendly science facts, e-cards, and experiments to try, including how to make your own pair of Mars 3-D glasses!
Hilarious Science Fair Projects
Here’s a glimpse at some of the science fair projects that sharp young minds are coming up with these days. The one called ?The Ideal Pancreas: Part 2? makes me want to run down to the video store and rent part one.
Of course, any list of the top 10 scientific discoveries is debatable, but you’ve got to admit that discovering real-life kryptonite is pretty cool.
A collection of science-related wisdom from some of the world’s greatest minds. Best summed up, perhaps, by Anthony Burgess: ?I didn’t think; I experimented.?
