Space Shuttle to Mars by mid 2030's!

A new mission is in the works for NASA space program.  President Obama wants to  further our pursuit from reaching the moon structure to blasting our rockets towards an asteroid.  Then, maybe one day, reaching Mars. The goal of this new and improved program is to have human beings see an asteroid, first hand, in the year 2025, according to Obama.

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Orlando, Fla

Space Program

As the next generation comes into the world, they will see way beyond the Moon and maybe Mars.  Isn't it remarkable how much science has plays a roles in just about everything we do or see?  This is why it is so important that we find a way for our children to WANT to learn the meaning behind science.  SCIENCE CAN BE FUN!  Lets make it FUN.

Butterfly Wings with Waterproof Coats

For many years, scientist have been trying to replicate the effects of repelling water. Look at the Butterfly below, you will see the uniqueness of how water forms into beads that simply roll off.  

Because the change of seasons, manufactures have been asking for scientist to help turn this process into a consumer product line.  Whether it's a pair of boots, gloves, a raincoat, or even snow pants this is an essential mineral needed to keep animals and humans dry and warm.  Thanks to science, we have several different prototypes on the market and every year, they keep improving!

One of Indonesia's most active volcano's has erupted, sending gas and molten lava tumbling down its slopes into the residences below.  More than 700,000 people have been relocated or sent to shelters.  When we think of volcano's in our schools, we tend to demonstrate the magnitude of the eruption along with its beauty, but we do not put enough emphasis on the devastating impacts it has on the local communities at large.    
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New species discovered in Amazon

The Amazon is home to an estimated 2.5 million insect species, several hundreds of thousands of plants and 1 in five of all birds in the world live in the rainforest's.  We haven't even touched on the Mammals or amphibians. We may never know all the different types of species; discoveries occur ever 3 to 4 days. Take a look at the most recent finds.  New Species