by Darlene Cavalier | Jan 13, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Ocean & Water Projects, Projects & Activities
Nolan from Colorado State University wants you to know about CoCoRaHS, a fun and simple citizen science activity for the weather enthusiast. Volunteers send in backyard rain, hail and snow observations to scientists who measure and track the data. The National...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 31, 2008 | Astronomy & Space Projects, Blog, Geology & Earth Science Projects, Physics Projects, Projects & Activities
NASA’s Radio Jove program “helps amateur scientists and students observe and analyze natural radio emissions of Jupiter, the Sun, and our galaxy.” Build and use your own Decametric Radio Telescope. Follow Live Observations Online. Why study radio...
by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 31, 2008 | Biology Projects, Computer & Technology Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Finally, you can add that very special member to your online social network—your houseplant. Why would a plant want to join your network? To let you know when it’s thirsty, of course. Also to regularly report on its moisture level and to periodically thank you...
by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 31, 2008 | Citizen Science, Computer & Technology Projects, Projects & Activities, Sound Projects
The latest issue of Make magazine (number 15) is devoted to build-them-yourself, high-tech musical instruments. And the coolest of the bunch is this laser harp, at right, being played by its inventor, tech musician Stephen Hobley. You coax out the computer-generated...
