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William Roentgen made the first x-ray image in 1895, but the technology remained essentially the same until the late 1960s. These images were projected onto flat detectors, such as film or electronic sensors. Read More »


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Luz Martinez-Miranda

Luz Martinez-Miranda learned physics in a unique way:  through optics. Read More »


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Bats, brains, and larva snacks

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Tis the season for costumes and pumpkins, carmel apples and witches, tricks and treats...and some of the coolest science!Get in the mood by reading some real life spooky stories, such as Bats: Do they really suck blood , Secrets of the Mummy, or any of the stories linked to things that go bump in the night - all from the Why Files (a great science site).Then check out Steve Spangler Science: Halloween Science Recipes for great ideas on how to make your own halloween props while learning all abou.. Read more »