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The week in science: flexing solar cells, universal lumpiness, and our mysterious sun (Ars Technica)
Would a lumpy universe rid us of the need for dark energy? Is low efficiency worth it if our solar cells bend without breaking? Answers to these and many other questions appeared in this week's science news. Read More...

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:42:48 GMT

Online Math, Science Textbooks Released for 100 Schools (Khaleej Times)
ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and publisher Pearson Education have released their innovative online Mathematics and Science textbooks for students in 100 schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, said Dr Mugheer Al Khalili, Director-General of the council.

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:13:21 GMT

The MAG: Science North talks turkey - Science in the North (The Sudbury Star)
It may be Thanksgiving, but let me assure you this column has nothing to do with the holiday. Actually, the science facts contained in this [...]

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:38:08 GMT

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News (UPI)
NASA plans Mars launch next fall ... Shark's pup called 'virgin birth' ... Bird flu survival tied to hands-on therapy ... Report: Global warming makes animals move ... Health/Science news from UPI.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:56:08 GMT

Compu-kids learn science at Shodor (The News & Observer)
Shodor, a Durham nonprofit organization helping to improve math and science education nationwide, will hold a series of six Project SUCCEED Saturday Explorations workshops beginning on Oct. 18.

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:45:12 GMT