Science News for Kids » Extra http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Young scientists, inventors and mathematicians score big http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:15:55 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12766 isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/feed/ 0 Nanosilver, away! http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 19:56:29 +0000 Patrick Thornton http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12756 Adam Noble, a 12th-grader from Lakefield, Canada, has developed a process to remove nanosilver, a potentially harmful pollutant, from waste water. Credit: Patrick Thornton / SSP

Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water]]> Adam Noble, a 12th-grader from Lakefield, Canada, has developed a process to remove nanosilver, a potentially harmful pollutant, from waste water. Credit: Patrick Thornton / SSP

Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/feed/ 0 Chillin’ in the desert http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:49 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12746 Fawzi Al-Mitwalli (left) and Nour Maraqa have developed a low-cost, solar-powered desert cooler that can prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables for more than a week. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days]]> Fawzi Al-Mitwalli (left) and Nour Maraqa have developed a low-cost, solar-powered desert cooler that can prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables for more than a week. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/feed/ 0 Granola bars for cows http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:05 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12679 Shiza Gulab (left) and Mahnoor Hassan from Peshawar, Pakistan, are part of a team that developed a nutrient-rich, granola-like food supplement for livestock. Team member Bushra Shahed (not pictured) was unable to attend the Pittsburgh event. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Nutrient-rich “energy squares” boost milk production, help prevent disease]]> Shiza Gulab (left) and Mahnoor Hassan from Peshawar, Pakistan, are part of a team that developed a nutrient-rich, granola-like food supplement for livestock. Team member Bushra Shahed (not pictured) was unable to attend the Pittsburgh event. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Nutrient-rich “energy squares” boost milk production, help prevent disease]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/feed/ 0 Helmet helper http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:02 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12642 The Skid Lid Helmet Helper, a cap-like liner (far right) made of 1-centimeter-thick strips filled with a gel-like material, may absorb as much as 97 percent of the energy of an impact, Longcroft’s tests suggest.

Gel-filled liner absorbs energy of impacts, may reduce sports-related head injuries]]> The Skid Lid Helmet Helper, a cap-like liner (far right) made of 1-centimeter-thick strips filled with a gel-like material, may absorb as much as 97 percent of the energy of an impact, Longcroft’s tests suggest.

Gel-filled liner absorbs energy of impacts, may reduce sports-related head injuries]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/feed/ 0 Young scientists’ ‘outside’ lives http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-outside-lives/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-outside-lives/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 18:05:15 +0000 Daniel Strain http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12552 youngscientists_feature

Science fair finalists include firefighters, musicians and even magicians]]> youngscientists_feature

Science fair finalists include firefighters, musicians and even magicians]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-outside-lives/feed/ 0 Competing with math http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/competing-with-math/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/competing-with-math/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:20:06 +0000 Daniel Strain http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12405 math_feature

Five high schoolers are the new faces of mathematics]]> math_feature

Five high schoolers are the new faces of mathematics]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/competing-with-math/feed/ 0 Intel STS 2012 highlights http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/intel-sts-2012-highlights/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/intel-sts-2012-highlights/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:50:06 +0000 Patrick Thornton http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12329 sts2012_highlights

Intel Science Talent Search 2012 finalists describe what motivated them to become scientists and enter science competitions.]]> sts2012_highlights

Intel Science Talent Search 2012 finalists describe what motivated them to become scientists and enter science competitions.]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/04/intel-sts-2012-highlights/feed/ 0 Young scientists win big in Washington http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/young-scientists-win-big-in-washington/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/young-scientists-win-big-in-washington/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:34:08 +0000 Daniel Strain http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12094 The 2012 Intel Science Talent Search finalists eagerly await the announcement of the top 10 finalists. Credit: Chris Ayers

2012 Intel Science Talent Search recognizes the nation’s top high school researchers]]> The 2012 Intel Science Talent Search finalists eagerly await the announcement of the top 10 finalists. Credit: Chris Ayers

2012 Intel Science Talent Search recognizes the nation’s top high school researchers]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/young-scientists-win-big-in-washington/feed/ 0 Finding a home in science http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/finding-a-home-in-science/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/finding-a-home-in-science/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:43:02 +0000 Catherine M. Cooney http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12011 garvey_banner

Homeless teen finds fame, refuge in marine biology research]]> garvey_banner

Homeless teen finds fame, refuge in marine biology research]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/03/finding-a-home-in-science/feed/ 0