World’s Thinnest Material
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Throwing a Curve
Mastering the grip and pitching mechanics to throw a great curve ball can take years. And no wonder: …
Drive Your Students Buggy
Insects and other assorted creepy crawly critters can help inspire student learning, not only in the …
Are Avocado Pits Edible?
What is it about fruit pits? Science Update listeners called and emailed about them …
Does Skunk Smell Repel Skunks?
When a curious caller from Baltimore asked us whether skunks were repelled by the smell of other …
Alaskan Power Minigrids
This timely story can kickstart a unit on energy or technology. Alaska could lead the way to a more …
Science Update Mug!
Only a few of these Science Update Radio mugs remain in the entire Universe! Fill yours with coffee, …