nanotechnology

Nanotechnology (nanotech) – the manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. nanosecond – a billionth of a second.…

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Radio astronomy – the study of celestial objects that give off radio waves. With radio astronomy, we study astronomical phenomena…

As the famous New Year’s Eve Ball descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square in the center of New…

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy – a research technique that exploits the magnetic properties of certain atomic nuclei. It determines…

Science Foundation (NSF) – an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science; to…

NASA’s Kepler space telescope Some of Kepler’s discoveries include Kepler exoplanet tally passes 1,000 – NASA’s Kepler space telescope’s count…

NASA regularly hosts design challenge competitions. The NASA Space Settlement Contest is an example of how NASA is encouraging kids…

10 Musicians Who Mastered Bizarre Instruments – Mastering any type of instrument is no small feat. But some people seek…

multi-tool (or multitool) – any one of a range of portable, versatile hand tools that combines several individual functions in…

Grand Haven, MI Musical Fountain Grand Haven Musical Fountain is a synchronized water and light show accompanied with music of…

Computer engineers, in conjunction with animators, have created special effects in movies such as “Jurassic Park,” “Forrest Gump,” and “Interview…

Motion – a continuous change in the location of a body. Change in motion is the result of applied force.…

The completion of Mount Rushmore – October 31, 1941 – Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. This structure…

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Money – coins and banknotes make up the cash or bearer forms of all modern fiat money. metal coins –…