SuperScience articles from May 2007

SuperScience archives from May 2007

Rare-animal rescue.
May 1, 2007... You may not have heard of a slender loris, a long-eared jerboa, of a hirola. But these unusual species are in danger of dying out. Scientists at the Zoological Society of London hope to save these and other unusual creatures from extinction....

All aboard!(PHYSICAL SCIENCE)(Proteus, insect like boat)
May 1, 2007... A unique ship recently set sail near San Francisco. The large boat, called Proteus, looks like a giant four-legged insect gliding across the water. Proteus floats on two hulls made of air-filled rubber tubes. These flexible hulls can bend...

Flower family.(LIFE SCIENCE)(rafflesia)
May 1, 2007... The flower of the rafflesia (ruh-FLEE-zhuh) plant is unlike any other bloom. It can measure up to 0.9 meters (3 feet) wide and smells like rotting flesh! But scientists recently discovered that the monster-size rafflesia actually belongs to a...

Snake alarm.(EARTH SCIENCE)(earthquake prediction)
May 1, 2007... Scientists in China are turning to snakes to predict earthquakes. Researchers have installed a video system to watch over a snake farm in an earthquake--prone part of China. The scientists say that up to five days before a quake occurs,...

The case of the plaster disaster: this month, learn about limestone.(science mystery)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Properties of earth materials For Grades 5-8 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Properties and changes of properties...

Mythical creatures revealed: discover the science behind the legends of some magical creatures.(life science)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Science as a human endeavor * Characteristics of organisms For Grades 5-8 * Science as a human endeavor * Earth's history INTEGRATE YOUR CURRICULUM! Language...

Monster mystery: can you determine if a mysterious animal is real or fake?(hands-on)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Characteristics of organisms For Grades 5-8 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Diversity and adaptations of...

Cool science jobs.(careers)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Science and technology in local challenges * Science as a human endeavor For Grades 5-8 * Science and technology in society * Science as a human endeavor INTEGRATE YOUR...

Perfect pitch? Will a new baseball pitch take over at the ballpark?(physical science)(Cover story)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Position and motion of objects * Science and technology in local challenges For Grades 5-8 * Motion and forces * Science and technology in society INTEGRATE YOUR...

Going in circles: how does spin affect the motion of a ball?(hands-on)
May 1, 2007... SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS For Grades K-4 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Position and motion of objects For Grades 5-8 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Motions and forces ...

Mystery photo.(the Back Page)
May 1, 2007... WHAT'S PICTURED IN THE MAGNIFYING LENS? TO FIND OUT, USE THESE HINTS (PLUS A DICTIONARY OR THE INTERNET!). 1. The Titanic was one of the first ships to have one. 2. An Olympic-size one is 50 meters (164 feet) by 25 m (82 ft). 3. It...

You asked.(finger nails)
May 1, 2007... Q: Why do fingernails grow longer? A: Your fingernails start to grow in the nail root. This area is located under the skin at the base of your nail. In the nail root, cells that make up your fingernail multiply. When new cells grow, they...

Play ball!(Major League Baseball )
May 1, 2007... The chart below shows statistics of some Major League Baseball pitchers from the 2006 season. One statistic that is important to pitchers is the number of earned runs they allow each season. An earned run is a run made by the other team that is...

No-sweat bubble test (reading comprehension).(mythical creatures)
May 1, 2007... DIRECTIONS: Read each question below, and then use the article "Mythical Creatures Revealed" (pp. 6-9) to determine the best answer. Fill in the correct bubble completely. 1. A scientist who studies all aspects of human lives--from their...