Greenhouse Gases, Behind the News

Some of the world’s top scientists now say greenhouse gas levels are the highest they’ve been in 800 thousand years. But what actually is greenhouse gas? And how does it affect our atmosphere? TEACHER RESOURCE Links to Science in the Australian Curriculum “Students will investigate and describe the greenhouse effect. Students will consider the consequences … Read more

How to Check for Seed Viability – MOTHER EARTH NEWS

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/starting-seeds-indoors-zm0z12djzsor.aspx When in doubt, test seeds out! Here’s how to perform a seed viability test: Moisten the paper towel or coffee filter. Fold 10 seeds into the towel or filter. Seal the paper seed-filled towel in a zipper bag and then be sure to mark the bag to identify the seeds. Place the bag in … Read more

2016 Mother Earth News Homesteading Summit. Learn Farming, Gardening, and Homesteading Skills

COMING SOON… It’s the Mother Earth News Homesteading Summit. Sign up to watch for FREE at http://www.HomesteadingSummit.com 35+ expert presentations, over 7 days! It’s 100% online… there’s no travel… … And we’ll be covering topics that include modern homesteading, growing your own food, raising healthy livestock, sustainable off-grid living, and so much more. The summit … Read more

What’s ahead for physics in 2017? | Science News

More gravitational waves! Muons! Bose-Einstein condensates in space! Our physics writer Emily Conover discusses what physics enthusiasts have to look forward to in 2017. Read more: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/science-news-writers-look-ahead-2017 CREDITS Filming, Production & Editing Helen Thompson Additional Video & Images LIGO Matt Heintze/Caltech/MIT/LIGO Lab Caltech/MIT/LIGO Lab SXS Collaboration NASA/AEI/ZIB/M. Koppitz and L. Rezzolla LHC © 2016 CERN … Read more