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In the scientific method, an experiment (Latin: ex-+-periri, "of (or from) trying"), is a set of actions and observations, performed in the context of solving a particular problem or question, to support or falsify a hypothesis or research concerning phenomena. The experiment is a cornerstone in the empirical approach to acquiring deeper knowledge about the physical world.
- ''See the list of famous experiments for historically important scientific experiments.
Design of experiments
Experiments conducted in accord with the scientific method have several features in common. The design of experiments attempts to balance the requirements and limitations of the field of science in which one works so that the experiment can provide the best conclusion about the hypothesis being tested.
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Moon probe returns first images
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:55:17 -0000
The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon.
No safe haven for rarest antelope
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:40:19 -0000
Hopes are dashed that some of the few remaining hirola antelope have managed to colonise new, safer territory.
New dinosaurs found in Australia
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:48:58 -0000
Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda.
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Buzz Aldrin on his new book, space exploration and rapping with Snoop Dogg
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The second man on the moon, at 79, says his life is 'busier than it's ever been.' He has a new book, 'Magnificent Desolation,' is Twittering and advocates the colonization of Mars. His mother's maiden name was Moon. Buzz Aldrin, it seems, was destined from birth to travel to the rocky sphere more than 200,000 miles from planet Earth.
Science Briefing
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
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Roadside assistance for Mars rover
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The Spirit rover is stuck in the Red Planet's fluffy soil, so engineers at JPL have re-created the scene in a sandbox to figure out how to get it free. Getting your car stuck is irritating enough, but what do you do when your vehicle is dug into the sand of another planet and the nearest auto club is 180 million miles away?
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Australia discovers 3 new large dinosaurs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:45:59 -0400
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fossils of three new species of dinosaurs have been discovered in Australia, including a meat-eater larger than Velociraptor from the Jurassic Park movies, suggesting Australia may have a more complex prehistoric past.
More than 800 wildlife species now extinct
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:05:27 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 800 animal and plant species have gone extinct in the past five centuries with nearly 17,000 now threatened with extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature reported on Thursday.
Loss of world's seagrass beds seen accelerating
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:24:01 -0400
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Australian dinosaur that lived 98M years ago found
By ROD McGUIRK Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:27:38 -0000
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Scientists have confirmed for the first time that Australia was once home to a dinosaur that was big, fast and terrifying, and they've named it like something from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. Meet the Australovenator....
Thai zoo's 1st baby panda goes on display
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:57:57 -0000
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) -- Thousands of excited visitors flocked Saturday to a zoo in northern Thailand for the first public viewing of a baby panda, which has been featured on Thai front pages almost every day since her birth six weeks ago....
Plant disease hits eastern US veggies early, hard
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Tomato plants have been removed from stores in half a dozen states as a destructive and infectious plant disease makes its earliest and most widespread appearance ever in the eastern United States....
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American Library Association - A list of recommended web sites for children on the topic of science experiments.
Meta Description: [ A list of recommended Web sites for children on the topic of science experiments. Maintained by the Association for Library Service to Children's Great Web Sites Committee. ]
Beakman's Electric Motor - Details and diagrams on how to build a working electric motor with minimal parts. Also links to extra science experiments for children.
Bill Nye the Science Guy's Nye Labs Online - Learn about Bill, read instructions for over 40 home demos, and visit the teachers lounge. Shockwave required.
Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen - A large collection of classic home science experiments with illustrations.
Meta Description: [ An ever growing museum of classic home science projects. ]
Classroom Hovercraft - This site describes our success at building hovercraft powered by leaf blowers.
Classroom Polyhedra Activities - Detailed instructions for creating both simple and complex structures using common materials.
Dangerous Laboratories - Experiments that are not always safe, cheap, or guaranteed to work every time.
Do Science - Cool science tricks, experiments and activities that can be done anywhere including in restaurants.
Meta Description: [ Cool science tricks, experiemtns and activities that can be done anywhere. ]
Exploring Data - Curriculum support resources for data exploration and introductory statistics. Looks at science data in the context of graphs and statistics.
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Fun Science Gallery - Activities and experiments devoted to the amateur scientist. Teachers and students also will find it useful.
Meta Description: [ Fun science experiments for amateur scientists and schools, such as a glass-sphere microscope, a telescope, a sidereal indicator, a stereoscope, a herbarium, a stereoscopic microscope, experiments in electrochemistry, lexical analysis of texts, environmental exploration, panoramic pictures, obser... ]
Helge Rustad's Homepage - Descriptions and documentation of a weather station and other hobby projects.
Meta Description: [ Helge Rustad's homepage. Hobby projects: Rolling ball clocks, Xylophone playing clock, Weather station, Graphical cryptography ]
Home Experiments - A collection of experiments you can try at home.
Jerry's Electronic Plans, Kits and Curious Things - Electronic plans and kits.
Meta Description: [ Plans and kits for the electronic and hardware hacker. Includes many free plans and ideas including tracking transmitters, recievers, computer interfaces, electronic circuits, radios and other construction projects. ]
LeisureIdeas - Easy science experiments and demonstrations to do at home using readily available materials.
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Nexus Research Group - NPBHS - New Zealand's only High School based research lab. Volunteers become part of on-going scientific investigations as a researcher, programmer or technician. Interactive pages and fun experiments available.
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Objective Design of Experiments - Commercial software to guide experiment design.
PASCO Science Experiments - Covering physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, and middle school science.
Meta Description: [ See PASCO scientific's monthly experiments, covering physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, and middle school science. Use in your classroom and integrate probeware into your curriculum. ]
Radiation Detection - Interesting experiments one can perform with homemade radiation detectors, and how to build them.
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Science Experiments Using Data Loggers and Oscilloscopes - A library of physics, chemistry and biology experiments. Examples include measuring the speed of sound, pH of drinks, magnetic induction and the discharge of batteries.
Meta Description: [ Our free library of science experiments for oscilloscopes and data loggers is one of the most popular on the web. ]
Science Experiments You Can Do - A number of reasonably simple experiments and demonstrations that can be performed by kids, teachers and hobbyists.
Science Explorer: Exploratorium - Offers many easy-to-do experiments, from creating volcanos to tiny sparks.
Science Fair and Project Ideas - A collection of 1850 ideas for science projects and ideas, the site offers advice on undertaking a project, the types of projects, and advice on completing this type of task
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Science Hobbyist - A growing collection of papers on physical science projects for all ages.
Science made simple - Science projects and experiments.
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Science Pioneer - Contains experiments for all ages. Science links and project examples.
Science Playwiths - Simple science experiments for fun.
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Science Project - Science projects and kits for all ages. Membership required to view most projects.
Meta Description: [ Science Fair Project information and support for students, teachers and schools. Educational experiments resources for teachers and classrooms on ScienceProject.com. Help is available for your ScienceProject. ]
Science Toys - How to make toys (and projects) that demonstrate scientific principles using simple tools and equipment.
Meta Description: [ Make toys at home with common household materials, often in only a few minutes, that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles. ]
Solar Electric Panel Plans - Do it yourself instructions for building a low cost, high output, commercial quality, photovoltaic panel for science experiments
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Some Things Dissolve and Some Do Not - Providing instructions for three simple experiments, and links for seventeen lesson plans, the site concentrates on solubility concepts.
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The Latest in Home Edu-tainment: The Science Lab - Suggestions for lesson plans, activities, and lab projects for teaching science at home.
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Vicki Cobb's Science for Kids - Some experiments to do. Books which includes these experiments are for sale on the site.
Wonderama: Explorations in Science Education - Wonderama is a Lansing based company providing assembly and hands-on programs in science and math to students in Michigan.
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