The Science of Baseball

Little League and Major League baseball seasons have begun!  Go Tigers!

But have you ever wondered about what makes a home run?  Or how hard it is to hit a 90 mile per hour fastball?  Go to Exploratorium's Science of Baseball.  Don't worry, ladies, there's something for you on this site as well.  Check it out, then get out there and play ball!

Google Science Fair

Calling all young scientists! You may already know Google for their searching, Sketch Up, and Earth programs.  On January 12 they will launch their second annual Science Fair program.  It's a global online science competition open to students ages 13-18.  Perhaps you or someone you know might be interested!  Click here to go to their information page.  The grand prize winner receives a $50,000 scholarship from Google, a trip to the Galapagos Islands sponsored through National Geographic Expeditions, and personalized prizes from LEGO.