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Challenging Times for Research Funding
Although a budget deal may finally be in the works to get rid of the mandatory sequester cuts, research funding has not kept up with inflation for over a decade and the impact is being felt by scientists, students, and Universities.
Blog: A Bighorn Sheep and Ranger Meet
Ranger Kathryn Burke has a close encounter with a bighorn and writes about it in her blog.
Top Website Brings Science to Life
A website that uses videos and games to teach the latest in science received over 50 million page views last year.
70% of Our Universe is A Mystery
Astronomy week starts today and the surprise is how little we know about our universe.
Blog: Visiting Mars In Southern Utah
In the barren lanscape outside Hanksville Utah, the Mars Society has set up a research facility to simulate Mars. Scientists and Mars enthusiasts go on missions and conduct research to develop knowledge they hope will help prepare for an eventual trip to the red planet.
The Mathematical Mind of A Basket Weaver
By combining culture, skill, and mathematics, Navajo basket weavers create works of art.
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