Archive for November, 2008
(Weather report) How To Use A Telescope For Research
No commentsBy Ben Needles
Would you like to do scientific research with your telescope? Do you have a preconception that to do serious research with telescopes needs an astrophysics degree and a telescope costing millions of dollars? Not so, even with a small hobby telescope you too can do great research with your home telescope.
Galileo used a [...]
Computer Simulation of the Human (weather) Brain
No commentsBy Robert Webb
Researchers have recently constructed a new computer model of the cortex of the human brain. This model is similar in principle to the more well known Blue Brain computer model, but it simulates a much larger area of the brain. It actually less detailed at the neuron level when compared to [...]
Four (stormy weather) Things A Private Tutor Cannot Do For Your Child
No commentsBy Tim Heeter
Obtaining the services of a private tutor is an excellent choice to help your child if they are falling behind in school or lacking motivation and confidence. The time spent with a private tutor can provided the needed skills to boost student’s grades, attitude and performance. Keep in mind, however, that there are [...]
