Think About It Thursday: Would you eat BUGS?

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 16, 2013 @ 11:12 am

Scientists are currently studying the benefits of eating bugs. Yes, bugs. This is one of the solutions to end world hunger. There are 7 billion people in the world. One billion people suffer from hunger. That’s one of every 7 people! As scientists research ways to help, the concept of eating insects is at the [...]

ScienceMadeFun: Word of the Week

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 13, 2013 @ 10:35 am

Magma – molten rock within the Earth’s crust Magma is hot fluid or semi-fluid rock material below or within the Earth’s crust. When magma moves toward the surface of Earth’s crust, it is ejected as lava. A volcano, for example, has magma beneath the surface that spews out lava during an eruption! Igneous rock forms [...]

“As it Burns, Burns, Burns…The Ring of Fire” – Don’t Miss Today’s LIVE ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse!

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 9, 2013 @ 4:46 pm

  Are you ready to experience the Ring of Fire? This afternoon (May 9th) the moon will partially block the sun to produce a potentially spectacular “ring of fire” solar eclipse for those able to view it. But, thanks to the power of the World Wide Web, the celestial show will be visible to anyone [...]

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Think About It Thursday: Where is all the Helium?

Written by: Science Made Fun! on @ 11:21 am

  Helium was first observed in 1898 by a French astronomer while he was observing a solar eclipse. This light noble gas was identified in the Sun as a bright yellow stripe. The name “Helium” was proposed as it originates from the Greek god of the Sun, “Helios.” After many research studies, scientists discovered that [...]

Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You for All YOU Do!

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 8, 2013 @ 10:15 am

As we celebrate teachers this week, there are so many things to be thankful for, but we should start at the top with a recognition that we appreciate everything that teachers do. Walking into a classroom every day, motivating, inspiring, and yes, teaching children is certainly an endeavor worth celebrating! For our part, we’d like [...]

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ScienceMadeFun: Word of the Week

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 5, 2013 @ 11:20 am

Carbon – a nonmetal element and number 6 on the periodic table Carbon (C) is the sixth most abundant element in the universe! Carbon forms many organic compounds with other elements, such as Oxygen and Hydrogen (ie. Carbon Dioxide and Hydrocarbons.) Carbon also exists in pure form. Two well-known examples of pure carbon are diamond [...]

High Touch High Tech Selected For “Best Of The Best” by Entrepreneur Magazine!

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 3, 2013 @ 12:50 pm

High Touch High Tech, Inc. has been honored with a recognition by Entrepreneur Magazine in its selection of “Best Of The Best: Franchises That Are No. 1 In Their Sectors.” Check out the national press release below: Asheville, NC (PR Newswire) April 24, 2013– Announcing a special recognition appearing in the May, 2013 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine published by Entrepreneur Media. High Touch High Tech was selected for the following honors:  [...]

Think About It Thursday: Human vs. Neanderthal

Written by: Science Made Fun! on May 2, 2013 @ 10:05 am

Humans are primates characterized by large brains and advanced cognitive abilities, such as language and reasoning. The scientific classification of humans is Homo sapien. The word sapien is Latin for “wise” or “sapient.”  Homo sapiens are also bipedal, which means we walk on two feet. This allows humans to use the hands for advanced skills [...]

May E-News: A Symphony of Science!

Written by: Science Made Fun! on April 30, 2013 @ 11:30 am

Did you know that we have an entire week dedicated to the celebration of all things music? That’s right! From concert halls to radio jingles, the first full week of May is designated as National Music Week. This year, the week long celebration falls on May 6th–12th, 2013. National Music Week gives us a chance [...]