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NERD ALERT! Kinetic Sculptures Claim the Beach for Their Own

Remember when you were little and thought your toys could walk on their own? When Animal Planet seemed to promise there were huge, beautiful beasts out in the world you could observe within breathing distance if you just went t...
by Tiffany Tsai
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NERD ALERT! Leaves, the Original Powerhouse

What if you could make a solar panel from agricultural waste?  What if these solar panels were so simple to make that a small bag of chemicals and one sheet of cartoon instructions were the only necessary supplies? This is not...
by Jessica Wheeler
 
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NERD ALERT! Soda vs. Pop

Do you call it “Soda” or “Pop”?  I’ve always called Coca-Cola or any soft drink “Coke”.  That fact goes to show that the awesome map below is accurate.  I’m from central Oklaho...
by Travis Thompson
 
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NERD ALERT! The All Time Diva of Flies

If you were a taxonomist put in charge of describing and naming a horsefly with a sexy golden rump, wouldn’t you also be tempted to honor your favorite pop-star?  Bryan Lessard did just that when he named a previously un...
by Jessica Wheeler
 
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NERD ALERT! Bicycles Will Save You!

As a teacher in northwest Cambodia, I ride my bike to and from school every day.  When I travel 15 miles into Siem Reap for a visit, I ride my bike.  When I go 20 miles to visit friends, I ride my bike. But, bikes haven’...
by Travis Thompson
 
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