Spring Equinox - The First Day of Spring!

Seasons 2011 2012 dates: spring equinox, summer solstice, fall equinox, winter solstice
The spring equinox occurs at 6:21 pm, CDT, March 20, so March 21 is the first day of spring!

Milwaukee Public Museum - Online

Virtual Exhibit - Featured Collections - Exhibitions - Milwaukee Public Museum

The Milwaukee Public Museum is one of the oldest in the U.S., and is a great place to visit. Here you can browse some of the artifacts in their collections online!

The Electronics Revolution: Today, 1947

Dec. 23, 1947: Transistor Opens Door to Digital Future | This Day In Tech | Wired.com

Our modern electronic age, with cell phones, mp3 players, computers, digital watches, and all the rest began with the invention of the transistor 64 years ago today. What will we see 64 years from now??

 

Spring Begins March 20 at 12:32 pm CDT!

The March Equinox Explained
Spring will officially begin at 12:32 pm, Saturday March 20. This website explains it all, and a lot more about calendars, dates, and time. Check it out!

What the Appendix Is Good For

FOR KIDS: What The Appendix Is Good For - Science News
The appendix is a small organ that's connected to the large intestine. Lots of people have it removed when it gets infected, and never miss it. So what's it there for? Here's an answer.

Science This Summer!

Get a little dose of science this summer by checking this blog regularly.