This morning at dawn the sky is filled with chimney swifts on their migration south. Beauty and sadness all in one view. No more peeps from the fireplace. It is quiet out in the yard. There are about one dozen starlings perched on the power line watching this impressive exodus southward.
Read MoreBroadcom Masters Semi-Finals
We are proud of our Broadcom Masters Semifinalist! There are about six thousand middle school science projects that are judged worthy enough to go on to Broadcom Masters national science and engineering competition. The top three hundred of these six thousand are selected after further extensive application submission from all Broadcom Masters worthy submissions. Of course the competition process is quite selective. Our Broadcom Masters selected science student has made…
Read MoreSaving America’s Pollinators
How to Attract Pollinators: 6 Must-Have Plants Habitat loss, disease, and excessive pesticide use are responsible for the drop in pollinator numbers. Planting pollinator-friendly flora can help encourage their return. Different flower traits attract different garden guests. Butterflies, for example, are partial to purple flowers, while bees are especially attracted to bright white, yellow, or blue. Bats prefer musty smelling flowers that release their scent at night, while pollinating birds…
Read MoreAcademy Science Assists Seniors with Computers
What: Academy Science Assists Seniors with Computers Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Our 2012 Academy Science Senior Solution: Assist Seniors with Computers. We researched the resources that our…
Read MoreAcademy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration
What: Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 4:15pm – 6:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com AcademyScience.us Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration presents the STEM / STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Education Exploration
What: Academy Science Emergency Preparedness Education Exploration Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Monday, July 22, 2013 – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm PLEASE RSVP! Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com AcademyScience.us Where: Valley Fire Department 210 West Church Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Are you interested in learning more about the preparedness plans that…
Read MoreBat in the Belfry
For many years I thought it a novel and useful plan to incorporate bats into the ecosystem where I live. Did you know that most bats are insectivores? Moths, beetles, gnats and mosquitoes are among their favorite menu choices. Lowering my nighttime census of these insects is a popular daydream for me. Over a long time period, I studied bat environment, habitat, migration, how to attract bats and the plight…
Read MoreBig Day on the Chicken Ranch
Grandpa says “There is more than one way to skin a cat!” I am not sure I ever understood all the nuances in that expression. Today is a big day. Let’s see how many chores we can get done this Independence Day “holiday!” Let’s begin with the fresh hatch… Today they hang out as a group in a large tub. They have wood shavings on the tub floor, two feeder…
Read MoreIndependence Day
Independence Day is a grand celebration! There are many reasons to celebrate independence… many grateful people in nation-state communities all around the globe celebrate their freedom from oppressive governing bullies on their anniversary dates throughout the year. In our country we celebrate the liberating efforts of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and their peers on July 4, 1776 every anniversary with fireworks! Some of us read the Declaration of…
Read MoreAcademy Science Tackles Computer Malware
The ubiquitous presence of computer devices in our global community creates an ever present exposure to risk. We engage these risks daily, often unaware that we are the recipients of computer programs of a viral and malware nature that run in the background on our devices doing things we would never approve of. These undesirable programs use our computer resources to replicate, steal data, personal information and our identity, then…
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