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The chance of experiencing atrial fibrillation increases with age, but other factors such type II diabetes, genetics and the environment also play an important role. Dr. Karen Occor'swork may lead to breakthrough therapies and cures for heart disease. Join us to learn more about of her research using beating heart cells, zebrafish and fruit flies to identify the underlying causes of atrial fibrillation.
Let us bridge the gap between your child’s home and classroom learning experiences! Distance Learning Hubs provide a safe environment where your child can participate in their school day, get hands-on learning and meet new friends. Registrations are now open!
Grab your binoculars and safari hat—Young Scientists are off to explore the wild! Discover fascinating facts about bugs, rocks and the great outdoors.
MAKE YOUR OWN HOVERCRAFT
Did you know that you can create a floating hovercraft using a balloon and an old CD? It's super easy to make and really fun to play with! Just follow the steps in this Fleet2Go video.
HOW TO MAKE PAPER SNOWFLAKES
How do snowflakes form? In this Fleet2Go, Akiko shows you how to fold sheets of paper to create your own snowflakes inspired by the beautiful patterns found in nature.
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You live and breathe within the Earth’s atmosphere every day of your life. Do other planets have atmospheres? If so, are they similar to the Earth’s? And how does the Greenhouse Effect function here and on other worlds? This is what we’ll discuss this month!
While plant viruses can interact with cells in the human body, they cannot infect humans. The research in Dr. Steinmetz lab sets out to engineer plant viruses to fight cancer, cardiovascular disease and, lately, also COVID-19. Learn more how her lab’s research has successfully treaded cancer in dogs and what that might mean for humans.