SCIENCE
Facebook Fear Factor: Cake and Pancake Mixes
What the warning (incorrectly) says: When they get old cake mixes grow spores that can kill you, which is why it's so important to throw out your expired cake mix -- it is toxic. What the warning lea...
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:17 PM
Not Easter Lillies, but Still Lovely for This Day!
I did a science project with my 5 year old this winter/spring. We planted my two Amaryllis bulbs and measured their growth every day - (for full results see my other blog, A Fine Day For an Epiphany. ...
Posted on 4/8/12 at 6:28 AM
1986: State Science Fair Winners!
The region boasted a few state science fair achievers in 1986....
Posted on 5/6/11 at 6:00 PM
Eyes wide open
I spent a couple of days in the Twin Cities last week for the University of Minnesota's U-Lead Advisory program, and once again, I was excited to take part in some tours - this time visiting the Unive...
Posted on 3/14/11 at 11:10 PM
Weekend Baking: Bittersweet Brownies with Orange Creme Frosting
I wasn't planning to use creamy, sweet and tart Orange Creme to frost brownies. With a small bowl of the creme remaining after a couple of practice runs making Cherries Jubilee to prepare for the dinn...
Posted on 3/4/11 at 7:54 AM
Letter: Camp Invention inspired creativity
By Susan Z. Clarke, Regional Consultant for Camp Invention , September 21, 2012
4-H Mini Science Expo is Wednesday
WORTHINGTON — An open house, come and go 4-H Mini Science Expo will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Regional Extension Center, 1527 Prairie Dr., Worthington.May 31, 2012
Column: Worthington Middle School Science Club ready for 'world of possibilities'
By Abbey Fischbach and Tim Doeden, District 518 , April 07, 2012
Area students get a taste of careers in science fields
WORTHINGTON — For the fourth year now, several community entities have collaborated to provide high school students an opportunity to explore science-related fields.
March 28, 2012
District 518 falls below state average for science MCA-II
WORTHINGTON — Worthington Public School District 518 students are making slow progress in the science Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II test as reflected in the latest results released Aug. 12.August 18, 2011
Food scientists tackle the mystery of bubbles
University of Manitoba professor to speak Thursday at Bioscience ConferenceWORTHINGTON — Beer, bread, breakfast cereal, ice cream and apples all contain a common, simple element most people don’t think about — bubbles. Though they might seem unimportant, bubbles are what give many foods the right texture, and studying them will potentially lead to important advances in food science and the food industry.
April 04, 2011
Bioscience Conference has evolved in its seven years: Annual event will be hosted for seventh time next month
March 30, 2011
Teen scientist creates edible antifreeze from tiger lily bulbs
What started out as an eighth-grade science project has morphed into a possible product for food companies and farmers.March 14, 2011
ELCA issues revised statement on genetics and faith
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America released a proposed social statement Thursday, titled “Genetics, Faith and Responsibility,” somewhat revised from a draft last year that raised controversy among members who said it rejected modern farming practices such as genetically modified seed.February 25, 2011
Environmental fair brings science to life for students
SLAYTON — If the number of sixth-graders jumping out of their seats to volunteer for cockroach-holding duty was any indication, the 19th annual Environmental Fair was a hit.
September 22, 2010
As others see it: Push for math, science jobs
The United States is losing the race among world nations in educating our youths for the jobs of the 21st century — jobs steeped in technology and green energy development.By Bemidji Pioneer , January 08, 2010
PEBC introduces new traveling classroom
LAKEFIELD — Lily Neylon-Voda and Justice Badgley were excited to get their first tour of the Prairie Ecology Bus Center (PEBC) during an unveiling of the new traveling classroom Monday night in Lakefield.
By Julie Buntjer , October 28, 2009
Prairie Science Fair commences Saturday
March 19, 2009
Field trip piques student interest in science
October 03, 2008
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