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TROM Documentary : the reality of me. The Longest-Standing Math Problem. Ever had a puzzle that looked easy but tortured you incessantly until you found a solution? Would you work on it obsessively for seven years in isolation? Andrew Wiles did just that to prove Fermat's Last Theorem. Pierre de Fermat, a famous number theorist of the 17th century, rarely published his work – instead, he would often write comments in the margins of books. San Francisco Aquarium, Planetarium and Natural History Museum. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century. ScienceBlogs - Where the world turns to talk about science. Geek Culture and The Joy of Tech: pretty much everything you've ever wanted.

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A blog about atheism, best served with friends over coffee

This is the sort of insidious ignorance created by a death cult. “Make no mistake, we are at war: an insane rebellion against our Creator God is the root cause of this murderous action.” Religion has motivated countless murders and slaughters of innocents. If this is a religiously motivated act of terrorism, it will be due to some people’s belief in a creator god. The same one as Driscoll, in fact. The-Blueprints.com. Born Again Pagan - A Smorgasbord of Skepticism: Movies, Comics, Photos, Stories For Atheists Everywhere! Library. As of July 1, 2013 ThinkQuest has been discontinued.

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Spirituality and “skeptuality” « Measure of Doubt

In the latest episode of the Rationally Speaking podcast, Massimo and I try to pin down what people mean when they call themselves “spiritual,” what inspires spiritual experiences and attitudes, and whether spirituality can be compatible with a naturalist view of the world. Are there benefits that skeptics and other secular people could possibly get from incorporating some variants on traditional spiritual practices — like prayer, ritual, song, communal worship, and so on — into their own lives? Think Atheist. The most watched and most highly-rated TED talks at the moment. Environmental News and Information. Flickr Related Tag Browser. UC Berkeley Video and Podcasts for Courses & Events.

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The 100 Best Video Sites For Educators

Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration, online videos make for an incredible teaching tool. In 2010, we covered our favorite 100 video sites for educators, and we’ve now updated our list for 2012 with more than 100 resources and more than 25 brand new entries. Read on, and you’ll be able to check out the very best sources for educational videos on the web. Educational Video Collections. Open Yale Courses. Science news, science articles, all day, every day. 50 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children. Every parent hopes for their child to be smart and to excel in school, but sometimes parents just don’t know what to do with a child who is especially exceptional.

50 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children

Keeping him or her challenged, interested, and engaged can be tough, as can dealing with an educational system that doesn’t always focus on helping out bright students. Parents of gifted children should know that they’re not alone and that there are hundreds of resources on the Web that can help every step of the way. 10 Awesome Online Classes You Can Take For Free. Cool, but you need iTunes for nearly everything, and that gets an 'F.' Are there really no other places to get these lessons?

10 Awesome Online Classes You Can Take For Free

I was sure there are some on Academic Earth. Flagged 1. 7 of them are available via YouTube. 2. iTunes is free. Free Social Teaching and Learning Network focused solely on education. Websites for Educators. Frank Potter's Science Gems. Resources for Science Learning at The Franklin Institute. University Center for Advanced Computing (CAC) Welcome to Cornell University’s award-winning K-12 Science & Arts Gateway for Education (SAGE).

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Developed by the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, this gateway provides educators and students with links to lesson planning and learning resources in science, mathematics, and the arts. The Cornell Center for Advanced Computing and its supporters are committed to providing a wide range of education, outreach, and training opportunities to the national learning community. Please contact us with your suggestions. Ten Cool Sites: Fun & Educational Websites. BBC Human Body and Mind Bay Area Mycological Society Histology-World Tardigrades Centre of the Cell.

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