Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has an interesting video/slideshow that features research being done to understand phytoplankton of the Antarctic. Related: Satellite Images of Marine Phytoplankton Blooms.

If you enjoy rock tumbling a new book by Steve Hart titled “Modern Rock Tumbling” gives a great introduction to the hobby. It has good sections on vibratory tumblers and ceramic media that have not been well-covered in previous books about the...

The American Petroleum Institute has a video that explains the horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes. It explains the drilling, fracturing, equipment, materials and environmental concerns. This is an excellent video from an...

There are lots of mineral shows over the next two months in all parts of the country. The-Vug.com has a comprehensive list of shows. There’s probably at least one near you.

The National Academies have prepared a report on science activities outside the classroom. Things like museums, parks, and television programs have shown to greatly bolster people’s interest in science. The report is available as a hardcover book, or...