Some of you might remember my couple of blogs last school year regarding the Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF). For those of you who have forgotten, don’t know, never saw it, or think you aren’t into science (you silly pickle), NO WORRIES!! Here’s all the info…plus more 😉 ! First is ‘more’: The Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent…
If you’re keeping tabs on me (no obligation, but if you are, I’m flattered ;)), you will have probably noticed that I have not provided Youth Are Awesome with a NeRdy special in quite some time. I apologize for this and am here to provide my explanation, which can simply be described in the four…
Since 2005, my brother, sister and I have been raising money for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta to help send kids and their siblings who have been touched by cancer to a special summer camp. Camp Kindle is owned and operated by the KCCFA and the camp tuition is paid only by donation. For…
Last week, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the epic and legendary game of PAC-MAN, Google had their first ever interactive Google Doodle of the living game. All you had to do was “INSERT YOUR COIN” and start playing! Here’s a quick history of the beloved game: The original name of PAC-MAN on release was PUCK-MAN. It…
To welcome our new page layout, I thought I’d share a lovely song to get the NeRd in you flowing 😉 Please enjoy the song entitled “The Elements”. [youtube r7hO-1ItqXw]
It’s here! It’s here! IT’S HERE!! Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top…. but I’m a nerd, so accept it 😉 So, the Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) is this weekend!! (Missed my first post? Check it out here). The CYSF public day takes place at the Big4 building on the Stampede grounds on Saturday,…
It’s not too late to start! With just under 50 days until the 49th annual CYSF, now is a good time to get researching, if you haven’t already. The Calgary Youth Science Fair is an amazing opportunity for students grades 5 – 12 to explore a specific scientific interest to its fullest. Every year, almost…
Personally, I believe that it’s the Transformers trying to send us a message, but think what you will. The Mars rover, Spirit, has been rather unlucky since its launch in early 2004. The original mission, along with twin rover, Opportunity, was supposed to last three months. However, they got a job extention and are still working…
Need to spruce up a photo? Feeling a bit bland? Then say hello to Picnik! You don’t need to be a nerd to enjoy it 🙂 Picnik is a free online software that allows you to edit, or “picnik,” your photos. You have a variety of effects, fonts, frames, stickers and crazy stuff to play with.…
Simply stated: alkali metals + water = kaboom. 😀 The alkali metals are the elements located in the first column, known as a family or group, of the periodic table. These elements are lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and the most reactive of all, francium (Fr). When added to water, these metals react with…