Ann is helping researchers develop new brain-computer technology (BCI) that could one day allow stroke survivors like her to communicate more naturally through a digital avatar that resembles a person. The breakthrough technology was developed by researchers from UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley and decodes Ann's brain signals, turning them into text, speech and facial expressions for a digital avatar for the first time.

Brian Greene explains the basic idea of String Theory in under 3 minutes. Thirty-five years ago string theory took physics by storm, promising the coveted unified theory of nature’s forces that Einstein valiantly sought but never found. In the intervening decades, string theory has brought a collection of mind-boggling possibilities into the lexicon of mainstream thinking—extra dimensions of space, holographic worlds, and multiple universes. Some researchers view these developments as symptoms of string theory having lost its way. Others argue that string theory, although very much still a work in progress, is revealing stunning new qualities of reality. 

There's definitely a lesson in aerodynamics somewhere in here...

Ok... so this is just a fun one: In a speculative article by Phil Plait, the author explores the potential challenges of lunar exploration related to the mythical concept of werewolves and their connection to the phases of the moon. Plait suggests that as space agencies focus on lunar exploration, scientists should consider the lunar influence on werewolf transformations, posing questions about the astronomical and biological factors involved and urging further investigation into potential preventive measures, such as silver-lined space capsules and cultivating wolfsbane.

The Bird Migration Explorer is your guide to the heroic annual journeys made by over 450 bird species, and the challenges they face along the way... brought to you by The Audubon Society.

This is super cool: The Ig Nobel Prize is a satirical award given annually to honor unusual, quirky, and often humorous scientific research or achievements that make people laugh and think. It is a playful counterpart to the Nobel Prizes and is intended to celebrate the lighter side of science. Check it out!

Did you know that a 2007 study found that surgeons who played video games made up to 47 percent fewer surgical errors compared to surgeons with no gaming history, and they completed surgical tasks up to 39 percent faster. It's amazingly true! The article linked to the picture on the left is just one of the many cool discussions of this phenomenon.

From the creator: "I heart space but sometimes it can be hard to comprehend. I try to fix that in this video with junk you can find lying around your house. Also, if you’ve wondered how there could be a ninth planet that we’ve never noticed till now I try to clear that up too by demonstrating just how impossibly far away it is."

This incredibly cool 3-minute video is guaranteed to teach you something new and grab your students' attention.

From the website: Our car crash calculator is a tool that you can use to estimate what g-force acts on you in a car crash. Everybody knows that automobile collisions are very dangerous, but what is the physics behind them? Can we predict the consequences of a car crash? The answer is yes and no. The damages to health in an accident can be severe, and they depend on many factors." Also, the Omni Calculator website features 3,510 other unique calculators at your disposal!

While this site is not for students, it may be of interest to our teachers. The Science Trust Project is an APS (American Physical Society) initiative with the long-term goals of: (1) empowering members to meaningfully contend with misinformation about science in their professional and personal lives and (2) developing a better understanding of the impact of membership participation in addressing misinformation.

This is a bit of a niche article, but students in certain science classes might be interested in exploring why 95 of the 142 Hawaiian bird species that are found nowhere else on earth have become extinct since the arrival of humans on the islands. That's an astounding and discouraging 67% of bird species!

In case you didn't know, there is a HUGE section of NASA's website that is dedicated to highlighting "Women of STEM." Interviews and featured articles focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, space, and more. These stories of challenge and success are truly inspiring!

The Library of Congress presents a series of brief, interest-piquing articles in scientific categories that include agriculture, astronomy, anatomy and physiology, biology, botany, chemistry, nutrition, physics, zoology, and more. Click the picture to learn about everything from how stones skip across water to what it means when we say the universe is expanding. 

ScienceDaily is an online science news platform that provides up-to-date coverage of the latest scientific research and discoveries across a wide range of disciplines, including health, technology, environment, and more, through articles, images, and videos. It aims to keep readers informed about the cutting-edge developments and breakthroughs in the world of science.

While there are obviously tons of great science sites out on the World Wide Web, phys.org is presents a fantastic resource in the timeliness of its news articles and its focus on sharing the latest advancements in science and technology. 

This YouTube channel features engaging videos that focus applications of science and technology. You'll see how an electron microscope was built in a home shop, how an X-ray backscatter system works, how to make aerogel, and many other hi-tech projects. Topics usually include electromechanical systems, chemistry, and electronics. 

If you've never watched a music video by contemporary rock band OK Go, you are missing out!. If you have, did you know that the band has partnered with the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas to provide curricular materials based on their videos? The range of topics range from microgravity to optical illusions. Click the picture for the resources, and click here to go straight to one of the band's music videos.

This teacher at a community college in Dallas uploaded tons of content for his "Biology for Science Majors 1" course into YouTube. The videos are long and dense, but in the end, it's a huge treasure trove of great content. 

Prepare to lose a few hours of your life... This website offers everything from study cards and handouts to animated gifs of molecular shapes and standing wave graphics. The site focuses primarily on helping students prepare for the AP Chemistry Exam.

Researchers at Karolinska Institute discovered in a recent study that screen time usage amongst adolescents over time does not correlate to an increase or decrease in cognitive abilities... except in the case of video games: They found that the children who spent an above-average time playing video games increased their intelligence more than the average, while TV watching or social media had neither a positive nor a negative effect. 

This site offers fun science games that focus on everything from blood types and x-rays to nerve signaling and cell cycles. Clicking on the links for many of the individual games also reveals additional resources pertaining to the topic at hand.

Wikipedia articles may not be our go-to source for scientific information, but this entry is truly cool: It's a year-by-year list of scientific acheivements and developments from the 16th century up through today. Want to know about developments in mathematics, physics, microbiology, anatomy, and astronomy (along with significant births and deaths) in 1735? Or 1822? Or 1544? It's all just a click away!

This podcast provides short episodes on everything from how slug goo inspired surgical glue to how polar bears are impacting space-aged insulation for astronauts. With most episodes clocking in at under 20 minutes, this podcast provides a lot of bang for your buck.

This article offers a comprehensive overview of 18 remarkable scientific breakthroughs that have emerged in recent times. From the revolutionary strides in nuclear fusion and advancements in space exploration to life-changing medical innovations and pioneering research in genetic engineering, the article showcases the diverse and profound impact of these discoveries on our understanding of the world and the potential they hold for shaping the future of various fields.

This unique app accesses your phone's barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, light sensor, microphone, and accelerometer to help you conduct experiments that range from analyzing magnetic fields to tracking pendulum movement and much more. And... it's free!

Tracker is a free video analysis and modeling tool built on the (OSP) Java framework. It is designed to be used in physics education. Check out the sample videos and demos for more information (and, of course, check with Dr. Womack before attempting to install any software on your computer). 

ScienceBob.com is an educational website created by "Science Bob" Pflugfelder, a science teacher and performer. The website features a collection of fun and interactive science experiments and demonstrations suitable for kids and students of all ages, making learning science enjoyable and engaging. ScienceBob.com aims to spark curiosity and foster a love for science through hands-on activities and captivating demonstrations. Start by clicking on the "Videos" tab to be instantly engaged!

A resource from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, BioInteractive offers a vast collection of free biology-related videos, animations, interactive activities, and classroom resources. It covers a wide range of topics, from genetics and evolution to ecology and environmental science.

Learning about biological adaptation combines with student artwork/ingenuity and a fun game to create an awesomely unique class period. This looks like so much fun! The activity itself is pretty intuitive, but specific instructions are also available online with a quick Google search, or you can click here for an example explanation. While an activity like this might seem to be geared more towards younger kids, upper level students would have a blast with this as well.

Want to perform this cool experiment with kids? All you need to measure the width of human hair is a dark room, a laser pointer, some cardboard, tape and a little bit of math. And, of course, someone’s hair!

This short music video features auto-tuned clips by great minds such as Richard Feynman, Carl Sagan, Bill Nye, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson to remind us of some really interesting concepts, such as the fact that "the beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together."

Science courses can often present students with some of the most difficult texts of their academic careers. Check out this article and encourage your students to undertake some of these practices in order to connect more meaningfully with the reading you assign.

As many would guess physicsworld.com offers a variety of resources on everything from astronomy and space to biophysics and bioengineering (just check out the "Topics" tab in the upper right hand corner. But what really sets this site apart is the timeliness of the content. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of research, this site will help you ride the wave. 

This website is a bit cramped in its construction, but it offers some really cool resources about famous scientists. Click on the "Blog" tab at the top of the page to learn about everything from Charles Darwin's desire to slash the selling price of Origin of Species to quotes from famous scientists who blatantly bashed philosophy and philosophers to scientists behaving badly. 

This YouTube channel seeks to explore difficult topics with simplistic explanations. After all, as someone once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Interesting topics range from the bizarre physics of electric guitars to the physics of windmill design.

The goal of phet.colorado.edu is to provide high-quality interactive simulations for science and math education, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex concepts through hands-on exploration. By offering research-based resources, it aims to enhance students' learning experiences and support educators in their teaching endeavors. 

TeachEngineering.org is a comprehensive online resource for K-12 teachers and educators, offering a vast collection of hands-on, standards-aligned engineering lesson plans, activities, and curricular materials to enhance STEM education in the classroom. The website aims to empower educators with practical resources to engage students in the exciting world of engineering and technology.

This interactive website provides a visual representation of the relative sizes of biological structures, from cells to organisms, helping students grasp the concept of scale in biology.

This one-of-a-kind website features fun and informative animated videos on a wide range of biology topics, making complex concepts easy to understand for students of all ages. Click here for a 90-second overview of the content on their YouTube channel.

This resource center offers a wealth of teaching materials, activities, and strategies for educators in the field of geoscience, but it also includes biology-related resources. It's a great place to find innovative and effective teaching approaches.

While IFLScience is known for its reputable science news and articles, it also features some lighthearted and humorous content, like science jokes and weird scientific discoveries. By the way... did you know that 70,000 Taylor Swift fans recently caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake at a recent concert in Seattle?

Ok, so while it's true that not many high school kids today will be familiar with The Offspring, it's still really cool that Dexter Holland, the band's frontman, has a PhD in Microbiology.