Are You Snowed In Today? Those Beautiful Snowflakes Once Started As A Cold Water Droplet That Froze On

Scientists in Switzerland use sound waves to levitate, manipulate matter. http://bit.ly/15z86Ro As anyone with a subwoofer and a teenager knows, sound waves exert pressure. When those waves are bounced between carefully aligned surfaces, they can create what is known as a standing wave, in which the total pressure from the original wave and its reflection cancel each other out. Objects placed at spots along the wave with the lowest amplitude, known as node points, tend to stay put. Being able to manipulated matter without touching it promises a wealth of applications, from material sciences to biology. For instance nucleic acids can be introduced into cells – a process known as DNA transfection – without fear of contamination."You can basically play with cells in a droplet," says Foresti While commuting via acoustically levitated skateboards may be far off in the future, Foresti says that he hopes that other researchers will soon find novel uses for his method. Meet our heros: http://bit.ly/15z9inT Video: Acoustophoretic Waltz Sodium and water dance a Waltz. http://bit.ly/15z86Ro Courtesy: Dr. Daniele Foresti http://bit.ly/15z96VB

“We are all primary numbers divisible only by ourselves.” – Jean Guitton

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“We are all primary numbers divisible only by ourselves.” - Jean Guitton via Groovy Lab in a Box #STEMForKids via Groovy Lab in a Box

Groovy Sparks: Groovy Science. Groovy Life. “We are all primary numbers divisible only by ourselves.” - Jean Guitton

We are so sad to learn about the passing of Tony Dyson, who had the daunting task of building Artoo as a real life droid. #R2D2 #StarWars #Artoo #TonyDyson #droid

HAPPY #PALINDROME WEEK! The next 10 days are #palindromes, meaning the date reads the same backward as forward. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QcPnPhK94/?igshid=1nnnlp5vj9b0m

Wear your chromosomes on Valentine's Day - Jewelry Collection Made from 3D Prints of Microscopy Data The X and Y-chromosomes found in humans are now wearable. Electron microscopist, Louise Hughes, has created a jewelry collection designed to mirror the look and shape of human chromosomes. Hughes designs every piece from microscopy data and produces it using 3D printing technology. Having already used the structures of organisms to create other jewelry pieces, Hughes felt she could not leave out the essential DNA and chromosomes. The 46 chromosomes found in our cells have never before been so beautifully displayed and worn. As humans the genes in our DNA, as well as our environment, come to define us. When cells divide, chromosomes compress and form distinct shapes. Those shapes are what inspire the jewelry pieces made by Hughes. Male chromosomes, X and Y, female chromosomes, X and X and the triplet 21st chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome are all replicated in the human chromosome jewelry line. From rings and pendants, to earrings and cufflinks, the stainless steel, bronze, and silver pieces are available in both, karyotpye 1 or 2 structural designs. It has been said that art imitates life and with the human chromosome jewelry designs by Louise Hughes, art is literally replicates life. Explore the Human Chromosome Jewelry Collection by Louise Hudges, Miniature Horizons #Jewelry #STEMFashion #chromosome #DNA #chromosomes

Refraction at it's finest! Water Drop Refractions by Markus Reugels http://bit.ly/1amud3u

Many Hearts, One Beat The connection is known as "respiratory sinus arrhythmia", and is thought to be induced by the "vagus nerve" becoming activated by exhaling.   To prounounce the word "arrhythmia" click here:  http://bit.ly/15RwMEi Definition of vargus nerve:  http://bit.ly/19omtO0 Picture of a vagus nerve:  http://bit.ly/15Rx2Dd Via Science Is Awesome More info: http://bit.ly/18mkPfV Photo: Pomona College

Picasso Draws With Light This photograph was exhibited in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. It shows Picasso sketching shapes in space, invisible to him until Mili's frames were developed. #Picasso #Art #Light #STEAM #STEAMforKids #STEMist #TBT https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MLB8JhUIm/?igshid=1i9aq1salkwes

Many Hearts, One Beat The connection is known as "respiratory sinus arrhythmia", and is thought to be induced by the "vagus nerve" becoming activated by exhaling. To prounounce the word "arrhythmia" click here:  http://bit.ly/15RwMEi Definition of vargus nerve: http://bit.ly/19omtO0 More info: http://bit.ly/18mkPfV Photo: Pomona College