How to Wash Your Hair in Space

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I was just thinking it might be time for a fashion related entry... Thankfully I saw this article http://www.nbcnews.com/science/shampooing-outer-space-will-make-your-hair-stand-end-6C10597634
with great advice on how to wash your hair in space! 

It is far out, yes, but not impossible to think this may come in handy someday. STEM can take you pretty neat places you never expected to go. It has for me and I hope it will for you.

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Moon illusion explained

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I thought I'd finally share what makes the moon so pretty and big on the horizon but so normal overhead. 

We know the moon is not changing size as it travels, so why the difference? 

It is our eyes! And our brain. Most people can relate to pain as an external stimulus felt internally and subject to interpretation. Vision is the same! We have physical stimuli that is translated by our brain into the world we see- what we see is an interpretation of physical stimuli. This translation comes with rules learned over time for most, which can lead the brain to see things not as they are but as it believes it to be, which can be incorrect, as in the moon, but beautiful. For a more STEM specific explanation, check out the links below!

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http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2008/16jun_moonillusion/

http://www.technologyreview.com/view/509966/moon-illusion-new-theory-reignites-debate-over-why-moon-appears-larger-near-the-horizon/

Scenes from an airport

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I'm traveling again and learning all kinds of cool stuff meeting cool people learning about culture, STEM, and more- I have so much to share and not enough time! I did find this airport display STEM-tastic though, the power of drones for good- saving lives in disaster and more- you could be a drone designer, manufacture, pilot... lots of STEM possibilities!

:) next time I will explain the moon illusion... Time to fly!

To the moon and back

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The moon is romantic, significant, and pretty no matter what stage it is in, to me. I love it when it looks so close and low on the horizon you could reach out and touch it! The moon will be in such a state of magnificence tonight :)

The big beautiful moon that gets smaller as it makes its way overhead is an illusion, a trick to our eyes. View the moon upside down and you will see the truth (though your friends might find you strange). Tomorrow we will discuss the moon illusion, for tonight, be sure to catch the moon and enjoy :)

Wise words

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STEM provides both process and outcome to worlds unknown, be it Mars, or Earth! It starts with education :)

Sky is not the limit

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NASA published their recent astronaut corp selections

I love that so many are women, but no matter who you are, the sky is Just the beginning! :) 

Green goodness

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Things have been busy! So much fun STEM to share. Today I saw the world's most technologically advanced green building, it actually gives back to the environment through automated smart systems, and of course, STEM! And it was a good looking stylish building! I can't wait to see what is next!

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