Sunday, June 19, 2011

Top 50 Nano Technology & Bio Technology and Science Blogs

Technology provides interesting opportunities to advance our knowledge in science to improve our lives. When technology is shrinking down to the nanoscale, where objects and devices becoming one billionth of a meter in size. Scientists are working on projects at a nano scale so small that they are working with molecules and even atoms in some cases.
 
Nanotechnology is providing the potential for a number of new discoveries and breakthroughs, including in materials. New materials are being discovered regularly, including biomaterials that have some amazing potential. Here are some of the top nanotech and biomaterial blogs around.

Nanotechnology
Learn about what is happening in the world of the smallest machines. Interesting breakthroughs and fascinating science.

  1. Soft Machines: This blog focuses on thoughts related to the future of nanotechnology, looking at where we are and where we might be going.
  2. Responsible Nanotechnology: A look at developing nanotech in a way that is more socially responsible.
  3. blog nano: Looks at what is happening in the world of nanotechnology.
  4. Next Big Future: A look at what our future could look like, with the help of nanotech.
  5. The Foresight Institute: This blog looks at explaining the transformative technology that is nanotech.
  6. Nanotechnology Today: The latest information and news related to nanotechnology and more.
  7. Nanotechnology Development Blog: Learn about how nanotech is developing and read about the latest breakthroughs.
  8. Nanotechnology Now: News and information related to nanotechnology and related developments.
  9. Nanotechnology News and Information: Just what it sounds like, this blog features the latest in news on nanotech, as well as jobs in the field.
  10. Nanotech Buzz: Get the latest news and happenings in the world of nanotechnology.
  11. Nanotechnology Law Blog: An interesting look at legal issues surrounding nanotechnology.

Quantum Computing and Mechanics

One of the most interesting and exciting applications of nanotechnology is for use with quantum computing. Learn about the advancements made in this area, and how they relate to nanotech and biomaterials. Besides, to understand things at the nanoscale, it helps to have a knowledge of quantum mechanics.
  1. Michael Nielsen: This blog looks at computer development, including quantum computing, from one of the pioneers in the field.
  2. Shtetl-Optimized: An interesting look at items related to science and the theory behind quantum computing.
  3. The Quantum Pontiff: A look at all things quantum, especially in terms of theory and research on quantum computing.
  4. in theory: Delve into the world of quantum theory, and how it can lead to interesting new possibilities.
  5. Computational Complexity: A look at computational learning, including theory about computation, and sometimes looking at quantum computing.
  6. Quantum Mechanics Demystified: Attempting to make quantum mechanics a little more understandable.

Materials Science

Learn about the science behind developing new materials and the interesting possibilities provided by these advancements.
  1. Engineering World: A look at materials science from the perspective of an engineer.
  2. OSU Materials: Learn about materials science and education from Ohio State University.
  3. Materials Science News: Updates and more from the materials science blog at Science Daily.
  4. Gold Innovations: An interesting look at how gold can be used to advance technology. Applying a material we know about for new purposes.
  5. Materials Today: Looks at the latest technology advances in the field of materials science.
  6. DMSE News and Events: This is the blog of the MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Lots of news and interesting accomplishments.
  7. MRS: Fun & Newsworthy: The Materials Research Society has a fun blog related to materials and science. Some of the items take a look at science fiction, while other items look at the advancements of science.

Biomaterials

These materials are those made from the building blocks of life. Read about some of the interesting advancements in biomaterials.
  1. Biomaterials, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Get the latest news in biomaterials development and science.
  2. Biomaterials News Feed: Pulls in different bits of news from around the Internet about what is happening in biomaterials science. Also includes videos and old lectures.
  3. Biotech Blog: Get the latest in biotechnology news, and in what is happening with biomaterials.
  4. helpBIOTECH: Explore biotechnology and materials, and what it means for the future.
  5. Kush Tripathi’s Blog on Biomedical: Get a look at biomedicine and the materials and applications that come with the territory.
  6. Intute Blog – biomaterials: A look at different subjects related to biomaterials.
  7. The Biotech Ethics Blog: Consider the questions of ethics brought up by biotechnology and research into bioma
    terials.

Devices and Applications

Find out more about nanotech and biomaterials can do for a number of different fields. A look at the applications of nanotechnology and biomaterials.
  1. Medical Device Link: How new devices based on new technology can improve the filed of medicine.
  2. Nanotech – The Circuits Blog: This blog from CNET News focuses on nanotechnology used in many of our devices.
  3. Nanotechnology Made Clear: This blog focuses on the applications of nanotechnology, and how it can be used in devices and for technological advancement.
  4. Window for Devices: News and information about new gadgets and gizmos.
  5. Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Bioengineering and the Like: A look at the news revolving around devices and biotech, and including commentary on recent happenings.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Critical Thinking Puzzels

  1. Aunty Math - Every other week is a new math challenge for Aunty Math's niece and nephews. These challenges come in the form of story problems. Your class can post their solutions and strategies and look at others answers also. Past archives with answers. Grades 1-6
  2. Brain Binders - All you need is a sheet of paper and a brain. Links containing a puzzle with a finished picture. Your goal is to fold the puzzle into a shape with a solid color on each side.
  3. Brain Booster of the Day presented by DiscoverySchool.com - The really cool thing about the list is that it is organized by types of thought processes.
  4. Brain Den - many math riddles and puzzles
  5. Brain Metrix - Train your brain; many puzzles and games
  6. ALFY's Brain Teaser of the week - This page contains brain teasers for the last four weeks. Answers are included.
  7. Braingle - Brain Teasers, Riddles, Exercises, Games, Forums and more... Some of the coolest features are only available to registered users, but its free to sign up.
  8. Brain Teasers and Math Puzzles - This page contains the ever-growing list of brain teasers and math puzzles on Syvum-Online Education and Interactive Learning. All the brain teasers and math puzzles are interactive with immediate scoring. The brain teasers and math puzzles as well as their explanations use dynamic content to provide continuous learning and entertainment.
  9. Brain Bashers - A collection of brain teasers, games and optical illusions. This site is usually updated with at least 5 new teasers each Sunday.
  10. Brain Food - This site doesn't change weekly but there is a wide selection to choose from that should keep you busy all year.
  11. Brain Twisters - A ten question quiz you can try by yourself or with a friend. There are two versions - one for middle school students and one for elementary students.
  12. Creative Puzzles - The purpose of this web site is to promote creative and cognitive thinking
  13. Cyberchase - Critical thinking games. These do not change but each one is a challenge !
  14. Free Online Games and Puzzles - Daily Crossword Puzzle
  15. Free Online Games and Puzzles - Daily Codebreaker Puzzle (a logic exercise)
  16. Free Online Games and Puzzles - Daily Jigsaw Puzzle
  17. Free Online Games and Puzzles - Daily Word Search Puzzle
  18. Games for the Brain - all kinds of games
  19. The Game A Day site challenges educators to use puzzles and games across the curriculum to encourage critical thinking and support the development of problem solving skills.
  20. Houghton Mifflin has grade level brain teasers. They don't change daily, but each grade has several teasers.
    Grade 1 - Grade 2 - Grade 3 - Grade 4 - Grade 5 - Grade 6
  21. In The Grey Labyrinth , there is at least one unsolved puzzle at all times. See if you can deduce the answer for yourself before they post it. Ten recent puzzles are listed and there is a large archive of brain teasing puzzles .
  22. KOL Brain Games - twenty five brain games from Kids On-Line [AOL]
  23. Math quizzes - There are four separate math quizzes and each one features a new quiz for each day of the quiz. That's 28 to choose from. These will tease your brain!
  24. Problem Solving Exercises (61) from PedagoNet
  25. The Set Daily Puzzle - A real challenge for logical thinking.
  26. Smart-Kit - Brain Teasers - "Puzzles to cross-train your brain"
  27. Word Game quizzes - There are seven separate vocabulary quizzes and each one features a new quiz for each day of the quiz. That's 49 to choose from. These will tease your brain!