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July 27, 2012
News for Nerds - July 27, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we celebrate an American hero, we take a closer look at some creepy-crawly critters, and we shine a spotlight on a 17 year-old who made a major medical breakthrough. But first: take your vitamin D in moderation.
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July 20, 2012
News for Nerds - July 20, 2012
Welcome back to more News for Nerds! This week we identify the storage device of the future, we see the next best thing to being on Mars, and we clean out your arteries. But first: let's take a peek at the very edge of the visible universe.
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July 16, 2012
All About The Big Brain Club... in 90 Seconds
It's one of the most common questions we hear: What is The Big Brain Club?
We hear it in email, on Twitter, at parties. We hear it a lot. And that's because word has gotten out that The Big Brain Club is growing, and that we're doing great work in schools and online. So people w
July 6, 2012
Dom's Interview with Ronna
It's been a busy summer around here, but we didn't want to let this one slip through the cracks: it's a great interview that Dom gave with Ronna from the popular blog Good Reads with Ronna.
This interview covers
July 5, 2012
News for Nerds - Special Thursday Edition!
Welcome back to News for Nerds. This week we show you the perfect way to spread butter on toast, we learn why my favorite celestial body is so squishy inside, and we give you an excuse to turn up the radio when you're working on an important project. But first: some possible closure for a major u
July 3, 2012
Writing Tip: Quiz Your Characters!
Because I’m such a nerd when it comes to reading and writing, whenever one of my favorite authors makes an appearance in my town, I like to go listen to them talk about the craft.
There are often a lot of similarities when it comes to writers’ thoughts on writing -- do it ever
July 2, 2012
The Big Brain Club and The Chocolate Therapist
Show of hands: anyone here like chocolate?
We are excited to announce that starting this week, our friends at The Chocolate Therapist will donate $1 from every Down By The Sea Salt bar they sell to The
June 29, 2012
News for Nerds - June 29, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we learn the truth about elephants, we find out how much coffee is too much, and we lose a game to our friendly robot overlords. But first: an old friend is leaving the neighborhood.
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Not every
June 27, 2012
Galahad eBooks on Sale for $2.99!
Good news for fans for the Galahad series -- and for those who haven't read the books yet but are about to be fans. Tor, the series publisher, today announced a smokin' hot deal: each of the six eBooks in the series, beginning with http://us.macmillan.com/book.aspx?isbn=978
June 22, 2012
News for Nerds - June 22, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we tell you about the next advancement in robotics, we sneak up on an elusive elemental particle (whoa!), and we show you a better way to make the bed. But first: please don't wake me, no don't shake me, leave me where I am... I'm only sleeping.
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