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Bite sized science served up hot n' fresh as quickly as possible. Grab your fork of curiosity and dig in to some Science Bites! https://www.hmns.org/
Science Bites
Science Bites
First in Glass - The Spellbinding Joy of Glass Collecting
12 JUL 2024 · Sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation sure to shatter your expectations on glass collecting.
Event Chair and Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC), Ferdinand Meyer V, joins host Johnny Hemberger in an absolutely spellbinding conversation about glass collecting and the American Antique Glass Masterpieces.
On radiant display during FOHBC 2024, the Houston National Antique Bottle and Glass Expo takes place at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the neighboring Hotel ZaZa; an experience sure to be remembered for generations.
The glittering events and exhibition take place from August 1st-4th, 2024.
FOHBC.org
https://www.fohbc.org/
Convention and Expo Information
https://www.fohbc.org/2024/02/2024-houston-national-antique-bottle-glass-convention-expo/
Ferdinand Meyer V's Website, Peachridge Glass
https://www.peachridgeglass.com/
Amazing Tyrannosaurus Rex facts you might not know...
28 JUN 2024 · T. Rex is arguably the most iconic dinosaur ambassador in pop culture, but there are some things that most people might not know! Let's sniff out the truth....
Check out "T.REX" on the giant screen! https://www.hmns.org/films/t-rex/
What's all this buzz about Cicadas in 2024?
2 MAY 2024 · A dual-brood Cicada emergence is rare, but how rare? And are we in apacolyptic danger?
https://www.hmns.org/
HMNS Beyond Bones Podcast links:
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/4XuipbRMTrJu9WH9Y8m6Ya?si=5ca77b33a47f48c4
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-bones/id1612897615
Founding Footsteps: H.P. Attwater and the Path to HMNS
6 FEB 2024 · Step into the past and unravel the extraordinary legacy of H.P. Attwater, a visionary figure whose passion for understanding our natural world laid the groundwork for HMNS. As a tribute to H.P.’s pioneering spirit, HMNS has reimagined its Annual Fund donor group as the H.P. Attwater Society.
Dare to join? Click the link below to become a donor.
https://membership.hmns.org/Dp4CO0
Teeth versus Daggers. A Fight for the Ages: Postosuchus versus Desmatosuchus
29 DEC 2023 · Razor sharp teeth of Postosuchus versus the deadly daggers of Desmatosuchus...who would win in a fight? https://www.hmns.org/
What it takes to bring "Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure" to life in our Giant Screen Theatre!
11 DEC 2023 · I sit down with Base-Xperiental's Ryan Latham, VP of Location-Based Experiences and Managing Director of HoloTheater to find out what makes "Dinosaur Discoveries A Holographic Adventure" so mesmerizing and immersive for audiences of all ages in our Wortham Giant Screen Theatre.
Tickets and Info
https://www.hmns.org/films/dinosaur-discoveries/
Base-Xperiential
https://base-xperiential.com/
Hunting Megalodon teeth, an interview with Meg diver, John "JT" Taylor 🦈
1 DEC 2023 · https://museumstore.hmns.org/
John Taylor is an underwater paleontologist who specializes in finding Megalodon teeth and other prehistoric shark artifacts. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a harrowing conversation!
0:00 How JT got into tooth hunting
1:10 Some facts about Megalodon
2:20 Planning and gear for a dive
3:20 Dangers of tooth hunting
4:00 Stung in the face by a stingray!
4:32 Where teeth are found
6:20 What to look for in Meg teeth
7:20 Dangerous situations
8:00 Why JT dives
9:14 What the color of the teeth mean
10:26 Interesting reactions to Meg teeth
10:47 JT remembers his favorite teeth
11:30 Rise in Meg tooth popularity
12:10 The dangers FOSSILS face
14:08 The mission of fossil collecting
The truth about EV fires 🚗🔥
27 NOV 2023 · EV fire headlines seem frequent, but do EV fires really occur that often? Let's look at the official data on fires. https://www.hmns.org/
Sharks, Tooth Be Told podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/4k5O4UjhQhnVrPMTfboneI?si=d9s73qxITU67pbryd9z8mg
Sources:
https://textechindustries.com/blog/how-do-you-extinguish-a-lithium-battery-fire/#:~:text=Small%20lithium%20batteries%20contain%20very,burn%20on%20a%20different%20timeline
https://theconversation.com/what-causes-lithium-ion-battery-fires-why-are-they-so-intense-and-how-should-they-be-fought-an-expert-explains-214470#:~:text=In%20the%20case%20of%20up,and%20cause%20it%20to%20intensify
https://www.autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/
https://www.autoweek.com/news/a38225037/how-much-you-should-worry-about-ev-fires/
(Thumbnail image credit: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/firefighters-still-struggle-to-defeat-ev-fires-effectively)
2023 Texas Annular Solar Eclipse
1 NOV 2023 · The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse in Bandera, TX was one for the ages...but the fun isn't over yet! https://www.hmns.org/
This doorstop was a meteorite the entire time...
18 SEP 2023 · Learn how this weird looking doorstop was actually an extremely rare meteorite. https://george.hmns.org/
Bite sized science served up hot n' fresh as quickly as possible. Grab your fork of curiosity and dig in to some Science Bites! https://www.hmns.org/
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| Organization | HMNS |
| Categories | Science , Education , Technology |
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