Jim Sib

Semi-retired microcontroller design engineer, now a reading and science volunteer at LISD. Experience in system design, software, and technical writing.

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@SciShowTangents @SciShow This made me think of an interesting article I read about shark mitigation strategies. https://t.co/cl9MXKc9th

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@TED_ED Sorry it was Oct 2009 The World’s Tallest Trees

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@TED_ED I read somewhere that Sequoias overcome the capillary limit by living only in cloud rainforests where coastal mists supply water where capillary action cannot. Your video doesn’t even mention the coastal location of the Sequoias. You might check National Geographic Oct’1984?

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@thinksci I like the giant deep sea ones.

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@MPrinParr @CharlesScott78 @peterrhague @iman_olya @isnit0 Hmm, Earth rotational speed at London= about 650mph; at equator about 1650.

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@ArtBHC Seems fine as art, but I understand your concern if these were intended for food. My wife said it may have been because there were so many different glazes in the same kiln load. I always loved seeing some of the magical effects you could get with glazes.😁

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@lauren_houser That sounds a lot like a certain Steve we know.

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@LGates_science Also see https://t.co/a1brif7u2e

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@LGates_science You should definitely check out The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate and it’s sequel https://t.co/VhHsD4GUZb

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@lauren_houser @UTPhysics @MJAkinElem They came to Reagan Elementary’s Science night several years ago and it was awesome.

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@medialab @eboyden @mcgovernmit @MIT_Picower @Nature This looks like an update of the research described in a 2016 Radiolab episode “Bringing Back Gamma” https://t.co/Ryw3NXLc8J

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@CharlesScott78 Atari 2600. Does anyone still have a TV with a VHF antenna connection? … or even know what VHF is?😜

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The hardest part about this job is not falling asleep with him. 😁😴

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@ArtBHC Your students might like this video about a weaving made with Spider Silk! https://t.co/aY1nYLdqXV

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@luv2teachtech @KendallPatriots Take it a step further and try making paper out of the scraps most teachers keep in a box in the corner of their classroom. I’ve heard of teachers tearing it up, mixing it with water, and running it through a blender. Colored construction paper makes a nice interesting material.

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@LeanderISD @BruceLISD Why don’t you guys do a science video about how these schools are using geothermal to save on HVAC energy costs. It is literally a curriculum point and hardly anyone knows you are doing it. @ReaganElemCP @lisdsecsci @LISDElemScience

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@NASAspaceplace @NASA_eClips I’m on the path in central Tx. Can’t wait😁 if you want a great related middle-grade novel, check out “Every Soul a Star”. I’m reading it aloud to a few 4th grade classes. @ReaganElemCP

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@LisaHushka Have you ever considered using iPad video and stepping through frames to get a better reading of height? Works for pendulum time measurement too.

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@wxcastillo @atxwxgirl lol … who wants ice cream, kids? 🤪🥶

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@colesd2 Congratulations.😁There’s nothing like opening a box full of your own books!