Category Archives: Science

New Facebook Page To Move Kids from Facts to Questions

Posted on May 7, 2012 by fredbortz

Fred Bortz, a noted author of books about science and technology for young readers, has launched a new Facebook page he calls SciFact Central that uses “fun” facts about science to inspire children and teens to follow their questions. The … Continue reading →

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James Webb Space Telescope on Chopping Block

Posted on July 6, 2011 by fredbortz

URGENT from Heidi Hammel: “The House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee has proposed termination of the James Webb Space Telescope. Now is the time to contact your representatives in Washington, as well as members of the Appropriations Subcommittees, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Entry, Planetary Science, Science, Science and Public Policy, Science Technology and Society, Space and Astronomy | 5 Comments

Out of this world children’s science books

Posted on April 17, 2011 by fredbortz

It’s been a while since I used this platform to toot my own horn, so I hope you don’t mind this pointer to an on-line profile.

Posted in about, Astrobiology, Planetary Science, Science, Science Books, Space and Astronomy | 1 Comment

Searching for Martian DNA

Posted on March 23, 2011 by fredbortz

I recently began giving a school visit talk called “The Truth About Space Aliens: What We Know and What We Don’t Know About Life on Other Worlds based on my “Cool Science” book, Astrobiology. This news release will certainly give … Continue reading →

Posted in Astrobiology, Life Science and Evolution, Planetary Science, Science, Science Books | 1 Comment