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Teen Skepchick’s Reality Checks 11.29

Mindy — November 29, 2013

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Comet ISON probably didn’t survive its journey around the sun. (via NBC News)
College engineering students put their skills to use by building a robotic arm for a teenager with a disability. (via NPR)
Toys help kids – especially girls – learn science and engineering skills. (via Phys.org)
No, scientists have not found the gene for alcoholism. (via io9)

Featured image credit: NASA

Mindy

Mindy is an attorney and Managing Editor of Teen Skepchick. She hates the law and loves stars. You can follow her on Twitter and on Google+.

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Mindy

November 29, 2013 at 9:41 am — Log in to Reply

Oooh! Some hope for Comet ISON! http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/comet-ison-barely-survives-thanksgiving-solar-roast-131129.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

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