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Science on This Day: November 20 | Edwin Hubble, Fractal Geometry and the International Space Station
Explore November 20 in science history with Edwin Hubble and the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, Benoît Mandelbrot and fractal geometry, and the launch of Zarya, the first International Space Station module. Includes classroom discussion ideas for middle and high school science, mathematics, engineering and computing, plus a preview of November 21 science milestones.
2 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: November 19 | Conservation of Matter, Molecular Reactions and Apollo 12
Explore November 19 science history through Mikhail Lomonosov and conservation of matter, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Yuan Tseh Lee’s research into molecular reactions, and Apollo 12’s lunar landing near Surveyor 3. Includes practical classroom ideas for chemistry, reaction rates, materials science and space exploration, plus more daily STEM stories in The Teaching Astrophysicist’s November Science on This Day resource set.
2 days ago8 min read


Science on This Day: November 18 | The Chemistry of Photography and the Biology of Vision
Explore November 18 science history through Louis Daguerre, the pioneer of early photography, and George Wald’s research into the chemistry of vision. Discover classroom ideas connecting light, chemical reactions, the eye and scientific evidence, with practical discussion prompts for middle and high school. Find more daily STEM stories in The Teaching Astrophysicist’s November Science on This Day resource set.
2 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: November 17 | Mathematical Surfaces, a World-Changing Canal and a Meteor Storm
Explore November 17 science history with August Möbius and the Möbius strip, the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the Leonid meteor storm of 1966, and the Moon rover Lunokhod 1. Discover practical classroom ideas for mathematics, engineering, astronomy and robotics, plus more daily STEM stories in The Teaching Astrophysicist’s November Science on This Day resource set.
2 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: November 16 | Early Electronics, UNESCO and the Arecibo Message
Explore November 16 in science history! Discover Fleming's thermionic valve and early electronics, UNESCO's role in international scientific cooperation, and the Arecibo message sent towards a distant star cluster in 1974. These events connect physics, computing, astronomy and science communication with practical classroom ideas. Explore 109 STEM stories in The Teaching Astrophysicist's November Science on This Day resource.
3 days ago6 min read


Science on This Day: November 15 | Johannes Kepler, William Herschel and the Microprocessor
Discover the science history of November 15! Explore Johannes Kepler's laws of planetary motion, William Herschel's discovery of infrared radiation, and the Intel 4004 microprocessor. These science history facts connect astronomy, physics, mathematics and engineering with practical classroom activities for middle and high school. Explore 109 STEM stories in The Teaching Astrophysicist's [November Science on This Day resource](https://theteachingastrophysicist.sellfy.store/p/n
3 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 14 November | Leibniz, Bakelite and the Birth of a New Island
Explore Science on This Day for 14 November with Leibniz’s contributions to calculus, Leo Baekeland’s development of Bakelite, and the volcanic formation of Surtsey. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting mathematics, polymers, materials science, geology and ecological succession. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
3 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 13 November | The Leonid Meteor Storm, the Holland Tunnel and the Armero Disaster
Explore Science on This Day for 13 November with the great Leonid meteor storm of 1833, the Holland Tunnel’s engineering, and the Nevado del Ruiz eruption and Armero disaster. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting astronomy, ventilation, volcanic hazards and risk communication. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
3 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 12 November | Voyager 1 at Saturn, the Reusable Space Shuttle and the World Wide Web
Explore Science on This Day for 12 November with Voyager 1’s encounter with Saturn, the Space Shuttle Columbia’s second mission, and the 1990 World Wide Web proposal. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting planetary science, reusable spacecraft engineering and computing. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
3 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 11 November | Tycho Brahe’s Supernova, the Einstein-Szilard Refrigerator and Gemini 12
Explore Science on This Day for 11 November with Tycho Brahe’s observations of a supernova, the Einstein-Szilard refrigerator design, and NASA’s Gemini 12 mission. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting astronomy, thermal physics, engineering design and space exploration. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
4 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 10 November | World Science Day, Lunokhod 1 and the Announcement of Windows
Explore Science on This Day for 10 November with World Science Day for Peace and Development, the launch of Luna 17 carrying Lunokhod 1, and Microsoft's announcement of Windows. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting science and society, space robotics, communication delays and computing history. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
4 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 9 November | Carl Sagan, the Great Northeast Blackout and Apollo 4
Explore Science on This Day for 9 November with Carl Sagan’s contribution to science communication, the 1965 Northeast US blackout, and the Apollo 4 test flight. Find practical middle and high school science activities connecting astronomy, electrical engineering, energy systems and space exploration. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
4 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 8 November | Halley’s Comet, the Discovery of X-rays and a Close Asteroid Encounter
Explore Science on This Day for 8 November with Edmond Halley’s prediction of a returning comet, Wilhelm Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays, and asteroid 2005 YU55’s close approach to Earth. Find practical middle and high school science activities connecting astronomy, physics, medicine and engineering. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
5 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 7 November | Marie Curie, Raman Scattering and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Explore Science on This Day for 7 November with Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity, C. V. Raman’s discovery of Raman scattering, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse. Find practical middle and high school science activities covering chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
5 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 6 November | Tycho’s Supernova, the Saxophone and Solar Space Weather
Explore Science on This Day for 6 November with Tycho’s Supernova, Adolphe Sax and the invention of the saxophone, and NASA’s Pioneer 9 spacecraft. Find practical middle and high school science activities connecting astronomy, scientific evidence, sound waves, engineering and solar space weather. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
5 days ago7 min read


Science on This Day: 5 November | FM Radio, China’s Moon Mission and India’s Journey to Mars
Explore Science on This Day for 5 November with Edwin Armstrong’s FM radio demonstration, China’s Chang’e 1 Moon mission and India’s Mars Orbiter Mission. Discover practical middle and high school science activities connecting wave physics, lunar exploration, remote sensing and engineering design. Find 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
5 days ago6 min read


Science on This Day: 4 November | Nature, Tutankhamun and the Science of Fibre-Optic Communication
Explore Science on This Day for 4 November with the first issue of Nature, the discovery of the first step to Tutankhamun’s tomb, and Charles K. Kao’s work on fibre-optic communication. Find practical middle and high school science activities covering scientific evidence, archaeology, light, materials and communication technology.
6 days ago9 min read


Science on This Day: 3 November | Nuclear Reactors, Laika and the First Mercury Mission
Explore Science on This Day for 3 November with the Oak Ridge X-10 nuclear reactor, Laika’s journey aboard Sputnik 2, and NASA’s Mariner 10 mission to Mercury. Discover classroom activities and discussion questions for middle and high school science, covering nuclear physics, research ethics, space exploration, gravity and engineering.
6 days ago9 min read


Science on This Day: 2 November | George Boole, Radio Broadcasting and the Spruce Goose
Explore Science on This Day for 2 November with George Boole and computer logic, KDKA’s early radio broadcast, the Hughes H-4 Hercules aircraft, and the first long-duration ISS crew. Discover practical science history activities for middle and high school, with classroom discussion ideas spanning mathematics, physics, computing, engineering and space science.
6 days ago4 min read


Science on This Day: 1 November | Earthquakes, Nuclear Physics and Mars Exploration
Discover Science on This Day for 1 November with three classroom-ready science history stories: the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the 1952 Ivy Mike nuclear test and the 1962 Mars 1 launch. Explore practical activities for middle and high school science, plus ideas for teaching physics, Earth science, space exploration and scientific ethics throughout November.
7 days ago11 min read
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