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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.
4 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
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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: 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
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