The Science Insider
Jason Lindsey is an award winning Outreach Science Educator for Hooked on Science. Each year Lindsey performs science experiments at more than a hundred schools and community events. Lindsey's science segment "Hooked on Science" airs on television stations across America and has earned awards for outstanding science coverage.
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How Does a Fan Work?
Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at 11:49 AM -
SPECIAL SCIENCE REPORT Adult-Proof Ringtone
Posted Sunday, June 19, 2011, at 12:44 PM"Science Guy" Jason Lindsey with Hooked on Science explains the science behind an adult-proof ringtone your teen might be using. What do you think? Is your teen using this ringtone?... -
Joplin EF5 Tornado Damage
Posted Monday, May 30, 2011, at 12:15 AMHere's a look at the damage I discovered in Joplin on Sunday. It's some of the worst damage I have ever witnessed... -
"High Risk" for Severe Weather
Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 3:30 PMThe Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a "High Risk" for severe weather. Strong storms will turn severe producing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Go to http://www.hookedonscience.org/dopplernetwork for the latest Hooked on Science radar, Storm Predator and LIVE NOAA weather radio from the Paducah National Weather Service. This is a very dangerous situation, you and your family need to prepare now... -
Fire Tornado
Posted Friday, May 20, 2011, at 7:41 AMWPSD Local 6 Meteorologist John Champion and I create a fire tornado. Go to www.hookedonscience.org for experiments that might get you and your family "Hooked on Science." Join me and make the switch to WPSD Local 6 in May. You can watch the Hooked on Science semgent ONLY on WPSD Local 6 each Saturday between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m... -
Flood of Mosquitoes
Posted Friday, May 13, 2011, at 1:20 PMAs we all know, flood water can bring a lot of concerns, even when it comes to those pesky insects. "Science Guy" Jason Lindsey with Hooked on Science tells us how all this water could mean a flood of mosquitoes this year... -
What's in the Water?
Posted Sunday, May 8, 2011, at 11:40 PMThe water may be receding along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers but the risks are still high, especially when you consider what's in the water. Science Guy Jason Lindsey with Hooked on Science tested the water in several locations across our region. In a Hooked on Science exclusive, he tells us what he found. Go to http://www.hookedonscience.org for more on Flood Fight 2011... -
Video of Corps Breaching Birds Point Levee
Posted Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 5:17 AM -
Science Behind Sand Boils
Posted Sunday, May 1, 2011, at 3:06 AM -
Weather information when the power goes out...
Posted Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 5:22 PMWhen the power goes out, here is how you can access NOAA weather radio on your mobile device... Go to your internet browser on your mobile device and type http://www.hookedonscience.org/weatherradio in the URL location. Save http://www.hookedonscience.org/weatherradio in your favorites section... -
Science Behind Breaching Birds Point Levee
Posted Friday, April 29, 2011, at 8:22 PM -
Flooding Update...More Severe Weather Expected
Posted Monday, April 25, 2011, at 4:00 PMThere is a potential for major to catastrophic flash flooding this week in southeast Missouri, southern illinios, and western Kentucky. According to the National Weather Service most area rivers are currently experiencing flooding. Latest on river flooding and rainfall potential - http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=pah&storyid=64974&source=0... -
Homeschooling in America
Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 4:45 AM -
Monday's Severe Weather Update
Posted Monday, April 4, 2011, at 10:27 AMHere is a look at the latest Hooked on Science Doppler Network image for our area. Expect strong to severe storms across Southeast Missouri. Especially before noon in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. If strong storms turn severe expect large, strong wind, and isolated tornadoes. Go to http://www.hookedonscience.org/dopplernetwork for the latest on your local forecast... -
Strong Storms Pushing Across SE MO
Posted Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 12:30 PMHere is a look at the latest Hooked on Science Doppler Network image for our area. Look for light rain and a few thunderstorms to push across southeast Missouri into southern Illinois and western Kentucky. Some of the strong storms could produce small hail. Go to http://www.hookedonscience.org/dopplernetwork for the latest on your local forecast... -
Severe Weather Update
Posted Monday, February 28, 2011, at 12:32 AMGo to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hooked-on-Science/149765858410439 to become a fan of Hooked on Science on Facebook. Strong to severe storms are expected to push through southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and west Kentucky... -
How Much Rain Did We Get?
Posted Friday, February 25, 2011, at 2:48 AMGo to http://www.hookedonscience.org/dopplernetwork for the latest radar for southeast Missouri. -
Radar Update
Posted Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 7:07 PMGo to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hooked-on-Science/149765858410439 to become a fan of Hooked on Science on Facebook. This radar site will change according to the big weather story of the day. Go to www.hookedonscience.org/weather for a national look at the weather, interactive radar, weather links,and more... -
Is Urine the Fuel of the Future?
Posted Monday, February 21, 2011, at 12:41 PMEarth's nearly 8 billion people flush away an estimated 2.6 billion gallons of urine every day. According to some scientists throwing all that urine away wastes a golden opportunity. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hooked-on-Science/149765858410439 to see if urine will become "the fuel of the future" and to tell Hooked on Science what you think... -
Is a Skunk a True Sign of Spring?
Posted Thursday, February 17, 2011, at 11:07 AMHow many skunks have you counted lately? Rumor has it when you start seeing or smelling a lot of skunks in late winter, spring is around the corner. Some believe this old saying over Punxsutawney Phil and the robin. After receiving several emails, I decided to see if there was any truth behind the folklore. ...
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