Meet 10 women in science who changed the world
This article was originally published on March 8, 2020. Who are they the greatest scientists of all time? Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, or other big names probably come to mind—and…
Quantum Imaging doubles the resolution of the microscope
When it comes to quantum technology, computing dominates the headlines around the world. Computers that use the laws of quantum mechanics are significantly faster for several classes of problems than…
5 interesting facts about water
This article was originally published on March 3, 2022. Water is necessary for all alive organisms. Whether it’s maintaining hydration, breaking down food, generating energy, regulating metabolism, or helping things…
Gatorade Announces Top 3 Finalists for Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Ju Ju Watkins was crowned Queen of the Girls High School Basketball World by winning Girls Gatorade Player of the Year award. Now it’s time to decide who will win…
Did a swimming lizard predate the dinosaurs?
About 250 million years ago, ocean water covered what is now called Flowerdalen (“Valley of Flowers”) in modern Norway. Life in these waters was different from what it was just…
Does blue light damage the skin?
When it comes to the effects of sunlight on the skin, people usually think of ultraviolet (UV) light invisible light that causes sunburn. However, sunlight also includes spectrum of visible…
The surprising truth behind the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and with it come stories of mischievous leprechauns and the pots of gold they guard at the end of rainbows. The surprising…
Bees communicate with secret dance moves
The Greek historian Herodotus reported more than 2,000 years ago about a fallacy forbidden experiment in which two children were prevented from hearing human speech so that a king could…
Basketball recruiting: 3 schools add 4-star senior prospects
While we still haven’t decision by Brony James, some of the nation’s top remaining undecided seniors are beginning to make their college commitments. In the past few days, three schools…