What was the Silk Road and what happened to it?
The Chinese Han court welcomed Western trade for one of the first times in its history some 2,000 years ago. What his courtiers could not imagine was that they were…
What is Pi Day and why do we celebrate it?
This article was originally published on March 14, 2021. March 14th is Pi Day – what does it mean? A holiday to celebrate a number (and eat a lot of…
High School eSports NBA 2K23 Power Rankings: 2023 First Edition
The 2023 high school esports spring regular season has begun, with competitive gaming teams from across North America participating in head-to-head matches on PlayVS platform. As the competition progresses, we…
20 brilliant quotes from Albert Einstein, the theoretical physicist who became world famous
This article was originally published on May 19, 2021. Albert Einstein/theoretical physicist Decades after his death, Albert Einstein’s legacy lives on. He is often considered the father of modern physics…
5 interesting things about Albert Einstein
This article was originally published on July 12, 2022. Albert Einstein is considered by many to be one of the the greatest scientists of all time. Mostly known for his…
How did the universe begin?
Our growing knowledge of the laws of physics has allowed us to rewind the tape of the universe, tracing its evolution back to a fraction of a second after the…
Correctly measured, consumer prices have been in *deflation* since last June
– by a New Deal Democrat The majority wisdom is that the Fed will go ahead and raise interest rates again when it meets next week. I’ve been arguing for…
JuJu Watkins was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year
JuJu Watkins capped off his illustrious high school career with one of the most prestigious awards at the HS sports level. The Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) star has been named…
Grab a beer and a piece of Pi to celebrate math this 3/14
The Science Near Me blog is a partnership between Find out magazine and ScienceNearMe.org. It’s almost March 14, better known as Pi Day—the only date on the calendar that resembles…
Atlanta revisited: Why shipwrecks are so common on the Great Lakes
On May 4, 1891 Atlanta — schooner — was in tow behind Wilhelm — a steamer — when high winds snapped the tow cable connecting the two ships. Without sails,…