By Diana Urbanczyk. In a bit less than a month from now, we’ll be passing the 60th anniversary of sending the first person into outer space. It was on April 12th, 1961 when Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the very first person sent to space. Inside Vostok 1, Gagarin completed an orbit around the […]
Bird Feeders: A Hot Spot For Disease
By: Makena Dyck Bird feeders are fun to keep in gardens because they attract different birds and it’s fun to observe birds close up in your own garden. A while back, on the news I heard about how disease spreads easily and quickly amongst bird feeders. Birds are very social animals, often travelling in flocks. […]
Clouds: “what’s up” with them?
(Pun intended.) You’ve heard of “Why is the sky blue?”, but have you heard of “Why don’t clouds fall?” In a sequel of common questions asked about weather phenomena, this post will explore the science behind the fluffy white puffs we see in the sky. Clouds & Floating The thought process goes like this: If […]
Himalayan Blackberry Taking Over Habitats
By Diana Urbanczyk You’ve most likely seen Himalayan blackberry lining hiking trails, roads, and maybe even lakes and rivers. During the summer, plenty of people gather the berries that grow in great clusters from walls of blackberry brambles. I’ve made juice, jam, and pies out of the blackberries that grow near me, and they always […]
The Dangers of the American Diet
By Rachel Leong Whenever I look at the nutrition facts of a McDonald’s menu, the items are usually loaded with sugar and oil. It makes me think about the health consequences of eating a traditional American diet. Do other cultures eat as much sugar and oil as we do? What can we do when we […]
Runit Dome: The Toxic Tomb
Throughout history, nuclear bombs have caused mass destruction. This was not solely due to the massive amounts of energy produced, but also the dangerous and toxic footprint they left behind. The 1940s marked the beginning of the nuclear era. Nations, especially the U.S and the USSR, began developing and testing nuclear weapons. Both countries found […]
Panama Pandemic: Bye Bye Bananas
Written by: Angela Qian Humans are completely bananas for bananas. What’s not to like about the curvy fruit? Bananas are cheap, nutritious, make a great snack, and pair well with most breakfast foods. They can be put into smoothies, stacked on top of pancakes, or even dipped in peanut butter! Personally, I enjoy bananas on […]
Can A Beetle Save the Environment?
By: Anthony Dinglasan Can you imagine a creature that would rely on animal feces for their food? Or can you imagine a creature that would use dung to feed their children? Now, imagine that same creature shaping the environment since the Ancient Egyptians. This creature is the Dung Beetle. What Are Dung Beetles? Dung Beetles […]
Too Much Light at Night?
Have you ever wondered why you can’t see most stars? By Diana Urbanczyk Have you gone outside after sunset to go on a late night walk? Maybe you had a sudden urge to try and spot some stars in the night sky? Have you ever truly looked up at the sky after darkness falls? Well, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Earthquakes
So, What are Earthquakes? The earth’s tectonic plates are constantly moving, but they can get their edges stuck together due to friction. After a while, the tectonic plates break apart due to pressure build-up. When they break an earthquake occurs which releases energy in waves. The waves travel through the earth’s crust and cause the […]