Marcella WillettNov 7, 20226 min readA Visit to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology InstituteSmithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (2013). Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute [Photograph]. Flickr....
Oliver EwyNov 7, 20223 min readHistory of FireworksFireworks are a familiar sight to most people in the modern day. They’re used to celebrate many holidays around the world from the Fourth...
Holden JarstferNov 7, 20223 min readThe Science Behind Brushing Your TeethHopefully, at some point in your life, you’ve been urged to take care of your dental hygiene, by brushing your teeth. But what exactly...
Holden JarstferOct 28, 20223 min readYeti Crabs: Spectacular SpeciesYeti crabs, under the genus, Kiwa (Family Kiwaidae), are a species of deep-sea crustacean that was initially found near the...
Marcella WillettOct 19, 20225 min readAncient Greek Astronomical ComputerThe Antikythera mechanism was an ancient Greek astronomical device created between 205 and 60 BCE. It is considered the first known...
Marcella WillettMay 16, 20223 min readÉmilie du Châtelet, Mary Anning: Historic Women in ScienceDe La Tour, Maurice Quentin, Madame Du Châtelet at her desk, 18th century, Private collection, Choisel, château de Breteuil. Wikimedia...
Ragul RameshMay 13, 20222 min readPenicillin and Its HistoryIt is astonishing to think how an accidental discovery changed medicine forever and, in fact, was a huge turning point in human history....
Kenzie FassingerMay 5, 20222 min readScience in Everyday Life: WeatherIt’s happened to all of us; we wake up, excited to dress for summer since it was so warm the day before, and once outside we realize it’s...
Lillian CollinsApr 25, 20223 min readBest Science Places to Explore in N.C.Greensboro Science Center - Greensboro The Greensboro Science Center is a multi-stop destination. This center is not only a science...
Oliver EwyApr 22, 20223 min readThe New Space Launch System and Artemis Moon MissionsThe New Space Launch System and Artemis Moon Missions While the last NASA astronauts to walk on the moon landed in 1972, this may change...
JayLynn BosticApr 18, 20222 min readCosmetic and Fragrance Chemist: Unconventional Science CareersToday we will be looking at some unconventional science careers. These careers are uncommon but still have interesting descriptions. Some...
Marcella WillettApr 11, 20224 min readAn Interview With Dr. Maria Servedio Part 2Part 1 can be found here Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the...
Kenzie FassingerApr 8, 20222 min readHistoric Women in Science: Katherine Johnson and Ada LovelaceThere are many women that have been pioneers in STEM, and some of them are unknown to most. One of these amazing women is Katherine...
Marcella WillettApr 4, 20223 min readAn Interview with Dr. Maria Servedio Part 1Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the President-Elect of the American...
Oliver EwyMar 28, 20223 min readSymmetry in NatureHave you ever noticed how so many things in nature are symmetrical? From leaves to starfish to snowflakes, symmetry in nature can be...
JayLynn BosticMar 24, 20223 min readModern Women In Science: Jennifer Doudna, Cecilia Hidalgo Tapia, and Joanna DunkleyThere are many influential women in the science of today, so let's look at some modern women in science from the last century: Jennifer...
Oliver EwyMar 19, 20224 min readAn Interview With Nurse Sarah Cockerham Part 2Part 1 can be found here “What qualities do you think make a ‘good nurse?’” “Basic level stuff, you cannot be afraid of blood or...
Skylar SchadeMar 18, 20223 min readCRISPR: A New Way To Edit GenesA new form of treatment is on the rise. This type of treatment shows promise to slow the spread of diseases, cure blindness, and correct...
Oliver EwyMar 14, 20224 min readAn Interview With Nurse Sarah Cockerham Part 1Recently, I was able to speak with Ms. Sarah Cockerham about her career as a labor and delivery nurse. Ms. Cockerham has been working as...
Marcella WillettMar 11, 20224 min readForensic Science: Unconventional Science CareersThere are a variety of interesting careers in the field of forensics, which applies scientific techniques to legal settings such as...
