Émilie du Châtelet, Mary Anning: Historic Women in Science
De La Tour, Maurice Quentin, Madame Du Châtelet at her desk, 18th century, Private collection, Choisel, château de Breteuil. Wikimedia...
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Penicillin and Its History
It is astonishing to think how an accidental discovery changed medicine forever and, in fact, was a huge turning point in human history....
Science in Everyday Life: Weather
It’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...
Best 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...
The New Space Launch System and Artemis Moon Missions
The New Space Launch System and Artemis Moon Missions While the last NASA astronauts to walk on the moon landed in 1972, this may change...
Cosmetic and Fragrance Chemist: Unconventional Science Careers
Today we will be looking at some unconventional science careers. These careers are uncommon but still have interesting descriptions. Some...
An Interview With Dr. Maria Servedio Part 2
Part 1 can be found here Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the...
Historic Women in Science: Katherine Johnson and Ada Lovelace
There are many women that have been pioneers in STEM, and some of them are unknown to most. One of these amazing women is Katherine...
An Interview with Dr. Maria Servedio Part 1
Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the President-Elect of the American...
Symmetry in Nature
Have you ever noticed how so many things in nature are symmetrical? From leaves to starfish to snowflakes, symmetry in nature can be...
Modern Women In Science: Jennifer Doudna, Cecilia Hidalgo Tapia, and Joanna Dunkley
There are many influential women in the science of today, so let's look at some modern women in science from the last century: Jennifer...
An Interview With Nurse Sarah Cockerham Part 2
Part 1 can be found here “What qualities do you think make a ‘good nurse?’” “Basic level stuff, you cannot be afraid of blood or...
CRISPR: A New Way To Edit Genes
A new form of treatment is on the rise. This type of treatment shows promise to slow the spread of diseases, cure blindness, and correct...
An Interview With Nurse Sarah Cockerham Part 1
Recently, I was able to speak with Ms. Sarah Cockerham about her career as a labor and delivery nurse. Ms. Cockerham has been working as...
Forensic Science: Unconventional Science Careers
There are a variety of interesting careers in the field of forensics, which applies scientific techniques to legal settings such as...
An Interview With Coach Burton
Last week, I had the honor of speaking with one of Northwood High School's science teachers, Coach Burton. He detailed his personal...
Quantum Entanglement and Tardigrades
Within the past few years, scientists have been trying to see if the effect of quantum entanglement could go beyond the subatomic level.
Rita Levi-Montalcini: Modern Women In Science
Rita Levi-Montalcini in 2009 at age 100. By the Presidency of the Italian Republic. https://snl.no/Rita_Levi-Montalcini Rita...
The Denisovans: A Prehistoric Human Relative
Pinky finger bone of a Denisovan girl found in the Denisova Cave By Thilo Parg - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/...
Aerospace and Chemistry: Unconventional Science Careers
If you know you want a job in science but the mainstream jobs are not what you had in mind, there are many interesting careers that you...
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