“It was like being inside a lit jack-o-lantern.” That’s how one person described the view in San Francisco on September 9th, 2020, as wildfires raged across California. Smoke particles filtering the Sun’s light caused the … Read more
Thrill-seekers are people who enjoy thrills and do well in stressful situations. They also have a sensation-seeking personality trait [a characteristic]. Psychologists can now administer a test and find out who has this trait. In … Read more
When you hear the word concrete, what do you think of? Concrete is the most commonly used human-made material. It is used to build roads, bridges, and buildings. Félix Candela Outeriño used concrete to make … Read more
Many stores require you to wear one. If you are in school, you’re probably wearing one right now. Face masks have become an essential part of our everyday routines. Why is it important to wear … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the Moon and planets from space? Astronauts can do just that, and soon we may be able to as well! Scientists have designed the … Read more
Did you know that birds inspired the first airplanes? Scientists often get ideas from nature. Scientist Emmett Chappelle got some of his ideas from fireflies. He noticed a firefly’s ability to make light, or bioluminescence. … Read more
When you print something, it is most likely an assignment printed on paper. But did you know you can also “print” shoes, jewelry, and even parts of a house using a 3D printer? This type … Read more
Fireworks are a spectacular show of art and science. With brilliant bursts of color accompanied by a whoosh, sizzle, and boom, fireworks have become a staple of summer celebrations. Have you ever stopped to think … Read more
Welcome to one of the biggest light shows nature has to offer! In late May or early June, something spectacular happens in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each night for about two weeks, thousands of … Read more
Humans have been putting objects like spaceships and satellites into space since 1957. Each time an object is put into space, small pieces fall off. Sometimes these pieces are released into space on purpose. Other … Read more
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