It has been one year since the world first heard news of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, which has since wreaked havoc on the entire planet.As it continues to spread, people have been asking: was COVID-19 made...

The Hidden World of MicroorganismsMicroorganisms have been around on Earth possibly since the earliest of life began 3.5 billion years ago, and they inhabit nearly every terrestrial, marine, and even some aerial environments. Tiny and invisible to the naked...

What Are Songbirds, and Why Are They Dying? Songbirds are a group of birds that comprise nearly one-half of the world’s average 10,000 known bird species, with around 4000 of them being songbirds. They are a diverse group of birds...

Jerome Wiesner: Science Advisor and Founder of NASA The name Jerome Wiesner is synonymous with innovation, leadership, and patience. His intelligence, passion, and knowledge of science, combined with his will to push forward and make a difference, have made...

Physical activity and exercise have an essential role in maintaining good physical and mental health. Exercise not only increases strength and endurance, but it can also improve our bodies in ways we often take for granted. For example, exercise...

 Autonomous Weapons In the 21st century, technological advances have caused great disruption in the way we think and live, reaching into our homes, social lives, and now, our warzones. Autonomous weapons, a type of weapon using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms...

The Earth’s changing climate crisis has become a fast-paced, public health emergency that threatens our way of life, forcing us to consider drastic policy changes in response. The economic impact of switching to greener energy sources, such as renewables...

The Evolution of Graphic Design: From Posters to Websites Graphic design has been an integral way to inform, influence, and inspire for centuries. It has played such a critical role in our lives for so long that we often do...

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Reveals the Secrets of Jupiter's Magnetic Field One of the missions undertaken by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Juno space probe is to explore the secrets of Jupiter’s magnetic field. The spacecraft has been travelling...

 Bamboo Train The beauty and history of Cambodia come to life in places that range from serene jungle landscapes to bustling cities. One of the most unique and interesting sights to explore in the country is the singular bamboo train....