There have been many breakthroughs in the history of science – the ability to split a piece of coal into two, or magnetism. However, not all the discoveries were made by humans working out the equation on paper. Some things happen to be discovered by chance – like when scientists were creating oil wells, they […]
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Antarctica, officially the Antarctic Treaty, is an intergovernmental treaty between the nations of Earth. It was signed in November 1959 in Washington D.C. 12 countries first signed the Treaty at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting on November 24, 1959. The Treaty came into force on November 1, 1961, and currently has 48 signatories, with 15 […]
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For centuries, people have known that earthquakes take place. In 1643, a quake struck the alignment of the San Andreas Fault; an event recorded as “the great earthquake.” The first major earthquake to hit California was in 1906, killing at least 3,000 people. Since then, more than 100,000 people have died in California earthquakes alone. […]
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Earth science is the study of the Earth, its materials, and its interactions with the environment. The field encompasses many branches of science, including meteorology, climatology, oceanography, geography, geology, and planetary science. Earth science is the scientific study of Earth’s physical, chemical, and biological processes. A degree in Earth science prepares you for careers working […]
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We’re pretty sure that most of us know that Earth is our home, but did you know that we have 7 billion people living on it? That our total area of land is 4.7 billion square miles, or 3.7 million square miles more than all of Europe? Or that Earth’s gravity pulls us down 9.8 […]
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What does it take to practice sustainable science? It’s a worthwhile question because science is a powerful force in our lives. It has been proven to improve health and environmental well-being, but many of its uses do not have the same positive benefits. Environmental impact in science is often neglected and therefore poorly implemented. The […]
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What do you call a meeting that lasts more than an hour, without any breaks, in a meeting room with no chairs? A Zoom Meeting. Zoom and Meet Compared to the typical conference call, the Zoom Meeting is a much more intimate environment. The Zoom Meeting was originally created for those that need to meet […]
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Pandemic, disease, and epidemic are some of the most powerful words we use to describe an outbreak of a disease. Yet, these words carry all sorts of connotations that don’t help us understand the exact causes of disease. The word epidemic, in particular, has long provided a convenient cover for the medical establishment to hide […]
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The world of jellyfish is a mysterious one. Many of us have never seen a jellyfish up close as they swim under the ocean’s surface. But we know they’re out there because we can still find them preserved in jars of amber. Knowing More About Jellyfish Jellyfish are amazingly resilient creatures that can survive in […]
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Most people know that sourdough is a type of bread made with yeast, but did you know that it is also a type of mold? In this article, we will look at how yeast grows and reproduces and how that process affects the taste of bread. Sourdough – Not Your Ordinary Bread Sourdough is […]
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