Kidney Embryology & Development: Easy Lesson
In this quick, easy-to-understand lesson, we learn about the kidney’s development and renal embryology in 3 stages. Mnemonics & Kidney Embryology Quiz Included!
A New Page in History: The Discovery of the Supermassive Black Hole
On April 10th, 2019, astronomers made a historical discovery within the enshrouded area: they captured the first picture of a supermassive black hole. Learn more about black holes with us!
Top 5 Tips on How to Read More in A Time of Technology
You want to read more, so you’re reading about how to read more, right? Join us on learning Top 5 Tips on How to Read More in a time of technology!
Booking your days of quarantine with reading
Introduction When I was young, reading was an integral part of my daily routine and going to the library with my sister to check out books was a sacred ritual. Yet as I got older, that thirst for reading was drowned out by the pressures of school and […]
The Heavy Weight of Student Loans
If the sky is the limit, then student loans are the hurricanes of our generation: a destructive force preventing the nation’s youth from reaching their true potential. Let’s learn more about student college loans, its solutions, and resources.
Forgotten History: The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff
What was the deadliest maritime disaster? The Titanic seems like the most obvious answer. However, a little over thirty years after the Titanic tragedy, a 25,000 ton ship sunk in the Baltic Sea, taking almost 9,000 people down with it. This ship was the Wilhelm Gustloff.
COVID-19 Affecting Children and Young Adults: What You Need To Know About MIS-C
Children infected by COVID-19 are experiencing mysterious symptoms. This condition is known as MIS-C, but what is MIS-C? And how is it related to COVID-19?
Should You Trust Your Gut?
Should You Trust Your Gut? Should I trust my gut? How about my intuition? Learn more about the psychology of trusting your gut, judgement, and decision making.
Athleisure: Is my athletic wear harming the environment?
Is my athletic active wear harming the environment? Learn more about athleisure’s impact on the environment and sustainability.
Georgia’s Reopening Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Was it a prudent decision?
Georgia was the first US state to reopen amid coronavirus pandemic. What are Georgia’s COVID-19 reopening results? Was it prudent for Georgia to reopen early?
How Does COVID-19 Affect Animals?
The COVID-19 pandemic has people across the world self-quarantining, but what does that mean for the furry additions of our families? Are animals affected by the virus like we are?
Why You Should Bake: The Benefits of the Great Quarantine Bake-Off
On your mark…get set…bake!
Ever since lockdown due to COVID-19 began, people in countries all across the world have started to pick up new hobbies. For some people, this may mean doing the Renegade dance on TikTok. For others, baking and cooking are the ultimate pastimes.
Come learn with us the benefits of baking during COVID-19 quarantine, and try your hand on some great baking recipes!
The Truth Behind Mental Illness
Mental illness has long remained a topic that many seem to be clueless about and one that has been stigmatized and stereotyped.
Learn about the truth about mental illness, the history of its treatment, and how we can help break the taboo about mental illness and promote mental health for ourselves and others.
The Shift in American Politics: Political & Party Realignment
Did our first US President George Washington’s fears about American politics come true? We wonder…Let’s learn more about the history of America’s political and party realignment between Democrats and Republicans.
Interesting Facts About Phosphorus: Applications and Uses
You can probably find that phosphorus is the 15th chemical element if you look at a periodic table. You might also easily guess that it has the chemical symbol P. But what you may not know is that beyond these basics, there are many different applications of phosphorus that make it a significant part of our everyday lives.
Come learn about interesting factors about phosphorus with us!
The IUCN Red List: Conservation of Endangered Species
Polar bears, Siberian tigers, our friendly neighborhood bees – what do they all have in common? That’s right. They’re all endangered species!
What is sometimes informally referred to as the endangered species list is actually called the Red List of Threatened Species.
Citrus Greening: A Species You Wood Not Expect To Be In Quarantine
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to adapt to a completely new lifestyle in quarantine. However, another species – our friendly neighborhood citrus trees that have gone mainly unnoticed – has been experiencing this same dilemma for decades but for a completely different disease: The Citrus Greening Disease.
Getting The Most Out of Your Online Classes
With the newly mandated stay at home orders that are taking place across the country, the majority of schools have transferred to a form of online schooling. Whether teachers meet with students through Zoom, talk over Email, or use an online classroom such as Google Classroom, students across the country are developing problems with the adjustment to online school.
We have compiled some useful tips in order to help you or your student to better adapt to the struggles that come with learning on a new platform.
Is Online Learning Worse Than Physical Class?
With a majority of the world under lock-down and physical schools closed, teachers and students from various countries and continents are plunging into the digital age. Many schools have shifted into online learning, allowing for asynchronous learning to happen for students across different locations and time zones. However, from a scientific standpoint, how does online learning measure up to physical learning?
Should I Take AP Calculus? AP Calculus Prerequisites
Thinking about taking AP Calculus AB or BC sometime in the future but unsure if it is the right course for you? Read this article to find out!
2020 AP English Exam: How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay
In light of The College Board recently announcing that this year’s AP English Language and Composition exam will be only one question, a 45-minute rhetorical analysis essay, it would probably be a good idea to freshen up on your essay-writing skills. In this article you will learn the breakdown of every section of the rhetorical analysis essay, and what you should be including in order to earn a five this May.
Get Moving: Exercise Benefits and Suggestions
As everyday life changes drastically as a result of COVID-19, it’s important to maintain a regular schedule to keep mental and physical health in check. One easy way to stay healthy is to exercise.
Fun Fitness during COVID: Indoor and Outdoor Exercises
COVID-19 Pandemic: What does isolation do to the brain?
Does being alone at home make a person go insane? After weeks of social distancing because of COVID-19, people locked up in their homes may be getting bored and restless. Attending school, going out to eat, hanging out with friends — parts of their lives that are normal — are no longer possible. What is the science behind the human’s social brain, and what does isolation do to the brain?
A Brief History of Navigational Tools
What was navigation like in the past? How did people get from one place to another? Here, we learn a brief history of navigational tools, including the history of terrestrial and celestial navigation tools.
How Effective Is Hydroxychloroquine Against COVID-19?
In March 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump touted hydroxychloroquine as an effective treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Mr. Trump highlighted the drug cocktail of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin as “one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine.”1 But how effective is hydroxychloroquine in combating COVID-19 in actuality?
In this article, we learn about hydroxychloroquine a potential drug treatment for COVID-19 and evaluate its scientific efficacy.
