Scientists Discover Hidden Value of Fool’s Gold
Iron pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, has been fooling people for years, but it might have more value than previously thought.
Month: June 2021
The Periodic Table of Elements
Sit down to the Periodic Table and Sorting Elements, a series from Steven Spence. There are two free Periodic Tables to download and print.
Plants Climb Himalayas as Snow Line Recedes
It’s hot outside! Climate change is heating up the Himalayas, changing vegetation patterns and affecting the flow of water to people living at the base.
Wicked High Tides: Citizen Scientists Plan for Sea Level Rise
To understand how sea level rise will impact people, researchers and citizen scientists are mapping areas that are already impacted.
Chemical Reactions: Periodic Genius
Chemical reactions are essential. They put the oxygen in our blood, the salt in our food, and the batteries in our cell phones.
The Difference Between Chemical and Nuclear Reactions
Pull up a chair and sit down to the Periodic Table and Sorting Elements – Part One: The Difference Between Chemical and Nuclear Reactions
Sea Turtles Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food
Sea turtles that mistake trash for food are in for a world of hurt. Green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellies.
Uncovering the Secrets of the Egyptian Geniza With Citizen Science
Classify and transcribe fragments of medieval manuscripts with the Scribes of the Cairo Geniza citizen science project.
Seahorses Give a Whole New Meaning to “Dad Bod”
Seahorses give a whole new meaning to the term “dad bod.” You see, they are one of the only animals species in which the males get pregnant and give birth.
Structural Coloration in Bird Feathers
Learn about structural coloration in bird feathers and how humans are learning to use the same technique to make color-changing paint.