Earlier in my career, I worked for an international book publisher. I started there, working on the creation of books that I would later see on the bookshelves at Borders (remember them?) and Barnes & Noble. As my career continued, I transitioned from print books to online content and, subsequently, ebooks. I understand the convenience …
I remember the excitement one June night a few years ago when I—and several hundred classmates—gathered on the football field to bring our high school journey to a close. It was a thrilling time in our lives. Some of us—such as myself—were planning to start our collegiate career in a few months. Some students were …
It was a simple enough initiative. Do some drilling into the rock underneath to study the feasibility of using geothermal energy to power a building. The building in question: The Denver Museum of Nature and Science. As you might guess, the scientists at the museum were interested in looking at the core samples to understand …
This past Sunday, the Tour de France wrapped up with the final stage of the race as the riders rolled into Paris and finished the race along the Champs-Élysées. Not surprising to cycling fans, 26-year-old Slovenian Tadej Pogačar won his fourth Tour de France. (He previously won in 2020, 2021 and 2024.) I watched replays …
Think back to your youth. If you had siblings, I would bet that you’ve experienced a tickle war at some point in your life. Being tickled is something that everyone has experienced at least once in their life. So why does science know so little about it? Charles Darwin and Socrates pondered the physical reaction …
Whenever I leave my home, you can be sure I have the following items on me: Wallet Watch Keys Phone It’s interesting… I grew up in an era before cell phones. (Yes, my birth year starts with “19.”) However, I have quickly adopted technological advancements and have seen both the benefits and disadvantages of doing …
This is hard for me to write. Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan, particularly of the football program. Growing up watching Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant lead the team to national championships, that passion is deeply ingrained in who I am. Like all sports teams, Bama has a rival: …
During my photojournalism studies, we looked at iconic photographs from throughout the years. One image that is instantly recognizable by every American is the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima by members of the United States Marine Corps. Associated Press photojournalist Joe Rosenthal took this photograph on February 23, 1945, during the final stages …
I know that many parents—especially those of young children—feel that their child is special, unique, or otherwise distinct from other children. For one set of parents in the United Kingdom, their son is special. And he has the paperwork to prove it. Joseph Harris-Birtill, at the age of two, has accomplished something very few humans …
A new hazard of space travel has recently been identified: cleanliness. It seems that the International Space Station doesn’t have nearly enough germs in the environment, which is leading to health and skin issues for the station’s residents. The lack of natural microbes from soil and plants on Earth are absent from the ISS’ environment. …
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