5 days ago5 Weird but Effective Ways to Help the EnvironmentFunky Ideas that Make the Earth a Happier Place — Tired of every “Going Green” article giving the same 10 tips? Try eating less meat. Buy reusable straws. Carpool. It’s gotten a bit old, hasn’t it? Once you’ve tackled the basics, continuing to lessen your carbon footprint can become a challenge. But, worry not! Your friendly neighborhood science enthusiast (hello!)…Sustainability5 min read
Jun 1510 Uplifting News Articles to Brighten Your WeekNeed Some Good News? Check Out These 10 Recent Articles: — We all need a little positivity to balance out the harsh news cycle we’ve been subjected to recently. In the background of all the tragedy of the last few years, great things have been happening too! Take a break from the negativity and restore your faith in humanity. …News6 min read
Jun 13Latest Cancer Research Suggests We’re Strikingly Close To Curing Cancer12 Cancer Patients Were Just Cured by Dostarlimab: Here’s Why it Matters — In the nineties, the scientific world experienced a renaissance of rapid advancement. From cloning Dolly to developing ground-breaking HIV treatments, the field was buzzing with possibilities and optimistic speculations. One of the most exciting predictions made by scientists of that decade was curing cancer. The idea of developing a cure…Science4 min read
Jun 3No, Social Emotional Learning isn’t a “Trojan Horse” for CRT.I Wrote a SEL Course: Here’s What to Expect in Schools — May 2021. My boss answered a Zoom call with his familiar “Eureka!” smile. His face lit up with the glow of a fresh idea bouncing about behind his eyes. Today, he’d discovered the perfect new project to occupy my newly-acquired full-time hours. At the time, Social Emotional Learning had just…Social Emotional Learning5 min read
May 6Dobbs (No Relation)On Grieving the Outcome of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — Most days this account is used to store articles that explain, enlighten, and argue on behalf of. Occasionally, there’s a story. But, this article is straying from that. It’s off genre, poorly edited, hotly written. I’m not sorry. It would feel ingenuine to talk about anything else today, this week…Abortion3 min read
Apr 13The Secret to Successful Science EducationWhy do Young Learners Lose Interest in Science? We’re Teaching it Wrong. — Science is one of the greatest innovations of humankind. It will become even more of an imperative discipline to our species’ sustainable continuation in the coming decades. …Science5 min read
Mar 31How to Survive 2022’s Food ShortagesA Consumer’s Guide to Dealing with Uncertain Supply — Dystopian times we’ve been living through, huh? With war, supply chain problems, and a global pandemic that might not yet be over, the first three months of 2022 have already seen a year’s worth of stressful moments. But, almost to add insult to injury, 2022 has another nasty event to…Food4 min read
Jan 16The Volcanic Eruption in Tonga Might Have Lasting Effects on the ClimateAfter the Pacific Reels from Tsunami Events, Saturday’s Dramatic Eruption Could Continue to Affect Earth — On Saturday, January 15th, 2022 (5pm local time), an undersea volcano near Tonga erupted in an intensity that rivaled the largest volcanic explosions of the 21st century (1). As of writing this (2pm PT), countries that border the Pacific have already begun to feel the effects of the massive blast…Volcano3 min read
Jan 5The Top 5 Science Events to Look Forward to in 2022This Year, Science is About to Get a Whole Lot More Marvelous — Folks, this year’s forecast is (finally) looking bright. After a challenging collection of years behind us, there’s hope just ahead. In the world of science, 2022 is poised to be a riveting year full of life-changing discoveries. Mark your calendars; here are the top five most exciting scientific events and…Science4 min read
Dec 22, 2021Fact or Fiction?A Guide to Finding Honest Information — On a colorful gradient background sit words so false that they make your blood boil. You wince and scroll down. 15 likes. 3 shares. We live in an age where information is exponentially more accessible than it has ever been. Not just can we consume anything we’d like via the…Fact Checking5 min read
