Many kids who watched Star Wars became fascinated by Luke Skywalker’s robot companions, R2-D2 and C-3PO. They wondered if life would be more exciting in the company of robots and thought about the unique ways... Read More
From expansive blackouts in California to enormous wildfires in Australia, it seems that wildfires are becoming a more prominent issue around the world. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been tracking wildfire data since the... Read More
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With an average weight of 330,000 pounds and a vocalization of up to 188 decibels (which can be heard 160 kilometers away), the blue whale stands as the largest and loudest animal on Earth. Their... Read More
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Let’s talk about poop. Every day, we ingest food. Whether it’s from your favorite taco truck or your own kitchen, we need to eat to survive. So, how does this meal transform into energy? The... Read More
Many of us may remember the feeling of rising apprehension each October as year after year, weather broadcasts relay reports of wildfires devastating our western coastline. Stepping outside and expecting to see the grey of... Read More
Some early mornings, a thick marine layer drifts over campus. If you are unfortunate enough to be caught in it, it would cover much of your vision and leave you waving your hands in front... Read More
In just minutes, entire homes are ravaged and innocent lives are turned upside down by a single culprit. All that is left behind are ashes. The name of this criminal remains plastered in news headlines... Read More
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Old body parts, fluids, and an exploration in alchemy become a reality in Frankenstein, when a grotesque creature is brought to life from inanimate materials. Throughout the story, the monster struggles with his own “biologically-engineered”... Read More
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Verbal communication is a powerful staple of the human experience. Without it, lamenting to a friend about a bad day at lunch or asking your professor for that ever so crucial deadline extension would be... Read More