What causes Lightning?

By Jessica Handwerker Many people have seen flashes of lightning and heard claps of thunder from a thunderstorm, but have you ever thought about what causes lightning and why light can cause the sound of thunder? Lightning is a current of electricity traveling from a...

What is Chirality?

By Jade Izaguirre Have you ever noticed that when you look in the mirror and raise your right hand that your reflection raises it’s left hand? Your reflection in the mirror is identical to you, but it is also the opposite of you! It’s kind of like how your right hand...

Lava Lamp Magic

By Rebekah Crane Have you ever seen a lava lamp? If you have, you’ve probably stared at it for a while. It’s pretty fascinating. But have you wondered how they actually work? Why does it look like there are bubbles floating in it? Why does it only work when the light...