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Did You Know These Facts About Your Brain?
Blogger: Derek Lee| Editor: Monica(Yumeng) Shen "The human brain now holds the key to our future. "David Suzuki The brain is one of the most important organs in our bodies. The brain is what allows us to make decisions, think about ideas, and store precious memories....
Octopus🐙 vs. Squid🦑
There are nearly 300 species of squids and 300 species of octopus in the global ocean. So, what are the differences between the two?
Who is your Nth great-grandpa?
Who was your Nth great-grandpa? You probably will say “monkey.” When a monkey in the zoo stares at you perkily, you start to wonder if millions of years ago, we lived in a “monkey see, monkey do” world. Then you notice the monkey’s wagging tail. You glance over your...
Why Can Sharks Glow in the Dark?
Do you know? Sharks can glow in the dark!
COVID-19 Handwashing Demonstration
Why is it important to wash your hands? Washing your hands with soap is important because it reduces the spread of germs! People touch their eyes, nose, and mouth regularly, and that’s how germs can get into our bodies and make us sick. That’s why washing your hands...
COVID-19 Mask Demonstration
By Maya Xia Wearing a mask is important, not only to protect yourself, but also to protect others! There is a higher probability of getting infected with a disease if either person is not wearing a mask. Masks prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching other...
How do we know what color dinosaurs really were?
By Neeraj Namburu You might be thinking, “Yeah green or maybe some shades of gray and brown, right?” Jurassic park showed off these amazing grayish brown T-rex’s, but has anyone actually seen a dinosaur to confirm that. I sure haven’t, and right now the last dinosaur...
How does sunscreen work?
By Kate Scheetz Many people are surprised to know that not all sunscreen works the same. There are 2 types of sunscreens. The first group is called physical blockers and their name makes sense because this type of sunscreen literally blocks the sun's ultraviolet rays...
The Chemistry Behind Baking
By Doah Shin Hello friends! If you have ever watched The Great British Baking Show and wondered how a gooey mess could transform into a beautiful, fluffy delicacy, you have come to the right place-- today we will be talking about the chemistry behind baking a cake!...
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...