On February 1, 2003 the Space Shuttle “Columbia” disintegrated over Texas during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. All seven crew members were killed and questions flooded the media. What happened? What went wrong? Why were they able to enter outer …[Continue]
About Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell; renowned scientist and inventor and most widely known for his invention of the telephone. Both Bell’s mother and wife were deaf and profoundly influenced his life’s work. He did much research on hearing and speech which eventually …[Continue]
About Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist best known for his theory of relativity; more specifically mass-energy equivalence. His contributions to physics were vast and diverse, some of which are: •Special theory of relativity•General theory of relativity (extending the principle of …[Continue]
About Fossils
So you need to know a little bit about fossils? Well, the two most important things you should know about fossils is: 1.How they are formed and preserved2.What they are used for How are fossils formed? The process of fossil …[Continue]
About Bouyancy
Have you ever wondered why some things float and some things don’t? Ever asked why there are huge icebergs in the middle of the frozen sea that float? Have you wanted to know why your cookie comes back to the …[Continue]
About Volcanoes
Volcanoes have long been a source of both fascination and fear. Mankind has long been drawn to the majesty and power of the volcano while those living within its reach often live in fear of its destructive forces. A volcano …[Continue]
About the Hubble Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is possibly the most famous telescope in orbit around the Earth. It is named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. The telescope’s position outside the Earth’s atmosphere provides significant advantages over ground-based telescopes. This is because its …[Continue]
About Penguins
Whether you see them at the zoo or as one of those cute characters in several movies out today it may be surprising to learn that penguins have a long history. Scientists have theorized that penguins probably evolved from flying …[Continue]
