Fact of the Day: Tue-31-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 31/01/2023 Most people have probably seen decomposition. When you look at the back of your fridge and see an old, bruised, discolored apple sitting there, the apple has most likely started decomposition. How does the process work? It involves the...

Fact of the Day: Mon-30-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 30/01/2023 Biology is an important branch of science, and many people have contributed to it over time. One of the most influential and little known biologists was Rachel Carson. She was born in 1907 and quickly developed an interest in the complex...

Fact of the Day: Fri-27-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 27/01/2023 In health class you will hear about white blood cells, but do you know how they help the body? A basic description of white blood cells is that they help the body fight infection and are a part of the immune system. According to...

Fact of the Day: Thu-26-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 26/01/2023 There are many well-known sea creatures, but have you ever heard of a blue glaucus? The blue glaucus is a very small species of sea slug. Its distinctive blue coloration serves as camouflage, helping it blend in with the surrounding ocean...

Fact of the Day: Wed-25-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 25/01/2023 The compass is an ingenious invention that helps many navigate the world, but what is it and how does it really work? The compass was first invented in China around 200 B.C. (Interesting Engineering, section 2). Over time, it has improved...

Fact of the Day: Tue-24-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 24/01/2023 The future of space exploration is quickly changing, and new technology from NASA is helping speed up the process. How? The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program is a big contributor to the influx of new technology. This program mainly...