Posted: September 18, 2020

Question Your World: Is There Life on Venus?

Venus is in the news for a recent report that hints at the potential of life on the planet. There are a ton of factors to dig through, but it’s a very interesting story and could lead to some pretty remarkable new discoveries in the world of science.

Question Your World: Is There Life on Venus?
Posted: September 11, 2020

Learn to Code, Part 3: Game On!

Bob Shires continues with part three of the learn-to-code blog series. This time we’re going to give Sparky a little time off while you learn how to create a simple “pong” game in Scratch.

Learn to Code, Part 3: Game On!
Posted: September 11, 2020

Question Your World: What Is Herd Immunity?

As scientists race toward a vaccine for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, we keep hearing about the notion of herd immunity. So, let’s take a moment to look at herd immunity through the lens of science.

Question Your World: What Is Herd Immunity?
Posted: September 10, 2020

The Emerging Neuroscience Working to Prevent Suicide

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and while it’s a hard topic to discuss, over half of all adults have been personally touched by suicide. Find out how neuroscience is helping saves lives.

The Emerging Neuroscience Working to Prevent Suicide
Food Health
Posted: September 9, 2020

The Science Behind Peanut Allergies

While 94 percent of all US households have a jar of peanut butter in the pantry, there are those whose lives depend on not having a single peanut in the house. To celebrate National Peanut Day, we're looking at the science behind peanut allergies.

The Science Behind Peanut Allergies