Posted: July 29, 2020

Learn to Code, Part Two: My Blocks and Functions

A My Block is a block that you design yourself to perform any task that you might need. They allow you to reuse code that performs a certain task over and over. Let's learn more about how to set up a My Block together.

Learn to Code, Part Two: My Blocks and Functions
Posted: July 23, 2020

Scratch That Itch and Learn to Code: Getting Started

There's no bad time to learn how to code, but summer is especially good as you might have extra time on your hands. In this post, professional computer nerd and robotics coach Bob Shires introduces you to the free programming site Scratch.

Scratch That Itch and Learn to Code: Getting Started
Posted: June 5, 2020

Question Your World: Why Was the SpaceX Launch So Historic?

There’s a lot of history being made these days, and science is making some history, too. Let's dig in to why the recent SpaceX launch was so historic.

Question Your World: Why Was the SpaceX Launch So Historic?
Posted: April 22, 2020

Question Your World: Can Our Phones Help Track COVID-19 Cases?

One of the biggest challenges with our global struggle with COVID-19 is knowing when and where to isolate individuals who have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Can our phones help?

Question Your World: Can Our Phones Help Track COVID-19 Cases?
Posted: December 30, 2019

Question Your World: What Were the Big Science Stories of 2019?

Before all the science stories of 2020 begin to roll, let’s take a moment to acknowledge some of the big science stories from last year that humanity can now build on in the new year. What were the big science stories of 2019?

Question Your World: What Were the Big Science Stories of 2019?