Using satellites, a group of scientists from France and the United States has successfully identified a number of methane “ultra-emitters” which produce approximately 8-12% of the methane leaking into the Earth’s atmosphere. According to scientist Tom Lauvaux of the University of Paris-Saclay, stopping these leaks would be beneficial to the planet and would save billions […]
Archives for March 2022
The Importance of Music in Education
Overtime we have witnessed the elaboration and connection that links music and intelligence. Certain studies, typically conducted by universities, show the science that supports the fact that students who incorporate music into their education tend to perform better than their non-musical peers in subjects such as math, science, and language courses. According to a study […]
Black History Month
African Americans are extremely underrepresented in STEM careers. Jobs in STEM have increased by 79% since 1990, yet African Americans only make up 9% of the U.S. STEM workforce today. So, here are a few inspiring black inventors and innovators in STEM to celebrate during Black History Month! Alan Emtage You would not have Google […]
STEM News – Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Since the first widely used cancer screening test was developed in 1923, technology has transformed for many groundbreaking discoveries in cancer testing (American Cancer Society). One of these was the development of genetic testing for hereditary cancers. These types of tests allow scientists to identify specific genes responsible for a person’s susceptibility to hereditary cancers […]
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
February 24th is national Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! It’s an entire day dedicated to inspiring young women to pursue a future in engineering. The number of girls entering engineering fields has increased over the years, but in 2019, only 15 percent of those working in engineering occupations were women! So, to celebrate this […]
