The number of students of color in STEM fields has been surprisingly low for a quite a while now. According to recent federal data, only 7 percent of people who earn STEM degrees are Black. This number didn’t change much from 2008 to 2018, but it did rise by 5 percent for Hispanic college graduates. […]
Archives for May 2022
Ozone
According to new findings published in Nature Climate Change, the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful UVB rays from the sun, may be responsible for a significant portion of the warming of ocean waters surrounding Antarctica in the latter half of the 1900’s. Specifically, a rise in ozone levels in the lower atmosphere may be to […]
Scientific Questions Which Were Once Believed to be “Unsolvable:”
Today, it might seem silly for someone to say that a question will never be solved by science. Think of all the progress that has been made over the last couple of centuries! Do you think anyone from 1950 could’ve imagined we’d all carry tiny computers in our pockets? Or would someone from 1800 ever […]
Efficient DNA Testing
For many years, DNA testing has been a hassle for those with genetic disorders. To most people, DNA testing is figuring out more about your ancestry. However, ancestry is just a small portion of DNA testing; for others it can help them better access a treatment or their disorder. The current problem with genetic testing […]
Eavesdropping Fabric
Since the beginning of mankind, clothing has been a way to cover our bodies of course. As the years progressed, clothing became much more than that. It turned into ways people could express their feelings. Although fashion continues to live on, a new technology advancement has found a way for clothing to “listen” to heartbeats. […]
Facts About Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a condition that relates to bone density and affects an estimated 10 million adults over the age of 50 in the United States. The condition causes bones to become brittle over time as they become less and less dense, making them more likely to fracture or deteriorate (health.gov). Bone health is a complex […]
