Deposit return schemes: you buy your delicious beverage, drink it, and return the bottle to the store in exchange for some money! In addition to saving money and encouraging you to return to the store, these deposit return schemes can also help the environment. In many countries, deposit return schemes have been found to reduce […]
Archives for June 2022
Salamanders glide like skydivers
In the forests of northwestern California, there lives a species of salamander called the “wandering” salamander. These tan, mottled salamanders have a special ability: they can control their falls by gliding like a skydiver. These wandering salamanders climb up redwoods as high as 88 meters and live in the ferns that grow there. While most […]
Astronomers find trove of massive black holes in dwarf galaxies
A team of researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discovered a hidden trove of massive black holes in dwarf galaxies. This trove of black holes had been previously overlooked, making this finding a key to our understanding of black holes in dwarf galaxies. Black holes […]
Preparing for Exams
Image Credit With AP exams going on and finals around the corner, here are 5 helpful tips on how to prepare for your exams! Develop a schedule Studying ahead of time is super important! Develop a realistic study schedule with specific time slots and goals for each study session. Prepare and create study materials Plan […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a month for celebrating the history and contributions of the 22 million Asian Americans and 1.6 million Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Americans currently living in the United States. These groups are often overlooked and lack the visibility they deserve, especially when […]
Top 10 Tech Trends In 2022
Digital change is constantly occurring, but even more so after the unexpected switch to remote working and schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interest in digital communications and innovations skyrocketed due to the sudden need for a contactless world. There are numerous emerging technologies every year, but here are the top ten technology trends that […]
