Science

Grandiose Interstellar Travel Plans for a Thrilling Space Exploration Strap on your seatbelt for the most exhilarating cosmic adventure you’ll ever experience! Where the unimaginable is made possible and the impossible is no longer inconceivable. Every spacierader is likely familiar with the perpetual itch to explore interstellar space once some day. And guess what? It doesn’t have to be some …

Exploring the Final Frontier with these Top 10 Deep Space Probes Introduction Space exploration has come a long way since the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of many countries, we now have a better understanding of our universe and the possibilities that exist within. Many deep space missions make up a …

Climate Change: Shifting Skepticism in Media Coverage A recent analysis of media coverage on climate change has revealed a shift in the type of skepticism being propagated. While old-fashioned climate science denialism is still present in the media, the balance of arguments has shifted from denying or undermining climate science to challenging policy solutions designed to reduce emissions. The Decline …

Looking Upward: The Best 20 Adventures of Humans in Space The Beginning of Adventure Humans have always been driven by the curiosity to explore and discover. The space age only intensified this urge by opening up the possibility of adventures beyond our planet’s atmosphere. The brave exploration of space has challenged humans to reach higher, push boundaries and discover the …

Georgia Introduces New Approach to Early Reading Instruction Georgia is gearing up to implement a new approach to teaching reading in the early grades. Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed into law two literacy bills passed during this year’s legislative session. About 36% of Georgia third graders read below grade level, according to the state’s 2022 Milestones test results, and around …

Japanese Government Shelves Plan to Reform Science Council The minister for economic revitalization, Shigeyuki Goto, announced on Thursday that the government will shelve its plan to submit a bill to reform the Science Council of Japan during the ongoing session of the Diet. According to Goto, the necessary understanding had not been gained, and if the government approved the bill …

Unraveling the Enigma: 10 Theories about Possible Alien Life The search for alien life forms has been a fascinating and ongoing quest for researchers since the last several decades. Floating strongly on the tenacity of the early pioneers, there are several theories that suggest substantial evidence for their claim of extraterrestrial organisms. Here are ten of the most intriguing synthesis …

The Growing Sustainability Revolution: Investing in Renewable Energy As humankind advances, our society has reached a critical stage where sustainability is at an all-time high. There is a limited amount of fossil fuels and other non-renewable sources of energy, and their extraction for usage is also causing unprecedented destruction to the environment, including harming wildlife and destroying forests, among others. …

Riverton Middle School Students Win First Place in Science Olympiad State Competition Riverton Middle School in Fremont County, WY has a long-standing reputation for excelling in science, and the trend continued in the 2023 school year. The Science Olympiad team coached by Sarah Fanning took first place in this month’s state competition organized in Casper. The win secured a spot …

Celebrate Earth Day at Karshner Museum Join the Karshner Museum on Saturday, April 22 from 12-5 p.m. for the Earth Day Science and Arts Festival. Admission is FREE to the public! All are welcome to explore and engage in various activities and exhibits centered around the theme of “Invest in our Planet.” Hands-On Learning Opportunities The Burke Museum’s traveling exhibit …