Science
Coal Mining And The Environment
Conserving energy is a gift to future generations and an act of gratitude for God’s provision. Conserving energy is an important factor toward ending the coal extraction abuses in the southern Appalachian mountains.
Conservation International, which sponsored and led both the marine and terrestrial field research, is proposing additional field studies, and these are clearly […]
Meteor Showers In Late July
While Americans associate fireworks with the first weekend in July, with their July 4th Independence Day celebration, those of us into skywatching get our shows throughout the latter half of July, with several showers reaching their peaks in the last week of the month.
As long time readers already know, meteor showers are the specks of […]
The Importance Of The Conductivity Meter To The Agricultural Industry
Electrical conductivity is extensively used and measured in many different sciences and industries. None more so than in the agricultural industry where the conductivity meter is regularly used to measure the components of water, soils and fertilisers. Meters are normally handheld although for more exacting purposes, desk top varieties are often used for in-depth analysis. […]
Squids Attract Bacteria By Their Slime
If you have ever been inquisitive about the vast variety of creatures living in the depths of the blue sea, you must have discovered a plethora of creatures living underwater. The salmon on your plate, great white sharks, octopuses and squids are among the thousands of organisms that live under the sea. Unlike terrestrial animals, […]
Where Does Solar Energy Come From?
Solar energy is making a big impact today. In the world we live, we have put major strain on natural resources. But, there is a renewable energy source, which is becoming a viable source to meet the needs of humanity, it is called solar energy. But, where does solar energy come from?
Imagine a home that […]
Telescopes Or Binoculars For Astronomy?
Do you want to get into the fun scientific hobby of astronomy? First you will need a scientific instrument which will allow the heavens to come to you! This can be done with a telescope or even astronomy binoculars. In this article, we will take a look at both options.
There are different benefits to both […]
Anyone For Tennis? A Personal Trainers Guide To Building A Better Player
At last, spring has finally sprung and we can once again venture outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Traditionally, this is the time of year when weekend warriors all over the nation dust off their racquets and begin their mass exodus toward whatever passes for a tennis court in order to play what is arguably […]
What Schools Fail To Keep Science Exciting
Many kids in school think that science is only interesting to the super-smart, since it’s all formulas and textbooks. This is a common misconception, but it doesn’t make it true.
The fault doesn’t lie with science as a subject, rather with the way it is being taught at school. In almost all the schools science, […]