Our observatory schedule for November 2017
Here's our observatory's plan for viewing in November, in our ongoing quest to photograph the constellations from Md., IL.
STEM
US warns of hackers attacking schools
The US warns schools of a new cyberthreat: criminals demand money for protecting sensitive student data from the dark Web.
Runoff from Harvey may threaten coral reefs
Runoff from floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey in Texas now threatens coral reefs in a national marine sanctuary off the coast.
To live a long life, stay in shape & keep learning
You may extend your expected lifespan by staying shape, not engaging in bad habits like smoking, and by continuing to study and learn after school.
Obesity rates in the US continue to rise
The CDC says in 2015-16, more Americans were obese than ever in the history of a national survey, up about one-third over 16 years.
A Va. senior organizes a nationwide A.I. summit
Artificial intelligence is making quite a name for itself, both taking away and creating jobs, by making our big-data lives more efficient.
A computer might help count human cell types
A computer program from Belgium may help scientists understand why the 30 trillion cells in a human body have so many different types.
Miami to Seattle in 50 minutes? Imagine that.
Boron nitride nanotubes could help planes withstand extended hypersonic travel and drastically reduce air travel times in the future.
Keep kids away from wildfire smoke in San Fran
A study from Barcelona suggests that exposure to air pollution on the way to school can damage children’s cognitive development.
PARCC Algebra 2: Modeling a delivery route
We sometimes need to develop mathematical models for costs we incur in our jobs or in daily life. Here's one way to do just that.