by Miriam Krause The United States celebrates Veteran’s Day each year on November 11 as a way to recognize and remember those who have served in the Armed Forces. The history of the holiday dates …
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Happy National Periodic Table Day!
by Miriam Krause The periodic table of elements is one of the most recognizable icons of chemical science: It may not be as widely-known as next week’s February holiday, but National Periodic Table Day, February …
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It’s December – time to apply for summer research!
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by Natalie Hudson-Smith Do you remember the first time you saw a dead body? I do, and it isn’t a very pleasant memory. I remember approaching a casket to view the body of a man …
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by Miriam Krause Happy National Nanotechnology Day! The National Nanotechnology Initiative chose October 9 (10/9) for this festival of all things nano in honor of the nanoscale, which is 10-9. In other words, a nanometer …
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by Miriam Krause Have you ever felt your nose hairs freeze? Many of us in the midwest and northeast regions of the United States are getting the chance this winter as severe cold weather has …