Tag: science education
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Wormhole Crossword Quiz: Space.com Jan 12, 2026
What was the Space.com crossword clue this week? Every week, Space.com presents a fun, knowledge-packed crossword that tests your grasp of space science, exploration, and cosmic trivia. For the week of January 12, 2026, one question stands out for its instantly recognizable sci‑fi flavor and real physics behind it: What is an Einstein-Rosen bridge more…
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Ring of Fire Returns for Skywatchers
What to expect from the 2026 annular solar eclipse One month from now, skywatchers will witness a striking astronomical event: an annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely covers the Sun, an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon sits slightly farther from Earth in its orbit.…
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Reinhard Genzel on Science Communication: Why One-Minute Videos Don’t Tell the Whole Truth
H2: A Nobel laureate’s caution about quick fixes in science communication H3: A stage, a scientist, and a reminder P: When Reinhard Genzel, the German astrophysicist and 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, steps onto the stage, he brings more than a lifetime of observations about the cosmos. He also carries a perspective shaped by…
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Atlantic Skies: Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying a Telescope for Christmas
Introduction: The annual telescope dilemma Each year, usually starting around mid-November, I begin to receive a flood of emails from parents and grandparents asking for guidance on buying a telescope for their child. The premise is simple: spark an interest in astronomy, foster curiosity, and offer a hands-on learning tool. Yet the reality is more…
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Atlantic Skies: Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Telescope for Kids This Christmas
Atlantic Skies and the Gift Dilemma Each year, as mid-November fades into the holiday rush, parents and grandparents reach out with a common question: should I buy a telescope for a child this Christmas? The impulse is pure curiosity and wonder. Yet the reality—especially for first-time stargazers—often reveals a series of practical hurdles. The goal…
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Asteroid Strike Revisited: A Multidisciplinary Journey Through AMNH’s Impact Exhibit
Introduction: A Fresh Lens on a Global Extinction New York’s American Museum of Natural History has opened a groundbreaking exhibition that invites visitors to walk through the event that reshaped life on Earth: the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous period and led to the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs. The Impact exhibit blends geology,…
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From Arauca to the World: Meet the Colombian Scientist Fighting the Next Pandemic
Rising from Arauca: A scientist’s unlikely journey In the heart of Colombia, a small town and a region long marked by conflict and resilience has produced a scientist now at the forefront of global health. This is the story of a researcher who grew up amid challenging circumstances, endured displacement, and turned those experiences into…
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Manitoba Bets on the Stars: Gulliver Observatory to Get a New Dome with $100,000
Manitoba Supports a Key Piece of the Province’s Scientific Infrastructure The Manitoba government has announced a $100,000 investment to replace the protective dome at the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory, the province’s largest public telescope facility. The partnership with Brandon University aims to ensure long-term access to the dome-equipped telescope for students, researchers, and curious stargazers alike.…
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Humans and Bananas: Do We Share 60% of DNA? Explained
Debunking the 60% Claim: What It Really Means The oft-cited idea that humans share 60% of our DNA with bananas sounds sensational. It’s easy to misinterpret, but the claim has roots in how scientists compare genes across species. The figure does not mean that 60% of human life is interchangeable with a banana. Instead, it…
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Siddharth Patel: The 12-Year-Old’s Milky Way Photo Shaping the Dark-Sky Conversation
Meet Siddharth Patel: A Kidmaker of Night-Sky Change When most city dwellers look up, the Milky Way isn’t something they expect to see. But for 12-year-old Siddharth Patel, the night sky became a canvas for discovery—and a platform for advocacy. A student from London, Ontario, Siddharth captured a moment of astronomical wonder that earned first…