In the sweltering heat of the summer you may have noticed the contrast between the high temperatures outside and the frigid indoor temperatures of certain buildings. In the New York Times' Sunday Review, Elisabeth Rosenthal noted this common disparity, pointing out how she often needs to wear a sweatshirt indoors when the weather outside is close to 100 degrees. The … [Read more...] about “January in July”: The Mysterious Case of Over-Cooling in the Summer
Enter Our “Back to School Story Contest” for a Chance to Win an Air Purifier!
Summer is over and many of us are wondering where the time went. With the new school year starting, we thought it'd be fun to hear about some of your favorite school memories. Whether it's having lunch with your friends, an inspiring teacher, an enjoyable class, your first day, or even the memory of your child starting school, we want to hear your stories in our "Back to School … [Read more...] about Enter Our “Back to School Story Contest” for a Chance to Win an Air Purifier!
NASA Releases the First Complete Map of Antarctic Ice Flow
Nowadays, it seems as if most of the world has been mapped and all unknown lands visited. However, the cold and inhospitable land known as Antarctica has always seemed a bit mysterious to most of us. Recently NASA announced in a press release that it has "created the first complete map of the speed and direction of ice flow in Antarctica." Creating the map took a lot of … [Read more...] about NASA Releases the First Complete Map of Antarctic Ice Flow
Back to School Buyer’s Guide – College Edition
It's mid-August, which means that summer is nearly over and school is almost in session. For college students who live on campus the transition from the comfort of home to the dorm room can be quite difficult. The transition is also difficult for parents who have to make sure that their young scholars are prepared for life on their own. While it's important to remember … [Read more...] about Back to School Buyer’s Guide – College Edition
The Water of Mars?
We've heard endlessly about the possibility that Mars, the far away red planet, has water, but recently we've gotten closer to a confirmation. Last week NASA revealed that its "Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter [has] revealed possible flowing water during the warmest months on Mars." And, according to an article published in the New York Times, scientists note that "shifting dark … [Read more...] about The Water of Mars?
