On this day in 1817, Henry David Thoreau, social reformer, naturalist, philosopher, writer, transcendentalist, and scientist, was born. His many pursuits are reflected in his writings. As a social reformer, his principles embraced human rights over political rights, which inspired…
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Time Travel to Jurassic Park
May 15th is National Dinosaur Day! Imagine taking your stegosaurus for a walk. Everything is going well as you try to keep pace, hoping that it does not become sidetracked and decide to chase a squirrel or mailman, slapping you…
Comets: The Mysteries of Space
Last month was a significant for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere because they had the opportunity to witness the comet NEOWISE strike across the night sky. The comet was located in the northwestern sky, below the Big Dipper. Scientists are…