In this world, it seems like everybody hates everybody else, but if there is one thing most people can agree on, it is this: chemistry sucks, especially for those who find it super tough. But maybe it isn’t that boring after all. Here are 6 interesting facts you didn’t know about the first six elements […]
Better Ways to Ace Your Test by Lucinda Chu
Many people think burning the midnight oil before a test is the most reliable way to get an A. But is it really the best way? Sure, short-term memory can help you keep several important facts in your head, like memorizing concepts before a Math test, but if you want to store this information for long-term […]
Can You See the Stars? by Lucinda Chu
Illustration by Leigh McNeil-Taboika, 13, for Ella Jane Lombard’s story “Bright Star,” from Stone Soup’s Nov/Dec 2011 issue Stars have long been an important part of human culture and science, from astronomy to fiction to “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” However, one-third of humanity may never be able to see the cosmos, according to certain studies. […]
