Sounds of Science
Equinox vs. equilux–when are day and night really equal?
Last Sept. 23, the world experienced its second equinox of the year. The first one happened on March 21. “Equinox”...
What can we all do about the climate crisis?
An estimated 7 million people from all over the world joined the global climate strikes on Sept. 20 and 27. Led...
Recognizing the climate emergency – not alarmism, just science
On Sept. 20, an estimated 4 million people around the world participated in the global strike for climate. Led by...
Commuting within the solar system
How do we send a spacecraft to outer space? How does it get to another planet or planetary body? The...
Why the moon is important to us
This week, the world is celebrating the 50th year anniversary of the first people to walk on the surface of...
Why we should care about coral reefs
Why should we take care of coral reefs? As a lover of marine life, I find that question strange. To...
The science of sexual orientation and gender identity
This month of June, people around the world are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
How seasons work in the Philippines
Traditionally, many of us say that summertime in the Philippines is about to end and give way to the rainy...
The scientific case for collective action on the climate crisis
On May 24, 2019, students and young people from 1,600 cities around the world led a second wave of protests...
What’s in a kilowatt? The basics of energy and power
What are energy and power? Putting these questions into terms more relevant to our daily lives, what is a kilowatt?...
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