May the 4th isn't a federal holiday or cause to cancel school, but is a good reason for nerdy celebration nonetheless. The Star Wars-themed holiday, which is basically little more than a wonderful pun, has a surprising history. More formally called Star Wars Day, its history involves, of all people, Margaret Thatcher, and like other [READ MORE]
Discover some of the weirdest buildings hiding in plain sight in our country's cities, remote wilderness, and surprising places in between. Wherever they're located, a lot of careful planning and engineering goes into making these structures so special. Read on about some the weirdest buildings throughout the U.S. below. 1. The Longaberger Basket Building [READ MORE]
The internet of things has become an increasingly large part of life and could have impacts we're only beginning to understand. The internet of things is expanding. It may even be part of your house without you realizing it. New "connected" devices are released all the time. It's so prevalent that Business Insider projects there [READ MORE]
You may have heard of gene therapy, but what is it? It's actually something you should know about that could impact your life in the near future. Gene therapy is a practice that involves altering the genes inside your body to attempt to prevent or cure disease. Genes contain your DNA and are the building [READ MORE]
The Challenger disaster was a tragedy that was viewed by millions and changed space travel forever. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle Challenger, launching for its 10th mission to space, exploded just 73 seconds after takeoff. Across the nation, millions watched live on TV as the shuttle exploded and everyone on board was killed. The [READ MORE]
There are a host of high-paying, high-demand trade school careers in STEM fields that you might not even know exist. We're here to help change that. Truly, there are different paths for every job and trade school isn't a path that everyone has considered. So what is a trade school? Trade schools teach specific skills [READ MORE]
The high-speed train Hyperloop One is still just an idea, but it's much closer to being a reality than most realize. The much-talked about Hyperloop One train, which could revolutionize public transportation, continues to move toward becoming a reality. Many still believe it's a pipe dream (ahem), but the people developing Hyperloop One certainly don't. [READ MORE]
The world is becoming an increasingly digital space and there are loads of tech careers available to the savvy STEM student. With technology developing rapidly and taking on vital roles in our everyday life everywhere we turn, tech careers are a rapidly growing sector of the economy. Students should be considering tech careers as they [READ MORE]
The Colorado River is in perilous danger, which could mean disaster for the almost 32 million people who rely on it for drinking water and irrigation. In fact, the storied river has already been shockingly altered. Long-term drought in the American Southwest has made the Colorado River a symbol of the dangers that the changing [READ MORE]
The holidays have arrived and for many, that means it's time to find perfect STEM gifts for friends and loved ones. No matter what part of the STEM acronym provides the most excitement for your future gift recipient, there are unique STEM gifts out there that the STEM lover in your life will fall for. Take [READ MORE]
