Irrationality and Science – May 13, 2020

Irrationality and Science – May 13, 2020

Irrationality and Science – May 13, 2020   “In science it often happens that scientists say, “You know that’s a really good argument; my position is mistaken,” and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old...
Following the Science – May 6, 2020

Following the Science – May 6, 2020

Following the Science – May 6, 2020   For this Science Wednesday, we’re sharing 10 key facts on SARS-CoV2, the virus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, as written by Dr. Alan Townsend*, PhD in biological sciences (Stanford University), provost of...
Corona and Climate – April 29, 2020

Corona and Climate – April 29, 2020

Corona and Climate – April 29, 2020   The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economies worldwide shutting down these last few months and stay-at-home orders going into place, clearing our cities and streets. Pollution levels in the air have dropped drastically,...
Happy Earth Day! – April 22, 2020

Happy Earth Day! – April 22, 2020

Happy Earth Day! – April 22, 2020   Happy Earth Day! In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are celebrating our planet this week! The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us just how fragile and beautiful life is and that we cannot take our health or the...
World Health Organization – April 15, 2020

World Health Organization – April 15, 2020

World Health Organization – April 15, 2020   For today’s Science Wednesday, we want to address the importance of the World Health Organization. The W.H.O. is a specialized agency of the United Nations, responsible for international public health. Its...
Air Pollution – April 8, 2020

Air Pollution – April 8, 2020

Air Pollution – April 8, 2020   In today’s Science Wednesday, we’d like to discuss air pollution and COVID-19. A new study put out by researchers at Harvard called, “Exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 mortality in the United States”, investigates...