Celebrating World Radio Day
Every year on February 13th, the world celebrates World Radio Day to celebrate one of the most innovative and timeless communications mediums ever invented. Keep reading to learn a little more about radio and its history!
Celebrating Women in Science
For centuries, women have been underrepresented in science and technology fields, and their achievements were often overlooked. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we want to bring your attention to just some of the many female scientists who made great discoveries in their fields, and to inspire you to learn more about others like them and to fight sexism in all areas of your life.
Deepfake Technology: Seeing Is Believing, or Is It?
Ever since social media became a huge part of our everyday lives, we hear a lot about the importance of media literacy. With the emergence of deepfake technology that can fabricate images and videos, now more than ever we need to triple check everything we see online. Read how deepfakes are used for good and for bad.
Science Fiction vs Reality: What Inspires What
Science fiction comes in all shapes and sizes, but how does it impact our reality? January 2nd is National Science Fiction Day in the US! In celebration of this day, we want to expose you to the beauty of the genre and highlight some of its societal impacts.
Using Virtual Reality During the Pandemic
When we can’t have normal face-to-face conversations, virtual reality can make our lives feel more normal. New software can help us network and make friends, but it took a lot of trial and error to get to where we are now with virtual reality technology. Read more to learn about the history of virtual reality and how you can use it during the pandemic.
Disinformation Toolkit: Consuming Media Safely
Know about the importance of media literacy and want to put your knowledge to action? This post compiles some of the best tools to fact check the information you’re exposed to as well as websites and games for further learning.
STEM Like a Girl: Famous Women In STEM
There are thousands of important female role models in STEM throughout history who’s accomplishments and discoveries have shaped history. Discover a list of five amazing women who have made a positive impact on STEM and society as a whole, as well as a list of movies that depict the strength and intelligence of women in the field.
Picturing Star Birth and Death
The process of stellar birth is quite beautiful, as are the many gaseous regions in which they are born. Looking at these objects all the way from our little corner of the universe gives a great sense of wonder and humility!
10 American Museums and Galleries to Explore from Home
Recently many museums around the United States, and the globe, have utilized the power of the internet to keep everyone entertained and enriched. It doesn’t matter in which part of the world you are, you can stay at home and still stroll through art galleries and museums.