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The Brain
The brain is arguably one of the most critical organs in the human body, responsible for decision making, language, and even basic bodily functions that are necessary to remain alive. According to Carl...
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ACT, SAT, both, or neither? Most colleges accept both of these exams, so as November comes around, you may be wondering which test will be best for you. Many students score similarly on the ACT and...
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How to Fall in Love with Math
A lot of kids don’t believe me when I say that math is beautiful. A lot of kids hate math, actually. If you’re one of those kids, read the following—you may just change your mind about math: For me,...
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A Lesson on American Education Week
As you may know (or not know) Monday, November 18th marks the beginning of American education week for the year 2013. The National Education Association, the original sponsors and creators of American...
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Benefits of Building Your Vocabulary
It seems that we only think about building our vocabulary when we are preparing for standardized tests or when we are writing essays. This, I believe, is a shame, because expanding our vocabularies...
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Relaxation Techniques
A typical day in the life of a high schooler might include a physics exam to study for, an AP Lit essay to write, and a debate tournament to prepare for all at once. It’s no secret that high school can...
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Interview with NIH Intern Ekiomoado Olumese
Meet Ekiomoado Olumese, an AC Peers tutor and senior in the Global Ecology magnet program at Poolesville High School. Over the summer Ekiomoado interned at The National Institutes of Health in...
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Why Science is Cool: Space Fence!
Haven’t heard of the space fence? That’s okay—its real name is Air Force Space Surveillance System (AFSSS), and it’s not a real fence, but a radar system. Here’s how it works: Five decades of space...
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Awesome Science YouTuber: Vsauce
Just a few days ago, I spent half of a miserable night curled up in the corner of my room, alert for any slight movement in the grey light that could hint at an unwanted presence. Every few seconds,...
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Join KAST!
So last week, I posted about Science Olympiad, a high school club to join or even start. Well, here’s another science club that high school and college students can get involved in. It’s called KAST –...
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