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Victor M. | Appoquinimink High School, Grade 12
Every fall and winter, influenza or “flu” season comes around. During this time, it’s important to get a flu shot in order to protect yourself and others. But a lot of people don’t get their flu shot every year, and this can be because of some common myths about the flu vaccine. We will cover 5 common myths about the flu shot, and why they aren’t true!
Read MoreTo navigate our worlds, we use many specialized sensory systems that help us to interact with our environment, avoid danger, and socialize with other individuals. The auditory system is a specialized system that allows us to sense noise.
Read MoreBiopharmaceuticals (also known as biologics) are complex, larger-molecule medicines that are produced and derived from living organisms. There are many types of biopharmaceutical medicines used to help prevent, treat, and cure a large number of illnesses and diseases.
Read MoreEver wondered why the leaves change colors in the Fall season? The changing climate signals biochemical processes to occur in the leaves. There are several other factors that play a role in making this happen, such as temperature, rainfall, and even the type of tree itself. Learn how all these factors come together to produce some of the most vivid displays of the Autumn season.
Read MoreAnimals have some crazy ways that they blend into their environment. Some look like plants, and others can even change colors! Let’s learn about all the techniques that keep animals hidden!
Read MoreLearn how snow is created, why snow can be different colors, and about igloos.
Read MoreOcean acidification is any change in ocean water that can be harmful to the plants and animals in the ocean. Ocean acidification causes shellfish and coral to lose the building blocks to make their protective shells.
Read MoreDid you know that scientists didn’t discover what DNA looked like until the 1950s? Contributions by many scientists researching the structure of DNA led to our understanding of genetics today.
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