When we decide on an action or motion that we want to perform, our brain sends a signal to our muscles and tells them to pull our bones in a certain direction so that we can do that movement.

STEAM History and ResearchProject BrainLightFebruary 23, 2022movement, brain, muscle, basketball, bicep, tricep, communication, middle schoolComment

Brain-Boosting Supplements: Too Good to be True?

If it sounds too good to be true– it is. Many of these over-the-counter “brain boosters” may not boost your brain at all, despite their promises to improve memory, focus, and energy.

STEAM History and ResearchProject BrainLightFebruary 14, 2022brain, supplements, health, wellnessComment

Now you see them, now you don’t

Animals 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!

STEAM History and ResearchProject BrainLightFebruary 3, 2022biology, animals, animal research, elementary school, middle schoolComment

Sci-necdotes: Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Marie Curie was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics and went on to win another one in Chemistry, making her the first person to ever earn two Nobel Prizes.

Sci-NecdotesProject BrainLightJanuary 12, 2022Marie Curie, scientist, fun facts, anecdotes, sci-necdote, biography, Nobel PrizeComment

Winter Wonderland Science

Learn how snow is created, why snow can be different colors, and about igloos.

Environmental Science, EcologyProject BrainLightJanuary 7, 2022science, chemistry, biologyComment

Epigenetics: Nature and Nurture

Have you ever wondered if human behavior or disease is determined by environment or genetics? While the debate of nature vs. nurture is still taught to this day, epigenetics is a growing field that suggests both are equally important.

STEAM History and ResearchProject BrainLightJanuary 3, 2022epigenetics, nature, nurture, identical twins, twins, dna, DNA, animal research, mice, diet, environmentComment

How Our Body Tells Time

Have you ever wondered about how your body just seems to know when to go to sleep, when to eat, and when to wake up? It’s because of your circadian rhythm!

STEAM History and ResearchProject BrainLightDecember 19, 2021research, science, science research, middle school, circadian rhythm, sleep, timeComment

Science Advocacy: Why and How Should I Support Science?

When it comes to supporting science research and science education, a term that you might hear often is “advocacy”. But what is advocacy?

STEAM History and Research, Awareness DayProject BrainLightDecember 7, 2021science, advocacy, research, science advocacy, funding, supportComment

History and Chemistry of Dryer Sheets

Ever wondered why we toss dryer sheets along with wet laundry in the dryer? Or how do these thin sheets soften and freshen our clothes?

TechnologyProject BrainLightNovember 19, 2021science, historyComment

A Quick History and Bright Future of 3-D Printing

Would you live in a 3D printed home? Have you ever wondered if it were possible for a 3D printer to print itself? From printing extremely small and detailed parts to houses, there is an exciting future in 3D printing in just about every context.

TechnologyProject BrainLightNovember 15, 20213D printing, technology, building, construction, software, CAD, designComment

Spooky Topics in Medical History

In honor of Halloween, let’s learn about some spooky topics from medical history. Do you know how a disease inspired fashion trends? Or why bird-beaked plague masks were used?

Rat Tickling

Tickling rats before they experience mildly unpleasant events can help lower their stress levels and help them stay relaxed during and after the procedure.

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