A step for women in science was taken on April 24, 2017. On this day, Peggy Whitson, current NASA astronaut, broke the record for longest total time spent in space. Furthermore, earlier […]
Woman in Science: Peggy Whitson
The Unicorn Frappuccino
Even though unicorns are not real, Starbucks’ new drink, the Unicorn Frappuccino, has the country unicorn obsessed. The drink was released as limited edition item on Starbucks’ menu from April 19th until […]
Woman in Science: Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper was born on December 9, 1906 in New York City to talented parents who taught her the importance of intellectual pursuit. The oldest of three children, Grace grew up in […]
Woman in Science: Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson
Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in 1918, Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson is an African-American physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the United States’ aeronautics and space programs with […]
Woman in Science: Margaret Hamilton
When you think about the Apollo 11 mission, the chances are that you think about the astronauts who stepped foot on the moon, not the team of over 400,000 people who made […]
Woman in Science: Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson is most well known for her book Silent Spring, which brought to light the harmful effects of pesticides on the natural environment and launched the environmental movement. It is widely […]
Woman in Science: Lise Meitner
Lise Meitner was born on November 7, 1878 in Austria to a relatively wealthy family situated in Vienna. From the age of eight, it was pretty clear that her future was geared […]
Chocolate Milk: Essential After Exercise?
After an intense workout, a person’s muscles are worn out, tired, and in desperate need of replenishment. While water or sports drinks are often an athlete’s go-to source of energy after practice […]
The Fabric of Fabricating
Sweat drips down your face; hands are trembling; your stomach is tied up in knots. You’re nervous about your upcoming biology test, but you know you do not really have to worry […]
Behind the Scenes of Heart TV
Heart TV is a program that is watched by the entire student population at Immaculate Heart Academy every day. There are many different segments on the student-run show that cover a wide […]
