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April 2, 2023 Student STEM Columns / STEM News and Announcements

Oldest Known DNA Uncovers Mysteries in Greenland

The new advances in technologies regarding DNA have pushed many discoveries in the past few years. In December 2022, a groundbreaking finding has been revealed. The two million-year-old microscopic DNA fragments found in frozen soil in Greenland are now the oldest DNA ever obtained.

March 14, 2023 STEM News and Announcements

Guess and Win – Update from the LA County Science Fair Booth

On Sunday, March 12th, “Dr. A.R. Teem’s Carnival of Steamantics” returned as an exhibitor booth at the 2023 LA County Science Fair. The exhibitor booths were open to the public, where students and their families were able to experience various STEM activities. Over 70 students participated in the “Guess and Win” Experiment, learn about the results here!

February 27, 2023 Student STEM Columns

Why People Have Superstitions – Believing the Unbelievable

A man woke up, walked down the hall, and found himself accidentally breaking a mirror. He then walked under a ladder in a crowded street and ran across a few black cats. At the end of the day, he entered a hotel and was put in room thirteen. He then realized that it all happened on Friday the Thirteenth. All of these “signs” are superstitions — belief in unjustified supernatural forces. Is there science behind any of these? Surprisingly, yes, but that doesn’t mean they are proven to be real.

February 8, 2023 Contest Results

2023 AIME I Answer Key Released

Answers to the 2023 AIME I Exam are available now. See all the answers and problem types from the 2023 exam!

February 7, 2023 Student STEM Columns / STEM News and Announcements

Dreams: The Science of the Unconscious World

How many times have you wished that your dreams truly mean something in your life? In recent years, scientists have found out that they are nothing but random images our subconscious minds receive while we sleep. This doesn’t mean that they hold no significance, though.

January 24, 2023 Contest Results

2023 AMC 8 Answer Key Released

Answers to the January 2023 AMC 8 Exam are available now. See all the answers and problem types from the exam!

January 23, 2023 Student STEM Columns / STEM News and Announcements

Diamonds on Mercury

The treasures Mercury holds might be more than we think. Just a year ago, not much was known about Mercury due to its extreme climate. With a temperature ranging from 801 °F to −279 °F, it is hard for humans to physically explore it. Does this mean it’s impossible to find out more about this intriguing planet?