Artemis II: Why are we going to the moon a second time?
On June 20th, 1969, the United States’ Apollo 11 famously became the first spacecraft to land on the moon. This was a culmination of a short-term space race and the …
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MinION Device Brings Nanopore Tech to BC Classrooms
Thanks to the Lockwood Foundation Grant, Bellevue College students will be using nanopore sequencing technology to identify crab DNA this summer. This project is one of three pilot projects that …
Your Brain, Your Future- Recent Groundbreaking Developments in Alzheimers Research
In a historic first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease long associated with aging, memory loss, and …
Curing Diabetes with Your Own Cells: The Stem Cell Breakthrough Changing Lives
It is no secret that scientists have been experimenting with stem cell therapy to advance the medical field. Why? Because it’s working. Chinese scientists have utilized stem cells to create …
Major Tech Companies Invest in Nuclear Power
The American power grid is buckling under pressure. Climate change and increasing energy demands are pushing the dated infrastructure to its limit. While plans are under way to revamp the …
2024 Nobel Prize Winners Announced- Local UW Professor Wins
Have you heard of the inventor of the knock-knock joke? They just won the no-bell prize! But what are the Nobel Prizes? The Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals …
When You Wish Upon A Star, Watch It Burst From Afar: The Blaze Star
Recent astronomical activities show that our night sky will be hosting another rare event for astronomers and starwatchers to witness. Often, news outlets will announce eclipse dates or that an …
Up Above the World So High… A Mini Moon Orbiting the Earth on September 29
The wonders of space have always fascinated people, even beyond the science community. From supernovas to black holes, there has not been a dull moment with astronomy, which will now …
Why Do Auroras Happen?
When thinking of a phenomena that you see on earth you may think of a rainbow, or perhaps something weather-related like a tornado or lightning, but I believe that there …
UW Announces Summer Neurosurgery Program for Interested Students
The University of Washington is announcing an opportunity for students from all over the US to apply for a 2024 summer program exploring neurosurgery and neuroscience. The annual eight-week program, …
OPINION: “Time Machine”: Could AI Enable Us to See the Future?
For decades, futurists have envisaged a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is so advanced that it can predict the future with unnerving precision. This vision may sound more like science …
New Research Shows There is Probably Plastic in your Brain
Plastic has been known to make its way into our bodies. It has been found in blood, breast milk and placentas. The latest place it’s been discovered, though, is in …
OPINION: Are We on the Verge of a Nuclear Fusion Unlimited Energy Revolution?
The world is on the brink of an energy revolution that could provide a near-limitless, safe and clean energy source for everyone. Recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion technology have brought …
Edible, Rechargeable Batteries are Now a Thing
Researchers have figured out how to make edible, rechargeable batteries. The first one ever was created at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and uses vitamin B2 and quercetin alongside nori seaweed, …
Scientists Discover Mysterious Underwater Leak That May Affect Pacific Northwest’s Safety
There is a hole in the ocean floor, and not the good kind. In 2015, Brendan Philip spotted bubbles that were floating up to the surface. Generally, bubbles mean that …
Local Science Internships to Apply to This Summer
As we slowly transition into Spring quarter, more and more internship deadlines are coming to a close. But there are still plenty available! Internships are a great way to help …
Join BC’s Microscopy Club for Skill-Building and Networking Opportunities
Bellevue College (BC) is launching a new club that might interest you if you’re pursuing a career in STEM or healthcare, or just want to learn more about microscopy. Advisors …
Participate in BC’s Fibonacci Footprint Project Combining Art and Science to Address Climate Change
Bellevue College (BC) students interested in art and science have the opportunity to participate in a collaborative project that brings artists and scientists together to focus on the impact of …
Earth’s Inner Core Stopped Spinning, But There is No Need to Panic
A new study has shown that Earth’s inner core has stopped spinning and might also be changing direction. It appears that this is a process that might be happening every …