A brief recap of California’s wildfires
California has a well-known history of destructive and widespread fires. Almost a year ago on November 8th, the Camp Fire raged. It was...
New Arctic islands appear
As polar ice melts as a result of global warming, scientists estimate that many new islands will be discovered that have previously been...
Venice underwater: Historic flooding wreaks havoc
On Tuesday night, November 12th, floodwater levels in Venice, Italy hit 74 inches (1.87 meters), the highest water level recorded in 53 years....
Greta Thunberg: leading the fight against climate change
At only 16 years old, Greta Thunberg has crossed the Atlantic Ocean, swept the national spotlight, and cemented a place for herself at...
Rep. Chris Collins resigns
Republican Representative Chris Collins has resigned his Congressional seat. Hours after his resignation, Collins pleaded guilty to charges regarding insider trading.
Collins’ resignation gained...
Typhoon Hagibis strikes Japan
On October 12th, Typhoon Hagibis made landfall on the Izu Peninsula in Japan, where it caused widespread destruction. The Category 5 storm passed...
Student shot in Hong Kong becomes symbol of rebellion
On October 1st, an 18 year old high school student from Hong Kong was shot point blank in the chest. The next day,...
Hurricane Lorenzo
Hurricane Lorenzo has traveled further north and east than any other Category 5 hurricane, according to Andrew Latto, a hurricane specialist at the...
Autumn Peltier: The World’s Water Warrior
“We can’t eat money or drink oil.” Autumn Peltier repeats this statement during her many speeches worldwide over the past few years. She...
Prominent mathematics question solved for certain number systems
The seven Millennium Prize problems were posted in May 2000 by the Clay Mathematics Institute. The golden problems of mathematics. Three years later, mathematician...