Magnetic Pole Reversals: Why Tahiti Could Soon Host the Northern Lights
Every few years, scientist Larry Newitt of the Geological Survey of Canada embarks on an unusual kind of...
The Role of Climate Change in Shaping Future Tropical Cyclones
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is establishing an expert committee to determine whether Tropical Cyclone Freddy has set...
New Study Predicts Dramatic Increase in Coastal High-Tide Floods by Mid-2030s
Image credit: workboat.com By the mid-2030s, every U.S. coast will experience a sharp rise in high-tide floods, as...
Is Engineering Hard? 3 Ways To Figure Out If It’s Right For You
So you’re thinking about engineering, eh? Well, I have some good news for you: If you’ve gotten yourself...
How to Pay Attention in Class: 4 Tips for Boring Lecture
Most of us want figure out how to pay attention in class more often, but it’s tough, especially...
Good Places to Study (Does Your Environment Matter?)
What are some good places to study? Does study environment matter? The research is in, and what it...
How To Conquer Finals Week: My Secret 4-Step Formula
We all know finals week (in all it’s stress inducing glory) is the most crucial time of year....
How Water Vapor Doubles the Impact of Carbon Dioxide on Climate Change
Water vapor, Earth’s most abundant greenhouse gas, has long been recognized for its role in climate change, though...
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students
Change in Student and Teacher Roles When students are using technology as a tool or a support for communicating with others,...
How to Use the Cornell Note-Taking System
The Cornell Note-Taking System, pioneered by Walter Pauk at Cornell University, remains a cornerstone of effective learning strategies....