Coursera: Epidemiology
This past fall the Galileo School took an online course at coursera.org, a wonderful website where colleges can give online … Continue reading Coursera: Epidemiology
Category: Science
Medstart at Mount Sinai
This past summer my sister Ava and I attended Medstart, a week-long camp at Mont Sinai Hospital and Medical School … Continue reading Medstart at Mount Sinai
A History of Biological Warfare
A History of Biological Warfare Biological Warfare is the use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products or organic biocides to … Continue reading A History of Biological Warfare
Cicada Killer
On August 8 2012, we had something really cool land right in our backyard. It was so amazing, we decided … Continue reading Cicada Killer
The Noam Chomsky Interview
On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 we drove up to Cambridge Mass to spend the day on the campus of MIT. … Continue reading The Noam Chomsky Interview
Why does an egg bounce when you put it in vinegar?
Why does an egg bounce when you put it in vinegar? Well the reason is that the acid in the … Continue reading Why does an egg bounce when you put it in vinegar?
How to make butter
If there is one thing I know, it is that everyone LOVES butter. Who doesn’t ? So we decided we … Continue reading How to make butter
Making Paper by Payton McHugh
This Sunday, the McHugh clan attempted to make their own paper just as the ancient Chinese did thousands of years … Continue reading Making Paper by Payton McHugh
Building a suspension bridge by Ava McHugh
Building a suspension bridge was really cool. I could play with it all day long. It was so strong it … Continue reading Building a suspension bridge by Ava McHugh
Greek Diving Bell Experiment
The diving bell was an early invention to help humans extend their time under water. Divers swam into these bubbles … Continue reading Greek Diving Bell Experiment
