CHEMISTRY – Great job lighting Bunsen burners today! By the way, did you happen to see a green flame when you put the copper wire in the flame? The electrons in the copper atoms were being excited and they gave off a green flame. Cool!!
Here’s something you will find useful in the future…everything you wanted to know about a Bunsen burner and how to light it. Be sure and view the slide show BEFORE you take turn in your lab sheets and take the test.
Tomorrow we’ll continue with Parts 4 & 5. Will you be ready: (Hint, hint!!) Be sure and read ahead before you come to class! Also, make double dog sure you are keeping up with the observations and answering ALL of the questions at the end of the lab on pg. 12- 17. There are a TON of them!!!
Scientists are currently studying how artificial intelligence could help us talk to animals. AI models have been trained to sort through sound of different animals. Scientists believe that this could lead to communication because they believe certain species have an aspect of language just like humans.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/artificial-intelligence-animal-language-technology
A study is being conducted on the usefulness of listening to words while reading them as well. The article explores how listening to words whilst reading them can improve comprehension of the text read. The funny thing is the article is part of the study and provides an auditory aid that will measure how many times you use it. Feedback via a survey is also recommended.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/audio-experiment-stories-text-listen
Research is being conducted by Anne Schutte, a developmental psychologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and other scientists including Marcia Pescador Jimenez of Boston University to show the benefits of spending time in nature. As well as, its impact on us both mentally and psychically, such as its ability to lower blood pressure levels and improve attention span. The importance of taking care of nature so we can continue to enjoy its benefits is made clear throughout this article.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/spending-time-green-spaces-nature-health-benefits
Astronomers are trying to rename Magellanic clouds. They want to name it to something that is humanlike. It is named after explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Many people think his name is not fitting. He was not even an astronomer.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/astronomers-renaming-magellanic-clouds
A study is being conducted on the usefulness of listening to words while reading them as well. It talks about listening too what you’re reading makes your comprehension better.
In galaxy NGC 4632 a new radio telescope is able to see new “polar rings” made up of hydrogen gas.The reason this is big is because normally the rings would form when galaxies collide but these appeared all on there own.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/polar-ring-galaxies-eye-wallaby-space
There was research done by a European lab Called CERN that discovered that anti-matter reacts the same way as normal matter which uphold Einstein’s theory of gravity. The way they did it was they made antihydrogen atoms and released them from a magnetic cage and observed how the a counted how many atoms went down, and they came to the conclusion that antimatter reacts the same to gravity as does regular matter.
There was research done by a European lab Called CERN that discovered that anti-matter reacts the same way as normal matter which uphold Einstein’s theory of gravity. The way they did it was they made antihydrogen atoms and released them from a magnetic cage and observed how the a counted how many atoms went down, and they came to the conclusion that antimatter reacts the same to gravity as does regular matter.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/antimatter-falls-down-matter-einsteins-gravity
In the study, patients received DBS targeting to try to see if it helps their depression levels. DBS of the SCC is an emerging therapy that can provide for stable and long-term relief from depressive symptoms for years. The brain targets the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and the internal segment of the globus pallidus (GPi) in the brain. The four people with depression in this article were pulled out of deep suffering and depression.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-implant-depression-electrode-stimulation-target
There is a scientist that did a study that it is very unlikely that anyone saw the loch ness monster. He tried to find eels in bodies of water that were big enough to be confused with the loch ness monster, he had an opened mind but he said that the odds are 1 in 50,000 in finding a eel big enough.https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bigfoot-loch-ness-monster-data-pseudoscience
Scientists have recently found out that despite not having a central brain, jellyfish can learn from past experiences like mice, humans, and flies. They have a complex visual system which they somehow use to learn from the past and map out the terrain in which they live.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/09/230922110845.htm
A computational geologist from Dartmouth named Alexander Cox has recently ran a computational test that suggested that massive bursts of gas ridden lava produced by the Deccan Traps eruptions were actually the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs, and the eruptions were thought to have lasted roughly a million years. He ran complex tests, took samples from the sea floor, and got together with other Dartmouth geologists to form this theory.
https://www.sciencenews.org/
Research done by Emily Conover states that there is a computer called frontier that is the world’s fastest that can make up to 1 quintillion calculations in one second and is used to help physics, medicine, and many other fields. The power of the computer is “unprecedented” according to Justin Whitt a frontier project director.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/supercomputer-world-record-speed-computing-calculations-exascale-frontier
Erica Esrick is looking into gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease. Numerous people suffer from this disease and it is estimated that 3 in every 200 are born with this cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease is a mutation that bends the red blood cells which can cause a blockage and lead to a stroke. Our current way of treatment is a bone marrow transplant, which can risk graft-versus-host disease. Graft-versus-host disease is when the new blood cells from the original, healthy host are rejected from the infected body. Erica Esrick considers gene therapy to be better than bone marrow transplants because there’s no risk of graft-versus-host because there will be no foreign cells being introduced to the body. In gene therapy, there is no risk of the body or immune system to reject the healthy cells because the ill person will be getting their own cells back. Patients will get the old, unhealthy cells wiped from radiation. By eliminating the old cells, this gives the healthy cells a fighting chance to spread.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/gene-therapy-sickle-cell-disease-esrick-genetics
Erica Esrick is looking into gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease. Numerous people suffer from this disease and it is estimated that 3 in every 200 are born with this cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease is a mutation that bends the red blood cells which can cause a blockage and lead to a stroke. Our current way of treatment is a bone marrow transplant, which can risk graft-versus-host disease. Graft-versus-host disease is when the new blood cells from the original, healthy host are rejected from the infected body. Erica Esrick considers gene therapy to be better than bone marrow transplants because there’s no risk of graft-versus-host because there will be no foreign cells being introduced to the body. In gene therapy, there is no risk of the body or immune system to reject the healthy cells because the ill person will be getting their own cells back. Patients will get the old, unhealthy cells wiped from radiation. By eliminating the old cells, this gives the healthy cells a fighting chance to spread.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/gene-therapy-sickle-cell-disease-esrick-genetics
Scientist have discovered that many frogs give off a green or orange glow in the dark. The green is used as a way to communicate with other frogs and help mate with other frogs. However the orange is used to help warn other frogs about predators or it is used as a camouflage.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frogs-glow-biofluorescence-language
This week I think I did well in really just pushing through. I always have trouble obtaining control on my schedule and school in general , and I had many obstacles this week, but I made it! I remained calm for the most part and tried my best.
A study was conducted to see what the biggest thing a Dasypeltis gansi snake could fit in it’s mouth. This nonvenomous and nearly toothless snake can open it’s mouth wider than any other snake it’s size.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/snakes-biggest-gulp-mouth-size-gans-egg-eater
Brain scans and new ai technology can detect the main ideas from things people heard, thought or watched. Then they matched patterns of brain activity to certain words and ideas, and then a decoder ranked the words from most to least likely.
Brain scans and new ai technology can detect the main ideas from things people seen, heard, or watched. Then they matched patterns of brain activity to words, and then a decoder ranked the words from most to least likely.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/brain-scans-decode-thoughts-read-minds
Scientific studies show the usefulness of being out in nature has on your body and mind. Although most people think this relates to playing sports outside but no just the act of being in nature via walk or standing is better for your help. The studies and experiments show that people who walk outside can breathe easier not only that but can also better control stress and move around once inside.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/spending-time-green-spaces-nature-health-benefits
Scientists are researching how deep brain simulation can help with depression. They implant what they call a neuro simulator into the brain. The simulator stimulates and regulates the brain to help with medical conditions. Though it is hard to measure accurately they are continuing research and improve the effectiveness.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/future-deep-brain-stimulation-depression
Einstein’s theory of gravity has recently been reinforced by an experiment, and in that experiment scientists trapped anti hydrogen atoms with strong magnetic fields. They then released the anti hydrogen atoms and counted how many fell up vs. down. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/antimatter-falls-down-matter-einsteins-gravity (https://www.sciencenews.org/article/antimatter-falls-down-matter-einsteins-gravity)
Scientist are currently studying the part of a rats brain that is playful. Researchers studied this by using light and making the Rats anxious. These cells in this region were much less active compared to when the rats are being tickled. https://www.snexplores.org/article/playful-rats-brain-cells-mood
There is scientific research on deep brain stimulation or DBS, according to the research done DBS is supposed to help treat mental diseases. The stimulation sends pulses of electricity through the brain and can have an effect of reseting the brain.
There is scientific research on deep brain stimulation or DBS, according to the research done DBS is supposed to help treat mental diseases. The stimulation sends pulses of electricity through the brain and can have an effect of reseting the brain.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-implant-depression-electrode-stimulation-surgery
Scientists have come to the conclusion that the more time you spend outside the better you will feel. By being outside more, you are able to absorb more sunlight and can mentally and physically make you feel healthier.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/spending-time-green-spaces-nature-health-benefits
Clinical Trials have been ran to see if brain implants can cure depression. The subject would go under brain surgery where a battery powered control box would be implanted into your head. Doctors would send impulses to your brain to rewrite negative messages.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-implant-depression-electrode-stimulation-surgery
Scientist are conducting a study on an ancient whale that the could break the record of the heaviest animal. Evidence? It’s fossils suggest that it could have weighed 340 metric tons.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/heaviest-animal-ever-massive-ancient-whale-fossil
A woman named Sohabati Devi grew a certain type of rice that had SUB1A genetic material. This gene helps rice survive in water up to weeks. Before this new science, floods would wipe out lots of crops Devi had planted. Other farmers as well. The scientists have on-going studies to find ways to help plants through droughts, heatwaves, and other weather extremes. https://www.snexplores.org/article/crops-engineered-climate-agriculture-success
Scientist are studying that spending time in green spaces can provide health benefits. Researchers are saying people that spend more time in nature breathe cleaner air. They also say that when people are in a city there brains have to work harder
Scientists have recently studied about how orcas and whales blow air through a unique structure in their nasal passages. They communicate from their nose but they make noises in three different vocal registers: falsetto, chest, and vocal fry.
Research shows that a brain learning to read will mainly use one side. The side that is used the most is the left. As we get older an learn to read the brain gradually switches to the left while reading.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/watching-brain-learn-read
a massive black hole has been confirmed in recent news!
It has been under observation since 2019 but scientists recently discovered it was rotating proving that it is real and could be potentially dangerous.
a massive black hole has been confirmed in recent news!
It has been under observation since 2019 but scientists recently discovered it was rotating proving that it is real and could be potentially dangerous.
https://www.space.com/historic-donut-black-hole-is-spinning-new-study-finds
(may need to copy and paste the link btw! im not sure though)
There has been a study on CWD (Chronic Waisting Disease) in deer population in recent years. They found it started in the north east of Mississippi. It is speculated that it was started when a small group of deer were illegally transported from up north to a high fence or other form of hunting camp and said deer ofcourse had CWD. CWD has spread though almost half the state at this point but game and fish is doing many things to stop this spread including banning feed piles and feeders. The only form of baiting allowed is food plots such as planted corn. Testing is available and it is believed to have no effect on humans.
http://extension.msstate.edu/natural-resources/wildlife/chronic-wasting-disease
Recently scientists have discovered that it is very possible that dinosaurs did not go extinct by an asteroid, but by volcanic eruptions. The computers and research from the Scientist concludes that these amazing creatures were killed by colossal burst of gas from the “Deccan Trap Erruptions”. These eruptions lasted many long years and covered most of it if not all of the land and led to the extinction of an entire species.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-computer-volcanism-killed-dinosaurs-asteroid
Scientists are using drones and machine learning to help with the efficiency of meteorite searches. Pictures captured by drones enable researchers to quickly identify recently fallen meteorites, reducing search time from months to a few days, despite challenges like remote locations.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/how-ai-drones-find-meteorites
Scientists are studying how rats playfulness relies on cells in its brain. Scientists are also studying how stem cells can help grow lab grown organshttps://www.snexplores.org/
This week I would rate myself a 5/5 for knowing what to do during the lab this week. I feel like I fully understood what was going on in the lab and I was able to get the equipment for the lab quickly because I was able to identify what each thing was by the instructions.
My goal for 2nd term is to do the web post every year, and ill try to meet them by setting a reminder every day for me to finish it.
my goal for the second term is keep my grade up and stay between and a and b. I can meet this by studying and remembering to do the web posts and homework.