Learn Something New Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/category/learn-something-new/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Butterfly Species in Waterton National Park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117305 In April 2025, a new, geographically isolated species of butterfly, known as the Curiously Isolated Hairstreak butterfly, was identified in Waterton Lakes National Park. This butterfly species was found in a grassland area called the Blakiston Fan. Physical Characteristics:  This small butterfly has brown wings with black spots surrounded by white rings on the inside. […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/feed/ 0 The Story Behind the Castle: Disney Studios https://youthareawesome.com/the-story-behind-the-castle-disney-studios/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-story-behind-the-castle-disney-studios https://youthareawesome.com/the-story-behind-the-castle-disney-studios/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:47:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117300 Whether it be birthday parties or theme parks, Disney has shaped our generation’s childhood through its legacy in animation. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney has been creating extraordinary movies for its audience since 1927 when Walt Disney Studio was first established. Disney has a significant role in […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-story-behind-the-castle-disney-studios/feed/ 0 How Science Fairs Sparked My Love for Discovery https://youthareawesome.com/why-science-fairs-changed-my-life-natania-varghese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-science-fairs-changed-my-life-natania-varghese https://youthareawesome.com/why-science-fairs-changed-my-life-natania-varghese/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:49:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117285 As a second-generation immigrant with a passion for stories, cultures, and human experience, I always saw myself as an avid humanities lover. My heart always leaned toward literature, history, and the messy beauty of human connection. Science? That felt like a world for math geniuses and lab-coat enthusiasts. Yet, that all changed when I started […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/why-science-fairs-changed-my-life-natania-varghese/feed/ 0 Meaning Behind the Assyrian Lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117328 What Are The Lamassu? The Lamassu are ancient deities of Assyrian culture that are depicted as giant winged bulls; these were extremely prevalent in the Assyrian Empire. The creature had the combined body of a bull, wings of an eagle, and the head of a human. The symbolism for these different body parts are as […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/feed/ 0 3D Printing–A Cool Technology https://youthareawesome.com/3d-printing-a-cool-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printing-a-cool-technology https://youthareawesome.com/3d-printing-a-cool-technology/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:43:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117319 A futuristic technology for creating products Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an important application in many aspects of manufacturing. Invented in the 1980s (which was not too long ago!), 3D printing has gradually expanded to take up important roles in various industries. For example, Boeing employs 3D printing technology to produce some of the “titanium parts” […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/3d-printing-a-cool-technology/feed/ 0 2025’s Colour of The Year: Trend or Dead End? https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:13:04 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116665 Pantone Picked It, But Did Anyone Actually Stick With It? For the last 25 years, 26 different colors have received the prestigious title of Pantone Color of the Year. But are these titles self-proclaimed? Does being crowned the Color of the Year actually mean anything? And how, if at all, do these colors influence trends […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/2025s-colour-of-the-year-trend-or-dead-end/feed/ 0 The Marvelous 4DX Cinema https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-marvelous-4dx-cinema https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:06:32 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116918 Throughout the years, new technologies and innovations have allowed entertainment to be displayed through various forms. Whether it be virtual reality or movie theatres, the audience can connect with artists through movies. While movies are available on various streaming platforms which can be viewed from home, movie theatres provide a unique experience. In particular, 4DX […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/feed/ 0 Jeremy Lin: A Look Into His Short-Term Prime and Everlasting Legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:34:06 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117212   First Of All, Who Is Jeremy Lin? Jeremy Lin is a professional basketball player who came from Taiwanese and American descent. He was born on August 23rd of 1988 in California. His basketball career started in high school, where he consolidated himself as one of the best players on his junior varsity AND senior […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/feed/ 0 About Geothermal Energy https://youthareawesome.com/about-geothermal-energy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=about-geothermal-energy https://youthareawesome.com/about-geothermal-energy/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:49:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117249 What is Geothermal Energy? The definition of geothermal energy is “heat energy stored beneath the earth’s surface”, according to this webpage from the Government of Canada webpage. As it is a renewable form of energy, geothermal energy can be replenished and generally does not get used up. According to the Government of Alberta, the first […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/about-geothermal-energy/feed/ 0 The Art Of Unlearning https://youthareawesome.com/the-art-of-unlearning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-art-of-unlearning https://youthareawesome.com/the-art-of-unlearning/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:55:37 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117216 Is what we learn always correct? Have you ever realized that something you learned is incorrect or inaccurate? For many youth, this could be some simple lies from parents, like the “fact” that they always have eyes on you. Additionally, this could also be from school, namely sciences, especially Chemistry. Lastly, our bad habits and […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-art-of-unlearning/feed/ 0 10 Easy and Refreshing Summer Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat! https://youthareawesome.com/10-easy-and-refreshing-summer-recipes-youll-want-on-repeat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-easy-and-refreshing-summer-recipes-youll-want-on-repeat https://youthareawesome.com/10-easy-and-refreshing-summer-recipes-youll-want-on-repeat/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:49:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117158 Summer is all about keeping things simple, light, and deliciously refreshing. Whether you’re planning a picnic, lounging by the pool, or just avoiding the stove on a hot day, these recipes are here to make summer cooking a breeze. Here are 10 easy and refreshing recipes that you’ll be making again and again, no sweat […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/10-easy-and-refreshing-summer-recipes-youll-want-on-repeat/feed/ 0 The Miracle of Honey https://youthareawesome.com/the-miracle-of-honey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-miracle-of-honey https://youthareawesome.com/the-miracle-of-honey/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:47:18 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114280 Nature’s Liquid Gold Did you know honey can be stored for eternity? There’s so much more to honey than its sweet taste. Many institutions recognize honey for its amazing health benefits and versatility, from relieving sore throats to mending surgical wounds. This seemingly innocent food has taken the medical and dieting communities by storm. From […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-miracle-of-honey/feed/ 0 Plane Crash of Air India Flight 171: What Really Happened? https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:21:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117190 On June 12th, 2025, at 8:09 GMT, 230 passengers and 12 crew members took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, heading to London Gatwick. Less than a minute later, the plane crashed into the hostel of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. The result? 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and dozens of locals and […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/feed/ 0 Presents 101: The Ultimate Guide for Last Minute Gifts to Anyone https://youthareawesome.com/presents-101-the-ultimate-guide-for-last-minute-gifts-to-anyone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=presents-101-the-ultimate-guide-for-last-minute-gifts-to-anyone https://youthareawesome.com/presents-101-the-ultimate-guide-for-last-minute-gifts-to-anyone/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:14:02 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117149   With finals coming up and the end of the school year approaching, it’s gift-giving time for a lot of students. And since nobody wants to add to their teacher’s cupboard filled with mugs, or to their best friend’s drawer of gift cards, finding the perfect gift is hard! If you’re like me and you […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/presents-101-the-ultimate-guide-for-last-minute-gifts-to-anyone/feed/ 0 A Guide to Boosting Your Youth Resume This Summer https://youthareawesome.com/a-guide-to-boosting-your-youth-resume-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-to-boosting-your-youth-resume-this-summer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:18:02 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117131   Summer is fast approaching – for many of us it’s only a few exams away! – and many of us are looking to polish up those resumes. Whether for a part-time job or for university, here’s a comprehensive list of ideas you could take on this summer and the skills they show. 1. Volunteer […]

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]]> Careers in Calgary: A Conversation with Jasmin Ivaturi https://youthareawesome.com/careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-jasmin-ivaturi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-jasmin-ivaturi Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:53:15 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117110 This article is written by Shreya, a member of the 2024-25 Mayor’s Youth Council. Shreya is part of the Careers and Opportunities committee, who wanted to highlight different career opportunities for youth.  Improving HR from the Inside: An Interview with Jasmin Ivaturi Human Resources might not be the first field that comes to mind when […]

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]]> Advice from the Seven Sins: What Temptation Can Teach Us https://youthareawesome.com/advice-from-the-seven-sins-what-temptation-can-teach-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advice-from-the-seven-sins-what-temptation-can-teach-us Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:09:19 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117083 We’re often told to avoid the Seven Deadly Sins at all costs—as if simply naming them will keep us safe from their grip. Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth: these aren’t just old religious warnings—they’re timeless reflections of human nature. But instead of just treating them like red flags, maybe we can learn […]

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]]> Careers in Calgary: A conversation with Carlos Carvajal, Cost Controller in Oil & Gas projects https://youthareawesome.com/careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-carlos-carvajal-cost-controller-in-oil-gas-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-carlos-carvajal-cost-controller-in-oil-gas-projects Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:19:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117108 This article is written by Bella, a member of the 2024-25 Mayor’s Youth Council. Bella is part of the Careers and Opportunities committee, who wanted to highlight different career opportunities for youth.  What do robots, construction sites, and oil rigs have in common? They’re all a part of Carlos’s workday. Believe it or not, his […]

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]]> What Celebration Months Does June Have? https://youthareawesome.com/what-celebration-months-does-june-have/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-celebration-months-does-june-have Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:24:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117094 How Many Celebration Months Are There Worldwide? Does anyone else constantly learn what we celebrate in a certain month? For instance, we have Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March, and National Family Caregivers Month in November. While these are well-known celebration months, there are always a lot more that people celebrate […]

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]]> Why The Future Never Arrives: The Reasons We Haven’t Built Flying Cars, Floating Cities, and All the Sci-Fi Dreams We Imagined https://youthareawesome.com/why-the-future-never-arrives-the-reasons-we-havent-built-flying-cars-floating-cities-and-all-the-sci-fi-dreams-we-imagined/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-future-never-arrives-the-reasons-we-havent-built-flying-cars-floating-cities-and-all-the-sci-fi-dreams-we-imagined Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:23:35 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116966 Introduction: The Future That Never Came When people in the past imagined the future, they pictured flying cars, robots doing chores, and vacations on Mars. Books, movies, and even science magazines showed a world where everything looked shiny, fast, and way more advanced than today. But now that we’re in the 2020s, a lot of […]

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]]> The Weirdest Facts You Didn’t Know About Animals https://youthareawesome.com/the-weirdest-facts-you-didnt-know-about-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-weirdest-facts-you-didnt-know-about-animals Sat, 31 May 2025 21:30:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117028   Here are the weirdest facts about animals that I have come across: Axolotls can regrow their brain and spine Axolotls can regenerate entire limbs, parts of their brain, and spinal cord without scarring. This ability fascinates scientists studying regenerative medicine. 2. Honeybees recognize human faces Despite their tiny brains, honey bees can remember and […]

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]]> Learning the Real Cost of Fast Fashion:  https://youthareawesome.com/learning-the-real-cost-of-fast-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-the-real-cost-of-fast-fashion Sat, 31 May 2025 21:29:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117023   As I was cleaning out my wardrobe a couple of months ago, and swapping out my winter clothes for summer ones, I noticed how many pieces I barely wore. I remembered some of the pieces I bought because they were trending for, like, a week. I sat there surrounded by piles of cheap, barely-used […]

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]]> The Curious Case of Our Obsession with Mysteries https://youthareawesome.com/the-curious-case-of-our-obsession-with-mysteries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-curious-case-of-our-obsession-with-mysteries Sat, 31 May 2025 03:17:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116926 There’s nothing more thrilling than the unknown—a puzzle that begs to be solved, a secret waiting to be uncovered. But why are humans so fascinated by mysteries? Whether it’s the eerie allure of unsolved crimes, the excitement of a treasure hunt, or the mind-bending wonder of UFO sightings, we just can’t resist. 1. The Power […]

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]]> How hard is it to learn guitar? https://youthareawesome.com/how-hard-is-it-to-learn-guitar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-hard-is-it-to-learn-guitar Fri, 30 May 2025 23:01:03 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116944 Learning an instrument is one goal many strive for, but unfortunately, one goal many give up on. Learning an instrument, especially from scratch, can be difficult for many reasons, and the guitar is no different.  First off, the arrangement of the strings. The guitar requires you to press down on its strings for extended periods […]

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]]> The Dyson Airwrap (not the vaccum) https://youthareawesome.com/the-dyson-airwrap-not-the-vaccum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dyson-airwrap-not-the-vaccum Fri, 30 May 2025 22:59:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116956 A little while ago, my parents got me a Dyson Airwrap, which I think is arguably the best gift ever. I use it almost every other day to style my hair and not only is it efficient, but the results are beautiful. Today, I’m gonna walk you through each attachment of the Dyson Airwrap package […]

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]]> The Rise and Fall Of Skylanders: Explained https://youthareawesome.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained Fri, 30 May 2025 22:56:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116961 Introduction: For those of you who haven’t heard of the name Skylanders before, or have been hit with a wave of nostalgia upon hearing the name, let me break it down for you. Skylanders is an character playable action game, that was developed by Toys for Bob and is owned by Activision. The game encompasses […]

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]]> Careers in Calgary: A Conversation with Patricia Jones, President and CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation https://youthareawesome.com/careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-patricia-jones-president-and-ceo-of-the-calgary-homeless-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=careers-in-calgary-a-conversation-with-patricia-jones-president-and-ceo-of-the-calgary-homeless-foundation Thu, 29 May 2025 20:31:20 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116948 This article is written by Tess, a member of the 2024-25 Mayor’s Youth Council. Tess is part of the Careers and Opportunities committee, who wanted to highlight different career opportunities for youth.  If you want to have a successful, lucrative, career you must be one of the following: doctor, engineer, business person… right? This is […]

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]]> Pope Leo XIV – His Story https://youthareawesome.com/pope-leo-xiv-his-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pope-leo-xiv-his-story Wed, 21 May 2025 00:06:08 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116832   White Smoke Rises! On Thursday, May 8th, white smoke had risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new Pope had been elected. As a Pope, his responsibility is to preserve, interpret, and teach the faith of Christianity, acting as the leader of around 2.35 billion Christians worldwide today.   How […]

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]]> Aztec Technology We Use Today! https://youthareawesome.com/aztec-technology-we-use-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aztec-technology-we-use-today Tue, 20 May 2025 00:49:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116799 When we think of the Aztecs, images of grand temples, feathered warriors, and gold artifacts usually come to mind. But beyond the myths and drama of conquest, the Aztecs were remarkably advanced engineers and innovators. In fact, some of their technologies and ideas continue to influence our daily lives today—often in ways we don’t even […]

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]]> How do light bulbs function? https://youthareawesome.com/how-do-light-bulbs-function/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-light-bulbs-function Tue, 20 May 2025 00:48:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116886 The light bulb–a transformative invention Personally, I view the invention of the light bulb as a major breakthrough in human history. Before the light bulb was invented, people depended significantly more on the natural cycles of sunrise and sunset for their schedule. After its invention, the world would never the same. Historically, the invention of […]

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