STEM Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/stem/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:49:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 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 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 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 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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]]> The Wave-Particle Duality https://youthareawesome.com/the-wave-particle-duality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-wave-particle-duality Mon, 12 May 2025 18:28:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116823 An important physics principle, formed in the twentieth century Picture a drawing with sunlight in it. If you were to draw it, how would you represent the rays of sunshine? Perhaps, you could draw a series of discrete lines from a smiling sun in the blue, or maybe you should instead draw ripple-like waves? Of […]

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]]> Create Your Own Lava Lamp: A Fun DIY Experiment https://youthareawesome.com/create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:59:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116442 Remember the mesmerizing glow and soothing motion of lava lamps? While they might feel like a retro relic from the ’70s, they’re still a favorite for creating a little magic at home. The good news? You don’t need to buy one—you can make your very own with just a few simple materials and steps! Not […]

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]]> Why You Should Participate in the Calgary Youth Science Fair https://youthareawesome.com/why-you-should-participate-in-the-calgary-youth-science-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-you-should-participate-in-the-calgary-youth-science-fair Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:15:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116329 Nothing feeds the mind like a good trip to a science fair. Especially if you’re participating as a contestant! There are truly so many aspects of the world that are being explored, and I feel astonished at the sheer number of young aspiring scientists and children with the drive to explore their inquiries. I think […]

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]]> STEM-ulating The Future: Opportunities for Young Innovators https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:40:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115853 It is commonly said that the younger generation are leading the future of our world with their contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Although, it’s not easy for youth to find STEM opportunities to display their ideas whilst learning more about their passion. Many youth are on the lookout for unique programs for them […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/feed/ 1 Revolution in Robotics: The Journey of “Rule Breakers” https://youthareawesome.com/revolution-in-robotics-the-journey-of-rule-breakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revolution-in-robotics-the-journey-of-rule-breakers Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:28:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115119 No matter where it is, women have always been a minority in STEM, especially in countries where women have been restricted from the fundamental opportunities to develop and inspire others. This article is a glimpse into the story of young women who raced to victory in a setting where making one move was life-threatening. About […]

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]]> Toxic Male Technique: Mate and Die – A New Solution to Mosquito-Borne Diseases https://youthareawesome.com/toxic-male-technique-mate-and-die-a-new-solution-to-mosquito-borne-diseases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toxic-male-technique-mate-and-die-a-new-solution-to-mosquito-borne-diseases Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:37:39 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114919 Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Animal Did you know that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified mosquitoes as the “world’s deadliest animal?” Mosquitoes only weigh 2.5 milligrams but cause vector-borne diseases that account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, causing more than 700,000 deaths worldwide every year.  The new technology that […]

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]]> A History of Vaccination https://youthareawesome.com/a-history-of-vaccination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-history-of-vaccination Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:27:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114578 A History of Vaccination It seems not long ago that COVID-19 was still around, forcefully interfering with almost every aspect of our lives, from visiting friends to even attending in-person classes. In 2020, not long after the initial outbreak of this pandemic, COVID-19 vaccination became available in Canada. Vaccines help us defend ourselves against the […]

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]]> Music as Medicine – A Look Into Music Therapy https://youthareawesome.com/music-as-medicine-a-look-into-music-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=music-as-medicine-a-look-into-music-therapy Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:41:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113961 Music undoubtedly plays a part in all of our lives — whether you’re just a casual listener and use music as a backdrop to your life, or are someone like me: a full-blown music nerd who plays instruments, sings in a choir, and listens genres from classical to hip-hop and everything in between. But, no […]

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]]> The Human Brain: How Neuroscience is Advancing Our Understanding of Consciousness https://youthareawesome.com/the-human-brain-how-neuroscience-is-advancing-our-understanding-of-consciousness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-human-brain-how-neuroscience-is-advancing-our-understanding-of-consciousness Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:12:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113844 The human brain is one of the most complex and fascinating parts of our body and scientists are making existing discoveries that are helping us to understand it better. From brain-computer interfaces to memory and consciousness, modern neuroscience is unlocking the secrets about how our mind works.   Brain-Computer Interfaces: Mind and Machine One of […]

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]]> Explosive Eruptions: DIY Volcanoes https://youthareawesome.com/explosive-eruptions-diy-volcanoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=explosive-eruptions-diy-volcanoes Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:55:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113326 Science is all around us, whether it happens in the classroom at school, or at home in your kitchen. In order to be a good scientist, it is important to keep observing the world around you and absorbing new pieces of information each and every day. Today, I am going to show you how to […]

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]]> CRISPR in Modern Medicine: Transforming Genetic Engineering https://youthareawesome.com/crispr-in-modern-medicine-transforming-genetic-engineering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crispr-in-modern-medicine-transforming-genetic-engineering Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:22:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113267 In recent years, CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short palindromic Repeats) has emerged as one of the most exciting advancements in genetic engineering. This revolutionary technology allows scientists to edit genes with unprecedented precision, opening new doors in the field of medicine.  What is CRISPR? CRISPR is a natural defence mechanism found in bacteria which is […]

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]]> The Benefits of Space Exploration https://youthareawesome.com/the-benefits-of-space-exploration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benefits-of-space-exploration Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:52:47 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113201 Featured Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Exploring places far, far away to benefit the world close by You’ve probably heard of many cool stories about space exploration, whether it is astronauts taking off into space, or unmanned spacecrafts flying by planets at extremely fast speeds. Well, as it turns out, space exploration not only has […]

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]]> Finding Flow: A Guide to Focused Work https://youthareawesome.com/finding-flow-a-guide-to-focused-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-flow-a-guide-to-focused-work Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:58:26 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112900   What is the key to happiness? What is the purpose of someone’s life? What makes life meaningful? These universal questions are apparent in everyone’s lives. As psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi answered, “The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… the best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind […]

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]]> Cockroaches save human lives – Cyborg Cockroaches https://youthareawesome.com/cockroaches-save-human-lives-cyborg-cockroaches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cockroaches-save-human-lives-cyborg-cockroaches Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:36:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112858 Would you believe it if I said that cockroaches can save human lives? Yes, the bug cockroaches that we detest. Today’s post is about how rapid development in technologies have resulted in application of science in insects like cockroaches can help humans. Japan has begun developing cyborg cockroaches. Ultra-solid computers (4-micrometer ultrathin solar cell film) […]

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]]> Bird Flu… in Cows? https://youthareawesome.com/bird-flu-in-cows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bird-flu-in-cows Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:44:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112749 The avian flu, more commonly known as the bird flu or H5N1, has been around for over a century. It’s caused outbreaks in birds, namely poultry livestock and some bird wildlife, and hasn’t posted much of a threat to humans… until now. A few weeks ago, on May 23, 2024, a 59 year old Mexican […]

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]]> Auroras: The Lethal Beauty https://youthareawesome.com/auroras-the-lethal-beauty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auroras-the-lethal-beauty Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:34:26 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112580 Hello! Recently, I had a fortunate chance to witness an Aurora Borealis. It was ethereal; ribbons of fluorescent green and hues of purples adorned the sky. It seemed surreal – and it made me wonder how this phenomenon occurs.  What is an aurora and how does it occur? Auroras are brilliant lights shining across the […]

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]]> The History of Vaccines https://youthareawesome.com/the-history-of-vaccines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-history-of-vaccines Mon, 27 May 2024 02:33:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112498 An indispensable healthcare tool Many illnesses and diseases plague humanity as well as other species of organisms in our natural world. Bacteria, viruses, as well as a plethora of other types of pathogens are responsible for harming billions of peoples’ lives all over the world. It is because of this that vaccines have been conceived by many cultures around the world since a very […]

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]]> The Science Behind Tears https://youthareawesome.com/the-science-behind-tears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-science-behind-tears Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:39:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112230 Living in a society with norms and expectations surrounding the act of crying, it is easy to forget that behind the gender roles, ridicule, and perceived weakness of our tears, they serve an important and astonishing evolutionary purpose. First and foremost, we must establish that not all tears are the same: in fact, there is […]

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]]>  Unlocking Nature’s Secret Code https://youthareawesome.com/unlocking-natures-secret-code/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unlocking-natures-secret-code Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:31:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112059 What is the Fibonacci Sequence? The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. It starts with 0 and 1, and the sequence goes like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and so on, extending infinitely. Seeing the Sequence in […]

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]]> 5 Techniques To Effectively Study STEM Courses https://youthareawesome.com/5-techniques-to-effectively-study-stem-courses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-techniques-to-effectively-study-stem-courses Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:57:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111855 Throughout the world, there are a huge variety of STEM courses. After all, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (aka STEM) is inevitably applied to the real world. From courses ranging from the sciences to the mathematics to the environment, etc… there are numerous amounts of STEM courses focusing on unique topics. However, despite their differences, […]

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]]> The Dream of Cleaner Energy https://youthareawesome.com/the-dream-of-cleaner-energy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dream-of-cleaner-energy Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:06:06 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111728 Climate change has been one of the most pressing issues of the past decade. As a society, we have become increasingly more aware of the inefficiency associated with burning fuel to generate electricity, an aspect of thermal generation. This raises a paradoxical dilemma as our quest for energy, such as the continuation of global coal-fired […]

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]]> How Chemistry is used in day-to-day life https://youthareawesome.com/how-chemistry-is-used-in-day-to-day-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-chemistry-is-used-in-day-to-day-life Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:57:28 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111713 A fundamental branch of Science Even though all of us, our pets, and all the objects we use in our daily lives are technically made of matter, which would fall under the branch of Physics, one cannot deny that we are also chemicals. Yes, it may seem dehumanizing to say it this way, but it’s […]

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]]> Sora: Open AI’s New Text-To-Video Generator https://youthareawesome.com/sora-open-ais-new-text-to-video-generator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sora-open-ais-new-text-to-video-generator Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:57:15 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111625 Sora has been announced by OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company famously known as the creator of Chat GPT and Dall-e image generator. Sora is the latest upgrade in generic artificial intelligence that can make short realistic videos from written prompts, which was unveiled on Thursday. What can Sora do? It can create high-quality videos of […]

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]]> “From Labs to History Books: The Intersection of Science and Social Studies in High School” https://youthareawesome.com/from-labs-to-history-books-the-intersection-of-science-and-social-studies-in-high-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-labs-to-history-books-the-intersection-of-science-and-social-studies-in-high-school Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:10:09 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111434 In the vast landscape of high school education, the academic disciplines of science and social studies often appear as distinct realms, each with its unique focus and methodologies. However, beneath the surface, an intricate web of connections exists, weaving together the empirical foundations of science with the analytical lenses of social studies. This article seeks […]

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]]> Electricity in the Air: How Bees Interact with Flowers https://youthareawesome.com/electricity-in-the-air-how-bees-interact-with-flowers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electricity-in-the-air-how-bees-interact-with-flowers Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:29:47 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111426 I revisit a memory every summer when I walk outside: the time I discovered my horrible fear of bees and wasps. I was six years old, sitting in my uncle’s tractor as he showed me around his farm. In my right hand, I was holding a large bouquet of fresh wildflowers I had proudly picked […]

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]]> Patricia Bath and Ophthamology https://youthareawesome.com/patricia-bath-and-ophthamology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patricia-bath-and-ophthamology Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:12:19 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111046 Patricia Bath, born in Harlem, New York on November 4, 1942, was a brilliant scientist and ophthalmologist. She aided in the furtherment of treatment and cure for forms of blindness, becoming the first woman and African American among those in her area of medicine. Among her many accomplishments were those such as becoming the first […]

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