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Wednesday Science is a blog dedicated to unconventional science topics for tween and teen readers. We post new content on the first Wednesday of every month. Want to learn more about us? Check out our about page!

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Mar 18, 20212 min read

Demystifying GMOs - Part 1: Millennia of Modification

As you’re walking through the grocery store, you often see all sorts of logos on products: low sodium, high fiber, non-GMO. While some of...

Wednesday Science

Mar 3, 20212 min read

Artificial Intelligence: It's not just living things that evolve!

You have probably heard all kinds of phrases about AI, ranging from “AI is the next big step for humanity” to “Beware, AI will eradicate...

Wednesday Science

Feb 17, 20212 min read

From seaweed to dinoflagellates: The algae that inhabit our world

Algae and your brain. Is there a connection? Did you know that not all algae are plants? The term “algae” is actually quite broad, and...

Wednesday Science

Feb 3, 20212 min read

Synthetic materials from polymers: Also known as plastic, the bane of modern society

Now, in the era of COVID-19, have you ever thought about what is in your mask? If you are using a disposable mask, it may contain...

Wednesday Science

Jan 20, 20212 min read

Who else is out there?: Life in our solar system

Ever looked at the night sky and wondered, “Who else is out there?” Everyone has at some point in their life, and so have we! So let’s...

Wednesday Science

Jan 6, 20213 min read

Science of cooking: Experimenting at home; you don’t have to go anywhere!

Is cooking a science? Yes, of course! The kitchen is the culinary laboratory! But how is cooking a science? In this post, we will discuss...

Wednesday Science

Jan 6, 20212 min read

Bioluminescence: The light of life

Have you ever seen glowing waves? How about angler fish? What about fireflies? What do all of these have in common? They are all...