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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!

Wednesday Science

Apr 6, 20224 min read

Gravity: An Intrinsic Yet Mysterious Force in Our Universe

What goes up must come down. It's certainly true on Earth. On Earth, gravity is a constant influence on our lives. Unfortunately, with...

Wednesday Science

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Flight: How It Works and the Future

What is flight? As Douglas Adams once said, flight is “to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” Ok, it might be a tad bit more...

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Nov 3, 20213 min read

The Science of Sound Part 2: How do we hear?

From the bellows of a tuba to the shrill voice of an opera singer, our ears catch it all. How do they accomplish such a feat? In my...

Wednesday Science

Oct 6, 20213 min read

The Science of Sound Part 1: What is Sound?

What is sound? Sound is a longitudinal pressure wave caused by the vibration of molecules. Um, what? In this article, we will be going...

Wednesday Science

Sep 1, 20213 min read

The pure carbon minerals with which we choose to adorn ourselves: diamonds

Us humans have always had a soft spot for diamonds. Ancient civilizations prized them so much that they believed trying to change them in...

Wednesday Science

Aug 4, 20213 min read

Radio Telescopes: Bringing to Light the Secrets of the Universe

For eternity, we have looked to the heavens and wondered what secrets they hide. Ever since Galileo Galilei turned a primitive telescope...

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Jul 7, 20213 min read

LEDs: The Latest Evolution of Lighting

For over 400,000 years, humans have only had one method of generating light. Through the burning of organic materials, heat and light...

Wednesday Science

May 26, 20212 min read

The origin of our world's chromatic diversity: All about colors!

Has a little kid ever asked you why the sky is blue? Have you ever been able to answer this little kid? Well, whether you have or have...