Age of the Chicken
The age of man. How will we be remembered? Sometime in the future, long after we are gone, researchers at the University of Leicester predict our rotisserie chicken bones will be all that is left…
Articles by jennifer.hiltner
The Curious Case of Percival Wright
It was 10 AM when Dr. Browning watched the cadaver disappear into a metal tube. Ten hours later, she was having dinner with him. “So, what it’s like?” she asked, leaning forward eagerly. “Which part?”…
Weekly Review: January 7-11, 2019
We are now two weeks into the new year after our winter break, and the Academies is moving full steam ahead. On Monday and Tuesday, Telos Corporation CEO John Wood gave presentations on the internships…
RoboLoCo Meets to Start Preparing for the FIRST Robotics Competition
The kick-off meeting for the RoboLoCo robotics team was held this past Saturday at the Academies. The team is made up primarily of students from the Academies but also from local high schools and even…
Copyrighted Works Will Enter the Public Domain for the First Time in More Than 20 Years
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, a lot more happened than simply fireworks and staying up late. Along with the dropping of balloons came the release of all copyrighted works first published…
Yummy Treats!
Check out the amazing creations by the Culinary Arts Program. Kudos to these talented students! (Yours truly can’t even assemble one out of the box!)
2018 MacArthur Genius Grants
What do a painter, an economist, a pastor, a planetary scientist and a dancer have in common? They are all among the recipients of this year’s 25 “genius grants” awarded by the John D. and…
Be Prepared – More Work is Coming!
You picture yourself holding that shiny acceptance letter to the college of your choice. You think to yourself – the hard part is now over! But the harsh reality is, your hard work is only…
Operation Integumentary
Students in Mrs. Fallon’s Veterinary Science class were on a mission to get a present for a new puppy. In order to open the final box, they first had to solve puzzles, find clues, and…
The Link between Neuroscience & Making and Makerspaces
Makerspaces have been taking on a new and important role in schools and community libraries throughout the country and now there is neuroscience that supports these efforts. So, what is the brain science of making…