Many people throughout history have wondered about this simple question: Why is the sky blue? It is so simple yet so complicated. When the sky is blue and clear it is because molecules in the air reflect blue light from the sun more than they are reflecting red light. The sun has all the …
A national college admission examination, the ACT consists of subject area tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science plus an optional writing exam. Originally, “ACT” stood for American College Testing. However, in 1996 the official name of the organization was shortened to simply “ACT” to better reflect the broad array of programs and services …
Pencils Everyone needs pencils with a good eraser. When it comes to school supplies, the best type of pencil to have are the ones with refillable lead. This saves repeated trips to the pencil sharpener and is less likely to cause disruption in the classroom. Pens One of the most important things to have …
The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of subject area tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science with an optional writing exam. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately three hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks (or just over four hours if taking the Writing Test). Actual …
The United Kingdom is one of the most popular study destinations for foreign students. Every year the number of international students coming to the country to study is rapidly and constantly increasing, and that is not very surprising. Through the years, many UK-based universities have been successfully increasing their reputation so that they would …
The world of online nursing can be a wonderful, yet frightening experience to anyone who has not taken an online class or who has limited computer skills. In an online nursing program, people are expected to read assignments and complete projects online. This may mean a person will need to know more about their …
With the increased costs of energy derived from fossil fuels, many consumers are interested in alternative sources of energy. Unfortunately the market trend tells us that little to no relief in oil prices is in sight. A great source of power can be harnessed from the wind using electricity generating windmills. Below is a …
With the recent rise in energy costs many people have been looking to alternative sources of energy. One of the greatest energy sources (our sun) is readily available for the taking. We just need to be able to harness it’s power. For those interested, below is a brief history of how solar power came …
Despite thousands of years of gazing at the stars, we’ve never found another planet like Earth. Who would’ve thought looking inward would reveal the Earth is formed like an onion. A Complicated Planet Indeed When discussing the onion-like nature of the Earth, it is important to mention there is some debate as to what …
More and more college-bound students from the U.S. and around the world are traveling to Germany to study, some for a semester or a year, but others to pursue a two- or four-year degree at one of the country’s many prestigious universities. The reason? Part of it is pure quality – the university system …