Author: Aunika Venables

It is no surprise that our changing climate does not only affect humans. Plants are also greatly impacted by environmental fluctuations, especially grapevines. Viticulture is the farming of grapevines used in winemaking and this agricultural system is recognized as an indicator of climate change due to its climate sensitivity; the lifecycle of grapevines, is so…

The interdisciplinary comprehension and use of mathematics and computing in science are essential for research and development. Mathematics aids in analyzing and visualizing patterns in data collected on computers, and allows for representation of scientific phenomena (Meredith et al., 2007). The use of math also allows for expanding existing ideas and discovering new ones. In…

Plants are some of the most important organisms on the planet; they form the foundation of numerous ecosystems and environments. Although they appear as relatively simple organisms, there are many complex processes occurring within all plants. Many of these processes involve the application of physical laws and principles. Plants rely on light absorption as well…

Dionaea muscipula, the infamous Venus fly trap, is perhaps the most well-known carnivorous plant on the planet. D. muscipula has been described by Charles Darwin as “the most wonderful plant in the world” because of its unique structure and feeding strategy (Darwin and Darwin, 1888). The anatomical design of this species consists of a pair…

Computers have become essential for a variety of diverse tasks ranging from communication to quantum computing. The average person knows enough about a computer to navigate and accomplish their desired tasks. However, most individuals do not know how each key works. Physics, coding, and engineering are some of the many working concepts at play within…

Mathematics is known as the language of the universe and its applications in academia are endless. Anything from computer science to quantum mechanics utilizes the operations and processes of mathematics. The major forces behind the expansion of mathematics are contributed to the large accessibility of computers and the exponential increase in the collection and creation…

It can be very challenging to understand the complexity of a given scientific concept; this is where the use of metaphors intertwines with science communication as well as how science can be grasped by the general public. Metaphors can be used as a form of truth to those who are unfamiliar with the nomenclature of presented…