This article is the sixth in an ongoing series by Gwen Barret and Destiny Johnson. The Java programming language has been around for about 25 years. Over time it has been used for web applications, video games, etc.
Category: STEM
Pluto: Planet or Dwarf Planet?
On Feb. 18, 1930, Claude Toumbaugh discovered an astronomical body which was later named Pluto after the Roman god of the underworld by Venetia Burney. In the time preceding Tombaugh’s discovery, astronomers…
Pi Day Celebration with Math Club
February is over–it’s time to celebrate a mathematical holiday, Pi Day. What is Pi? Pi is equal to the circumference of a circle divided by its diameter. It can be used to find measurements from a circle, sphere, or shapes that have a circle as its base.
Perspectives on De-Extinction
Have you ever wanted a pet dodo? Some say that we should recreate animals that have become extinct, while some disagree. Recreating extinct animals has the power to alter ecosystems. Some believe that we should harness…
FLVS Students Host Second Online Game Jam
This post was written by Irene Pynn-Cunha, FLVS Coding Club sponsor, with an accompanying interview by News in a Click contributor Destiny Johnson. On September 26, 2020, FLVS students gathered virtually for…
Computers are a Science: Celebrating Black Computer Scientists and Engineers
This article is the fifth in an ongoing series by Gwen Barret and Destiny Johnson and shines a light on Black Computer Scientists and Engineers that have made contributions…
Dogs: How They Became Man’s Best Friend
Whether your dog loves to play or sleep all day, everyone loves their dog. But how were dogs domesticated from wolves, and when did they become man’s best friend? From Wolves to…
A Futuristic Approach to Disinfecting
UBTECH has taken the spotlight in context of the current global concern: fighting COVID-19. With their newly introduced Adibot technology, the company has set high hopes for schools and other buildings to safely open once more.
Misconceptions about Mental Health
In our society lies a pervasive crisis that perforates every facet of our lives and those of others, yet largely goes unrecognized, as if such was merely a minor occurrence.
But mental health is no minor occurrence.
Different Vitamins Play Different Roles
Did you know that the asparagus family in VeggieTales are vitamins E and K? In this article, I will be talking about what vitamins are, and what makes them nutritional and beneficial for your health. I believe that since we are entering a new year, we should work on a new YOU!