Author Archives: Meg Rayborn Dawson

  The mega-giant Russian Bomber of the 30’s – Kalinin K-7 Bomber aircrafts | 1 comment Even though speed, firepower and endurance have all been regarded as important factors of an aircraft, there is one feature that has always been regarded as … Continue reading →

  RMS Titanic conspiracy theories From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 shocked the world and attracted so much controversy that several conspiracy theories about her sinking have gained support. One version is that the sunken ship was actually … Continue reading →

Saving Democratic Education from Itself: Why We Need Homeschooling ALPHA-PHONICS Blog Editor Note:  This is part 6 of an 11 part series of papers  on the status of Homeschooling in the US.  Remaining parts will be posted shortly. The study … Continue reading →

Jerusalem Post 5,000-YEAR-OLD NYC-STYLE METROPOLIS UNCOVERED IN NORTHERN ISRAEL The find will change everything scholars know about the urbanization process in the Land of Israel. BY ROSSELLA TERCATIN    OCTOBER 7, 2019 02:16 Aerial photograph of the excavation site, Ein Assur, northern Israel. … Continue reading →

This newly discovered species of nematode is considered an extremophile–it thrives under high-salt, high-pH, arsenic-rich conditions that are otherwise hostile to life. But it is surprisingly versatile because it can also live in “normal” conditions in the laboratory. (Image credit: … Continue reading →

SMARTNEWS Keeping you current Spotted in Kenya: A Baby Zebra With Polka Dots Tira, as the foal has been named, appears to have a condition known as “pseudomelanism”—and it may threaten his survival Good luck, Tira! You’ve surely earned your spots. (Courtesy … Continue reading →

March 31, 2019 — 12.00am As classrooms across the country embrace digital textbooks, one Sydney school has declared the e-book era over and returned to the old-fashioned hard copy version because it improves comprehension and reduces distraction. For the past … Continue reading →

EDUCATION The Rise of Homeschooling Among Black Families African American parents are increasingly taking their kids’ education into their own hands—and in many cases, it’s to protect them from institutional racism and stereotyping. JESSICA HUSEMAN  The Atlantic FEB 17, 2015 Subscribe … Continue reading →

Even centuries before Captain Cook’s arrival, its resources were exploited by outsiders A small but vocal group of Molokai residents has aggressively opposed plans for economic development, including cruise ship visits. (Wade Graham) By Wade Graham, Zócalo Public Square SMITHSONIAN.COM AUGUST 30, 2019 … Continue reading →

Sixty years after the nuclear tests, the groundwater is contaminated and the coconuts are radioactive. But are the coral reefs thriving? Stanford Magazine Follow Nov 20, 2017 · 8 min read By Sam Scott MANICURED LANDSCAPE: Bikini Atoll is beautiful but eerie, say … Continue reading →