Spontaneous Generation Disproved

Spontaneous Generation Disproved

The Theory of Spontaneous Generation is a theory that was commonly held up until it was disproved around the 18th century. Many researchers advocated for the theory of Spontaneous Generation but it wasn’t until a few pioneering experiments that it was finally disproved and expelled from common scientific thought. What Is Spontaneous Generation? Spontaneous Generation … Read more

John Needham Experiment

john needham experiment

John Needham was a biologist most known for being a strong advocate of the theory of spontaneous generation. He did experiments to attempt to prove that living organisms could spontaneously generated from nonliving matter. Early Life of John Needham John Needham was born in London in 1713. He was a Roman Catholic priest though his … Read more

Top 5 Famous Rappers from Minnesota

famous rappers from minnesota

The Midwest hip-hop scene has really started to develop in recent years and proven to be a hot bed for rappers. The Twin Cities is really known for its artistic talent which extends in to rap music with each rapper having their own unique midwestern style. Here we will take a look at 5 famous … Read more

Oparin’s Theory

oparin's theory

Alexander Oparin was a biochemist who is most well known for his theories on the origin of life. He also helped develop industrial biochemistry in the USSR and received multiple awards for his work. Here we will cover a little bit about Alexander Oparin’s life, and review his theory on the origin of life. Oparin’s … Read more

Spallanzani Experiment

Spallanzani Experiment

Lazzaro Spallanzani is often credited with being one of the founders of modern experimental biology. Though he always worked with physics, geology, chemistry, and meteorology, biology was his main area of interest. He is most famed for his experiment boiling microbes that lead the way for the defeat of the theory of spontaneous generation. Early … Read more

When Was JavaScript Invented?

when was javascript invented

Today JavaScript is the world’s most popular programming language. It’s estimated that about 9.7 Million developers use JavaScript. But what exactly is JavaScript? When was it invented? Who invented it? And why is it so popular? We will cover all of that in the following sections. What is JavaScript? JavaScript is an object-oriented programming language … Read more

When Was Baseball Invented

when was baseball invented

Although Abner Doubleday is often credited with inventing the game of baseball this is untrue. The history of baseball is actually quite murky as there have been games similar to baseball that have been played since the 18th century. Baseball appears to have drawn influence from the English games of rounders and cricket.  The first … Read more

What Is Computer Science All About

what is computer science all about

Computer science is an attractive area of study for many because of the high salary and low unemployment rate for degree holders. Some people also find working in the field to be enjoyable and highly rewarding as a career choice. Here we will cover what computer science is, the different types of courses you might … Read more

How Computer Science Benefits Society

how computer science benefits society

Computer science is important to the world for many reasons. Advances in technology can have many great benefits for society. When you think of an altruistic profession, the first ones that come to mind will very likely be: doctor, social worker, nurse, or something along those lines. Computer science professionals may not even come to … Read more

10 Reasons Why Computer Science Is The Best Major

why computer science is the best major

Computer Science is increasingly becoming a popular major. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and their is a great need for Computer Science majors to keep up with this demand. Recent estimates show that Computer Science is about the 11th most popular college major.  But is Computer Science a good choice for having a … Read more