Science Articles

Are sustainable cars truly sustainable?

The complicated effects of electric cars on the environment Tesla's high-powered, lithium battery cells are seemingly a feat of engineering. In a compact 46 by 80 mm cylinder, electrons propel the increasingly popular vehicles up to 300 miles with a single charge-all...

Cold nose, warm heart

Furry friends prove beneficial for owners' mental health August 2, 2017 is a day that the Minnehaha community will never forget. "I was in the building that day when the explosion happened," said Emily Kennett, the assistant to the athletic director. Many people have...

Women’s Health Issues + Dr. Florence John Q and A

Lack of resources, poor diagnoses and unequal care cause medical issues   The issue of women's health is an endlessly complex and controversial topic. For centuries, it has been argued upon and disagreed upon, but it has mostly been completely neglected. It seems...

ISS experiment goes ‘green’

Space Station class explores algae growth in microgravity The International Space Station (ISS) class, taught by Joy Reist and Tim Swanson, is currently growing spirulina algae in the science classroom. The algae is being tested on growth in microgravity.  "The...
Sharks in Space

Sharks in Space

The 2014-15 International Space Station experiment will explore the effects of artificial shark skin on bacteria...

Day 43 Physics

Day 43 Physics

Physics projects displaying motion are set up in the gallery outside the chapel. Photo by Maddie Binning.

ISS launch delayed

ISS launch delayed

International Space Station launch delayed The launch for Minnehaha's International Space Station project, initially...