The 2014-15 International Space Station experiment will explore the effects of artificial shark skin on bacteria growth in microgravity, hoping to improve astronauts' health conditions. The frigid...
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Day 43 Physics
Physics projects displaying motion are set up in the gallery outside the chapel. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 40 Butterflies
Students release their butterflies after watching them grow as an experiment in science. Photo by Maddie Binning.
ISS launch delayed
International Space Station launch delayed The launch for Minnehaha's International Space Station project, initially planned for early May, has been delayed until at least July 10 because of some...
Erik Hadlund
Science teacher, coach leaving to pursue PhD. By Chris Schold.
Boys’ & girls’ brains
Examining the different wiring of boys’ and girls’ brains as they develop. By Taylor Bye.
The problem of the deadly kitty
Stalking birds, mice and mammals Anybody who has ever had a cat knows the feeling of walking in on a "present" left by...
Day 85 Electric Circuits
Light bulbs and batteries are used to display closed circuits of electricity. Photo by Maddie Binning.
In depth: Space Station project
Talon staff writer Julia Carle sat down with science teacher Nancy Cripe in September 2012 to discuss what Minnehaha...
Facing climate change
Scientists agree on climate change, so why doesn't America? "Ninety-seven percent of all climate scientists agree that...
Physics First
Scientific actions and reactions Minnehaha adopts a new science curriculum, teaching physics as a foundation for other...
New standards for science
A set of standards brings new ideas to science education "Uh, no," said freshman Sarah Kaminski. "No," freshman Alexis...
To space and back in nine months
The International Space Station Project brings new opportunities for students Minnehaha has been to Europe, the...
Day 44 Dry Ice
Students observe how dry ice moves over a flat surface in science class. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 41 Burning salt
Chemistry students burn salts to create colorful flames. Photo by Rachel Bartz