Auteur: Rachel Keranen

Evolution looks at Charles Darwin’s extensive and pervasive influence. The book explores the mechanics of evolution before diving deeper into how evolution affects humans, plants, and cells. Evolutio …

Within galaxies, stars grow from clouds of gas and dust, shine brilliantly, and die stunning deaths. The Composition of the Universe: The Evolution of Stars and Galaxies traces the lives of stars and …

Much of our contemporary understanding of space systems dates back to Isaac Newton. It’s surprising to think that the underpinnings of astronomy are centuries old. While for a time it seemed as thoug …

Though it seems like all advancements in computing have occurred in the last few decades, in reality the technology behind computers dates back to early civilizations, such as our modern conception o …

The Northwest Passage has captured the imagination of nations and explorers for hundreds of years. And today, as global warming reshapes geography, trade along the passage is becoming a reality for t …

The genesis of our universe has captured the imagination of astronomers throughout history. The development of the big bang theory is a story of heated debates, a race to discovery, and persistent sc …

Though Python takes its name from the comical British television series Monty Python’s Flying Circus, the coding language is seriously powerful. Guido van Rossum, the programmer who wrote Python, was …

The thirty-second state to join the Union is a leader in many ways, including volunteerism, voter turnout, health care, and education. This colorful book traces Minnesota’s history from the Paleo-Ind …

New York State has long been the first stop for immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world. Many choose to stay, giving New York one of the largest and most diverse populations in the nation …

Although Yukihiro Matsumoto released Ruby in 1995, it would take more than a decade for the programming language to achieve widespread adoption. Today, Ruby is one of the fastest growing coding langu …