Cybele Tamulonis is a writer, apiarist, and entomology enthusiast.
Myth or math? Is the nautilus shell’s golden ratio real?
Grab a ruler, crunch the length-to-height ratios, and use the Fibonacci sequence to test whether this famous spiral is truly golden.
From scraps to soil: the dirt on the (not so lowly) worm
Turn your leftovers into new soil by building a worm farm to learn about composting, vermicomposting, and how decomposition works.
How fast can you grow a forest in a parking lot?
Communities across the world are planting miniforests of trees and native plants to restore biodiversity in unexpected places.
Your brain vs. your phone: A screen time experiment
Investigate your digital habits using real research methods and discover how distractions change your focus, memory, and performance.
Good dirt or bad germs? Let’s swab it and see!
Investigate the millions of bacteria and molds around you by testing everyday objects and growing your own microbes.
Talk Like A Spider Using Sound And Secret Codes
Discover how spiders communicate through vibrations and dance. Then, create a cipher to “talk” like a spider using your own tap code language.