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December is a time for joy, celebration, and gifts! As our gift to you, we've compiled some fascinating STEM facts. Read on to discover what's happening this winter in the world of STEM! December's Winter Solstice! The hibernal solstice, also known as the winter solstice, happens when either of Earth's poles is tilted the furthest away from the Sun. This year's winter solstice occurred on Thursday, December 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, this day signifies the shortest day and the longest night of the year! Link to Article:  Winter solstice 2023 is here, bringing the longest night of the year | Space The Awesome Speed of a Snowflake! The average snowflake travels at a speed of slightly over 4.8 kilometers per hour, which is approximately the same speed as an adult walking! How Insects Stay Warm! As humans, we tend to rely on coats and jackets to keep warm during the winter months. However, insects have their own unique methods for surviving the cold. In fact, some

  Let's welcome the new year, 2024! It's our 15 th  Anniversary as a STEM ed nonprofit and we have all the plans in place to connect students to new hands-on STEM activities and possibilities. Great things and fun facts come in "24", so here are a few that hold interesting significance. Let's Go 24! The Significance of 24 in the Human Body Not only is the number 24 relevant to the current year, it also plays a crucial role in the body's anatomy! Specifically, the rib cage serves as a protective shield for vital organs like the heart and lungs. This structure is composed of 24 ribs that can be categorized into three types: True Ribs, False Ribs, and Floating Ribs. Link To Article: Rib cage (alberta.ca) How the Purity of Gold Lies in 24 Gold is one of the 'noble' metals; it resists oxidation and maintains its shine.  ‘Caratage’ is the measurement of purity of gold a lloyed with other metals. 24 carat is pure gold, with no other metals mixed in. Link to A