What NASA is About

Everyone either knows or has heard about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or more commonly referred to as NASA. It is mainly the more popular side of NASA, with the rocket launches, rover landings, Mars explorations, and more, that get televised. However, there’s a whole lot more to NASA that is “behind the scenes,” such as the popular NASA facilities in Florida, Texas, and … Continue reading What NASA is About

North Korea’s Food Shortage

Food shortages are nothing new in North Korea, the nation has for a long time had to deal with them, and the last few years have been no different. Moreover, with the pandemic going on, as well as international sanctions over its nuclear weapon testing, and natural disasters, the food crisis only got worse. Food prices have spiked and about 40% of North Korea’s 26 … Continue reading North Korea’s Food Shortage

Problems with Petrol Prices

Shooting up like a rocket, gas prices have increased substantially. According to the Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC), gas prices are the highest in the last seven years in the United States. As gas prices continue to rise in America, citizens of the Florida Keys (Keys) have become upset with how much is coming out of their pockets to fund their transportation. Robert Allen, … Continue reading Problems with Petrol Prices

Allergies explained.

           Around 10-30% of all humans are shown to suffer from an allergy. Most are developed at young ages and can be grown out depending on severeness. Others are not, but why do these intolerances form? New research has shown that women are more likely to develop allergies because of the genetic differences between genders, and food allergies range from different categories and statistics. Reactions … Continue reading Allergies explained.

Australia reopens to International travel

The Australian Government has officially reopened the country for international air and sea travel to the country after 2 years of some of the most intense travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families who had been traveling overseas were stuck outside of their home country, and some had reportedly been trying to get back into Australia since the day the travel closure was announced. … Continue reading Australia reopens to International travel

The Big Reveal of the KWHS 2021 Homecoming Queen

As the reveal of Key West High School’s (KWHS) 2021 Homecoming Queen gets closer, the students have anticipated the Friday night football game more than usual. Besides seeing if the football team will make it to the play-offs, during half-time, our queen will be announced by the principal of KWHS, Dr. Larry Schmiegel.  On Monday, November 1st, the traditional Homecoming Parade kick-started Homecoming Spirit Week. … Continue reading The Big Reveal of the KWHS 2021 Homecoming Queen

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Approved for Kids Ages 5-11

By: Tricia Desroches The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 5-11 in a unanimous 14 vote decision. Allowing young kids to get vaccinated can help the world get back to where it was before the pandemic started. Now that the vaccine is open to a variety of ages, the number of COVID-19 cases will likely go … Continue reading Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Approved for Kids Ages 5-11

How old is the Earth

Earth is estimated to be 4.54 billion years old, plus or minus about 50 million years. Scientists have scoured the Earth searching for the oldest rocks to radiometrically date. In northwestern Canada, they discovered rocks about 4.03 billion years old. Then, in Australia, they discovered minerals about 4.3 billion years old. Researchers know that rocks are continuously recycling, due to the rock cycle, so they … Continue reading How old is the Earth