Are there more stars in the universe, molecules in a glass of water, or grains of sand on Earth? Many of us have heard this old question. The last time I heard it was 5 years ago in a trivia game at Boda Borg (think escape room meets Chuck E Cheese for large children who convince themselves they’re adults). I thought, well it’s obviously stars in the universe, the universe is infinite… I got it wrong. The nerd in me was embarrassed. The science educator let his team down that day.

So do you know the answer? If not, pause and take a guess. Can you justify your guess?

Read on so you can out-nerd the science teachers in your next game of trivia.

We are pleased to inform you that this summer we are launching a summer reading program for the Upper School. 

Why is the universe made of this stuff and not that stuff? Perhaps this question has crossed your mind during existential ponderings in the shower, or even when helping your children or little siblings with their science homework.

How likely is it that Shakespeare’s brain will materialize out of a perfectly disordered array of particles?

Our young artists have been confined within their homes however there were no set limits to their creativity! Visit the online art gallery set up specifically during COVID confinement to discover more! Art has no limits!