Science Articles by:

Bill Carroll

Bill Carroll is a retired mathematics and astronomy high school teacher with a PhD in Educational Processes. Currently, he volunteers at the Field Museum in lichen, botany, and education outreach and with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. He also tends a native garden in the traffic circle near his home in Chicago.

Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

by Bill Carroll | Science in Space, Science of the Outdoors

On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, from Mexico to the Maine-Canadian border. For […]

Lagrange points: A lesson in gravity and a path to space exploration

by Bill Carroll | Science in Space

Years ago, I parked my car and dashed into a neighborhood shop, only to find that that my car had […]

A Book Review of – When Brains Dream: Exploring the Science and Mystery of Sleep

by Bill Carroll | Science Within Us

In the earliest dream I can recall, I was being held captive in a cave, handcuffed to a giant. Upon awakening, […]

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Scientific Research?

by Bill Carroll | People in Science

For those who are fortunate to still have their jobs, the COVID-19 pandemic has made the workplace a risky place […]

Dare Mighty Things: A Brief History of Martian Landers and Rovers

by Bill Carroll | Science in Space

In February 2021, three missions arrived at Mars. China’s Tianwen-1 reached the red planet on February 10, one day after […]

Two women representing the Illinois Science Council at an event.

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