There is something interesting happening all the time in the cosmos that is worth investigating. In the world of amateur astronomical observation, it’s fun to keep up with current events observable in your area. Here’s a list of places that can help keep you current on what’s going on in the universe for 2020.

We’ve asked America House eInterns to share their list of 10 great books they recommend reading. Here is the list from Annik Brar, George Washington University student studying International Affairs and Psychology. Check it out!

Lunar New Year is a festival celebrating the beginning of the new year on the traditional lunar calendar. It is a holiday celebrated many countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and even England, France, and the United States.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to teach Ukrainian language and culture to American students? America House Kyiv eIntern, Bianca Navia had the special opportunity to interview Dr. Berezovenko, who is a Ukrainian language professor at Arizona State University, located in Tempe, AZ.

While environmental activism is multifaceted, one aspect of the movement focuses on creating and funding eco-friendly inventions. This article tells about inventions designed to mitigate your carbon footprint as well as a short discussion of the pros and cons of green innovation!

A writer, an honored military veteran, a conservationist, president of a city’s police commission, state governor and president of the United States. The most outstanding facts about Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.

It doesn’t matter what job you do as creativity is not restricted to artists , writers or musicians only. Creativity skill is useful for people from all walks of life. Go ahead and start working on your creativity using our 5 super easy and fun tips.

We know that astronomically speaking the Sun will eventually burn out and at this point life will cease to exist. But, is this the whole story, and why is this question important to humanity? 

Here are the top 5 places in Los Angeles and surrounding areas that you might not have heard of, but are definitely worth a visit.

These discoveries have not only uncovered many new and interesting things about our world but have also opened up an entirely new world of mysteries and wonders.

Another trend that is quite popular in America during the holiday season is the game of Secret Santa. Check out this article to learn more about this game and who knows, maybe you’ll decide to play it with your friends or coworkers.

For many people, purchasing or designing ugly Christmas sweaters has become a popular way to get into the holiday spirit.  It is also not uncommon to find ugly sweater parties or competitions. The trend of celebrating ugly sweaters has even reached national television in the United States.

Time really is the most precious gift that you can give, especially with our hectic lifestyle nowadays. Learn about a deep-rooted tradition of giving back and find out what America House has in plan for this holiday season.

Here is a quick video tutorial on how to make world-famous pumpkin spice latte from scratch. Easy and fast, delicious and fragrant. You can buy all needed ingredient at most supermarkets. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving is a holiday known for it extravagent feasts. Just like any other holiday, Americans love to decorate their homes for the occasion! Traditional fall items to objects that reflect Thanksgiving (turkey, pumpkins) can be found everywhere in ones home. Many people buy decorations for their home, but it is just as easy (and more fun!) to make them at home.

Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is a cherished American tradition. While some people’s Thanksgiving preferences have evolved over the years, many Americans are still content with preparing the Thanksgiving staples. Read below for recipes and tips to creating a Thanksgiving dinner that will leave your guests stuffed.

Women have always been known to challenge the norms, defy the odds, and tackle obstacles that stood in their way of success. Here are 5 stories about women who dared to dream, defeated the odds, and succeeded with flying colors. 

The late Charles Bukowski was a poet, screenwriter and author. He wasn’t just any writer; he was a prolific writer with over 5,300 poems and stories being credited to his name by the time of his death in 1994. So prolific was he that previously unpublished works continued to be published over a decade after his death.

This is a traditional camping snack made of roasted marshmallows, chocolate and crackers. It is hardly a healthy treat but who cares. Difficult to resist this sweet and gooey “sandwich” and as a result you always want some more. Ant this is probably how this outdoor dessert got its name – s’more, as in “some more”.

With three degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MBA from Harvard University, Sal was working as a hedge fund analyst in Boston. In 2004, Sal began remotely tutoring his cousin, helping with math. Many students eagerly asked Sal to tutor them, too. In order to reach a growing number of students, Sal began posting short videos on YouTube.

Musicians from hundreds of different genres are releasing new and popular music all the time. Take this quiz to find out which songs, artists, and music genres haven been the most popular in America in the last 10 years! Put your musical knowledge to the test.

From where does a writer draw inspiration for their writings? That’s a good question. Inspiration comes from many places, depending on the thought process of the writer and what it is the writer is intent on writing about. But, generally speaking, inspiration can be outlined through the creative process.

Throughout history, witches were believed to be a real and present danger to society, as evidenced by the Salem Witch Trials held in the late seventeenth century in Salem Village, located in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England.

As you may very well know, Halloween is a time to dress up in silly, scary, or iconic costumes and walk from house to house yelling “trick-or-treat!”. It is a time to scare your friends and go to spooky haunted houses. It is the only time when asking for candy from a stranger is completely acceptable too!

Yuriy Kondratyuk was a Ukrainian engineer and mathematician most known for developing the first known lunar orbit rendezvous. His idea mirrored “mother ship / daughter ship” concept that was ultimately used during the Apollo era. 

There are many varieties of telescopes and all have their places both in the laboratory as well as the everyman’s backyard. But, did you know there is a telescope orbiting Earth right now? Why on Earth would we have telescope orbiting Earth?

In a nutshell, slang is informal speech. It is most often used amongst young people and has its roots in popular culture, whether that be music, television, celebrities, or Internet trends. Slang changes constantly, so words or expressions that were popular last year or even a couple months ago may not be relevant anymore.

Interestingly, technology exists to monitor said sea ice from space. The European Space Agency’s CryoSat-2 satellite has been in development since the 1990s and was launched in 2010. This satellite carries a first of its kind radar altimeter payload which can provide surveillance of the Arctic Ocean ice cap at latitudes up to 88 degrees North.

Do you watch satellite television? Enjoy your weather situation being monitored? Have you ever used a satellite telephone? Have you ever thought about how these things are made possible?

During NEEMO, astronauts, researchers, and other personnel live completely underwater for extended periods of time. While underwater, they conduct crucial research and experiments to better improve knowledge and understanding of space.