An Hour Less Of Sleep: Worth It?

You wake up to the sound of your alarm clock beeping next to your ear. You are certain that you got less sleep than normal! Sound familiar? This may have happened to you when Daylight Savings Time started at 2 am on Sunday, March 11. During spring, you “spring” forward an hour, essentially skipping an hour during the night! The History of Daylight Savings You might be wondering, what exactly is the purpose of Daylight Saving Time? Daylight Saving Time started as a trick to save energy consumption during World War I when resources were scarce, and later became a national standard in the 1960s...

California Allows Cars Without Drivers

Can you imagine seeing cars on the highway with no drivers? As of April 2, this seemingly fictional concept is going to be a reality in California! California passed a law last week making it legal for self-driving cars from fifty different companies to be on the road without someone in the driver’s seat. The companies currently allowed to have driverless cars on the road have all tested driverless cars previously, but with drivers behind the wheels to take control in case something went wrong. As safety is still a concern, laws still require that companies be able to use technology such as...

Holi: India's Festival Of Color

Holi is a Hindu festival that signifies the beginning of spring. It is celebrated all over India and is now being celebrated in other countries as well. This year, Holi took place on March 2nd. The ancient festival dates all the way back to the 4th century AD, when an important poem was written. This poem was adapted into a play that speaks of the beauty of dancing and colors of townsfolk. The beginnings of the festival also come from the Hindu legend of a female demon, Holika. She is the sister of the demon King Hiranyakashayap. In this legend, the King wants to get rid of his son who is...