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As a school in Maryland, almost all Saint John’s students know what the Chesapeake Bay is along with its many tributaries. It is widely known elsewhere in the United States that the Chesapeake Bay is home to many crabs, which are delicious when they are from a restaurant nearby by the Bay. However, due to … More Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay By Silas Eaton
This year was especially rare in astronomical circles. The rarity of this year comes from one astronomical object, known as a green comet. This comet’s name is C/2022 E3, quite boring in astronomer jargon. This comet only comes around to Earth every 50,000 years. The last time the comet was visible to those on Earth, … More Green Smudge in the Sky By Silas Eaton
Recently, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have performed a fusion experiment in which more energy was produced by a fusion reaction than was put into starting the reaction. This is a breakthrough that has many in the field of nuclear physics ecstatic. The gaining of energy from a fusion reaction has been promised … More Fusion: The Future of Energy or Just An Experiment? By Silas Eaton
When some hear the words nuclear power, they immediately run away. This opinion is not unsubstantiated. The nuclear accidents of Chernobyl, Ukraine, and Fukushima, Japan have often left the public to deem nuclear power as unnecessary. However, nuclear power might just be one of the tools that could save humanity from the extreme effects of … More Nuclear Power: A Safe, Clean Source of Energy By Silas Eaton
One marvel of engineering is the James Webb Telescope. Built by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and launched on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Telescope has many people who thrive on space exploration excited. It promises to bring new discoveries and increased understanding about the early universe. It will allow us to … More Eyes To The Past: The James Webb Telescope By Silas Eaton
Liam Skelton, the founder of the Viking Chess Club, was interviewed on September 21st of this year. Liam is known by many in the school and is a familiar face around campus. In fact, when interviewing Liam, his friends immediately surrounded him, adding comments about how he has helped the school, and how great of … More Checkmate By Silas Eaton
The Viking Journal 