Rebecca Beamer
School
Middle Tennessee State University, Southern New Hampshire University
Expertise
Astronomy, Physics, Science, US History, Weird Facts
- Rebecca is working toward obtaining a degree in non-fiction writing after taking several courses in physics and astronomy, including experimental astronomy, astrophysics, modern physics, theoretical physics, stars and galaxies astronomy, and solar system astronomy.
- In addition to writing for Grunge, Rebecca posts current news, tidbits, and short educational pieces on astronomy and physics on her personal blog on Medium.com.
- Rebecca is currently working on writing children's books on science topics to introduce kids to these topics early in a fun, educational way.
Experience
Rebecca Beamer is a science writer who has a passion for making complex topics easy to understand. She believes that you shouldn't need a doctorate to understand certain topics, and her goal is to make them easy to understand for those with limited background knowledge on the subject. Her favorite subjects to write about include astronomy, physics, technology, and history. Rebecca loves to do research and takes her time to learn new things daily to share with the world.
Education
Rebecca began her college career looking to obtain a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy. During her time in college, she was a research student for NASA's Radio JOVE project, which included writing an article for NASA's Radio JOVE newsletter. She took upper-level courses in a variety of physics and astronomy subjects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca took a break from college to take care of her family. She is now returning to college to obtain a bachelor's degree in non-fiction writing. She hopes to use the knowledge she previously obtained from her time studying physics and astronomy to complement the skills she is learning in writing through her work and school.
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Stories By Rebecca Beamer
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Just as space provides an enormous opportunity for exploration and discovery, so, too, do our oceans. The key to both? Technology to meet the challenges.
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Think shark, and you're probably imagining the classic great white, and the theme music from "Jaws." But there are more than 500 species of shark out there.
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Postage stamps are, you should pardon the expression, a sticky topic. Who is so honored, and why -- even how often -- can be debated almost endlessly.
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Cats are known for having vertical pupils, which makes them rather distinct in the animal kingdom. Here's the specific evolutionary reason for this.
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Mention the name Nostradamus, and you probably conjure images of some kind of prophet or astrologer. His academic background, however, was in medicine.
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Many people have at least a passing interest in space travel -- the real space travel, not science fiction. Numbered among them? Pope Paul VI.
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We often take it for granted that the sky is blue, but there's a complex reason behind why the sky appears to be this particular color. Here's why.
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In the event of a nuclear explosion, things within the range of the blast become radioactive, but researchers found you can still enjoy a beer, mostly.
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The aquarium, a structure for people fascinated by aquatic life, has its place in homes and waiting rooms worldwide, thanks to a French marine biologist.
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Many species of shark are apex predators, traversing their domain and eating what they will. Suppose one decides to have you for dinner -- what then?
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Lyndon Johnson's Air Force One crew installed a fake temperature control to fool the president into thinking it was real. Here's why they did that.
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Airplane windows are famously round, in contrast to the shape of most other windows, but why? This is the real reason airplane windows are round.
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Volcanic eruptions can be incredibly scary for the people who live near them, but there are ways to stay safe. Here's how to stay safe during an eruption.
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"Pennsylvania" is spelled wrong in the Constitution, but did Alexander Hamilton actually make a mistake? Here's why Pennsylvania is spelled wrong.
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The heart transplant is one of the most significant and monumental developments in medical science. This is the story of the first human heart transplant.
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Mummies were once used widely for artistic purposes, and they inspired the creation of a paint color called mummy brown. Here's the story of the paint color.
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Operation Nimrod was the name given to the operation where SAS soldiers stormed the Iranian Embassy in London to rescue hostages from six terrorists.
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Half-life measurements are a staple of scientific study, but what exactly are they, and why are they used. This is why half-life measurements are used.
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While a dozen typically refers to 12 of an item, a baker's dozen is understood to mean 13. So where does the extra item come from?