2024 will see the emergence of two #cicada #broods in the US! Brood XIII is a 17 year brood in the Midwest, while Brood XIX, a 13-year brood, is scattered across southeastern states, including Missouri and southern Illinois. Full video: youtu.be/FxKFu58Fs4A

Happy International Day for Women in Engineering! Watch the ASL Storybook at atomichands.com/asl-stem-story…!

Thank you, @scinaturally, for spotlighting our collaboration of creating American Sign Language STEM Storybooks! We are proud to work with you to bring STEM books to deaf and hard of hearing future STEMists! ow.ly/RgLT50Sorm1

🤩 ✌️ The first five ASL STEM Storybooks, featuring the Science Wide Open series and the My First Science Textbook series are available for free on Atomic Hands' website now! @atomichands atomichands.com/asl-stem-story…

Did you know that #allergies are more #common in the United States compared to other countries in the world? Sam explains how our bodies are #triggered by #allergens in this second video of the allergies video series! Full video: youtu.be/dtOWH2SjBO8

These past few weeks have seen a lot of events going on around the world. Have you ever wondered how #fireworks work? How do they get their colors and make shapes? Here, we talk about the #science behind your favorite fireworks! #STEMvee Full video: youtu.be/1bz_coBUQ4w

The first computer mouse was invented around 60 years ago! Anirban explains that the inventors don't remember why they called it a "mouse" -- comment below why you think it was named the "mouse!" #258STEMFacts #ComputerMouse #Mouse #Clicker

This September, CorpsTHAT and the Adirondack Mountain Club are partnering together to provide a five-day, canoe-based Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor course co-taught in ASL and spoken English with interpreters provided. To register or learn more visit: corpsthat.org/event/leave-no…

Sam gets nausea and stomach aches after eating ice cream -- does that mean she is #allergic or lactose intolerant? Sam explains how to identify if you are #allergic or #intolerant in this third video of the allergies video series! Full video: youtu.be/nfIotYA1BOg

From our collaboration with @atomichands—Here, Michael is signing about how an atom is created! Squish together protons and neutrons, use high heat, and sprinkle in electrons ⚛ #americansignlanguage atomichands.com/asl-stem-story…

Is it true that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Anirban reveals about how many times the Empire State Building gets hit by lightning in a year! TW: Some short flashing lights will appear in this video. #258STEMFacts #Lightning #EmpireStateBuilding

#STEMsigns of the week: Virus and Bacteria. *Signs shown on #STEMsigns are seen and used by the community and are not created by Atomic Hands. We encourage you to evaluate the sign and adopt or discard it; or develop a new sign!

Atomic Hands will be collaborating with @2Axend during the #IDPSummit24! We need YOUR input to facilitate discussion topics! Responses will be kept anonymous. For Deaf professionals who use ASL interpreters: ow.ly/3FKx50SQ8YZ For ASL interpreters: ow.ly/ZmkA50SQ8YW

Have you seen this hack, using a hair straightener/lighter to open a #cork in a bottle? How does it work? The new #TheMoreYouKnow series scientifically explains trending videos and popular hacks! Let us know if you have a video you've seen that you want to learn more about!

Why can’t we summit mountains in 1 day? If you've seen the first Deaf American & first Deaf woman reach #MountEverest, they explain the importance of acclimation (@scottandshayna). What’s the science behind making more red blood cells to climb? Watch now: ow.ly/Kwo650SWeAR

Help us vault ASL STEM education to new heights -- your donation is the support beam we need! Donate now: atomichands.com/donate.

The #hydrothermal explosion at #Yellowstone National Park sent steam and debris to a height of hundreds of feet above the ground, destroyed a nearby boardwalk and ejected grapefruit-sized rocks tens to hundreds of feet from the source. What happened here? #258STEMFacts

This week’s #STEMsigns is… STEM! Watch to learn the sign and the history behind it! *Signs shown on #STEMsigns are seen and used by the community and are not created by Atomic Hands. We encourage you to evaluate the sign and adopt or discard it; or develop a new sign!

Aside from humans being one of the most common causes of forest fires, lightning often causes forest fires too! Lucian explains the difference between cold and hot lightning and its effects. #258STEMFacts #Lightning #ForestFires #STEMinASL

Why does #Australia have diverse and unique wildlife, particularly #marsupials—animals that carry and nurse their young in pouches? In this video created for #AuslanX 's science event, learn if koala bears are actually bears! Full video: youtu.be/u0GVFhl_eQc