Here are some of the Science Questions submitted after Class 2. Some are nicely specific and answerable with data or observations, some could be revised and refined.

Please pick TWO of these questions (yours or someone else’s) and use this form to submit a revised version of the question that is answerable with data and/or publicly available data.

What is the average life span of flying fish? What attracted them to South east shores?

What birds construct the Staten Island region, and what if any new species have migrated here?

How beneficial are bees to our ecosystem?

Are previous lichens coming back to Central Park?

Are hawks, owls and eagles increasing in number in NYC?

Are ground water aquifers being replenished as more rain falls?

How has the COVID vaccine made a difference in the hospitalization rate in the US?

Why do humans dream?

Why do some bodies of water look more blue or less blue than others?

How does power consumption in NYC vary from day to night?

Are pollinators declining in NYC?

How does Internet usage vary by borough in NYC?

How does RF exposure vary between the city and the suburbs?

Are we alone in the universe?

How is water pollution affecting marine life in New York City?

How is air pollution near major highways contributing to asthma rates?

Is switching to electric cars helping in cutting back on CO2 emissions in NYC?

Submit your revised question here (each person should submit two questions):