Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre, it conducts electricity well, and has a relatively high melting point. In 2002, elemental silicon was chosen as the base material for an experiment to produce the most massive […]
How Much Money Do Firefighters Make?
The average firefighter earns $53,240 per year. That’s slightly less than what the U.S. median household income is right now, at $57,652 per year (in 2017). Some people respond to this with outrage or disbelief—why would you risk your life for that kind of pay? Most people don’t realize how much responsibility is taken on […]