Velociraptor Needs Your Help
By Emily Willoughby @eawilloughby Velociraptor! The name strikes excitement into the hearts of dinosaur enthusiasts far and wide, just as…
Month: July 2016
Robotic Ray with Rodent Cells
Yes, researchers have created one of the things we have all been waiting for: A robotic ray. It represents the…
Dromaeosaurus: Dinosaur Brought to Life in Colorful Sculpture
See David Alden’s life-sized sculpture of Dromaeosaurus albertensis, a dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period.
Carbon Capture: Transforming Greenhouse Gas into Rock
Is there a way to capture excess carbon dioxide and chemically trap it underground to mitigate the effects of climate…
Book Review: Galapagos: Preserving Darwin’s Legacy
Title: Galapagos: Preserving Darwin’s legacy, Second Edition Author: Tui De Roy Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History Best for: General science audience, age…
Why Do Women Outlive Men?
Multiple studies have shown that, on the whole, women outlive men. Have you ever wondered where this information comes from and if it is true?
Chickens Use Color Vision to Find Food, Pick Mates
Have you ever wondered how chickens see the world? Did you know that chickens use color vision? Get the answers to these and more questions.
Yosemite, Half Dome in Photos
By Max Goldberg @GoldbergISD When you think of Yosemite, Half Dome probably comes to mind (it’s on the park logo, after…
Honeybee Pollen and Pesticides in Your Garden
By Kate Stone Scientists at Purdue University have been investigating where bees collect most of their pollen—and, consequently, unintended pesticides.…
Pharmaceutical Waste Damages Aquatic Ecosystems
Pharmaceutical waste tends to wind up in our streams and rivers. It wreaks havoc on aquatic ecosystems and our drinking water.