Noise Pollution in the Ocean
What does the ocean sound like? Humans and our noise pollution have changed the ocean soundscape, with negative impacts on marine animals.
Year: 2021
Elements, Heavy Metal, and the Death of Stars
Part Three of Baking an Apple Pie from Scratch (figuratively) explains how stars create heavy elements with more Protons than Iron.
How the Mantis Shrimp Packs a Powerful Punch
These little animals kill by punching as hard and fast as a bullet from a gun. Find out why the little mantis shrimp is so tough.
Can climate change increase violence against women?
Violence against women and girls is a well-known problem. However, do natural disasters exacerbate this as climate change worsens?
Forged in the Hearts of Stars
Steven Spence, Part Two of Baking an Apple Pie from Scratch (figuratively). Let’s contemplate the early universe and the elements forged in the hearts of stars.
Neutrons, the Early Universe, and Apple Pie
Steven Spence contemplates neurons, the early universe, and the origins of the ingredients for the quark-gluon plasma soup, and apple pie.
Why am I writing a science blog?
Steven Spence shares his motivation for writing his science blog entitled “There be Dragons Everywhere” and the power of asking questions.
Electric Eel Delivers Taser-like Shocks
The electric eel is an Amazonian fish that can deliver an electrical jolt strong enough to stun a horse, using an electroshock system similar to a Taser.
Lasers Shed Light on Photosynthesis
Plants turn sunlight into fuel in a process called photosynthesis, but how exactly does it work? Find out from U. of Michigan physicists.
Carbon Isotope Anomaly in the Deep Sea
Carbon variations in methane found on the ocean floor are giving researchers new insights into ocean microbes and chemical reactions.