Six Extinctions in Six Minutes: Shelf Life Video
Learn about six mass) extinctions in 440 million years, all in one video from the American Museum of Natural History
Category: Biology
Strengthening the Endangered Species Act
Is it time to strengthen the endangered species act? Species are disappearing at a rapid pace, and the ESA is finding it hard to keep up.
Panama Disease is Killing the Banana
Cavendish bananas dominate the market because they can withstand one strain of fungus affecting banana crops, but not the newest strain.
Green Grow the Salamanders: Shelf Life Video
Many people visit the American Museum of Natural History to view the preserved specimens of dinosaurs and extinct animals, but…
Why Spiderman Can’t Exist, but a Gecko Can
Want to climb walls like Spiderman or a gecko? Not today, but maybe some day. There is a size limit on who or what can stick to walls.
Environmental Contaminants Add to Antibiotic Resistance
Are you concerned about overuse of antibiotics leading to antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Industrial waste may be another trigger for antibiotic resistance.
Preserving a Soft Skeleton: Backs without Bones
By Sebastien Enault What are shark skeletons made of? The skeleton of modern sharks, rays, and skates consists of cartilage,…
A Tale of Two Turtles: Part 1
Steven Spence visits Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to photograph an aquatic turtle with many names: the Arrau River or giant South American turtle.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: A Dynamic View of Life
By Florian Celli Florian Celli is a PhD student of biophysics in the Center for Atomic Energy (CEA of Saclay)…
Autumn Leaves: Last, Loveliest Smile
By Steven Spence Going Out in a Blaze of Glory Autumn … the year’s last, loveliest smile. (William Cullen Bryant)…