Explore Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Do you want to know more about the world around you? You can get outside and explore biodiversity and the…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
The Forgotten Mass Extinction
By Jacqueline Mattos Yes, we are in a mass extinction event Recent research has spotted a new major mass extinction,…
Proof of Evolution Is in Your DNA
Another great video from our friend Dr. Joe Hanson and the team behind the video series It’s Okay to Be…
Researchers, regulators, and residents collaborate to test air quality sensors
This article was originally published by SciStarter on February 4, 2019. By Margaret Hinrichs In early 2018, Scistarter and Arizona…
Sphenodontian Fossil from Ancient Gondwana Found in Brazil
A Clevosaurus hadroprodon fossil, recently discovered in Brazil, is the oldest known sphenodontian from Gondwana, the ancient supercontinent. By Jacqueline…
Bananas, Panama Disease, and You
By Radhika Desikan Bananas are a ubiquitous fruit that generally appeals to humans of all ages, from infants to older…
Could Agriculture Save US Water Supply?
Population growth and climate change are making water an even more scarce resource. Does agriculture have the power to reduce…
Air Pollution: Breathing in Biofuels
By Jessica Monterrosa Think of the last time you were at a bonfire. Maybe you were at the beach, or…
STEM Career Q and A with Joe Siegrist
In this STEM Career Q and A, we talk with the lead of Project MartinRoost. Learn about his STEM career…
Plastic Waste Necessitates Policies for Producers
By Neha Jain Countries around the world, both developed and developing, have been grappling with growing piles of plastic waste…