Microfossils Are Earliest Evidence Yet of Life on Earth
By Katherine Lindemann Researchers examining deposits from ancient hydrothermal vents in northeastern Canada have found evidence of microbial activity, possibly…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Book Review: Bring Back the King
Using both T. rex and Elvis Presley, Helen Pilcher covers cutting-edge science in Bring Back the King: The New Science of De-extinction.
Improve Your Running with Physics
Are you a runner? You can use some basic laws of physics to improve your running. Understand the forces between the ground and your feet.
Which Dinosaur Gave Rise to Tyrannosaurus Rex?
What dinosaur was the ancestor of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex? Which dinosaur gave rise to this famous lineage?
Shelf Life Video: Fossils in the Gobi Desert
It’s been nearly a century since the Museum began their explorations of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert—a vast and imposing landscape that…
Studying the Dolphin Genome for Human Health
Studying the dolphin genome is revealing information that could benefit human health. Scientists are building a database full of dolphin…
Nuisance Flooding May Cost More Than Extreme Storms
Floods of all sizes are becoming more frequent, thanks to rising sea levels, and can turn out to be more costly in the long term.
Wire Netting on Trees Reduces Impact by Elephants
When elephants feed on trees, they are capable of knocking trees over, which can pose a problem for elephant populations in the long run.
Reusable Lab on a Chip Costs One Cent
Scientists have developed a reusable lab on a chip (LOC) that can be printed using an inkjet printer at an…
Book Review: God’s Word or Human Reason?
The authors of God’s Word or Human Reason tackle a very difficult subject with the specific goal of taking creationist arguments seriously.