How Habits Are Formed
Do you have some bad habits that bother you, but you just can’t seem to break? That’s because habits are…
Tag: biology
A Day in the Life of a Vascular Biologist
A vascular biologist studies blood vessels. Follow one in the lab as she conducts blood cell research and learn how experiments are designed.
Science with Sophie: Scab Science
Scab Science It’s happened to all of us. You’re running or riding your bike, you slip, you fall, and you…
When Aquatic Invasive Species Take Over
What is an aquatic invasive species? It is non-native species that has been introduced into an area, and it is…
Fire Management in California’s Chaparral Harms Birds
A fire management practice known as mastication, or mechanically crushing vegetation to prevent forest fires, threatens bird communities.
Language Detectives
Where did the Uto-Aztecan language originate? An interdisciplinary research project looked at a set of 100 words to understand the sound…
Citizen Science Promotes Environmental Engagement
When people get to help scientists with research projects, public scientific literacy and environmental engagement increase.
Spinach and Siderophores: The Bacterial Battle for Iron
Human cells need iron, and so does bacteria. Bacteria make siderophores, scavenger molecules that leave the cell to poach iron from hosts.
Amazonian Frog Uses Mimicry to Ward Off Ants
Amazonian frogs prevent ant attacks by releasing chemicals mimicking those of leaf-cutter ants.
Life Cycle of a Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
The pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor, is a relatively small black swallowtail with gorgeous, iridescent blue scaling.