Major Red Tide Hits Florida Beaches
Red Tide: Swimming not recommended. Shellfish harvest closed. Signs, such as in the associated picture, can be seen at many of Florida’s Gulf Coast Beaches due to a red tide. […]
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Double Take of Ban the Bottle: FOR
This piece is part of a “Double Take”, where two parties argue on either side of a premise. A writer does not necessarily share the view they are arguing; instead, […]
Double Take of Ban the Bottle: AGAINST
This piece is part of a “Double Take”, where two parties argue on either side of a premise. A writer does not necessarily share the view they are arguing; instead, […]
Science Advising: Shaping Our Past, Present, and Future
Kelvin Droegemeier– you may be wondering why the internet has suddenly exploded with information about this man. Dr. Droegemeier was recently appointed to the prestigious position of Director of the […]
Your Friendly Neighborhood Waxwings
Birds are typically known for their grace and elegance. They emerge from the lingering chill of winter to soar gracefully overhead, surprise us with brilliant plumage, wake us at ungodly hours with their joyful pre-dawn chorus…
And then there’s the waxwings.
Merry Christmyths #2: Candy Canes on the Brain
The Myth:
Peppermint improves cognitive function.
The Reality:
Your grade school teachers were right all along.
Casper the Friendly Snake
Jeez, he sure was beautiful. Our new snake, that is, before it escaped into the car in a mysterious, Houdini-like fashion. I left my family in the car with the […]
From Wolf to My Moose: Evolution of Man’s Best Friend
We have all seen videos from national geographic of a ravenous wolf ripping open the throat of a cute and terribly unlucky animal. So how have dogs evolved from these […]
Out There With the Old, In with New: The James Webb Space Telescope
What is the fate of the universe? Will it keep expanding forever? What did some of the first galaxies look like? Why are we here? The Hubble Space Telescope was […]
Vaccine 101: A History Lesson
Today vaccination is considered a normal part of childhood and life for many. But do you know the origins of this life saving scientific discovery? Who were the big players and when? Hop in your TARDIS, DeLorean, or time machine of choice to take a trip back in time with me to visit some of the major milestones in the history of vaccinations.
