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America’s Greatest Idea – The National Park Service
“ The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir Most days I feel a lot like John Muir, only I think it would be frowned upon if […]
There’s a Fungus Among Us! And Not in a Good Way…
For years a microscopic killer has been sweeping through amphibian populations, taking them down one species at a time. Scientists have been at a loss for how this bite-sized butcher […]
Big Things Come in Small Packages
Some of the most powerful things are quite small: a microscopic virus can defeat an elephant; Giant Redwoods grow from tiny seeds; a computer chip the size of your fingernail […]
Zika Virus: The Deadliest Animals on Earth Strike Again
“Zika virus could be bigger global health threat than Ebola, say health experts” – The Guardian “Zika Virus a Global Health Emergency, W.H.O. Says” – The New York Times “Zika […]
The Most Deadly Animals on Earth
It’s almost summer time. That means it’s about to be mosquito season! These masters of annoyance happen to be the world’s most deadly animal. No other animal species is responsible […]
Making Resolutions That Stick
It’s that time of year again! Everyone has just made resolutions for the New Year. According to Dr. John C. Norcross at the University of Scranton, each year ~ 40 […]
This is Your Brain on Food: The Science of Food Addiction
For years we’ve heard about drug and alcohol addictions, but what about food addictions? Is it possible to be addicted to food? Doctors and scientists have debated whether food addiction […]
