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Exploring Cambrian Seas in Walland, TN
Introduction The purpose of this field trip project was to practice measuring and interpreting stratigraphic sections while gaining hands-on experience with Cambrian sedimentary rocks in the Appalachian region. On April 13, 2025, we visited…
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Nudibranchs From Around the World
What is a nudibranch? I briefly talked about nudibranchs (noo-dee-brank) in my post about sea slugs, but I wanted to do a more in-depth dive into this fascinating group. Nudibranchs are a type of…
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Tunnelers, Rollers, and Dwellers: The World of Dung Beetles
Introduction Dung beetles belong to the order Coleoptera (beetles), the family Scarabaeidae, and the subfamily Scarabaeinae, which includes the true dung beetles. These organisms are found on every continent except Antarctica and are named…
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Influential Women in Science
Women have always been part of science, but they’ve rarely gotten the recognition they deserve. A lot of them were working behind the scenes, pushed into the background, or had to fight just to…
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What is a Fossil?
Introduction Unless you are in the biology or geology field, most people just think of dinosaur bones when they hear “fossil.” While dinosaur bones are fossils, there are many other things that are fossils…
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Exploring Bias in Fossil Sampling Methods
Abstract The Paragon Formation, located on the eastern edge of the Cincinnati Arch in Kentucky, is well exposed at Big Hill within the Knobs Region of the Cumberland Plateau. This area is renowned for…
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What Trump’s Return to Office Could Mean for Climate Change
The United States has re-elected former president Donald Trump, which could bring extreme changes to the nation’s climate policies. Given his history of dismissing climate science and prioritizing fossil fuels, Trump’s second term may…
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Endangered Species: The Frosted Flatwoods Salamander
Ambrystoma cingulatum This salamander is medium-sized, reaching about 5 inches in adulthood. They have silver to black coloration with a mottled back. This species is native to the United States, specifically areas such as…
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How Accurate is Jurassic Park?
You’ve likely heard of the Jurassic Park franchise. In case you haven’t, the plot revolves around paleontologists who are visiting a theme park in which a billionaire has used prehistoric DNA to recreate dinosaurs…
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