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Coral Bleaching and Why You Should Care
Introduction When you think of coral, you might not realize that it’s a living organism. But it is, and it’s a vital part of the marine ecosystem. Coral is actually made up of tiny…
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Why “Climate Change Does Not Affect Human Health” is False
The Basis of This Statement The basis of this statement comes from the belief that climate change has actually had a positive impact on human health, by reducing cold-related deaths, which some argue are…
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Plants: Their Flowers and Fruits
It is a common belief that plants are much simpler than humans or other animals, but when you take the time to study them, you realize how complex they truly are. There are so…
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Understanding Human Evolution
Why is the Statement “Humans Evolved from Chimpanzees” Incorrect? A very common misconception about evolution is that “humans evolved from chimpanzees” or similar statements suggesting a direct lineage. I’ve even heard someone claim, “We…
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Sea Slugs: Nature’s Most Unique Underwater Creatures
So what exactly is a sea slug? The answer to this question is quite complex because sea slugs are incredibly diverse. The term “sea slug” is a general term for any snail or slug…
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Climate Change Impact on East Tennessee
Climate change is a critical issue, especially with the upcoming election and the rapid effects already evident on a global scale. You’ve likely heard about rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers, increasing surface temperature, and…
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Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus
This summer, while working at an outdoor pool in East Tennessee, I found an interesting growth. It was during a week of heavy rain and I noticed what appeared to be the beginning of…
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Welcome!
Hi, my name is Emily and I am so excited to start this biology blog! I am going to share things that I’m exploring, things I find interesting, some research and experiments, and more!…
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