Exploration

Nudibranchs From Around the World

What is a nudibranch? I briefly talked about nudibranchs (noo-dee-brank) in my post about sea slugs,…
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,…
Influential Women in Science

Women have always been part of science, but they’ve rarely gotten the recognition they deserve. A…
What is a Fossil?

Introduction Unless you are in the biology or geology field, most people just think of dinosaur…
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…
How Accurate is Jurassic Park?

You’ve likely heard of the Jurassic Park franchise. In case you haven’t, the plot revolves around…
Coral Bleaching and Why You Should Care

Introduction When you think of coral, you might not realize that it’s a living organism. But…
Plants: Their Flowers and Fruits

It is a common belief that plants are much simpler than humans or other animals, but…
Understanding Human Evolution

Why is the Statement “Humans Evolved from Chimpanzees” Incorrect? A very common misconception about evolution is…
Sea Slugs: Nature’s Most Unique Underwater Creatures

So what exactly is a sea slug? The answer to this question is quite complex because…