Scientists and Amateur Naturalists Join Forces To Combat Starfish Wasting Disease.

We Now Know the Viral Cause of Starfish Wasting Disease. But How Did It Start? On October 21, 2014, a diverse group of scientists from prestigious institutions in the United States ... Continue Reading →

Sylvia Earle: 2014 Glamour Woman of the Year

Earle’s explorer-scientist career felt more humble than glamorous. Marine biologist, Sylvia Earle was among nine recipients of a 2014 Glamour Woman of the Year award, on November ... Continue Reading →

Why Is Candy Crush Saga Lurking on my Facebook Sidebar?

Image by Ian Hughes, Flickr Is Candy Crush Saga appealing to our mathematical brains? I like puzzles, but rarely take the time to focus on them unless I am somewhere with no duties ... Continue Reading →

Is Your Cell Phone Giving You Brain Cancer?

Is There a Health Threat from Cell Phone Radiation? There is a debate raging, and reported on the internet, as to whether or not the low-level radiation emitted by cell phones is dangerous ... Continue Reading →

4 Backyard Science Stunts Explained

Ready, Set, WAIT! Is our safety system in place yet? Grant Thompson demonstrates exothermic (explosive) reactions of 4 chemical elements/compounds, with confidence that his viewers ... Continue Reading →

Anti-Concussion Mouth Guard Saves Lives

An anti-concussion mouth guard has been designed to show the severity of a head impact. A football or soccer player or coach is thereby warned that it is not safe to return to play ... Continue Reading →