Category: Biology

What is CRISPR? The Life-Changing Science Behind CRISPR

October 18, 2020 60 Comments

What is CRISPR? CRISPR is amazing science, that’s what. Let’s take a look at the science behind CRISPR and why it’s life-changing!

Monarchs Are Mythical and Mysterious

September 20, 2020 57 Comments

Monarchs are mythical and mysterious! I wanted more butterflies in our yard, to help the monarchs, and to learn more about them! It was trickier to raise monarchs than I thought.

Hand sanitizers or soap? Which works the best?

Hand Sanitizers or Soap? Which is scientifically proven to work best?

August 7, 2020 78 Comments

Hand sanitizers or soap? Which is scientifically proven to work best? Let’s look at the science of soap. Compare with the science of hand sanitizers. That way, we’ll know which works best.

Bionic Eyes : Science Fiction Has Become Fact

July 23, 2020 74 Comments

Will science fiction become fact and restore sight to the visually impaired? With bionic aka cybernetic eyes….yes!

Vaccines: A Miracle of Modern Medicine

July 8, 2020 78 Comments

Do you believe in The Easter Bunny? Magic? The Tooth Fairy? All of these are indeed beliefs. But medicine is not a belief. And not all medicine is based on fact. But it is based on evidence.

Let’s take a look at the science behind vaccines and why vaccines are a modern miracle.

New Species Alert : Octopus!

June 8, 2020 70 Comments

Whenever I see an article about a new species, it’s usually about some bacteria or slug. Not that they don’t deserve a spot in the ecosystem, but slugs are not exciting. Octopuses are!

Impress Your Posse With Science Magic : Bulb Magic

Science At Home : FLOWERS

May 12, 2020 82 Comments

Want to impress your kids, friends, significant other, w/ easy science magic? Make your neighbors jealous!

I’ve got a perfect STEM activity. Botany magic!

Old-Time Pandemic Remedies That Sometimes Worked

April 8, 2020 54 Comments

Since I need to distract myself from the news, I’m delving into medical remedies from history. Some of the treatments people thought would work are downright silly.

Beacons of Hope _Birds!

March 27, 2020 32 Comments

When I let Louie out this morning, the birds were singing.

I decided that sharing some of the wonder of birds with you was a perfect idea!

What is the Deal with Wildfires?

October 3, 2019 8 Comments

Oh, do I mean uncontrolled blazes spurred by wind and dry underbrush, traveling at up to fourteen miles an hour? That’s a four-minute mile. Usain Bolt would live. So would a cheetah. But the garden snails and I would be crispy critters.

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