Massive • 25th February 2019

Climate change once heated the oceans and caused "The Great Dying"

Most people have heard of climate change, the long-term and rapid changes in weather patterns Earth is experiencing today. But fewer know that the planet has undergone similar climate changes before—with devastating consequences.

Scientific American Blog Network • 10th December 2018

Vanishing Nutrients

Is it possible to starve yourself of nutrients while simultaneously gaining weight? It turns out the answer is yes. According to a growing body of research, rising carbon dioxide levels are making our food less nutritious, robbing key crops of vitamins essential to human development.

14th August 2018

Lessons learned from Alan Alda’s talk: Bringing science on a blind date

Scientists create knowledge that benefits all, but the scientific process shouldn't end with discovery.

Raritan Headwaters Association • 29th October 2015

The Buzz on Bee Research at Fairview Farm

Bees are responsible for pollinating a third of the food we eat, but face trouble from human impacts. Native bees have the potential to offset the mounting difficulties and costs of using honeybees to pollinate crops.

PRX: Public Radio Exchange • 7th May 2015

Tardigrades: the tiny superheroes that have been to space

Tardigrades are microorganisms with superpowers, withstanding temperature and pressure extremes, UV and X ray radiation, and the vacuum of space. Nature's nuggets of awesomeness, tardigrades are tough, cute, and ubiquitous.

National Association of Science Writers • 18th February 2015

Robots may soon swarm the ocean floor searching for resources

Swarms of robots could soon be zooming along the ocean floor, exploring the mysteries of the deep.

Catalyst Journal • 16th December 2014

Long Time, No See: Insect Antiquity and Small Body Size Contribute to Insect Diversity

Estimates of the number of extant insect species ranges from 3 to 30 million. Why are there so many?

Ursa Sapiens, The Brown Triple Helix Blog • 3rd December 2014

What Does the Bat Say?

Most people know that bats use echolocation to find prey and orient themselves in space, but did you know that bats use echolocation to communicate with each other?

The College Hill Independent • 14th November 2014

Accidental Greatness

Many discoveries in science are due to serendipity.

Ursa Sapiens, Brown Triple Helix Blog • 12th November 2014

Finding a Voice for Non-Human Persons

Some are labeling animals like dolphins as "non-human persons" due to their intelligence.

7th October 2014

This I Believe Rhode Island: Salt Marshes

Even the less charismatic parts of nature deserve protection.

Behind the Science Newsletter • 15th April 2014

How do You Teach a Melting Pot? Blend it Up!

Kenji O'Brien believes that helping people learn, rather than “teaching them,” is a better way to look at education.

no ordinary world • 2nd April 2014

A Bee's Buzz

Bees enjoy a caffeine buzz when they drink coffee plant nectar.

no ordinary world • 31st March 2014

Leaf-tailed gecko: a master of disguise

The leaf-tailed gecko blends in perfectly with its surroundings.

no ordinary world • 28th March 2014

Mystery underwater sand circles are actually puffer fish art

Some of the intrigue with crop circles faded once people stopped thinking they were made by aliens, but these underwater sand circles are even more interesting to behold once you know where they do come from.

no ordinary world • 23rd March 2014

Cicadapocalypse

The cicadapocalypse is a sight to behold.

no ordinary world • 7th April 2013

From Marlin to Marilyn: Clownfish Change Their Genders! Bizarre Courtship and Mating Rituals in the Animal Kingdom

Clownfish start their lives as males and then change into females.

amisstome • 25th March 2013

A Sizeable Advantage: Why Insects Are So Small

Insects' small size might explain why there are so many of them.