Around the office, we can get a little nerdy. Our latest nerdy obsession is the near-microscopic animal with a plump body, scrunched-up head, eight chubby legs with four to eight Continue Reading
Scientists Have Cracked the Wheat Genome Sequence
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) published in the international journal Science, reported a detailed description of the bread wheat genome sequence, the world’s most widely cultivated crop. This Continue Reading
What Catnip is Made of and Why it Can Make Your Cat Seem “High”
If you have ever owned a cat, then you have probably tried to see how crazy your feline would go over catnip. Rolling around, flipping over, and being generally hyperactive. Continue Reading
Science Is Feeling Pretty in Pink! Learn About the World’s Oldest Color
Scientists have uncovered a bright pink color that existed over 1.1 billion years ago. It is over 500 million years older than the previous record holder for the oldest color. Continue Reading
Science of the Slushie, Discover What Goes Into Making the Famous Frozen Drink
The convenience store chain 7-Eleven, celebrates their day, July 11th, by doling out millions of free small cups of Slurpee® to their customers. However, while guzzling down your free frozen Continue Reading
Science Behind Sparklers, Firecrackers, and of course, Fireworks
Independence Day for the United States usually means eating a plethora of hot dogs then watching an elaborate and beautiful firework show. However, even though the Fourth of July, along Continue Reading
Ugandan Inventor Wins Africa Prize for Bloodless Malaria Test
Becoming the youngest winner of Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize at 24, Brian Gitta is also the first Ugandan to be honored with the award, and rightfully so! Gitta Continue Reading
Why Father Figures Are Important During Child Development, According to Science
An involved dad has more impact on a child’s life than just a few corny (yet funny) dad jokes. Recent studies have shown that children with involved father figures are Continue Reading
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PFAS: Another Slow-Motion Environmental Train Wreck?
Guest Author: David C. Kennedy, Ph.D Exploring the Increasing Environmental Risk of PFAS Throughout my forty plus year career in the environmental testing industry, we have witnessed the occurrence of Continue Reading
Fundamental Organic Matter Found on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity
On June 7th, 2018, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) made several announcements regarding discoveries made by the Curiosity rover. The rover found organic matter on Mars in soil samples taken Continue Reading