Yeti Crabs: Spectacular Species
Yeti crabs, under the genus, Kiwa (Family Kiwaidae), are a species of deep-sea crustacean that was initially found near the...
Émilie du Châtelet, Mary Anning: Historic Women in Science
De La Tour, Maurice Quentin, Madame Du Châtelet at her desk, 18th century, Private collection, Choisel, château de Breteuil. Wikimedia...
Penicillin and Its History
It is astonishing to think how an accidental discovery changed medicine forever and, in fact, was a huge turning point in human history....
Best Science Places to Explore in N.C.
Greensboro Science Center - Greensboro The Greensboro Science Center is a multi-stop destination. This center is not only a science...
An Interview With Dr. Maria Servedio Part 2
Part 1 can be found here Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the...
An Interview with Dr. Maria Servedio Part 1
Dr. Maria Servedio is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of North Carolina and the President-Elect of the American...
Symmetry in Nature
Have you ever noticed how so many things in nature are symmetrical? From leaves to starfish to snowflakes, symmetry in nature can be...
An Interview With Nurse Sarah Cockerham Part 2
Part 1 can be found here “What qualities do you think make a ‘good nurse?’” “Basic level stuff, you cannot be afraid of blood or...
CRISPR: A New Way To Edit Genes
A new form of treatment is on the rise. This type of treatment shows promise to slow the spread of diseases, cure blindness, and correct...
Rita Levi-Montalcini: Modern Women In Science
Rita Levi-Montalcini in 2009 at age 100. By the Presidency of the Italian Republic. https://snl.no/Rita_Levi-Montalcini Rita...
The Denisovans: A Prehistoric Human Relative
Pinky finger bone of a Denisovan girl found in the Denisova Cave By Thilo Parg - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/...
Jennifer Doudna and Cynthia Kenyon: Modern Women in Science
Are you considering a career in science but can’t think of any women making important scientific discoveries in the last century? You...
Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Barbara McClintock, Caroline Herschel: Historic Women in Science
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was a historical astronomer. She studied period-luminosity relationships, particularly the period of luminosity in...
Regenerative Medicine: Unconventional Science Careers
Regenerative medicine is a medical field that helps manage disease and injury through treatments used to heal and restore damaged tissues...














