Category: Organismal Biology

Are you stronger than a Shrimp?

October 24, 2019February 16, 2021 admin

By Rachel Cherney Earth is filled with some incredible sights and unbelievable creatures. You may have heard of the great […]

The Other Humans

March 13, 2019February 16, 2021 admin

By Rachel Cherney “Where did we come from?” “Why are we here?” These questions have been asked since the dawn […]

Forest Fire Flames and Smoke: Double the Trouble

February 7, 2019February 16, 2021 admin

By Eva Vitucci As of Friday November 16, 2018, California was home to the three most polluted cities in the […]

The Bionic Mushroom

November 29, 2018February 16, 2021 admin

By Rachel Cherney A fungus among us can now produce electricity with the help of cyanobacteria – a certain species […]

Nature’s Methods for Surviving Winter

November 15, 2018January 31, 2021 admin

By Allyson Roberts Fall is finally upon us, bringing colder temperatures and the holiday season. Fall also brings beautiful scenery—the […]

Space Biology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

November 8, 2018February 16, 2021 admin

By Sam Stadmiller Have you ever wondered if aliens are real? Well, scientists do too, and they spend lots of […]

To Attract or Avoid: Butterfly Wing Patterning

May 31, 2018February 16, 2021 admin

By Allyson Roberts Spring is finally here to stay. The weather is warming up, the sun is staying out later […]

E. coli: The Bug We Love and Hate

May 10, 2018January 31, 2021 admin

By Yitong Li The recent E. coli outbreak is all over the news these days. These malignant bacteria can be […]

“Y” So Different?

April 19, 2018February 16, 2021 admin

By Rachel Cherney While a baby is developing, it is by default, female. However, with the presence of the Y […]

The Power of Model Organisms

March 29, 2018February 1, 2021 admin

By Allyson Roberts While watching the news, reading the paper, or even checking your favorite social media sites, occasionally we […]

Why Can’t Humans Hibernate?

February 15, 2018February 16, 2021 admin

By Matt Niederhuber North Carolina has had a miserable winter this year, with a heavy dose of snow and bitter […]

Spiders: Natural Engineers of the Animal Kingdom

November 2, 2017February 16, 2021 admin

By Allyson Roberts As the holiday season marches on, spooky Halloween decorations are being replaced. But, before they have all […]

Hatching a Chick: No Egg Needed

March 23, 2017February 3, 2021 admin

By Michelle Engle Scientists have been attempting to find a way to directly observe the developmental process of chicks for […]

Dive Into the Mysterious World of Sharks

February 9, 2017February 4, 2021 admin

By Michelle Engle In the past few months, scientists have made some amazing discoveries about sharks. Let’s dive into the […]

How Did Rudolph Get His Red Nose?: A Scientific Investigation

December 15, 2016February 4, 2021 admin

By Michelle Engle Some non-believers among you may say that Rudolph is nothing more than a fairy tale, that it’s […]

Ancient Virus Genes Make Male Mice Extra Muscular

December 5, 2016February 4, 2021 admin

By Lauriel Earley You’ve probably already heard that you may have more bacterial cells than human cells in your body*, […]

Maple Trees vs. Winter: How Trees Survive and Thrive Again

November 12, 2016February 16, 2021 admin

By Christina Marvin What do you imagine when you hear people describe spending time on rural mountainsides? Country landscapes often […]

The Tiny Creatures That Evolve With Our Beer Industry

October 14, 2016February 4, 2021 admin

By Yitong Li What comes to your mind when you think of evolution? Giant dinosaurs with sharp fangs and powerful […]

Epigenetics – More Than What You’re Born With

October 6, 2016July 23, 2023 admin

By Mike Pablo Versión en Español It’s well-known that children can inherit features from their parents. Eye color, hair color, […]

Buzz Like a Bee

September 9, 2016February 4, 2021 admin

By Kelsey GrayEdited by Mike Pablo and Anna Chiarella Communication is essential for surviving and thriving in our daily lives. […]