Canada Considering Doing Something Unforgivable to its Beluga Whales
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Several biology and medical researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have earned prestigious awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The post Several faculty receive NIH MIRA awards appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
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In a boon to human space travel, new research has shown that bacteria essential to our health can survive rocket launches and microgravity.| The Debrief
Researchers have discovered how the Venus flytrap translates a physical touch into an electrical signal that quickly closes its trap.| The Debrief
North American mammoths interbred more often than previously believed, suggesting hybrids were surprisingly common in the past 400,000 years.| The Debrief
A common paraphrase of H.L. Mencken says: “For every complex question there is an answer that is clear, simple – …Continue reading →| Love of All Wisdom
Learn endocrine system facts: glands, hormones, functions, disorders. Get a diagram and other educational resources. The post Endocrine System – Diagram, Function, Hormones, Diseases appeared first on Science Notes and Projects.| Science Notes and Projects
Cats and dogs may share our homes, but their wild […]| UBC's Okanagan News
Manumina Lund Jensen works closely with local hunters and knowledge bearers in West and North Greenland. She uses their stories as her research method.| Arctic Hub
[This article is based on a transcript of “The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] (Video also available on TikTok.) No, the Life Cycle Does Not Begin Before Fertilization Chapter 2 of Developmental […] The post The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
The mystery of biological form has led some biologists, most prominently Michael Levin, back to Plato’s theory of Ideas. Levin is driven primarily by the surprising empirical findings of his lab. He argues that his results are best explained by reference to modes of causality not traceable to genetic histories or molecular components. While he has […]| Footnotes2Plato
The post Music Meets STEM: Teaching Sound and Acoustics in Your Homeschool appeared first on Journey Homeschool Academy.| Journey Homeschool Academy
In recent years, the AHA has made the connection between heart and other systems of the body, and it's just updated its recommendations to reflect that.| Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds
A nocturnal bird in Australia has been so elusive that scientists long thought it was extinct. But the story of this endangered species isn't actually over.| Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds
From Pennsylvania to to California, kissing bugs are more common in the U.S., enough so that a disease they spread is now endemic in many states.| Sciencing
Because methane is so potent, trapping more than 80 times as much heat as carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, the livestock industry’s footprint has become a central focus for climate scientists …| California Curated
Cells are the fundamental units of life where most of the essential chemistry and functions that keep us alive happen. Cells are the building blocks of every organism and make up most of the structures within the body. Facts about cells What's the difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell? Prokaryotic cells are simpler […] The post What is a cell? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Explore the science behind a spider web with this STEM engineering challenge and learn biomimicry, structural design, and creative problem-solving. The post Spider Web Engineering Challenge appeared first on STEAM Powered Family.| STEAM Powered Family
New research reveals a psychedelic mystery involving how two types of mushrooms evolved to produce psilocybin on separate occasions.| The Debrief
New research reveals a plant that mimics the scent of injured ants to attract flies, enabling an unusual pollination strategy.| The Debrief
Scientists studying the ability to distinguish between voices speaking simultaneously have identified a culprit beyond poor hearing.| The Debrief
An international team of scientists has unraveled the mysterious relationship between gravity, and the growth trajectories of plant roots.| The Debrief
A recent study confirmed the existence of a hybrid bird between the blue jay and green jay species in nature.| The Debrief
Professor of plant genetics, Louisiana State University Prasanta Subudhi grew up near India’s Bay of Bengal, in a village surrounded by rice fields. From a young age, the crop fascinated him. He considered careers in medicine and engineering, but rejected them both in favor of rice genetics. Prasanta came to the United States to do research at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. In 2001 he …| A Peace of My Mind
Alan Turing and John von Neumann saw it early: the logic of life and the logic of code may be one and the same.| The MIT Press Reader
What frogs teach us about sex, science, and why biology is messier than we think.| The MIT Press Reader
This summer in Berlin, a group of artists, designers, and curious minds gathered around a creative question: What can parasites teach us about robotics? Led by Salvador Marino, a transdisciplinary artist with a PhD in biology, the workshop “Parasites and Robotics” invited participants to explore the intersection of biology, sci-fi, and open-source hardware – all […]| Arduino Blog
A new international study led by researchers at UBC Okanagan […] The post From spice to sugar: Westernized diets reshaping immigrant gut microbiomes appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Here on Open Culture, we've previously featured Domain of Science's elaborate infographic maps of such vast fields of intellectual endeavor as mathematics, physics, computer science, quantum physics, quantum computing, chemistry, biology, and medicine.| Open Culture
A new study suggests that chimpanzees in the wild are consuming the equivalent of several alcoholic drinks each day.| The Debrief
Humans and bees share genetic traits responsible for social behavior, suggesting that the basic elements of connection transcend species.| The Debrief
Scientists are re-examining whether genetic changes remain the primary catalyst of human evolution, or if another factor has become more influential.| The Debrief
Scientists have revealed that queen ants in southern Europe can produce male clones of a completely different species.| The Debrief
Enzymes are biological catalysts. In simple terms, they speed up chemical reactions. Living organisms have chemical reactions happening in them all the| Science Experiments for Kids
Every summer, AP teachers gather for the annual AP exam reading, a week where educators grade thousands of exams, sharpen their understanding of the rubric,... The post 5 AP Exam Tips from Vernier Trendsetters appeared first on Vernier.| Vernier
This was recorded on Saturday, September 13, 2025 as part of the Frontiers of Knowledge event at Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. Below is the recording and a lightly edited transcript. Good morning, everyone. I want to begin by thanking you all for allowing your curiosity to draw you here. We are engaged in a […]| Footnotes2Plato
A new national database co-developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan […] The post Made-in-Canada sustainability database aims to boost global trade, climate goals appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Investigating Evolution is a DVD resource for general biology courses. These short (3-11 minute) videos explore standard topics relating to evolution covered in many biology textbooks. The purpose of each module is to raise thought-provoking scientific questions and facilitate inquiry-based learning. (Note: These modules were adapted from the Icons of Evolution documentary for classroom use and contain additional clips and narration.) Source| Books – Discovery Institute
The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin’s Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology. Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief — that science and belief in God are “at war.” Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer challenges this view by examining Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
What happens when an up-and-coming European bioscientist flips from Darwin disciple to Darwin defector? Sparks fly. Just ask biotechnologist Matti Leisola. It all started when a student loaned the Finnish scientist a book criticizing evolutionary theory. Leisola reacted angrily, and set out to defend evolution, but found his efforts raised more questions than they answered. He soon morphed into a full-on Darwin skeptic, Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
A professor, biologist, and physiologist argues that modern Darwinism’s materialist and mechanistic biases have led to a scientific dead end, unable to define what life is — and only an openness to the qualities of “purpose and desire” will move the field forward. Scott Turner contends. “To be scientists, we force ourselves into a Hobson’s choice on the matter: accept Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
More than thirty years after his landmark book Evolution: A Theory in Crisis (1985), biologist Michael Denton revisits his earlier thesis about the inability of Darwinian evolution to explain the…| Discovery Institute
The Merger of Synthetic Biology and Electromagnetics Clifford E Carnicom Sep 07 2025 Synthetic Biology (CDB) – Electromagnetic Culture... Read more| Carnicom Institute
Sharks are unique creatures, but this orange shark is something truly strange. And it's raised some interesting questions to scientists about the ocean depths.| Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds
The sturgeon has been largely absent from Ohio and Michigan rivers, but recent conservation efforts have worked to bring the giant fish back.| Sciencing
Across history, the human body has been reshaped by discipline, medicine, and now technology — each era redefining peak performance.| Freethink
A researcher at Washington University in St. Louis is working to harness artificial intelligence to find psychological traits hidden in language.| The Source
The honey swirl test1, 2, 3 claims real honey remembers the shape of the honey comb. You can bring this out by swirling water over the honey. After 30 seconds you'll see a honey comb pattern. Is this claim valid? I see two parts to this claim: the test is reliable honey remembers the honey comb I view those parts as independent. Proving or disproving part 1 doesn't convince me of 2. I don't have a clue about 1. Please enlighten me. But 2 I'll make a case against if only so you can show where ...| Recent Questions - Skeptics Stack Exchange
David Bentley Hart— Another way of describing my project in this book is as an attempt to affirm the principal four Mahāvākyas or “ Great Sayings” of Upaniṣadic tradition. These... READ MORE The post The Mystery of Consciousness Through the Eyes of Gods appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Teaching osmosis? Check out these 6 easy hands-on labs to model osmosis with students!| Science Lessons That Rock
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See my piece on the history of microbiology and the vast, invisible worlds that come into focus every time we figure out how to look closer: Through the Looking Glass, and What Zheludev et al. (2024) Found There at Asterisk Magazine I’ve written for Asterisk before: What I won’t eat, on arriving at an equilibrium […]| Eukaryote Writes Blog
Wildlife researchers at Washington University in St. Louis tracked pigeons in two cities to see what affects their density.| The Source
Alexandra Rutz, a biomedical engineer at Washington University in St. Louis, has received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to create 3D bioelectronic scaffolds for ovarian follicles, to be used for infertility and aging research.| The Source
The COVID-19 response demonstrated how computational biology could enhance public health research. Though the pandemic has waned, public health researchers remain vigilant about catching dangerous disease strains early and speeding vaccine development. The combination of today’s artificial intelligence tools with … Continue reading → The post Disease watch appeared first on ASCR Discovery.| ASCR Discovery
The human brain contains a vast expanse of unmapped territory. An adult brain measures only about 1,300 cubic centimeters — less than 80 cubic inches — but it holds 86 billion neurons. Mapping the largely uncharted 100 trillion connections among … Continue reading → The post Connecting the neurodots appeared first on ASCR Discovery.| ASCR Discovery
During the pandemic turmoil, Margaret Cheung reconsidered her career. At the University of Houston, she was approaching the physics of proteins theoretically, such as how they fold and interact, but the pandemic changed her life. “Most of my students and … Continue reading → The post Pandemic preparedness appeared first on ASCR Discovery.| ASCR Discovery
Popular science topics are fairly evenly divided between those that are of pure intellectual interest, such as astronomy or relativity, and those with a direct impact on our lives - such as climate change or quantum physics. There's often a danger with the 'direct impact' that they can be a little worthy and try too hard to be deeply meaningful. For some reason this often seems to be the case with anything food related. But thankfully agriculture is a topic that is both rarely examined and ha...| Popular Science Books
Apparently the biogeochemist (who even knew there was such a thing) Karsten Pedersen 'coined the term "intraterrestrials" to describe the ab...| popsciencebooks.blogspot.com
Biotech labs are mining worm chemistry to design medicines that calm the immune system without the risks of live infection.| Freethink
From curing rare diseases to extending lifespans, four biotech founders share how AI is rewriting the future of medicine.| Freethink
The insides of California pigs turned blue as the result of the rodenticide diphacinone, a dangerous poison that can be rather harmful to humans.| Sciencing
Wheat, peas, canola lead the world in low-carbon production: UBCO research The post Canadian crops beat global emissions—even after 17 trips across the Atlantic appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Printed tissue enables better testing of drugs and disease pathways The post UBCO researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
How hands-on undergraduate research is advancing immunobiology. The post From textbooks to tissue models appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Awards presented for leadership, inclusion and community involvement The post UBCO students shine with top honours at graduation appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
How a research cluster is advancing personalized radiation therapy while empowering undergraduate researchers. The post Reducing the side effects of cancer therapy appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
UBCO researchers study climate strategies used by local fruit trees The post Cherry trees protect buds from freezing by supercooling, but how? appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Caribou migration patterns have shifted in duration, distance, and elevation over 35 years, new study shows. The post Researchers find caribou migration patterns are shrinking appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Water, water, every where, nor any drop to drink. — Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The ocean covers about 70 percent of Earth’s surface and holds 96 percent of its water. But because it’s saturated with salt, it isn’t drinkable. Sailors have known this for centuries, and that’s a profound … Continue reading California’s Precarious Future and the Promise—and Limits—of Desalination→| California Curated
Launching a Triton 3300/3 submersible from a scientific support ship in the Bahamas. (Photo: Erik Olsen) It’s time for California to put people back in the deep. A human-occupied submersible belong…| California Curated
Build a working stethoscope with students using simple materials in this hands-on activity exploring sound, anatomy, and engineering. The post DIY Stethoscope Project for Kids appeared first on STEAM Powered Family.| STEAM Powered Family
Aldine ISD faces challenges in English I and II results on STAAR EOC exams, with disparities among students of color. Promising trends in math and science.| DefenderNetwork.com
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This fun and creative activity helps children visualise a Butterfly's Life Cycle by encouraging them to think of edible items to represent each stage of the cycle. This activity would be great for younger children to read alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, too! Don't forget I have lots more kitchen science experiments to try if […] The post Edible Butterfly Life Cycle appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Biology is the study of life and living things, including plants, animals and microorganisms. Biologists refer to living things as organisms. This collection of biology experiments for kids covers some of the most important concepts in biology There are many different branches of biology, including: Ecology - the relationships between organisms Zoology - the study […] The post Easy Biology Experiments for Kids appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. The bones of birds are very strong and adapted perfectly to flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn't just to reduce the weight of […] The post How do birds fly? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
A bold vision of a 10x better future where humanity has mastered biology, energy, and matter to unlock unprecedented progress.| Freethink
Here is a little science experiment anyone can do to help understand the physics of marine animals and their buoyancy. It helps give insight into how animals such as ancient ammonites and now cuttlefish can move up and down at will just by changing the density of internal fluids.* (See Ammonite propulsion of underwater robots). … Continue reading An experiment in buoyancy→| cs4fn
Image by M W from Pixabay Intending to make a marine robot that will operate under the ocean? Time to start learning, not just engineering and computing, but the physics of marine biology! And, it …| cs4fn
Pancreas: detailed overview of anatomy, functions, hormones, diseases, treatments, embryology, health tips, and FAQs.| Science Notes and Projects
In the following, I plan to summarize the essence of Binswanger’s argument on goal-causation, and then expand on the issues he brings up and discuss any problems or objections I have with his arguments. Time has not permitted me to be as complete and persuasive in my objections as I might like – I only … Continue reading "The Biological Basis of Teleological Causation, Chapter 6 Goal-Causation, Harry Binswanger – by Marsha Enright"| Marsha Familaro Enright
Music is an art without an apparent object – there are no scenes to look at, no sculptured marbles to touch, no stories to follow – and yet it can cause some of the most passionate and intense feelings possible. How does this happen – how can sounds from resonant bodies produce emotion (1) in … Continue reading "CON MOLTO SENTIMENTO: On the Evolutionary Biology and Neuropsychology of Music"| Marsha Familaro Enright
Four Greenlandic bachelor students have crossed the Atlantic on a Norwegian sailing ship. They have made new friendships and gained insight into how research and community crosses borders.| arctichub.gl
The first week of school is a great time to lean into student curiosity, help everyone get comfortable with your lab routines and tools, and... The post 3 Hands-On, Low-Prep Sensor Activities to Start the School Year appeared first on Vernier.| Vernier
For over 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been a trusted leader in hands‑on STEM education, equipping educators with the tools and technology to bring... The post Empowering Teachers, Engaging Students: A New Era of STEM Learning with Vernier Connections Powered by Penda appeared first on Vernier.| Vernier
Wildflower families: Apiaceae is one in a series of blogs on wildflower families written & with botanical illustrations by Lizzie Harper| Lizzie Harper
I'm always a little wary of popular science books that start with a personal story, but I'll make an exception for Madeleine Beekman's excellent book, which sets out a possible explanation of our ability to speak, because the approach fits in with a well-balanced combination of storytelling and scientific information. There have been a good number of books that either set out to explain some of our species' physical oddities or abilities that seem to set us apart from other animals. Twenty y...| Popular Science Books
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Explore Mashpi Reserve, Ecuador's haven for breathtaking hummingbirds. Experience nature's marvels up close in this unique ecosystem| Mashpi Lodge
How Smart Policy and Collaboration Brought Groundfish Back From the Brink Vermillion Rockfish scientific illustration Recently, I wrote a more personal essay than I usually would, one in which I re…| California Curated
To start 2025, I'm going big. I'm consolidating the biggest mysteries of the universe into a blog post! These five top biggest mysteries in science remain unanswered science questions to date.| Susan Berk Koch
STRANGE SCIENCE NEWS I love strange science and strange science facts, especially when they make it into recent headlines of strange science news! So this post is a smorgasbord of three strange science discoveries that I think you’ll find intriguing! I apologize about the hiatus but things have been in flux with us. Taking a ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
Do you want to increase your lifespan? Let's look at some actionable methods to increase longevity, from food choices, to supplements to lifestyle choices to slow aging.| Susan Berk Koch
Attack of the alien invaders? Aliens are among us. Invasive alien species are a threat to human health and to every ecosystem on our planet. Sound like hyperbole? It's not.| Susan Berk Koch
The science is unequivocal. Positive self-talk affirmations improve our health. Let’s look at the science behind positive affirmations! And easy ways how to combat negative self-talk, so we can all be healthier & happier. Will there be treats? I agree w/ Louie, because treats make me happy, too! But I want lasting, calorie-free, drug-free ideas ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
Why do you want six easy ways to boost your metabolism? Because six easy ways to boost your metabolism means that I’ve found six easy ways to burn more calories! Even when you’re doing absolutely nothing at all! First, we need to define the term, basal metabolic rate. WHAT IS BASAL METABOLIC RATE? DO I ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
What are wearable robots? Why would anyone want to wear a robot, anyway? WEARABLE ROBOTS Is Louie wearing a wearable robot or is the robot wearing Louie? I CAN OPEN THE FRIDGE WITH THESE HANDS! A wearable robot is a system that combines electrics & mechanical engineering and is designed around the shape and function ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
Now more than ever, the science of marijuana needs a blog post! Why are so many states legalizing marijuana? How does marijuana affect your brain? Is marijuana even safe?| Susan Berk Koch
Her research at Harvard has potential applications in cancer diagnostics, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. This only reinforced her resolve to come back home.| RAPPLER
