Box (and Sea) Turtles Know Home
In the 1960s baby aquatic turtles called hatchlings were all the rage. You could order them from catalogs and mail order, where they were packed in …
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Beaver Wars: The Virtues of the Animal North Americans Fought for Centuries
Characteristics Beavers (Castor canadensis_)_ are some of the largest rodents and they can grow to be about 40-inches long (102 cm) and can weigh up …
Continue ReadingNorman Rockwell’s Legacy
It’s in The Genes On February 3, 1894 in New York City—just west of Central Park—Norman Percevel Rockwell was born to Nancy and Jarvis Waring …
Continue ReadingTardigrades, Water Bears or Micro Bears: What Are These Creatures?
TARDIS. No, you won’t see “Doctor Who” in the background and it isn’t a new movie, jacket, cell phone or pastry. It’s a mission. Tardigrades in Space. …
Continue ReadingThe History of the Greek Tragedy
It’s not necessarily a play or a choral performance. It’s not poetry solely but it was written by poets. It begins with a chorus, and then the actors …
Continue ReadingHistorical Female Photographers
Where do woman photographers fit in? Are there seminal techniques and advancements to the art of photography on behalf of women? Let’s look at several …
Continue ReadingKing Midas Story vs. King Midas Facts
Midas is well-known. He features prominently into the myth of the golden touch, which was retold by numerous writers and artists but the best known is …
Continue ReadingToenail Fungus: What Causes It and How to Get Rid of It
One day while you are drying your feet, pulling off your socks or slipping into flipflops, you notice your toes. Not good. A couple nails look yellow …
Continue ReadingWhy Sunscreens Are Harmful to Humans and Reefs
Not only have there been health concerns regarding the use of sunscreen products, but they are known to be a danger to coral reefs, as well. Learn …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About Oysters
They live in a shell that they mostly create themselves and they are not pretty. These sea animals are kind of solitary and one might say, lazy, but …
Continue ReadingJellyfish Blooms: Potential Problems and Possible Solutions
Jellyfish blooms are becoming increasingly more frequent. Find out what is causing these changes as well as possible approaches that might offset …
Continue ReadingWhy Are Chickens Given Antibiotics? Is It Safe?
Agriculture in the twentieth century changed from small farm operations to huge conglomerates, and has radically changed the culture. Is it at the …
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