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UNRAVELING THE CODE OF LIFE

My interest in biology stems from the level of complexity and organization found within a single cell. I was astonished to learn that if every

DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN

“Don’t forget the sunscreen!” The imperative cried before a trip to the beach is an important one, with the pasty white lotion saving many a

THE SECRET LIFE OF LICHENS

Even though I’ve lived here for two years, I still have conversations with friends in which I admit that I haven’t yet seen many of

WON’T YOU BEE MY NEIGHBOR?: PART 1

Question: What do mustard, pickles, and hot peppers have in common? Answer: In addition to being united atop a properly dressed Chicago-style hot dog, each

BIOLUMINESCENCE IN THE NATURAL WORLD

For my nephew’s birthday, I got him a kit of experiments based on the science of glowing. He loved it and I think his mother

REGULATING TOXIC SUBSTANCES

Like many Americans, I’ve lived under the assumption that the chemicals used in all sorts of everyday products are thoroughly tested and known to be

TAKE A WHIFF OF CHEMISTRY

You just got home after a long day of work and you slip off your shoes, contemplating the options for dinner. But before you can

AN APPLE A DAY

It is always interesting when the bright beam of modern research turns to highlight age-old wisdom. Since my childhood, I have been familiar with the

MEASURING EARTH’S HEALTH

When I was visiting family this past week, my mother-in-law shared with us how she uses her Fitbit to keep track of how much she

VIRUSES: A FORCE OF NATURE

Viruses are capable of creating havoc. Sometimes when I think about viruses, I get a picture of a massive outbreak. Usually this picture isn’t the

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A robot inside a glass enclosure with bottles of chemicals and sample jars

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