Mar 14, 2023
The Dynamics of Weather and Climate Atmospheric scientists consider problems that are both scientifically challenging and critical for the health and well-being of modern society. Atmospheric science is an interdisciplinary field that touches upon mathematics,...
Mar 12, 2023
We are just finishing up a new snapshot on Botany and came across the 12 Principles of Plant Biology courtesy of the American Society of Plant Biologists (makes sense, right?). We thought it a fascinating take on the importance of plants to the biosphere, our health...
Mar 1, 2023
Life at the Microscopic Level Microbiology is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These microorganisms (or “microbes”) include viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, slime molds, and protozoa. Microbes are everywhere, and we mean...
Feb 11, 2023
According to a new study published last week in Earth’s Future, a journal of the American Geophysical Union, rising seas will swamp farmlands, pollute water supplies, and displace millions of people much sooner than expected. Sea level rise keeps speeding up, and...
Feb 10, 2023
Indigenous science is a distinct, time-tested, and methodological knowledge system that can enhance and complement Western science. According to the Indigenous Science Network, “like Western science, Indigenous science relies upon direct observation for...
Jan 30, 2023
The Science Behind Climate Change Climate change is by far the most pressing issue facing our generation. Extreme events such as flooding, heat waves, and widespread crop failures are becoming much more common. As a result, climate change has an impact on global...
