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Sea Turtles in Southeast Alaska: Surprisingly, These Marine Reptiles Are Sometimes Seen Off Alaska

In: Marine Life

By: John Pohl

Texas Oilman Buying Water, Wind Turbines: T. Boone Pickens Turns Attention to Water, Energy Crisis

In: Environmentalism

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

X-Inactivation in Chromosomes: Mosaicism in Females Lessens Instance of X-Linked Diseases

In: Human Genetics

By: Stephanie Cox

Carl Sagan and the Pale Blue Dot: A Humbling Vision of the Earth

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Robert Harrand

Evolution: The False Debate: Why One of the Greatest Achievements of Science is Under Attack

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Robert Harrand

Astronomy versus Astrology: Why the latter is an Irrational View of the Heavens

In: Astronomy & Space

By: Robert Harrand

Pinatubo Volcano Philippines 1991: Second Largest Volcanic Eruption in the 20th Century

In: Volcanoes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Angiotensin II In The Vasculature: The RAS Is More Than Fluid Balance

In: Cardiovascular System

By: Alicia Mae Prater

A New Look at Astrocytes: Astrocytes Are Found to Have Complex Functions Within the Brain

In: Nervous System

By: Donna Bernier

The RAS Exerts Control: Angiotensin II Receptors

In: Anatomy & Physiology

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Why Don't We Have a HIV Vaccine? The Virus that Causes AIDS is Breaking All the Rules

In: Human Infections

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Working Principle of the Electronic Transformer: Central Component in any Power Supply

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Harry P. Schlanger

Large Plankton-eating Sharks: Huge Fish Filter Small Animals from Surface Waters

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Does Human Hobbit Alter History? Homo Floresiensis Debate Rages On

In: Evolution

By: Christopher T. Reilly

Land Trust Preserves Community Character: Williamsburg Land Conservancy Leader Passionate about the Cause

In: Environmental Organizations

By: Sara E. Lewis

An Introduction to Biophysics: An Overview of the Interface Between Biology and Physics

In: Biology

By: Robert Harrand

Makemake: The Fourth Dwarf Planet: A Large Plutoid with an Unusual Name

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

1923 Tokyo Earthquake: One of the World’s Worst Disasters of the 20th Century

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Rudd Government and Climate Change: Australia's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

In: Climate Change

By: Rebecca Byrnes

The Two Types of Artificial Intelligence: A Deeper Look at The Strong and The Weak Future Technology

In: Artificial Intelligence

By: Brody Slostad

How Can the Laser Drill Solve Our Energy Crisis? Drill Geothermal Wells to Produce Cheap Electricity

In: Geology/Ecology

By: Ray Austin Kampa

The Mechanics of Blood Clots: How Biophysics can Investigate One Aspect of Hemostasis

In: Biology

By: Robert Harrand

Increased Use of Bottled Water a Waste of Energy: Consumption of Non Tap Water Uses Large Energy Resources

In: Energy Conservation

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Dog Days of Summer: The Hot Season's Nickname Originates with the Brightest Star Sirius

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Green's Long History: Past, Present and Future of Eco Initiative

In: Environmentalism

By: Patricia Faulhaber

Global Warming Threat to Antarctica: Catching scientists by surprise - collapse of Wilkins Ice Shelf

In: Climate Change

By: Rebecca Byrnes

Childhood Rashes & RNA Virus Infection: Togavirus & Paramyxovirus Viral Diseases Rubella and Measles

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Childhood Rashes & DNA Virus Infection: Viral Infectious Disease Chickenpox, Erythemia infectiosum & Roseola

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Noctilucent Clouds: Mysterious Night-Shining Clouds May Signal Global Warming

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source: Hydrogen at Present is Not a Renewable Alternative Source of Energy

In: Energy Conservation

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Lake Okeechobee Florida Hurricane 1928: Second Highest Death Toll Since the 1900 Galveston Hurricane

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Australian Garden Birds: New South Wales’s Colourful Garden Visitors

In: Zoology

By: Christine Fadhley

Marine Reptiles: Sea Living Snakes Iguanas Crocodiles Turtles

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

An Introduction to the Turing Test: Turing's Imitation Game: Can Computers Think?

In: Artificial Intelligence

By: Sabrina Louise Webb

Discovery of Helium in the Sun: Spectroscopy, Coronium, Nebulium, and the Periodic Table

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Vancouver Island Marine Biology: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Long Beach Botanical Bay Nanaimo

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation: Measurement of Field Strength and Biological Effects on Humans

In: Biology

By: Harry P. Schlanger

The Great Lakes Storm of 1913: The White Hurricane That Sunk Twelve Ships and Stranded Many More

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Schrödinger's Cat Paradox: Interpretations and Criticisms of Quantum Physics

In: Quantum Physics

By: Benjamin J. Williams

Botanical Beach Vancouver Island: Juan de Fuca Provincial Park British Columbia

In: Marine Habitats

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Carl Sagan's Life and Career: A Hole Remains In The Science Community

In: Astronomy & Space

By: Stephanie Cox

Potential Growth of Wind Energy: Wind Has Large Potential as an Alternative Source of Energy

In: Energy Conservation

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Folding Magnifying Glasses: Low Power Hand Held Magnifier Reveals Details of Plants and Animals

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

How Glaciers Are Formed: Ancient Rivers of Ice Flow for Centuries

In: Glaciology

By: Naomi Judd

Binocular Microscopes: Observe Zooplankton with a Low Power Stereomicroscope

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

An Aquarium Industry Conservation Initiative: Los Angeles-Based Blue Zoo Aquatics Self-Regulates Aquarium Species

In: Environmentalism

By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Field Guides to Pacific Shore Life: Identify Tidepool Critters, Jellyfish, Seaweeds, Beach Wildflowers

In: Marine Life

By: Linda McDonnell

The Night Sky for July 2008: Catch a Meteor Shower, a Planetary Conjunction, and Gems of Summer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Become a Sea Shore Expert: Find and Identify Seaside Plants and Animals

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Blue-Green Algae Pollutes Charles River: Beautifying Boston's Esplanade Endangers Water

In: Environmental Activism

By: D. Yvette Wohn

Book Review: Darwin Loves You: Natural Selection and the Re-enchantment of the World

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Drive 25% More Miles on your Next Tank of Gas: Learn from Hypermilers for Fuel Economy and Save Gasoline (Petrol)

In: Energy Conservation

By: Richard Mudhar

Become a Whale Expert: Read, Watch and Surf the Web

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

The Polymerase Chain Reaction: PCR Allows Researchers to Measure Gene Activity

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Turner Syndrome: Facts and Statistics

In: Human Genetics

By: Stephanie Cox

Lithium in the Universe: Why this Simple Element is so Rare

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Stephanie Cox

Climate Change Basics: Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming Potential Trace Gases

In: Climate Change

By: Stephanie Cox

The Resilience of Fish Species: Scientists Are Encouraged by the Effectiveness of No-Take Zones

In: Environmentalism

By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Become a Marine Biologist: Study and Conserve Whales and Their Environment

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Electromagnetic Induction: Michael Faraday's Famous Experiment of Inducing Current in a Coil

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Harry P. Schlanger

Hibashi Lava Tube: One of the World’s Most Unusual Volcanic Caves

In: Volcanology

By: John Pint

Amateur Plankton Nets: Capture Marine Planktonic Organisms to Watch or Photograph Swimming

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Preparing for a Wildfire: How to Make Your Home and Yard More Resistant to Fire

In: Wildfires

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Understanding Kepler's Third Law: Planetary Motion, Orbital Period, Distance from Sun, and Mass

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding Kepler's Second Law: Planetary Motion, Changing Speeds, Equal Areas, and the Cosmos

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Kepler's First Law: Planetary Motion, Elliptical Orbits, & Understanding the Cosmos

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion: Kepler & New Vision of the Cosmos with Planet's Elliptical Orbits

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Managing Methane From Livestock: Creative Solutions For Animal Generated Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In: Climate Change

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Oral Bacteria & Dental Caries: What Causes Cavities? Microbes, Biofilms, Plaque & Tooth Decay

In: Bacteriology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Bat Decline in Britain: Reasons Behind the U.K’s Falling Bat Population

In: Zoology

By: Peter Reeves

The Electromagnetic Field: Discovery of Magnetic Force Leads to Electric Motor Invention

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Harry P. Schlanger

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms: Single Letter Changes in DNA Provide Road Signs to Map Human Traits

In: Human Genetics

By: Kenneth Rosen

Museum of Comparative Zoology: A Harvard Museum with a Unique Collection and History

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Lee Gjertsen

Muscle Contraction Types: Skeletal Muscle Needs Not Get Shorter During Contraction

In: Skeletal/Muscular System

By: Kenneth Rosen

What is Biogeography? Predicting the Effects of Climate Change

In: Biogeography

By: Stephanie Cox

Ice Found on Mars: The Red Planet Appears to Have a Buried, Wet World

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Exploring Mars: Missions to the Red Planet

In: Space Exploration

By: Stephanie Cox

Importance of Maxwell's Equations: Brilliant Electromagnetic Synthesis of Electrical & Magnetic Effects

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Baiji River Dolphin Species Lost: China's Yangtze River Habitat Threatened with Multiple Extinctions

In: Environmental Activism

By: Rachael Shoemaker

New Madrid Earthquake 1811-1812: Central Mississippi Valley Damaged by Four Powerful Earthquakes

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Ontario Wildlife Under Threat: Last Main Refuge For SW Ontario Wildlife Threatened By Pollution

In: Environmentalism

By: Kim DeLeary

Basic Properties of Magnets: Observation and Source of Magnetism in Iron Objects

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Harry P. Schlanger

Planet Hunting: The Search for Planets around Other Stars

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Understanding Ampere's Law: Electric Currents, Induced Magnetic Fields, & Current in Closed Loop

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Exploring Lava Tubes: Uncovering the Secrets of Volcanic Caves

In: Volcanology

By: John Pint

Wildlife Pets For Woodland Indians: Forget The Dog, What About The Fox?

In: Environmentalism

By: Kim DeLeary

Seashore Life by Eugene Kozloff: A Guide to Plants and Animals of the Northern Pacific Coast

In: Marine Life

By: Linda McDonnell

DNA of Criminals: Kinship Analysis - Should Close Relatives Be Profiled?

In: DNA & Trace Analysis

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Vertical Farming: Using Agricultural Skyscrapers to Counter Food Shortages

In: Environmentalism

By: Andrea Silen

Emergency Preparedness: Equipment and Supplies

In: Natural Disasters

By: Sylvie Roy

Pacific Tide Pool Seaweed & Algae: Low Tide Uncovers Kelp, Sea Palms, Red Coralline Algae, Sea Lettuce

In: Marine Habitats

By: Linda McDonnell

Rhubarb and Other Poisons: This Delicious Food Contains a Highly Toxic Chemical

In: Everyday Chemistry

By: Anthony Toole

Bacteria Horizontal Gene Transfer: Transformation, Transduction, Conjugation of Bacterial HGT

In: Bacteriology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Flying Fish: Escape Predators by Gliding Flight

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Pilot Whales: Cheetahs of the Deep Hunt Squid in High Speed Chases

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Storm of the Century 1993: Late Winter Super Storm Crippled Eastern North America

In: Lightning & Storms

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Mariner 10 Mission Summary: 1973 Spacecraft Studies Venus and Mercury

In: Space Exploration

By: Dan Hartshorn

Financial Planning for Disasters: Try to Guard Against Money Problems After Storms, Quakes, Floods

In: Natural Disasters

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Bacterial Endospore Stain Protocol: Differential Test to Identify Bacteria Genera Bacillus & Clostridium

In: Bacteriology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Understanding Gauss's Law: Electric Field, Flux, Closed Gaussian Surface, and Enclosed Charge

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert