Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?
Do you remember what happened in 2004? That was the last time 15 states experienced the emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas! If we move forward 17 years, that takes us to today when the process is happening all over again.
Pollination Syndromes: The Evolutionary Relationship between Your Garden and Its Inhabitants
To welcome a variety of friendly pollinator visitors to your garden, it’s a good idea to keep the distinctive features in mind when choosing your plants.
Awwwwww: The Science of Animal Cuteness
As we head into spring and see more imagery of chicks, bunnies, and lambs, take a few minutes to stop and stare. Why? Because researchers found that looking at cute animals has health benefits!
Question Your World: What Should and Shouldn’t Get Cloned?
Cloning animals is not a new thing -- the first cloning research began in 1885 and the earliest successful cloning experiment using frogs happened in 1952 -- but we're still pretty far off from a real life Jurassic Park.
