Posted: July 9, 2020

Question Your World: How Does Science Support Wearing Masks?

Top experts are busy working on a novel coronavirus vaccine, but until then, how does science support wearing masks? 

Question Your World: How Does Science Support Wearing Masks?
Posted: July 3, 2020

Question Your World: Are There 36 Intelligent Civilizations in the Galaxy?

Through our history we've come up with myths, legends, lore and stories about what kinds of life could exist out there, but how would we actually find out how many civilizations are out there?

Question Your World: Are There 36 Intelligent Civilizations in the Galaxy?
Posted: June 30, 2020

Vacation Travel Tips in the Time of COVID-19

Taking a holiday vacay? Are you a mountain cabin, river cottage or beach house kind of traveler? While this COVID-19-induced quarantine period has made travel more difficult, it certainly isn’t impossible.

Vacation Travel Tips in the Time of COVID-19
Posted: June 25, 2020

Small Serpent Has Surprising Story

You may have met our orange-patterned western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) who lives in our Animal Lab. That small serpent also has an interesting story, but it’s not about the habitat or hunting patterns like you might think.

Small Serpent Has Surprising Story
Posted: June 25, 2020

Question Your World: Will There Be Saharan Dust in the Weather?

We can’t always go visit exotic places, but sometimes pieces of exotic places come to us! A whole bunch of Saharan dust is heading our way.

Question Your World: Will There Be Saharan Dust in the Weather?