Experimental Musings

Recent excavations raise some big questions about understanding our planet’s biological history. It's a great reminder that life on Earth may seem wild now, but it’s got a pretty wild past, too!

Rosalind Franklin had an integral role in the discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure. Not only did her work help drive Watson and Crick toward their Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, but a special photograph of hers is quite possibly one of the most important photos ever taken.

The pandemic has been a game changer for so many aspects of life here on Earth. We’ve seen the global crisis impact everything from economics to health care systems and beyond. Birth rates, too, were impacted by the pandemic.

Here in the United States the FDA has three vaccines now authorized for emergency use. The latest vaccine created by Johnson & Johnson has been making headlines, but the big question on everyone’s mind is about its effectiveness.

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!