Animals Biology Food
Posted: February 28, 2025

Question Your World: How Many Species Are Impacted by the Bird Flu?

While human bird flu infections remain rare, recent cases in dairy cows and other mammals raise concerns about potential mutations.

Question Your World: How Many Species Are Impacted by the Bird Flu?
Posted: December 9, 2024

Eco Lab Grows Up

New hydroponic vertical farming unit allows us to grow lunch on-site for critters in the Animal Lab.

Eco Lab Grows Up
Biology Food History
Posted: November 22, 2024

Question Your World: Did We Evolve from Vegans?

Did our entire ancient human family survive on eating meat? New research is giving us some perspective on ancient diets!

Question Your World: Did We Evolve from Vegans?
Posted: September 20, 2024

Ah-Maize-ing Nixtamalization

This traditional cooking method is one tasty example of food science at work!

Ah-Maize-ing Nixtamalization
Posted: May 13, 2024

And the Winner is ... Yarrow!

What attributes make this common plant worthy of being named the 2024 Herb of the Year?

And the Winner is ... Yarrow!