Posted: April 1, 2022

Question Your World: When Did the Octopus First Appear on Earth?

What has ten arms, two bad puns and 330 million years of history? Today's science story!

Question Your World: When Did the Octopus First Appear on Earth?
Posted: March 8, 2022

Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, a Worthy Namesake for Our Talented Critter

For International Women's Day, let's celebrate Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, an influential microbiologist who made significant contributions to research in human retroviruses.

Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, a Worthy Namesake for Our Talented Critter
Posted: February 27, 2022

Question Your World: Why Do Some Dinosaurs Have Dinky Arms?

Dinky arms ... ouch! Not the glowing or ferocious description people were expecting about a recent dinosaur discovery!

Question Your World: Why Do Some Dinosaurs Have Dinky Arms?
Posted: October 21, 2021

Question Your World: What Recent Discovery Is Making Us Question Our Own Past?

How does the saying go ... what's old is new? Well, in this case it's the opposite. Two recently discovered footprints are pushing back the timeline of some big milestones for us humans!

Question Your World: What Recent Discovery Is Making Us Question Our Own Past?
Posted: September 10, 2021

Conservation and Chemistry: George Washington Carver's Scientific Impact Extends Beyond Peanuts

While George Washington Carver is known for creating peanut plant products, his contributions related to botany, conversation, soil chemistry, and agriculture are what made a lasting impact.

Conservation and Chemistry: George Washington Carver's Scientific Impact Extends Beyond Peanuts