“…a species can begin to diverge very rapidly, even when the two daughter species breed alongside one another simultaneously.”
Biology Department
Author: Carey Carpenter
A citizen science project tracking the honey bee parasite Apocephalus borealis
Cyanobacteria use micro-optics to sense light direction
“…directional light sensing is possible because Synechocystis cells act as spherical microlenses, allowing the cell to see a light source and move towards it.”
Why STEM’s Future Rests In The Hands Of 12-Year-Old Girls | TechCrunch
A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) took a comprehensive look at gender differences in student performance based on an exam taken by 15-year-olds.…
Source: Why STEM’s Future Rests In The Hands Of 12-Year-Old Girls | TechCrunch
The New Reddit Journal of Science
Viva vagus: Wandering nerve could lead to range of therapies | Science News
Fascinating article: researchers are testing ways to stimulate the vagus nerve to treat a slew of ailments.
Source: Viva vagus: Wandering nerve could lead to range of therapies | Science News
Why mice have longer sperm than elephants — ScienceDaily
Multimedia Gallery – National Science Foundation
A great collection of classroom-ready stuff.
Source: Multimedia Gallery | NSF – National Science Foundation
Life Science | Exploratorium
Source: Life Science | Exploratorium
Human Anatomy | Exploratorium
Source: Human Anatomy | Exploratorium