Tag biology

Frankenscience – The future of medicine?

If you think of science fiction, you might think of Victor Frankenstein. Originally from Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein, the creature and its lore has been modified over the centuries, but the general idea has remained quite the same. The story…

Coffee Chemistry

Written by Julia Raver and Lauren Mellinger Coffee – an integral part of your morning routine. You wake up and groggily walk to the kitchen to make your morning cup. It has become so integral to our morning routine that…

La Balada del Gringo Perdido

Este artículo fue escrito en el 2012 por el profesor Joe Mendelson, director de investigación en el zoológico de Atlanta e instructor en Georgia Tech. Lo he traducido lo mejor que pueda, pero siempre hay cosas subjetivas y rarezas de…

Common Cat-astrophes

Finding and trying (usually unsuccessfully) to pet street cats is often one of the highlights of my day. Nevertheless, it is always somewhat bittersweet to find a feline friend outdoors, as it is almost certain that it is killing local…

Thalidomide: What is it?

Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of dependency for sleep. The drug became popular because it was a morning sickness reprieve that was over the counter and affordable. This drug had…

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that echidnas lay eggs because these two sure didn’t.

Bananas Are Dying. Again.

You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a baked good, or just by itself for a quick snack or breakfast. Bananas are a titan amongst the agricultural industry with a…