What’s in a ‘species’? Discussing the Colossal Dire Wolf
April 2025. Did Colossal bring back the dire wolf?
Short answer, not really.
The long answer is a bit more complicated and goes into what ‘species’...
Friendly Fires
As climate change gets worse, more and more reports of disastrous forest fires have been hitting the news. But not all fires in the...
Origami & Bio-inspired Design
You’ve probably seen pictures of origami before, or even folded some yourself! Origami is an ancient art form that originated in China in the...
Daguerreo-what? The Chemistry Behind Early Photography!
Before smartphones and DSLRs were everywhere, photography was a physical, hands-on process. I’ll give you a quick overview of the chemistry behind the first...
Penitentes
If you wander over to the high-altitude regions of the Andes, you might spot fields of white figures, kneeling as if in prayer. Known...
Growing Red Gold
Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. Its rich red stigmas and the difficulty in growing and harvesting it lend it the name of...