Natural History Museum of Video Game Characters: The Pikachu Exhibit

Greetings trainer! My name is Professor “Quaking” Aspen. ‘Aspen’ is my family name while ‘Quaking’ is just a nickname given to me because of my muscular physique… and because I have had tremors since I was a boy. “Why do all professors in this world have tree names” you ask? I have no idea what […]

Science Word of the Week: Electroreception

A genie is willing to grant you one wish. Since your dream is to become the world’s best hide-and-seek player, your wish is to be given the unique animal adaptation of “electroreception.” Of course, the genie allowed you to go home and do your homework before demanding your one and only wish. You researched all […]

Evolutionary Mash-up Finale: The Cone Snail

The assassin lies in wait for its target to draw near. He has found the perfect cover, hiding motionless beneath the sand, as his target approaches. Once his target is within reach, the assassin uses extreme muscle control to inch a poison tipped harpoon toward his target. Closer and closer the harpoon draws, laced with […]

Evolutionary Mash-up: Electric Eel

There has been a number of occasions in my life where I wished I had the ability to shoot electricity from my fingers. Inspired by the Emperor (or Sheev Palpatine for you star wars fanatics out there) from the Star Wars movie series, shooting electricity from my hands would come in handy when I need […]