All of the Rocks at the Party

There is nothing like a good mystery to spark intrigue and interest into our boring lives. Whether that comes in the form of a suspenseful thriller movie, a good novel like Sherlock Holmes, that disturbing CSI show you can’t stop watching, or even just trying to figure out who stole your doughnut at work. But […]

Best way to survive the end of the world… Endospores of course!

As Christmas approaches, the weather around here changes dramatically. I have to give myself an extra 10 minutes in the morning just so I can scrape my car windshield and possibly traverse through adverse winter conditions. As I step outside into the bitter cold every morning, I wonder how long I could actually survive in […]

The Trickery and Deceptions of Light Part 2

While researching the crazy cool things that light does last week, I realized I had way too much material to cover it all in one week… So here we are! Part two of how light can dazzle, entertain, and deceive us. I hope you enjoy! Water Puddle Mirages: As a young boy many years ago […]

The Trickery and Deceptions of Light Part 1

Awkward Aquarium Moments: Recently, my wife and I visited a local aquarium with a couple of friends of ours. This particular aquarium is one of my favorites because it caters to the inner child in me. At this aquarium they have a large number of interactive exhibits where you can touch, feed, and even hold […]

Halloween Special: Parasites and Parasitoids

As you lay petrified in bed the night of Halloween after watching a scary movie, you begin to wonder if you will ever be able to sleep again. Your mind races as it plays back scary image after scary image from the festive film. Once you are finally able to drift into an unsettled sleep, […]