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Tree of life
In biology, the tree of life is a model and research tool used to explore the relationship networks and evolution of organisms. Using tree diagrams to map genealogical relationships dates back to the medieval era.
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JAN 08, 2018Plants & Animals
It’s been an unusually cold week in Florida, ranging from 30-40º Fahrenheit. While this might seem laughable ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 07, 2017Technology
The Center for Ecoliteracy and the Whole Kids Foundation created an interactive app called "Starting with Soil."Written By: Julia TraversDEC 05, 2017Technology
LAB-IN-A-BOX portable DNA barcoding kit makes quick species identification possible within a few hours.Written By: Julia TraversNOV 06, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Multi-MAP (Multiplexed-alignment of Molecular and Activity Phenotypes), enabled scientists to observe activity in many d ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 26, 2017Videos
Forest fires can cause a loss of life, environmental damage to animal habitats and residential areas as well as an impac ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimSEP 19, 2017Plants & Animals
Plants are some of the most resilient life forms on Earth, and Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor Ying Fan Reinf ...Written By: Anthony BouchardSEP 08, 2017Plants & Animals
Several animals, including bats, use a navigation technique known as echolocation, which utilizes high-frequency sound e ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAUG 16, 2017Earth & The Environment
A new study from a team of scientists at the University of Washington suggests that adding a probiotic to poplar trees c ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAUG 10, 2017Plants & Animals
When you think back to about 160 million years ago, you most likely imagine a world roamed by the dinosaurs and not much ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAUG 07, 2017Plants & Animals
Frogs are among some of the most diverse vertebrates on the planet, but their origins have long been cloudy. On the othe ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAUG 05, 2017Videos
Do you want to feel good about going to the bathroom? Well, Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper wants not only your body to fe ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAUG 01, 2017Microbiology
Microbes live in symbiosis with animals, and those microbial communities can have a big impact on the health of their ho ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 19, 2017Immunology
Forest Bathing: How a Quick, Leisurely Visit to the Forest Can Reduce Stress and Boost the Immune System A Japanese conc ...Written By: Kara MarkerJUN 14, 2017Chemistry & Physics
Ever got lost the woods? There are a few tricks that can help you find your way, for example the position of the sun in ...Written By: Daniel DuanJUN 13, 2017Videos
The longest documented human life was that of 122 year old Jeanne Calment, who lived from 1875-1997. That may seem like ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUN 12, 2017Microbiology
Scientists with the US DOE Joint Genome Institute have released a wealth of genetic data.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 12, 2017Videos
Is it plausible that we could be related to everyone on the planet? Let's talk about ancestors. Four generations back, t ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAY 26, 2017Plants & Animals
While exploring the wilderness in Morocco, you might experience things you wouldn’t expect, such as goats jumping ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAY 19, 2017Plants & Animals
When you think of birds, the first thing that comes to mind is how they have wings and they fly. In fact, sometimes peop ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAY 14, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
A small molecule could be the key to iron transport disorders.Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 19, 2017Plants & Animals
In the wild, birds don’t have a nice and peaceful oasis like one might think. Their habitats are riddled with nois ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAPR 16, 2017Microbiology
"While lice are highly maligned, they provide a wealth of scientific information," said Dr. Bret BoydWritten By: Carmen LeitchAPR 11, 2017Plants & Animals
What was the first animal on Earth before all of these complex life forms came into existence? Many would be quick to te ...Written By: Anthony BouchardFEB 28, 2017Videos
Thirty years ago not many people knew someone with a peanut allergy. However the incidence of this deadly allergy has ne ...Written By: Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 08, 2018
Plants & Animals
It’s been an unusually cold week in Florida, ranging from 30-40º Fahrenheit. While this might seem laughable
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 07, 2017
Technology
The Center for Ecoliteracy and the Whole Kids Foundation created an interactive app called "Starting with Soil."
Written By:
Julia Travers
DEC 05, 2017
Technology
LAB-IN-A-BOX portable DNA barcoding kit makes quick species identification possible within a few hours.
Written By:
Julia Travers
NOV 06, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Multi-MAP (Multiplexed-alignment of Molecular and Activity Phenotypes), enabled scientists to observe activity in many d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 26, 2017
Videos
Forest fires can cause a loss of life, environmental damage to animal habitats and residential areas as well as an impac
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 19, 2017
Plants & Animals
Plants are some of the most resilient life forms on Earth, and Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor Ying Fan Reinf
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
SEP 08, 2017
Plants & Animals
Several animals, including bats, use a navigation technique known as echolocation, which utilizes high-frequency sound e
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
AUG 16, 2017
Earth & The Environment
A new study from a team of scientists at the University of Washington suggests that adding a probiotic to poplar trees c
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
AUG 10, 2017
Plants & Animals
When you think back to about 160 million years ago, you most likely imagine a world roamed by the dinosaurs and not much
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
AUG 07, 2017
Plants & Animals
Frogs are among some of the most diverse vertebrates on the planet, but their origins have long been cloudy. On the othe
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
AUG 05, 2017
Videos
Do you want to feel good about going to the bathroom? Well, Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper wants not only your body to fe
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
AUG 01, 2017
Microbiology
Microbes live in symbiosis with animals, and those microbial communities can have a big impact on the health of their ho
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2017
Immunology
Forest Bathing: How a Quick, Leisurely Visit to the Forest Can Reduce Stress and Boost the Immune System A Japanese conc
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 14, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
Ever got lost the woods? There are a few tricks that can help you find your way, for example the position of the sun in
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
JUN 13, 2017
Videos
The longest documented human life was that of 122 year old Jeanne Calment, who lived from 1875-1997. That may seem like
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUN 12, 2017
Microbiology
Scientists with the US DOE Joint Genome Institute have released a wealth of genetic data.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 12, 2017
Videos
Is it plausible that we could be related to everyone on the planet? Let's talk about ancestors. Four generations back, t
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAY 26, 2017
Plants & Animals
While exploring the wilderness in Morocco, you might experience things you wouldn’t expect, such as goats jumping
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAY 19, 2017
Plants & Animals
When you think of birds, the first thing that comes to mind is how they have wings and they fly. In fact, sometimes peop
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAY 14, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
A small molecule could be the key to iron transport disorders.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 19, 2017
Plants & Animals
In the wild, birds don’t have a nice and peaceful oasis like one might think. Their habitats are riddled with nois
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
APR 16, 2017
Microbiology
"While lice are highly maligned, they provide a wealth of scientific information," said Dr. Bret Boyd
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 11, 2017
Plants & Animals
What was the first animal on Earth before all of these complex life forms came into existence? Many would be quick to te
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
FEB 28, 2017
Videos
Thirty years ago not many people knew someone with a peanut allergy. However the incidence of this deadly allergy has ne
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim