How Many Pythons Are in Florida?
Determining the population of Florida's invasive Burmese Pythons is nearly impossible. Explore the estimation science, geographic spread, and ecological consequences.
What Does It Mean When a Lake Turns Over?
Learn how seasonal changes in water density trigger the full circulation of a lake, resetting its physical and chemical balance.
What Are Bats Most Closely Related To?
Uncover the evolutionary journey of bats, tracking how molecular biology settled the long-standing debate about their closest mammalian relatives.
Can a Blue-Eyed and Brown-Eyed Parent Have a Green-Eyed Child?
Uncover the genetic complexity of eye color. We explain how gene interaction, not simple dominance, determines the likelihood of a blue and brown-eyed couple having a green-eyed child.
Why We Should Stop Littering and Its Consequences
Explore the serious, interconnected consequences of discarded waste on natural systems, community health, and taxpayer finances.
What Soap Kills Staph? The Truth About Antibacterial Soap
What soap really kills Staph? We reveal the science of hygiene, comparing standard soap to antibacterial and clinical solutions.
How COVID-19 Variants Affect Vaccines and Treatment
Explore the science behind SARS-CoV-2 mutation, the global systems used to track risk, and the ongoing adaptation of vaccines and treatments.
Common Vitex Tree Problems: Pests, Diseases & Growth
Keep your Chaste Tree healthy and blooming. Learn integrated solutions for common health and maintenance issues affecting the hardy Vitex.
What Is a Blue Corn Moon and What Does It Look Like?
Unravel the confusing definitions behind the "Blue Corn Moon." Discover why this rare event is named for timing, not color.
Can You Have an MRI With a Bullet in Your Body?
MRI safety with retained projectiles is complex. Learn how material composition, location, and potential hazards determine if you can safely get a scan.