Okay, well, personally I felt it was already getting to be spring… most of the time I assume that as soon as its March, its spring.
So why is there a specific date for the start of Spring? It has to do with Astronomy, which really isn’t my forte, but Spring begins on the vernal equinox. [...]
Salutations to you on this auspicious March 14, also known as pi day.
pi = 3.1415926535…..
http://www.piday.org/
In keeping with the Biojournalism flavor of this blog, I decided to look at the upcoming presidential election and the presidential candidates’ view on the environment and environmental issues. I must say I was pleased with all of them. Take a look for yourself on their opinions and plans:
Barack Obama-Dem.
Reduce Carbon Emissions 80% by 2050
Invest [...]
As I pack to get ready for my Scuba certification dives this weekend, I cannot help but reflect on the amount of science that goes into scuba diving. In fact, without science, a lot more divers would be seriously injured.
So here is a reflection on various aspects of science in Scuba….
Excited for Scuba! Photo [...]
It is pure coincidence that I should read about the discovery of massive fossilized toad on google news so soon after watching “Cane Toads–An Unnatural History” in Ecology.
The new find has been dubbed “Beelzebufo”, or devil toad due to its massive size (10 lbs, 16 inches) and assumed predatory status. Some headlines say it’s “Frog [...]
I used to be a dinosaur nut. It seems like all little children go through this stage. They blithely rattle off long scientific names of long dead animals to their parents shock. This child can’t even pronounce their R’s yet! This is of course the time period where I learned what ‘Paleontology’ was.
Paleontology is defined [...]
Although this has nothing to do with biology, or life sciences, it would be sad to miss the total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, February 20th. Prime viewing time is 7:26pm, PST. If you miss it, poor saps, you’ll have to wait two years to make up for your mistake. It will be beautiful.
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Kallen is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Journalism at the University of Oregon and, of course, writing a blog.