Category Archives: Science in Action

Oh, barnacles!!!

Big barnacles are causing headaches here in Florida. Every boater knows that barnacles are a big pain. Now the emphasis is on big. Mega barnacles have arrived in Florida. Some are large enough to make into a dice cup, a … Continue reading

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First woman astronaut releases updated Mars book

“The Mystery of Mars,” written in part by the first woman astronaut, has been updated with information from the Mars rovers. First published in 1996, the book is targeted at a young audience. My hat is off to Sally Ride … Continue reading

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Pulitzer nominee: fire ants book

FSU biologist Walter Tschinkel wrote a book about his life’s passion, fire ants. And now it’s been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. When is the movie coming out? His 723-page tome “The Fire Ants,” published last spring, is now a … Continue reading

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Sniffing out the bees

It is interesting to step away from the human experience and try to grasp what other creatures on this planet experience. Apparently, bees and other insects are immersed in smell. Insects live in a hidden world of scent. ”That’s the … Continue reading

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Sharing science

Now, this is a trait of a great science teacher. It’s not just about the students in the classroom. Three cheers for Bart Thomas. For the second year in a row, the Naples High School teacher is sharing a science … Continue reading

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Physics against psychics

Here’s a fun column about a physics professor applying reason and science to debunk ghosts and vampires. And, of course, he apparently gets hated for it. Efthimiou, a University of Central Florida physics professor, has concocted a witches brew of … Continue reading

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Learning something new

You can learn something new every day, even Halloween! Plasmid shows us some weird biology to ponder: Here it is, just in time for Halloween, three treats from the annals of animal oddities: Repair Your Knee With Spider’s Silk Can … Continue reading

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Fishermen: you can participate in science

The Bonefish & Tarpon Conservation Research project could use a hand. This effort integrates the best efforts of a suite of concerned user groups (anglers and non-anglers alike), researchers, and fishery and habitat managers and the knowledge gained through this … Continue reading

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