Category Archives: Science in Action

Interaction of environment and evolution to be studied

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences Dean Joseph Travis, a distinguished professor of biological science and population biology expert, is one of a dozen researchers who will benefit from a grant allowing them to study an important aspect … Continue reading →

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The scoop on poop

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Brandon Haught

I had some trouble believing this funny article about an exhibit hosted at the Miami Metrozoo: The scoop on poop. So, I looked it up, and, sure enough, there is such a thing. If it was near where I live, … Continue reading →

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Yet more real-life science

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Brandon Haught

I love it when I find all these stories about hard-working scientists! Following up on my previous post about what science is all about, here’s some science happening right in some folks’ backyards. Gotta love it! SAFETY HARBOR – The … Continue reading →

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Now this is what science is about

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Science is about getting out there and getting your hands dirty. It can be about being away from home for long stretches, being uncomfortable and working together. It’s not about useless debates and showboating for the general public. You want … Continue reading →

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A little robot flashback

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a little robot flashback and a creative way to introduce a South Florida Science Museum exhibit about robotics. Conversation between Robby the Robot, the courtly and groundbreakingly human automaton from the 1956 movie Forbidden Planet, and Robot B-9, the … Continue reading →

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Darwin lives!

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Darwin the manatee that is. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — A male manatee, weighing half a ton, was released into the wild Friday in St. Johns County after a year long recovery from injury. … Huey is a volunteer with Florida … Continue reading →

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Fingers on chalkboard

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Brandon Haught

The wild and wacky–and even useless–is honored annually at the Ig Nobels. Here’s an article about just a few of those “honored.” The sound sets teeth on edge, makes skin crawl and sends a shiver down the spine. Just thinking … Continue reading →

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Darwin and the Racing Asparagus

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a great NPR story on Charles Darwin. FlCfS president Joe Wolf told me when he brought this story to my attention that, “It is told as a story but it is really teaching about science and evolution. To me … Continue reading →

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