Wordless Wednesday: Perspective

I was sitting in my neighborhood park taking some nature photos and discovered how important perspective is and why one shouldn't draw conclusions too quickly.At first I noticed a very lush tree. Looks full and healthy.Then I noticed a bald spot. Sometimes...

Urban Political Science

Okay, I never go political here - at least not in a bi-partisan way. But I got a link to this video from CNN Anderson Cooper's Blog and I HAD to share.Students from The Ron Clark Academy are studying politics in an unusual way… holding mock debates,...

Urban Wildlife Watch: Opossums

photo credit: wikipediaThe Virginia Opossum, scientific name Didelphis virginiana, is the only Marsupials of North America. Yes, marsupials like kangaroos and koala bears. Opossums, like their Australian cousins, bear immature young and nurse them in...

SIRT1 and cancer

In the past we've had some discussion of the histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzyme SIRT1 and other related sirtuin proteins, especially with respect to their possible relationship with longevity. (See here, for example.)Much of the focus has been on the...

Embryonic stem cell differentiaton

A typical mammal, like a human, has over 200 different cell types in its body, corresponding to tissue types such as liver, heart, brain, muscle, etc. Obviously, for each specialized type of cell to perform its function, rather different sets of genes...

Russian Conservation News Now in Russian and English

Written by leading conservationists, scientists, and researchers, Russian Conservation News provides a voice for those who are working hard to conserve the natural treasures of northern Eurasia and its unique and extensive system of protected lands.You...

Wordless Wednesday: Out of Focus

I'm participating in Thematic Photographic 20 - Blur. Usually, I delete blurry photos. So, I'm glad I kept these to share.#1Bush Honeysuckle (an invasive species)#2 White Ash (a native species)#3 Grasshopper - species and status unknown.#4Brown bat...

Urban Wildlife Watch: Ash Trees

Ash trees, Fraxinus spp. are common hardwood trees in the United States. They are forest trees as well as urban trees planted along streets, in parks and cemeteries.This tree is one of many of its kind along my street. I also have a very large one in...

The Great Star Count - Space Science & Urban Ecology

Okay, I still have my head in the Stars…But it’s all for the good - enhanced science education and science exposure for Urban audiences. Beginning tomorrow, October is the Great Worldwide Star Count. From the National Science Foundation Press ReleaseStar...

Urban Science Adventures Shout Out to Barrington Irving of Miami

I'm rounding out the week with another -Space Science piece, Urban Science Adventures! © style. Do you know Barrington Irving? I didn't until the other day when I heard a story on CNN about him. He is the youngest and 1st Black pilot to fly around the...

The Projector Makes the Debate, Again

I really can't believe the projector was mentioned again in the 3rd Presidential Debate.I didn't get into details last time, it was Wordless Wednesday after all, but I think some explanation seems to be in order now."One science spending difference managed...

Donors Choose to fund School Supplies to Needy Schools

I know these economic times are hitting most of us hard. But I want to let you know about a great philanthropic effort – DonorsChoose. It is a non-profit education fundraising website. Teachers from poor public schools submit proposals for supplies and...

Wordless Wednesday: The Great Projector of Presidential Debates

The Zeiss Mark VI ProjectorI visited Adler Planetarium and got a shot of the infamous "overhead projector" Senator McCain mentioned in Presidential Debate #2. Can't wait for tonight's Deba...

Urban Wildlife Watch: Lady Bugs

Lady Beetles or Lady Bugs as I call them are the best of the beetles. That’s my opinion. As a young child I was actually afraid of bugs. I was such a typical girl, all panicky if one landed on my head. I out grew that, thankfully. But I was never freaked...

Manic Monday: Moon - My visit to Adler Planetarium

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