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10-23-2020

What Is a Water Well?

Around the world, water availability is a growing concern. According to the United Nations, “water...

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temperate deciduous forest plants autumn fall

10-21-2020

Interesting Plants Found in Temperate Deciduous Forests

There are some incredibly interesting plants found in temperate deciduous...

10-19-2020

A Gardener’s Guide to Neem Oil Uses

Neem oil is something of a panacea for gardeners. Neem...

09-25-2020

The History of Thyme (Plus Uses of Thyme)

Thyme is a beloved herb for many human beings on...

09-21-2020

What Is No-Till Farming? And Why Do Farmers Do It?

Until recently in human agricultural history, soil tilling was done...

09-15-2020

Rhubarb Benefits, Uses, and the Holy Grail of Pie

A traditional summer delicacy for some and a culinary curiosity...

09-11-2020

St. John’s Wort Uses And Gardening Tips

Cheery yellow blooms and powerful medicinal properties make St. John’s...

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A Gardener’s Guide to Neem Oil Uses

Neem oil is something of a panacea for gardeners. Neem oil uses range from killing unwanted insects, to preventing powdery mildew, to getting rid of nematodes. It's a great, natural …

10-15-2020

Roadrunners: Where They Live, Etymology, & More

Roadrunners are the most famous bird in the southwest! Whether...

09-29-2020

Cassowary Birds Are Not Friendly Pets

While all bird species are modern-day dinosaurs, cassowaries need a...

09-23-2020

What Is a Stink Bug and Why Do They Stink?

Stink bugs are common pests that exist in homes, garages,...

09-17-2020

Monarch Butterfly Eggs and Raising Them

Monarch butterflies are among the biggest, brightest fliers in North...

09-09-2020

What Is a Beluga Whale?

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are known for the stark white...

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09-07-2020

Ouch! What Is a Chigger and Where Do They Live?

Imagine this: it’s a Saturday afternoon, and you’re enjoying yourself...

08-26-2020

Bees and Agriculture: A Love Story

If you remember much from elementary school, you know bees...

07-09-2020

What Is an Axolotl?

Axolotls have captured the imagination of biologists and science enthusiasts...

06-06-2020

How to Plant an Excellent Pollinator Garden

Whether you think of the charismatic fuzz of a bumblebee,...

05-26-2020

Why Are Bed Bugs Such a Big Problem?

Bed bugs are a gross pest that no one wants...

4 dolphins swimming together near a reef

11-09-2019

Are Dolphins Smart? How Are Dolphins Intelligent?

We humans tend to arrogantly assume our intelligence is leaps...

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10-10-2020

Ocean Floor Features You Should Know About

The overwhelming majority of our Earth’s surface - 71% -...

09-21-2020

What Is No-Till Farming? And Why Do Farmers Do It?

Until recently in human agricultural history, soil tilling was done...

08-12-2020

What Is Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

On July 24th, 1950, the United States launched the first...

07-25-2020

What Are the Theories of the Universe?

Humans have pondered the beginning of the universe since our...

06-11-2020

How Does Desalination Work?

Earth is a watery planet. Roughly 71% of the surface...

An old drawing of a cross section of the Atlantic ocean.

09-03-2019

What Does the Bottom of the Ocean Look Like?

Not many people can say first-hand what the bottom of...

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What Is a Water Well?

Around the world, water availability is a growing concern. According to the United Nations, “water use has been growing globally at more than twice the rate of population increase in …

10-21-2020