Humans have an exceptional ability[1] to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On the other hand, your body provides a spa-like environment that is temperate and stable, optimal for viruses to replicate. Human behavior, including close contact with animals and frequent travel, also increases the...
Why are rubies red and emeralds green? Their colors come from the same metal in their atomic structure
The colors of rubies and emeralds are so striking that they define shades of red and green – ruby red and emerald green. But have you ever wondered how they get those colors?
I am an inorganic chemist[1]. Researchers in my field work to understand the chemistry of all the elements that make up the periodic table. Many inorganic chemists...
I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan
The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most significant single-day sporting events.
It attracts over 100 million U.S. viewers[1] and [tens of millions of international viewers], making it an entertainment phenomenon. For Eagles fans who are not making the trip to the Superdome in New Orleans, there will be plenty of places to watch in...
Fossil shark teeth are abundant and can date the past in a unique way
The ratios of strontium isotopes in fossil shark teeth can be used to better understand how coastal environments evolved in ancient times, according to our newly published work[1].
As paleontologists[2] with the Florida Museum of Natural History[3], we’re interested[4] in understanding ancient Florida environments.
Our study was one of the first...