For many people, the word bacteria evokes thoughts of harmful germs and illness. While it’s true bacteria can often be responsible for getting a person sick, they can also be…

When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. Not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They…

In November 2020, Joe Biden was elected to be the next president of the United States. Occurring in the midst of a global pandemic, the election is sure to be…

From movies, books, and television to the stories told around campfires, ghosts are a big part of American culture. Many believe these creatures exist only within the stories people tell…

Tornadoes are some of the coolest--and most destructive--weather phenomena. Some are tiny and just move a few hundred feet; some are huge and have a path of hundreds of miles…

For many people, the word bacteria evokes thoughts of harmful germs and illness. While it’s true bacteria can often be responsible for getting a person sick, they can also be…

When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. Not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They…