Diversity makes us stronger. The diversity of life, biodiversity, is what unites and sustains us as living things on this tiny planet. And without it our tiny planet is in trouble.
“When it rains it pours”-the science of extreme weather attribution
“A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell…
A vaccine for fake news
There is currently a plague of fake news around the U.S. and like many other educators, scientists and citizens, I am increasingly concerned about the impacts this has on the understanding of science for my students and the public at large.
The 2015 Paris Climate Summit Agreement: A matter of degrees
The Climate Summit in Paris ended Dec 12 amid global fanfare and…
The Perks of Winter Birding
Bundle up and grab your binoculars. Winter is coming. For someone who…
The Fall of Autumn
Autumn is fast approaching here in New England. Every year, I anxiously…
Sky Islands
When I first heard the term sky islands it conjured up images…
Next at 11: Science misinformation
When we set out to do this blog the main goal was…
A coyote howls in the Bronx
Coyotes are thought to be tough, resilient and adaptable, making them appropriate…
Hello, spring! We’ve been waiting for you….
If you are like me, you have been eagerly awaiting the change…
