The world as we know it has been shaped by the discoveries of the men and women who dedicated their lives to geology. From studying the origins of the earth to discovering how the earth’s crust was formed to finding evidence of extra-terrestrial life, their work has impacted just about every facet of our modern […]
Sleep is integral to our survival, but most people don’t get the shut-eye they need. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 74% of adults do not get enough sleep. Lack of sleep impairs concentration and increases a person’s risk of obesity and diabetes. However, scientists also have found that lack of sleep causes stress and […]
The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is native to parts of Asia and was first spotted in Lake St. Clair, Michigan, in 2002. Since then, the species has spread slowly across the country and is now widespread in the Great Lakes. But how did we get here? Zebra mussels are a boon to those of us […]
