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The Cloud in the Silver Lining
There are no free lunches in genetics. Having a certain version of a gene may protect you from one thing, but make you susceptible to another.
Post on Jun 20, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
The Curious and Infamous Camel Spider
Although not a spider, the camel spiders – also known as the wind scorpion or sun spider – has taken its place amongst many tall tales and urban legends.
Post on Jun 10, 2011 by Cat
After Earth Day, Celebrate the Other 71% with World Oceans Day
It's time to celebrate our ocean with World Oceans Day.
Post on Jun 08, 2011 by David McGuire
Dominant isn't Always Common
A common genetic misconception is that dominant means common. Here Dr. Starr explains why dominant and recessive doesn't matter for how common a trait is.
Post on Jun 06, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
Report from the Philippines
Here in the field, time passes slowly but the need to explore, explain and protect natural systems like Philippine coral reef systems is urgent.
Post on May 25, 2011 by David McGuire
Producer's Notes: QUEST Lab – Properties of Plastic
I know cola isn’t good for me, but now I’m thinking the plastic bottle is even worse.
Post on May 24, 2011 by Chris Bauer
Uncovering Risk One Gene at a Time
Genetic tests for complex diseases just tell you part of your genetic risk and nothing about your environmental risks.
Post on May 23, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
Dark Endeavours
When NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off on its 25th and final mission to space on Monday morning, it carried a bus-sized, two billion dollar observatory that will probe some of our Universe's deepest, darkest secrets: dark matter, and the unaccounted antimatter.
Post on May 20, 2011 by Ben Burress
ABC: Adventure, Biology and Conservation
What makes us care about wildlife so much that we dedicate years of study, a hundred hours a week of time for little pay or even recognition?
Post on May 18, 2011 by David McGuire
The Cal Academy's 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition
On April 26th, Academy researchers and educators started the trek to the Philippines to get the Philippine Biodiversity Expedition underway, the largest expedition in the Academy’s history.
Post on May 12, 2011 by Cat
Osama’s Sister’s Brother
Scientists could definitely get DNA results from Osama bin Laden in less than 24 hours. And they could conclude with high certainty that the man killed was Osama bin Laden.
Post on May 09, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
Earth to ET: I'm Not Listening!
SETI's Allen Telescope Array is placed in hibernation due to funding cuts, putting the search for extraterrestrial intelligence on hold.
Post on May 06, 2011 by Ben Burress
Better Left Unknown?
Just because we can find out about some of our genetic information, should we? Even though the results are often not very useful or even very informative, they can sometimes be a real burden.
Post on Apr 25, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
Celebrating 50 Years with Yuri
50 years ago the launch of a bell-shaped capsule called “Vostok 1” on April 12th, 1961 by Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history as the first human to enter outer space. Yuri’s Night was created to connect and inspire the globe about human spaceflight.
Post on Apr 14, 2011 by Cat
Post on Apr 13, 2011 by David McGuire
DNA Diving for Alzheimer’s
I was able to figure out my APOE status and so one of my key risk factors for developing late onset Alzheimer's from my 23andMe test even though 23andMe doesn't officially report any results for Alzheimer's.
Post on Apr 11, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
Behind-the-Scenes at the Cal Academy Building
Learn about the interesting methods needed to operate a "green" building and it will show you some of what goes on behind the scenes at the Cal Academy.
Post on Mar 31, 2011 by Cat
Making Bisexual Mice
Serotonin plays a big role in sexual preference in mice. Maybe it plays a big role in people too.
Post on Mar 28, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr
SuperMoon—or Paul Bunyan Moon?
On March 19, the Full Moon coincided with the Moon's closest approach to Earth. Was this "Super Moon" really super, or did it grow largest in the telling?
Post on Mar 25, 2011 by Ben Burress
Removing the Guesswork Out of Sustainable Sushi
The American appetite for sushi abounds. But, which of these choices are sustainable to consume and which should be avoided?
Post on Mar 16, 2011 by Kim Vincent
