by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 11, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
David Wescott here again. Well, the good news is I have a job that keeps me busy. The bad news? I don’t get to share as much wholesome sciencey goodness with everyone here as much as I’d like to. But I’m back with some great examples of what...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 31, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
OK, so there’s been a lot going on, especially on the East Coast – we’re looking at earthquakes, hurricanes, and the possibility that your home could be overrun by mutant ants. (OK, kidding about the ant part.) (But not really.) So here are some...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 20, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
Hey, David here again with more wholesome sciencey goodness from the blogosphere. I’m trying to put something out there for everyone this week, so here goes: The Science of Beauty. Have you ever wondered what makes something beautiful? Turns out it’s a...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 10, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
It’s that time of year again – sunshine, baseball, picnics, and of course, bigger-than-life movies. Science bloggers are in on the fun too. Here’s a movie-themed list of recent posts from some of our favorite blogs… An Open Letter to Steven...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 30, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
So there was some cool bat-related knowledge in the science blogosphere this week. It’s fun to share, so… The Vine With Its Own Bat Signal. Sarah Zielinsky at Smithsonian’s Surprising Science features a story about a plant with a unique shape that...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 21, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
It’s been said many times that the best way to explain science (and a great many other things) is to tell a good story. So this week I’m linking to three really good stories plus one post about stories. Not your typical vacation in Cancun. Here’s...
