Rebekah Shaffer
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A Humongous Fungus Among Us
Did you ever wonder what the world's largest organism is? If we had to guess, maybe we'd pick an elephant, a…
Are Mushrooms Plants?
Mushrooms are classified under the Kingdom Fungi, whereas plants are in the Kingdom Plantae. So, how are…
Beware -- Red Tide!
Red tides occur in oceans. They are not caused by herbicides or pollutants, but by a microscopic alga. Karenia…
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
Bacteria are microorganisms that have been around for billions of years. How have they survived all that time?…
How Do Cacti Survive in That Environment?
Most plants require daily or weekly watering. Some people even give their plants extra nutrients with such…
How Does Salmonella Get Inside Chicken Eggs?
Salmonella enteritidis is a bacterium that causes flu-like symptoms in humans. It usually enters the human…
Is Catnip a Drug for Cats?
Most people think of catnip as having drug-like effects on their cats. Some cats lick it, eat it or just sniff…
Microorganisms: Are they really that bad?
We buy antibacterial hand soaps and cleaners to get rid of microorganisms that we don't want around us or our…
What are Bacillariophyta?
Bacillariophyta are diatoms. All diatoms are single-celled organisms. They are microscopic, glassy organisms…
What is Garlic Mustard?
If someone told you that they were going to look for garlic mustard, you would probably think they were making…
What Makes Those Jumping Beans Jump?
Mexican jumping beans intrigue us because we don't understand how this inanimate object could actually jump,…
What's In Your Water?
The United States has strict policies on water treatment systems and sewage drainage, but what about other…
What’s So Different About Ferns?
Most plants reproduce by producing a flower, then seeds. Anthers, considered the male reproductive structure,…
Where Do Frogs Go In The Winter?
Mammals are endotherms, meaning they maintain a constant body temperature no matter what the environmental…
Why Do Leaves Change Color In The Fall?
Every fall the leaves of many trees turn magnificent colors. One of the great benefits of the season is…