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Science & Nature Archive

Have you heard about the perfect pet for those folks who have more dollars than sense?
Meet the Ashera, a hybrid cross of an African Serval, an Asian Leopard, and a domestic cat. And it’s not cheap. This little kitty will set you back — are you ready for this? — $22,000!
OK, so it’s […]

I Smell Smoke

I absolutely detest having to go to the dentist. It’s a nearly lifelong phobia, starting when this mountain of a man with fingers like bratwursts started making smoke come out of my mouth when I was about eight years old. Yeah, I know — something else to run past the therapist!
Back then, you […]

At 5′11″ and 138 pounds, I don’t have to worry about weight loss. Never did. I’ve always been blessed with a high metabolism rate. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.
Have you done any research into the diet pill industry lately? We’ve all heard the horror stories about ephedra […]

The Miracles of Science

Far be it from me to declare any type of expertise in molecular biology, but I do know peptide research is incredibly important.
These tiny bits are similar to proteins in some ways, and they serve all kinds of functions, from aiding in digestion to regulating hormonal activity.  And researchers are encouraged about the possibility of […]

I’m really excited about some of the medical advances I’ve been reading about, especially those using video conferencing. West Virginia is a rural state, and a lot of folks here have a hard time getting to a doctor for adequate care.
Tele-medicine uses IT to help doctors diagnose and treat patients who are somewhere other […]

Are you as confused as I am when the time comes to “Spring Forward” into Daylight Saving Time?
Even the name is confusing. I always thought it was “Savings,” but according to webexhibits.org, there is no “s” at the end. The website’s author provides a sound grammatical reason, but even with my years of […]