Under nine feet of ice, frozen for 700 years, from DNA extracted from bits of caribou dung, a viral genome has been recovered and brought back to life.   Don’t worry this isn’t a case of mad scientists resurrecting the black plague for nefarious purposes. This is the story of some inquisitive scientists investigating past environments... Continue Reading →
Curiosity Rover Update: Driving into a Sedimentary Wonderland on Mars
The Mars Curiosity Rover continues to make its way through the basin of Gale Crater on Mars. Â I've provided periodical updates on its progress as it makes its way toward a large mountain in the center of the crater. Â Recently it has driven down almost 1000 feet to arrive at nearly the lowest elevation point... Continue Reading →