Category: Science
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Behind the Scenes at DelVal’s Herpetology Class
Herpetology, a class offered at DelVal, gives students insight into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Dr. Liguori has been teaching the class for 14 years, witnessing an increase in herp presence on campus. Through Ecological Restoration, the class contributed to the appearance of more species. The class equips students with basic skills to become…
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The Psychological Toll of Abandoning Nature: Why We Should Care
The urban environment is taking a toll on humans, leading to higher psychiatric disorder prevalence. We have an innate love for nature, known as Biophilia, and studies show that it has a positive impact on mental health. Conservation is crucial for protecting not only our physical health but also our spiritual and cultural well-being. Without…
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Colossal’s De-Extinction Project: DelVal Professor and Students Give Thoughts
The Anthropocene era signals humans’ significant impact on Earth, that impact being mass extinction. Colossal Biosciences aims to resurrect Wooly Mammoths and other extinct creatures to improve ecosystem health. However, Dr. George doubts the project’s efficacy, citing ecosystem complexities. He questions prioritizing de-extinction over current conservation efforts. The debate raises concerns about the project’s feasibility…
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PHOTOS: Beauty in Nature
James Marinelli Welcome to a world of photography through the lens of James Marinelli.
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Omnilingual
To translate writings, you need a key to the code — and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born … how could the Martian be translated?
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The Windows of Absolute Night
To most minds mystery is more fascinating than science. But when science itself leads straight up to the borders of mystery and there comes to a dead stop, saying, “At present I can no longer see my way,” the force of the charm is redoubled.