Environmental Graffiti

Ice: the Cradle of Life?

It is one of the most sought after answers in modern science: where did life come from? How did those first molecules put themselves together in such a way as to form molecular machinery capable of reproducing itself and thereby fueling the creation of the vast and amazing diversity we see on this planet today?

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Snowflakes Are Alive

As we move into March and leave winter behind, it’s probably safe to discuss snowflakes again without inspiring a cacophony of curses and nervous tics. At least, that’s what I thought because it turns out the occasionally scenic precipitation is not just the ice crystal [...]

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Mother Earth: When the Sea Creature Was King

Welcome to the seventh post in the series we’re calling Mother Earth. So far we’ve covered the big bang to the formation of Earth, volcanoes, the early atmosphere, water, ice, and the beginnings of life on Earth. Today, we’re going to discuss the rise of multi-celled organisms and [...]

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Mother Earth: The Beginnings of Life

Welcome to post number six in the series we’re calling Mother Earth. Stromatolites So far, we’ve covered the big bang to the formation of earth, volcanoes, the early atmosphere, water, and the effect of ice on the planet. Today, we’ll be delving into murkier

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