KABT BioBlog

Sacred places, special places, magical spots…as humans we have a tendency to identify specific or particular natural locations or sites with some sort of significance that sets these places apart from others.  I have a feeling that this is an essential human feature; part of our never ceasing endeavor to recognize patterns in the natural [...]

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Eric correctly identified the previous challenge photo as Black Medic–a small plant of lawns.  It’s been reported that Black Medic seeds were a special delicacy in ancient Rome.  It’d take a lot time to collect enough to make even one serving.  Now for an new challenge–maybe easier–maybe harder.  Try and identify this common flower:

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What is RNA interference. What is the mechanism for this cellular process and how can I use this as an instructional piece for an advance biology or a biotechnology class? If any of these questions are of interest to you, fear not, you are at a one-stop site for joining the movement started by Cold [...]

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Despite nearly $4 a gallon gas and a 6-8 hour drive 16 KABTer’s and their families made the trip to the Morrill Museum in Lincoln, NE, Niobrara State Park and Ashfall State Park this past weekend. Harry, Charlotte, Brad, Carol, Randy, Josie, Tiffany, Brian Alex, Abbie, Julie, Charlotte, Jennifer, Kayla, Stan, and Janet all [...]

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Name this common flower.  You’ve all seen it and it is blooming right now….

I’ll name the flower, later this week.
BW

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