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Monster?

The term “monster” takes on a frightening connotation and sparks one’s imagination. I believe monsters are organisms that have not yet been expl...

Zombies, the Uncanny Valley, and Us

A zombie is defined as “a reanimated human corpse that feeds on living human flesh.” So why have zombies emerged as one of the most pop...

Neotropical Skipper Butterfly

The importance of DNA barcoding exposing hidden biodiversity was very evident in the discovery of ten different species from what was believed to ...

Globstery: Mystery of Globsters

Globsters may be misinterpreted as sea monsters, because they look very different than known species of marine life. However, many researchers f...

Megalodon & the fear of sharks

My brother and I were avid dinosaur enthusiasts, so this week’s reading was very enjoyable. What I found interesting about the largest predatory ...

Sasquatch AKA Black Bear

In this week's paper, an ENM was conducted to predict the distribution of Sasquatch. The study found that there was not significant differentiation ...

My childhood favorite, the Yeti

The Yeti and Sasquatch existence is questionable. Most people believe that the creatures are imaginary, but there are some who believe in its exis...

Chernobyl Birds' Defects Link Radiation, Not Stress, to Human Ailments

The study revealed that the birds suffered more birth defects, had shorter lifespans, and were half as successful breeding after the accident. In or...