by Caroline Crocker | May 14, 2025 | Science
Science by a Scientist: On Molecules I recently wrote about atoms, the fundamental unit of matter. You can find that here. The article may have caused you to wonder how fewer than 100 types of naturally occurring atoms form the basis of all we see. The answer is...
by Caroline Crocker | May 13, 2025 | Faith, Science, Teaching
My eldest granddaughter recently told me she has chemistry homework. Although she understands my quirks, I opted not to geek out on her by enthusing about how cool atoms are. I am, after all, a scientist. But, I’m telling you: they’re seriously amazing....
by Caroline Crocker | May 6, 2025 | Science, Teaching
My mother, who is 90, pricked herself while sewing. not a disaster, but, as a result, the finger became infected…and we went to the doctor. He prescribed antibiotics and gave her a tetanus booster. According to a recent study, that may be unnecessary for people...
by Caroline Crocker | Apr 29, 2025 | Science, Teaching
Over the summer, I had TWO infections as a result of having a pedicure. Did this scientist stop having them? No. A Better Place? I changed to a nail salon where the chairs overlook “sanitizing stations,” each with a UV sterilizer. The sterilizers were full of...
by Caroline Crocker | Apr 22, 2025 | Science, Teaching
Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! Take it from a scientist. Over half your body weight is water. The Medicine If you don’t drink enough water: You’ll experience headaches and fatigue. You may suffer from a chronic...
by Caroline Crocker | Apr 15, 2025 | Science
I recently touched on our amazingly army-like immune system. But we were left with some questions. What if the immune system has never ‘seen’ an invader before? Can it fight it off in time? The answer is…maybe. Think about the length of time it takes you to get over a...
