by Caroline Crocker | Apr 1, 2025 | Science, Teaching
My youngest grandson delights in telling me that food goes into his mouth, down to his tummy, and then comes out as…well, you know. But there’s so much more to it! Knowing that will protect your health and your wallet. So here goes. More science by a...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 25, 2025 | Science, Teaching
Allergy Season It’s Spring! Yay! Blosson, flowers, warmer weather, baby birds, and…allergies. As a PhD immunologist, I am well-poised to explain–but not to cure–them. Here’s some more really cool science. At least, I think so. Worms vs...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 18, 2025 | Science, Teaching
Why is an Author Writing about Science? Some of you will know that, in my previous life, I worked as a research scientist and biology professor. What you may not know is that science is really cool IMHO! So, I’ve decided that every Tuesday, I’ll share some...
by Caroline Crocker | Nov 5, 2024 | Science
Over the summer, I had TWO infections as a result of having a pedicure. Did I stop? No. I changed salons to a place where the chairs overlook the “sanitizing stations,” each with a UV sterilizer. The sterilizers were full of instruments carefully enclosed in sealed...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 16, 2024 | Science
Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! 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 cough and dry mouth. Your...
by Caroline Crocker | Apr 22, 2024 | Faith, Science
I can’t count the number of times that I have been assured that it is safe to drink from the common cup. Admittedly, if it were VERY dangerous, our churches would be empty–we’d all be dead. But is it safe? As a microbiologist and immunologist, I...
