Science by a Scientist: Macromolecules

Science by a Scientist: Macromolecules

A simple sugar. Several of these attached make a polysaccharide, like starch. The little balls represent amino acids. Those attach, the chain curls up, and the final result is a functional machine. The four railroad cars of DNA are guanine, cytosine, thymine, and...
Science by a Scientist: Germy Sponges

Science by a Scientist: Germy Sponges

Kitchen sponges. Those who use them love them. Those of us who are scientists trained in microbiology don’t. Why not? Wet Places are often Germy The simple answer is: because they remain wet. Bacteria love to grow in damp places. During COVID, I had my students...
Plugins

Plugins

Picture the scene: My very patient and supportive husband and I are setting out for an Arts and Crafts fair, where Rambling Ruminations has a stall. “Where are we headed?” he asks. The Problem I pull up my website on my phone. “That’s the great thing about my...
Author Book Talk

Author Book Talk

Dr. Caroline Crocker will speak about how and why she wrote Unforgivable, read from the book, and answer questions at this private event for seniors and their families.
Burke Centre Festival

Burke Centre Festival

Food, entertainment, pony rides, magic, music, and crafts. Come enjoy this amazing event. And be sure to stop by my booth–I’ll be happy to sign the books you purchase.