Summer Assignment 7.25

 

Great first two weeks of the assignment. We will definitely be looking for some global warming articles for next week, especially if the weather doesn't break soon. Until then, stay inside with some water to drink and read some interesting science articles.

• Origins of the Black Death Identified Great example of scientific research being a collaborative effort between many disciplines
• X-Rays Help Researchers Piece Together Treasured Cellular Gateway for the First Time 3-D structures are one of my favorite pieces of data to look at
• Mammal Ancestor's Shrinking Inner Ears may Reveal When Warm-Bloodedness Evolved Evolution is so interesting; an adaptation as big as warm-bloodedness can be traced by something as small as inner ear structure.

Summer Assignment 7.18

 Thank you to all those who commented last week. Just a reminder that if your comment did not show up, you should probably check your Google account settings to make sure your name shows up. As of Sunday night, there are 3 comments with unknown authors waiting to be published.

On to the links this week:

• In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 17, here is a short article and video about the chemistry of ice cream.
• This supercharged tree might help fight climate change.
• Climate change will accelerate viral spillovers. Carl Zimmer is one of my favorite science writers, expect to see more of his writing over the summer. 

Summer Assignment 7.11

 This is the first official post of the 2022 Summer Assignment. Please pass this link along to anyone else you know taking AP Biology next year. 

The rules are simple:

1. Look at the list of links provided.
2. Pick a few (or all) to read.
3. Make an intelligent comment here that shows you read and thought about at least one. Remember, please DO NOT just write a summary of the article. We have already read them, and we are looking for your opinions and perspectives.
4. Gain points!

Comments are moderated, so they will not show up immediately. If it has been a few days and you don't see yours, there is probably an issue. The most common issue is your username not displaying. Please check your Google settings so that your username shows up in the comment section. If your post comes up as "unknown" or "anonymous" it will not be posted and you will not receive credit. 

I highly recommend you keep a record of your comments, in case any get lost. 

The Links

• The mRNA Revolution is Just Getting Started COVID-19 was most likely just the beginning of mRNA vaccines. 
• A Newfound Dinosaur had Tiny Arms Before T. Rex Made Them Cool Always going to include new dinosaur findings. 
• Soft Sounds Numb Pain. Researchers May Now Know Why You all can make your own jokes in the comments about Michael Bolton causing more pain.