The scene made no sense: A remote Florida field. A former orange grove now converted into a giant solar energy farm. Solar panels shifting with the sun like thousands of sails catching sunbeams. ...more

November 1, 2009

On Jan. 1, 1959, many Cubans on the island nation celebrated the overthrow of President Fulgencio Batista and the promise of Fidel Castro's movement. It was a time many Cuban expatriates now recall as one of promises broken. ...more

December 26, 2008

Earl Column Refreshing Re: Fran Earl's weekly column. ...more

May 13, 2008

VENUS — The myth that modern scientists work alone staring into space or mixing chemicals in an otherwise empty laboratory was thoroughly debunked this week at Archbold Biological Station. ...more

February 19, 2008