Don't squash that spider! Scientists say they may be scary, but these eight-legged creepy crawlies are excellent house keepers, and that they don't deserve their nasty reputation. PAGE 4 ...more

October 29, 2007

It may come as a surprise to many people, but science standards for Florida public schools do not mention evolution. Fortunately, that's about to change. ...more

October 26, 2007

That fly you're trying to swat just might be a big help in scientists efforts to eradicate a weevil that's killing wild bromeliad's living throughout the area. Then again, it might just be a house fly that's driving you crazy. It's difficult to tell. But just in case, chase it outside. ...more

October 24, 2007

The president's top science adviser said Thursday that there is no solid scientific evidence that the widely cited goal of limiting future global temperature increases to 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels is necessary to avert climate change. The assertion runs counter to that of many scientists as well as the Noble-prize winning U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. ...more

October 19, 2007