This reflection on the themes of Ant-Man and the Wasp tries to avoid spoilers, but as always feel free to wait until you've seen the movie if you want to know nothing about it when watching. I know I've already covered several movies recently, but I hope you'll indulge me one more time this summer for the film I've been most looking forward to this year: Ant-Man and the Wasp. I love the dynamic and inventive visuals of size-changing in action. I'm intrigued by the Quantum Realm. Most of all, the idea of a superhero … [Read more...] about Science Corner: To Infinitesimal and Beyond!
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Science in Review — November 2013
As you watch this video of an abandoned ant hill that was preserved with concrete and excavated, take a moment to marvel at the wonder that is the ant. They are the most numerous animal on Earth, and may represent as much as 25% of the animal biomass on the planet. There are ant species thriving in all but the most remote habitats. In addition to feats of engineering (of which this hill is not even an extreme example), their complex societies engage in agriculture, education, and warfare. Now, consider the classic … [Read more...] about Science in Review — November 2013