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Who Needs More Protection from Sunscreen — You or the Ocean?

Who Needs More Protection from Sunscreen — You or the Ocean?

by Ashleigh Papp As we inch towards the longer days and warmer nights, the summer months seem to hang in front of us like a lure on a string. I find myself daydreaming about that feeling of the sunshine being absorbed into my skin and almost immediately following, I remind myself about sunscreen. Whether you’re light skinned or dark, young or old, we all know that the crispy red skin of a sunburn is something to be feared and that…

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Butterfly Biologist-Turned-Science Writer: An Interview with Dr. Helene Engler

Butterfly Biologist-Turned-Science Writer: An Interview with Dr. Helene Engler

Lauren Jonik: Butterflies are such exquisite creatures. What exactly does the work of a butterfly biologist entail? Dr. Helene Engler: The methods depend on your questions. I use a butterfly net to catch them and track them. I also catch butterflies between my two fingers at the base of their wings so I don’t hurt them. I use a permanent marker to mark their wings, but not all species are sturdy enough for this. One can study local populations in…

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