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Habitat Fragmentation: The Truth about Why it is Really Bad

by Teresa Coppens | Jun 13, 2017 | Life Science

Habitat Fragmentation happens naturally but development makes it worse. Read on to find out why the creation of habitat islands is a bad thing.

15 Amazing Frog Facts You Need To Know

by Teresa Coppens | May 21, 2017 | Life Science

Frogs are cool and not all of them are green. They are slimy carnivores living off of bugs. Take a gander at some interesting and unusual frog facts.

How to Create an Absolutely Amazing Butterfly Garden

by Teresa Coppens | May 18, 2017 | Everyday Science, Life Science

Butterflies are a joy to have around your garden. So, how can you do yourself and these beautiful pollinators some good? Create an amazing butterfly garden.

Great Courses Plus Review: An Amazing On-Line Learning Experience

by Teresa Coppens | May 10, 2017 | Reviews

Inside: Great Courses Plus has excellent value as a educational video streaming service. I highly recommend this product to anyone who loves to learn. This post contains affiliate links. The beautiful thing about Life, is that we will never reach an age where there...

What in the World Do You Know About Amazing Butterflies?

by Teresa Coppens | Apr 23, 2017 | Quizzes/Polls

What do you know about amazing butterflies? I bet you know more than you think. Take this short quiz and you may surprise yourself about how much you know about these beautiful insects.

20 Absolutely Interesting Butterfly Facts You Need to Know

by Teresa Coppens | Apr 12, 2017 | Life Science, Traditional Science

We are all familiar with butterflies but how much do we know about these delicate, ephemeral fliers? Here are 20 lesser known interesting butterfly facts.

5 Awesome Butterfly Facts from a Beautiful Butterfly House

by Teresa Coppens | Mar 21, 2017 | Life Science, Travel

Butterfly facts: Butterflies are important pollinators and they are endangered. It is thrilling to see these insect aviators close-up in an observatory. The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory provides a magnificent place to view these beautiful creatures and to get immersed in butterfly facts.

Why is the Importance of Scientific Literacy so Absolutely Crucial?

by Teresa Coppens | Mar 8, 2017 | Everyday Science, Traditional Science

Respect the importance of scientific literacy. Daily decisions on life, and our ability to converse intelligently is rooted in our basic science literacy.

Are There Startling Reasons You May be Way Too Clean?

by Teresa Coppens | Mar 7, 2017 | Everyday Science, Health

Are we keeping our homes way too clean? It appears that may be the case with rise in super bugs and allergies. It may be time to return to soap and water.

What in the World Do You Know About Amazing Wetlands

by Teresa Coppens | Feb 15, 2017 | Quizzes/Polls

Wetlands are amazing ecosystems, one of the most productive on the planet. Take this short quiz and find out what you know about amazing wetlands.

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Hi, I'm Teresa Coppens, science geek, book nerd, educator, coffee lovin' mom with a coconut aversion. I am passionate about the weird and unusual. Here in my cabinet of science curiosities get your science geek on. Grab a cup of your favorite brew, get comfortable at Science Alcove and learn to love your inner science geek!