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Inhale… exhale… the pneumostome leading to this slug’s lung opens and closes in a rhythm affected by many factors, including dehydration. #slug #Arionsubfuscus #pneumostome Classic publication: Dickinson et al. 1988. The pneumostome rhythm in slugs: A response to dehydration controlled by hemolymph osmolality and peptide hormones. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0300962988908365

Nom nom nom… rasp rasp rasp… scrape scrape scrape… rows of teeth of the radula hard at work for this (most likely) Arion subfuscus slug #slug #Arionsubfuscus #slugteeth #radula #radularmotion More info on Arion subfuscus: fieldguide.mt.gov/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=IMGAS56090 A scientific paper on slug teeth: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724151/ A scientific paper on snail radular moti...

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Partial Solar Eclipse Timelapse: Photographed by Dr. Janet in eastern New England, USA, on April 8, 2024

The late afternoon bird catches the worm? American Robin caught tracking & chomping a worm at 200 fps #AmericanRobin #Turdusmigratorius #CCGorst More about American Robins: www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/american-robins American Robin song imitation by “The Bird-Man”, the late Charles C. Gorst, Public domain audio: Gorst, Charles C. Songs and Calls of Our Native Birds, No. 3. 1915. A...

A large insect larva digs in the dirt

What in your house are weak magnets attracted to? Maybe iron, nickel, or cobalt… Things you need: A grown-up to help you A magnet Things made out of metal [paper clips, empty drink cans, etc.] Things made of other materials [wooden toothpicks, plastic toothpicks, etc.]

DNA uses "best friends" [base-pairing] in making copies Things you need: If you don’t have handmade A, T, C, and G cloth letters with Velcro You can make sets of A, T, C, and G out of paper Get a grown-up to help you

Let's measure liquid Things you need: A grown-up to help you A place that can get messy Bowls An eyedropper if you have one Measuring spoons Measuring cups Water (Optional: your grown-up could help you add food coloring) Stuff to clean-up the mess like rags or paper towels

Did you know plants can move? Things you could use: A grown-up to help you An apple A handy dandelion (in the seed/fluffy stage) Plants you can observe over time, especially at morning vs. at night Also: you can look at various plants/fruits/vegetables, especially looking for seeds

Explore Static Electricity Things you need: A grown-up to help you Balloon Paper plate Salt Pepper Your hair [or a friend’s hair!]

The colors we see absorb and reflect different wavelengths of light Things you need: A grown-up to help you Construction paper in a rainbow of colors, including white and black Ice cubes: 1 ice cube per piece of construction paper A sunny spot that’s ok to have dripping water (Ask your grown-up!!) A timer or clock Patience to watch the ice cubes melt

Acids and Bases Dr. Janet's Science Planet

Schooling Fish

Rays Feeding [Underwater View]

Geese Feeding

States of Matter Dr. Janet's Science Planet

Hot and Cold Dr. Janet's Science Planet

Spring: Take 1

Magic Balloon Dr. Janet's Science Planet

Bird in the Snow

Birds In A Blizzard

Praxinoscope Unboxing

Happy Halloween Bats from Dr. Janet's Science Planet

Televisor Kit Unboxing Part 5 Final: Using the Televisor

Televisor Kit Unboxing Part 4

Televisor Kit Unboxing Part 3

Televisor Kit UnBoxing Part 2