The Biologian

Did you know there's an eye within your eye?  Tis true.  The top layer of your retina contains cells called photosensitive ganglion cell...

I'll give my best understanding here, but let the reader know that there does seem to be some ambiguity and contradiction in what I read...

I mean, really!?  They seem magical.  Gravity defiant.  If you need a reminder watch this: Start the gyroscope spinning. But, it ...

I had a friend recently say that, "Creativity is the combining of ideas in a new way." (Jamie Riley paraphrase)  I think he's...

How does our skin "see" UV light?  How does your skin know to get darker?   To flush with blood during a sun-burn? If I understa...