Quote of the day -

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity...

Charles Dickens

What is this page?

Why, it is the unofficial, online, IB Honors newspaper, of course. Visit often and read the stories. They are always biological, sometimes in a warped sort of way. But always presented with good intentions.

What are those pictures at the top for?

Each year, I like to choose five new species - new in the sense that I have just discovered them. Each is unusual, certainly not the kind of things I was "familiar" with all my life. And each is a clickable link to more information about it. Have a look.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Bioluminaries light up the skies and the seas

As brilliant and thrilling as July 4th fireworks are, they pale in comparison to natural fireworks, perhaps because the natural ones are a surprise every time! These critters from the deepest parts of the ocean, were recorded by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Click the image for an action video... turn the sound off for a pure light show. Turn it on again and find out how and where it was made.
As for our own local fireflies, in Urbana, they peaked early this year - mid June - and by the 4th of July, were definitely on the decline. Ah well, more lovely for their ephemerality.

IB Honors Biology - just what is it?

If you were to ask a question about IBH frequently, what would it be? Here is our guess, our FAQ list... let us know if you have better, or additional, choices.

Jobs, Internships & Scholarships - Improving your c.v.

It is always time to start looking for your next opportunity. Follow this link for a partial list of known resources to help you find one.

Summer songs for biology

Summer is a time for relaxation, but for bionerds and others with warped senses of humor, it is a good time to catch up on "the literature". Here is our offering for a summer play list, all available from iTunes.

Course opportunity! Plant Developmental Biology...