Frank DiGiovanni
The eyes have it
Who this person is and why her eyes are two different colors? You'll also learn what an Autostereogram is, in this eye-opening post.
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Frank DiGiovanni
Nov 1, 20235 min read
The nectar of the gods
We get into coffee, caffeine and the meteoric rise of this beverage. I'll take a large iced macchiato with H &H and two Splenda, please.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jun 7, 20237 min read
Please try this at home... Again!
We typically tell our students "Don't do this at home." But once again, we want you to do these at home... With an adult helper, of course.
Frank DiGiovanni
Nov 2, 20224 min read
Do you smell that?
We answer some of the "whys" and "what-is-it" associated with the question "What's that smell?"
Frank DiGiovanni
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Who you calling a "Bird nerd"?
When the going gets tough, the tough go hunting. Learn why the author admits he's a 'bird nerd' and what makes these raptors so incredible!
Frank DiGiovanni
Feb 17, 20223 min read
SMLI Book Report: Being a Dog
The next installment of SMLI's Book Report series is "Being a Dog": Following the Dog Into a World of Smell by Alexandra Horowitz
Frank DiGiovanni
Feb 3, 20225 min read
Animals some fear
SMLI is home to two animals that are consistently listed high on the "animals we fear" list. Confronting this fear will help ease that fear.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jan 20, 20224 min read
The Tortoise and the Hare
This post introduces you to one of the fastest and slowest animals in SMLI's care. Bet you know which is which :)
Frank DiGiovanni
Jan 6, 20225 min read
Cute and fuzzy, as promised
SMLI is home to a variety of animals. This post will get into some of the more cute and fuzzy ones, as promised.
Frank DiGiovanni
Nov 11, 20214 min read
Meow? Woof? Grunt? Hiss?
SMLI is home to many animals, this post introduces you to two of them. Future posts will introduce you to more!
Frank DiGiovanni
Sep 30, 20215 min read
Bring that beat back to me again
Discover the physiological reasons behind why that favorite song of yours makes you feel great and why that sad song helps you feel better.
Frank DiGiovanni
Sep 16, 20214 min read
Back to the future?
Why do certain flowers bloom only on sunny days or your kid(s) having to use the bathroom when it's homework time? Pattern recognition.
Frank DiGiovanni
Mar 11, 20215 min read
Let's talk about stress, baby
Stress. It can be "good stress" or "bad stress", either way you can't escape it so you might as well learn a little about it.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jan 14, 20216 min read
Bathing without water
How can you wash without using water? It's not the body that's cleansed when it comes to Shinrin-yoku.
Frank DiGiovanni
Nov 20, 20203 min read
“Oh man, I ate too much turkey.”
Your eyes were bigger than your stomach again, weren't they? You're not alone when you feel sleepy after chowing down on Thanksgiving!
Frank DiGiovanni
Oct 26, 20205 min read
Thalassophobia, say what?
What are you afraid of? Sharks? Whatever grazed past your leg? What about not being able to see land? Let's discuss water fears!
Dan Steiger
Oct 11, 20204 min read
Who's Afraid of a Little Spider?
I think spiders might be out to get me. Before I begin to explain, this is not some clever attempt at a spooky themed post for Halloween....
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