These little critters are called ‘ōpae ‘ula, or Hawaiian volcano shrimp (Halocaridina rubra). Being the scientist that I am, I call them shrimpies. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how you’re actually supposed to care for these guys. Little information cards where I bought them (Shirokiya, a Japanese store in Honolulu) say you [...]

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I try to keep this blog lighthearted and entertaining, but – BUT! – I must make a comment on this because it has been all over the freakin’ news, and that just upsets me as a scientist: Policy and individual-level recommendations, especially those that come out of groups that are led by MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, should [...]

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