The Tale of Sebastian the Ibis
The backstory of UM's mascot Sebastian the Ibis.
What do Buddhists and Jews Have in Common? A Lot
An article about the similarities and differences between Judaism and Buddhism.
Art: Reflections of Reality
An analysis of the roles and applications of art on society and its impact on the way we understand information.
Opinion: What Is Love?
A discussion about the nature and philosophy of love, and my definition for the word love itself.
Geographic information systems-based analysis of manatee mortality in Everglades National Park
Abstract The present study focuses on the patterns of anthropogenic deaths of the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), Florida’s official state marine mammal, within the boundaries of Everglades National Park. […]
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis is the world’s largest living lizard. Known as the Komodo dragon because of its enormous size, a fully grown Varanus komodoensis can […]
The Biological Profile of the Malaria Parasite
Malaria’s Taxonomy: Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Protista (Chromalveolata) Phylum: Apicomplexa Class: Aconoidasida Order: Haemosporida Family: Plasmodiidae Genus: Plasmodium Species involved: falciparum, vivax, malariae, ovale, knowlesi An Introduction to Malaria Malaria, from […]
Against the Times: Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?
“Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?” by Ken Torrino, Web Relations for Douglas Elliman, brokers for New York City real estate. Edited by Andrew Blitman, “The Written Blit” It is […]
Hydrothermal vents: the origins of life? (2008)
This piece was originally published in the September 24, 2008, issue of The Miami Hurricane. For more student news, check out http://themiamihurricane.com. Miles below the turbulent surface of the ocean, […]
Andrew Blitman -- Author & Artist 