The Promise of Cosmosis
This is as much a promise of faith as it is a proclamation of it. Please read to learn more, and share this poem if you have been affected by […]
The Despised Force (My Original, Personal Translation)
This is my personal translation for the previous poem. I still recommend using Google Translate to fully understand this multifaceted work! Discover the supernatural power Of the Despised Force, […]
La Fuerza Despresciada (The Despised Force)
A poem about the forces of human and divine nature, expressed and written in Spanish. Best read with Google Translate support. Descubre el poder supernatural De La Fuerza Despresciada, La […]
Life between Screens
A life between screens Is not as fun as it seems. Everyone is jumping From monitor to monitor And compulsively sharing Their thoughts and activities, To attract the digital spectators […]
The Spirit Electric
A poem about the force that invigorates living things. Enjoy!
Parsec/Light-Year
Grab the Sun; Harness the stars. Within you is the fusion of ideas, The fission of concepts Beyond the ancient precepts That bring about heightened awareness Of divine lights from […]
Press Release: April 24, 2018
Press Release – Andrew Blitman, April 24, 2018
Just Adrift
I am drifting away, Floating on the waves Of the sunlit bay. The Ocean is warm, While the beach is quiet. The waters are clear; All the fish seem to […]
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 […]
Asian Carp: The Mississippi River Invaders
Invasive species abound in North America. Some, like the zebra mussel, arrived in the United States unintentionally. Others, like kudzu, the Burmese python, and the common pigeon, were purposefully introduced […]
Off Topic: The Science and Plight of Beluga Sturgeon
The beluga sturgeon is arguably the world’s largest living species of bony fish (Osteichthys) Damming the Volga Following the end of World War II, the U.S.S.R. underwent massive post-war industrialization. […]
On Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in American History, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans and ravaged the area with 16 inches of rain and abrasive 80-mph […]
Off Topic: How Rent Works in Fisheries
In economics, the term “rent” is often confused with economic profit. Profit (π) can be measured over the short-term or the long run. In the short term, profit is equal […]
On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, and the arrival of cold weather. The change of seasons […]