DISCOVERING IDA
The most complete primate ever unearthed was found in Germany. Ida lived more than 47 million years ago. Her physical features hold clues to our past.
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DAMAGE TO THE GULF
After weeks of following the Deepwater Horizon oil
spill in the
Gulf of Mexico,
I realized this would be a good topic for a page, a top-to-bottom look at the long-term impact.
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HEALING TEETH
Your mouth's saliva saturates teeth, supplying them with nutrients that strengthen enamel. If sugary drinks and snacks are consumed throughout the day, high acidic levels from bacteria will break down tooth enamel faster than saliva can strengthen enamel.
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CATCHING
A COMET
The Stardust satellite travelled 2.88 billion miles and seven years in space. Its cargo is a collection of interstellar dust particles ready to be analyzed by NASA.
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FISH OUT
OF WATER
Is it a fish or is it a lizard? This ancient creature was on an evolutionary journey from water to land. Learn how long ago this creature lived, where it called home and why its physical features were so remarkable.
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STICKY FEET
What makes a gecko stick to walls? The truth is gecko's feet aren't sticky at all. Small hair-like structures have a negative/
positive attraction to the surface that they walk on. It is the physics principle Van Der Waals which allows them to walk up and down walls.
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CHANDRA
The most powerful X-ray telescope was deployed in 1999. The Chandra Observatory set out to observe black holes, supernovas, quasars and galaxies; seeking evidence of the origin and evolution of the universe.
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CASSINI’S JOURNEY
In 1997, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was hurled into space. It has since passed Venus twice, passed Jupiter and ended its journey near Saturn.
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HUBBLE CHANGES
Beautiful NASA photos is a blessing for design. My goal was to give readers a design worthy of the awe inspiring heavens above. The graphic described some of the recent changes to the Hubble Telescope and explained how images are taken and what they show.
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RESEARCH
EYE ON SCIENCE
DESIGN EXAMPLES
IT’S A SMALL WORLD
Advances in nanotechnology are rarely covered in the news. My goal was to visualize several areas, giving readers a look into "small" science.
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HOMEGROWN TEETH
Worked with Dr. Peter Murray to create a visual depiction of his research using dental stem cells to grow new teeth. Expertise in visual display, writing and editing gave readers a step-by-step explanation of the process.
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TREATING LEUKEMIA
This is a story of research to clinical trial to use. Gleevec was developed and proven effective in treating chronic myeloid leukemia. I did this page as a tribute to my father who took this drug when it was first released.
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FOOD IRRADIATION
Many foods are irradiated to kill disease-causing microorganisms.
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REPLACING THE DAMAGED HEART
A look at how one artificial heart works in the body. With intensive research and digging I was able to complete this detailed explanation. The company refused to release specifics or schematics.
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ZAPPING OBESITY
A useful tool against obesity awaits FDA approval. A pacemaker for the stomach helps reduce appetite. Graphic also shows current surgical options and respective side effects.
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WHAT'S NEW IN CLOTHES
New technologies have brought wrinkle-resistant fabric, fabric that reduces odors and stains, and bacteria-killing fabric.
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CHASING THE BIRD FLU
Pandemic influenzas
can be the
result of mutating existing influenza strains. Looking at past pandemics can give clues to future pandemics.
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PREVENTING CERVICAL CANCER
Gardisal
vaccine is now available and recommended for both girls and boys.
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RESHAPING A BABY’S HEAD
This graphic is one of my favorites. It is hard to imagine that a simple football-like helmet could reshape a young child's skull without surgery. The most important message is that treatment must begin before the child's first birthday, a small window of time.
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RESEARCH
RESEARCH: 3D MODELING
NEWS REPORTING
