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Winneshiek County
UV light reveals glowing extremophile bacteria in the Coldwater Caves.
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Graf
The Graf fossil site preserves Late Ordovician rock layers rich in marine fossils.
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Northeast
Water can change the landscape in several ways including chemical erosion.
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Sheldon
Thermal expansion is a critical concern for Iowa industry, especially during seasonal temperature changes.
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Des Moines
Iowa organizations and agencies are working together in a conservation project to support Blanding’s turtles.
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Liscomb
A fallen log contributes to the energy cycle of a forest.
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Linn County
Prescribed burning is a common land management tool with ecosystem benefits.
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Marion
Predictable solar cycles can periodically allow the aurora borealis to be visible over Iowa.
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Des Moines
At an all-season snow tubing hill, Newton’s second law of motion is observable at any time of year.
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Milford
Bees help move pollen from one plant to another.
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Center Junction
Purple martin populations are maintained, in part, through human-designed nests.
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Ames
The head costumer for a stage production must take several criteria into account to ensure all costumes are ready for showtime.
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Ames
Engineering a solution for “snow” to fall during a ballet performance requires thoughtful consideration and planning.
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Ames
Dancers apply several physical science concepts as they perform.
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Ames
A fly system is the primary mechanism which allows theater technicians to hang and quickly move curtains, background scenery, lights and more.
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Indianola
Effective application of anhydrous ammonia requires a variety of environmental factors be met.
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