by dave petraglia | Dec 22, 2016 | EVOLUTION |
(First published in The Coffeelicious – 11/21/2016) Scientists have isolated the gene that controls purring in cats, and are awaiting approval to transplant it into dogs. They’re at work on the litter pan thing as well, but for now the headline is: dogs will...
by dave petraglia | Dec 3, 2016 | EVOLUTION, SPACE |
(“6 Planets Life on Earth Came From”, originally published in Points in Case – December 2, 2016) It’s now accepted that the building blocks of DNA and RNA arrived here via meteorites and comets. These are the origins of some of some familiar things...
by dave petraglia | Mar 4, 2016 | EVOLUTION |
(First published in New Pop Lit – March 4, 2016) “I’ve never had a problem with being a Dummy,” Sean told the doctor. “Virgin Thermo. First mold. They can’t take that away from me.” “Is someone trying to take that from you?” “Not how I meant that. I’m...
by dave petraglia | May 27, 2015 | EVOLUTION |
(First published in Crack the Spine – Issue 151 – May 27, 2015) With last year’s reprise, there have been 30 Godzilla movies made, fueling a franchise that rivals the James Bond series, which such memorable plotlines as ‘Godzilla Vs. Mothra’ (1964),...
by dave petraglia | Apr 11, 2015 | ARTS & LEISURE, EVOLUTION, MUSIC |
(First published by Arcadia Literary Magazine – April 14, 2015) Paul Simon, the singer/songwriter, recently shared his views on Genetically Modified Organisms. An artist who revels in contrasts, in mixing metaphors and far-flung imagery, both in his art and...
by dave petraglia | Nov 26, 2014 | EVOLUTION, MIGRATIONS |
(First published in print in Stoneboat 5.1 – Fall 2014) Climate change will challenge traditional wine making, while new areas of the world will be able to grow competitive vintages, even North Korea. Here are some new wines we can expect to please our palates...
