Frank DiGiovanni
Please try this at home... Again!
We typically tell our students "Don't do this at home." But once again, we want you to do these at home... With an adult helper, of course.
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Frank DiGiovanni
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
Do you smell that?
We answer some of the "whys" and "what-is-it" associated with the question "What's that smell?"
Frank DiGiovanni
- Oct 5, 2022
- 5 min
Who you calling a "Bird nerd"?
When the going gets tough, the tough go hunting. Learn why the author admits he's a 'bird nerd' and what makes these raptors so incredible!
Frank DiGiovanni
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
SMLI Book Report: Being a Dog
The next installment of SMLI's Book Report series is "Being a Dog": Following the Dog Into a World of Smell by Alexandra Horowitz
Frank DiGiovanni
- Feb 3, 2022
- 5 min
Animals some fear
SMLI is home to two animals that are consistently listed high on the "animals we fear" list. Confronting this fear will help ease that fear.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Tortoise and the Hare
This post introduces you to one of the fastest and slowest animals in SMLI's care. Bet you know which is which :)
Frank DiGiovanni
- Jan 6, 2022
- 5 min
Cute and fuzzy, as promised
SMLI is home to a variety of animals. This post will get into some of the more cute and fuzzy ones, as promised.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
Meow? Woof? Grunt? Hiss?
SMLI is home to many animals, this post introduces you to two of them. Future posts will introduce you to more!
Frank DiGiovanni
- Sep 30, 2021
- 5 min
Bring that beat back to me again
Discover the physiological reasons behind why that favorite song of yours makes you feel great and why that sad song helps you feel better.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Sep 16, 2021
- 4 min
Back to the future?
Why do certain flowers bloom only on sunny days or your kid(s) having to use the bathroom when it's homework time? Pattern recognition.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Jun 24, 2021
- 5 min
Braaains!
The brain is possibly the most important organ in your body. We delve into the three major parts and learn why they're so important.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Mar 11, 2021
- 5 min
Let's talk about stress, baby
Stress. It can be "good stress" or "bad stress", either way you can't escape it so you might as well learn a little about it.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Jan 14, 2021
- 6 min
Bathing without water
How can you wash without using water? It's not the body that's cleansed when it comes to Shinrin-yoku.
Frank DiGiovanni
- Nov 20, 2020
- 3 min
“Oh man, I ate too much turkey.”
Your eyes were bigger than your stomach again, weren't they? You're not alone when you feel sleepy after chowing down on Thanksgiving!
Frank DiGiovanni
- Oct 26, 2020
- 5 min
Thalassophobia, say what?
What are you afraid of? Sharks? Whatever grazed past your leg? What about not being able to see land? Let's discuss water fears!
Dan Steiger
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
Who's Afraid of a Little Spider?
I think spiders might be out to get me. Before I begin to explain, this is not some clever attempt at a spooky themed post for Halloween....
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