Author: Julie Leibach

BAs in biology/Spanish, from Washington University in St. Louis. Florida-born (ACR, 20+ years!). Love: Hawaii, chocolate, sleep. And also science.

Articles by this author:

Black Mayonnaise

For nearly 30 years, New York State agencies have known about a 17 million gallon oil spill under the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. Now they’re finally starting to do something about it.

By Julie Leibach, January 24th, 2007

Counting Coral

Coral ecologist Lyndon DeVantier discusses ecological assessment and management of coral reef systems.

By Julie Leibach, January 19th, 2007

Sour Sensation

Researchers have found some of the major players in the detection of sour taste.

By Julie Leibach, October 20th, 2006

Is it true that having cold sores means you’ve got herpes in your mouth?

–asks Anonymous from Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

By Julie Leibach, September 18th, 2006

Dental Detectives

A patient’s dental problems could mean more than lapses in personal hygiene.

By Julie Leibach, August 28th, 2006

Sponges: Not Just for Cleaning Anymore

Researchers use marine organisms for guidance in tackling engineering problems.

By Julie Leibach, July 19th, 2006