Robert Lawrence Author bio Robert Lawrence lives in upstate New York, where he works in research development and writes about science. His work is informed by his love for nature and training as a biochemist, and often includes graphs or other illustrations of data.
The Mysterious Origin of Oolitic Sand New evidence is emerging for the odd hypothesis that this strange, egg-shaped sand is built by microbes. Aug 23, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Fenced Nature Preserves Have Benefits Beyond Their Boundaries A recent study in New Zealand showed for the first time that fenced nature preserves can produce ecological benefits that spill over into the surrounding area. Dec 15, 2017 | 700 words, about 3 minutes