If you have ever peeked at our menagerie of creatures, you probably experienced the privilege of gazing upon the MANTISES . Our largest mantis, who we argue, may be the largest in all of Portland (come prove us wrong) is named Baby Zorak. She is a gorgeous Giant Asian Mantis, a species known for their massive size and docile personalities. Baby Zorak never ceases to prove herself as one of the most ravenous predators in the bug world. Last fall, we were preparing pumpkins for painting...

During our no-school camp on Tuesday, we decided to add experiments featuring a special ingredient : DRY ICE! Despite what you may guess, dry ice has no water in it; instead, it is frozen carbon dioxide. That is right, the same compound that we produce from cellular respiration (exhaling). Since we usually see carbon dioxide in its gas form, dry ice displays characteristics that are baffling in comparison to regular ice. Dr. L Ektron showcased several of these special properties in a...