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General Science and Medicine

• “Extinct Species Should Not Be Resurrected,” in Science and Political Controversy: A Reference Handbook (David Newton, Ed.), pages 136-139 (ABC-CLIO, 2015).
• “The Evolving Dispute Over Teaching Darwinism,” in Science and Political Controversy: A Reference Handbook (David Newton, Ed.), pages 136-140 (ABC-CLIO, 2014).
• Seven articles on biomes and nine articles on the human body for World Almanac for Kids Online (2012-2013).
• (with A. McGregor) "The Invisible Wounds of War," InHealthNW, pages 32-33 (January-February 2010).
• “Science Comes Second In Next," in The Science of Michael Crichton (BenBella Books, Inc., 2008).
• (with P. Downey) "Earth and Life Science Developments," in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2007 (V.G. Spadafora, Ed.), pages 270-271 (2006).

AgBiotech/Biotech/Pharma Industries

• “US Regulation of GE Plants and Animals: Changes and Approvals,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 5-8 (February 2016).
• “USDA Slowly Adapts to New Technology in the Regulation of Biotech Products,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 6-8 (August-September 2015).
• “US Agencies Wrestle with GE Crops, While EU May Knock Out Clones,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (July 2015).
• “‘GE Food’ Labels: Polls and Politics,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 4-6 (April 2015).
• “USDA Probes Serial Appearances of GE Wheat & Other Updates,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 8-10 (December 2014).
• “The U.S. Government Should Not Require GM Food Labels,” in GMO Food: A Reference Handbook (David Newton, Ed.), pages 129-133 (ABC-CLIO, 2014).
• “In the News: GE Crop Court Cases and a Warning for Biotech Inventors,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 9-11 (September 2014).
• “Inorganic Farmer Trumps Organic Farmer in Australia & Other News Briefs,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 9-11 (August 2014).
• “While Popularity Eludes GE Foods, AgBiotech Companies Shift Tactics,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (May 2014).
• “GE Labeled Food Fight Continues,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (April 2014).
• “Survey Says: Opposition to GE Crops on the Wane,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-3 (September 2012).
• “Regulation of GE Plants and Animals: Trials and Tribulations," Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-3 (March 2012).
• “Breast Cancer Therapies," PharmaTechnology Magazine (2006).
• “Political Controversy Inspires Stem Cell Inventions," Genomics and Proteomics Magazine (May 2006).

Forensic Science

• “The Real CSI - The Origins of Crime Labs in North America," History Magazine, pages 16-20 (August/September 2009).
• Four articles in the award-winning Encyclopedia of Forensic Science (Salem Press, 2008).
• “The National Forensic Academy," Forensic Magazine 4(1):44-50 (February/March 2007).
• “Friction Ridges Make a Lasting Impression," Forensic Magazine 3(5):22-29 (October/November 2006).

Intellectual Property Law

• “In Australia: Victory for GE Crop Farmer, Defeat for Gene Patents, and GE Flies on Trial,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (January 2016).
• “US Patent Office Revises Rules, While Courts Give USDA Nothing to Whine About,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 5-7 (May 2015).
• “China Rejects US Corn, While an Australian Court Accepts DNA Patent Claims,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 6-8 (October 2014).
• “At the Federal Circuit, DuPont Gets Sanctions While Clones Get the Boot,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (June/July 2014).
• “Court Dittos PTO Board Decision, GE Alfalfa Epic Abides, and Monsanto Wins on Appeal,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (August 2013).
• “GE Wheat Ignites Panic, While Myriad Scores a Victory in Oz and Defeat at Home,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-4 (July  2013).
• “Supremes Settle Bowman Case, While DuPont and Monsanto Settle Disputes,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 1-3 (June 2013).
• “Biotech Continues to Cultivate Court Cases,” Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 8-11 (January 2013).
• “Congress Invents Patent Law Overhaul," Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report, pages 9-10 (November 2011).
• “How to Avoid Losing Your Patent," The Scientist, 19(21):34-35 (November 7, 2005).

History of Invention

• “American Christmas: A Brief History,” South Hill Living Magazine, pages 12-13 (December 2013).
• "The Bridge Over the Golden Gate Strait," History Magazine, 41-43 (December/January 2011).
• "Plastic Fantastic," History Magazine, pages 13-16 (June/July 2009).
• "Electricity: A Tale of Shock & Awe," History Magazine, pages 26-30 (December/January 2009).
• "Edmund A. Smith's Revolution on a Dare," Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History, pages 37-42 (Fall 2006).