Ask Dr. Universe

Editor’s note: Ever wonder about the cat reference in the Dr. Universe column? Well, the good doctor is a feline, something we failed to mention when this column began running as a replacement for the Rock Doc column that preceded it. Below is a description of Dr. Universe as it appears on her website. Though the column is directed at children, we feel the information is useful to all.

Hi, there. I’m Dr. Universe. Wendy Sue Universe, that is.

Ever since I was a kitten, I’ve been digging in the dirt, gazing at the stars, exploring new places and searching for answers to questions about our worl...