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"The Education Series combines the philosophy of the open education movement with the unrestricted access to scientific papers and data afforded by open-access publishing to present innovative approaches to teaching critical concepts, developments, and methods in biology" says the editorial in this months edition of the open access journal.

"By enabling students to use the same tools researchers use and to explore real data, such approaches are especially valuable—it's widely acknowledged that engaging students in active research fosters their enthusiasm for and interest in science.

By mining the promise of open education and harnessing the collective imagination and talent of PLoS Biology readers and contributors, the Education Series will create a virtual biology education library."

The first article in the series demonstrates how natural products derived from theFrom fancy parties to fireworks, here's where to ring in 2018 in Tampa Bay

Hundreds gather along Bay Shore Drive to watch a fireworks show at the North Yacht Basin during First Night 2016, a family oriented celebration of the arts that included music, art and entertainment at more than 25 venues, on Saturday, December 31, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. ANDRES LEIVA | Times

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: In charge of the whole evening's entertainment, actor and popular American TV host Mario Lopez served as the Master of Ceremonies on December 21, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for MSC Cruises)

As 2018 approaches, the Tampa Bay area is ready to celebrate with champagne toasts and views of fireworks and — extra! extra! — dimpled Extra