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A visit to Greenland makes it inescapably clear that the ice-covered island is ground zero in our rapidly changing climate
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Did Saber Cats Have Spotted and Striped Coats?
Modern cat colors fill in pelage possibilities for extinct species
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Another Threat to Hawaiian Birds: Cat Poop
Some Hawaiian geese populations are heavily infected by toxoplasmosis from feral cats, a new study finds
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Paleo Profile: Bob Weir's Otter
This ancient otter is named in honor of a real rockstar.
Relaxation Benefits Introverts More Than Extraverts in Boosting Creativity
A new study found that relaxation training benefited introverts more than extraverts in boosting creative thinking.
Using Antibiotics on Preterm Infants Increases Antibiotic Resistance
No one should really be shocked by this, though the extent of the increase in antibiotic resistance is troubling. New research looks at the development of the microbiomes in preterm infants
In the Path of Destruction XII: From a Distance
I'm blogging Richard Waitt's excellent book about the May 18, 1980 eruption as I read it. Join me for more In the Path of Destruction goodness! And pick up your own copy at the link below.
A New Look at Vision
A critical new discovery redefines the primary organizing principle of the visual cortex, and explains much of the illusory perception when we see light and dark stimuli
How Dangerous Are Cassowaries, Really?
Cassowaries have quite the reputation. But is it deserved? Well, no—but also yes
How to Overcome the Greatest Barriers to Rooftop Solar Power
An innovative program in San Antonio allows consumers to lease panels and utilities to recover costs—eliminating factors that have slowed the adoption of solar
East of Siberia: An Osprey, Until It Wasn't
A wounded bird survives a broken wing—and then survives the well-meaning ministrations of humans
A New Air Pollution Database Is Good, but Imperfect
WHO's most recent atlas of air quality leaves significant gaps in coverage
Fungi in Space!
If you can make it on Earth, can you make it on "Mars"?
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Paleo Profile: Bob Weir's Otter
This ancient otter is named in honor of a real rockstar.
Read
Relaxation Benefits Introverts More Than Extraverts in Boosting Creativity
A new study found that relaxation training benefited introverts more than extraverts in boosting creative thinking.
Read
Using Antibiotics on Preterm Infants Increases Antibiotic Resistance
No one should really be shocked by this, though the extent of the increase in antibiotic resistance is troubling. New research looks at the development of the microbiomes in preterm infants
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In the Path of Destruction XII: From a Distance
I'm blogging Richard Waitt's excellent book about the May 18, 1980 eruption as I read it. Join me for more In the Path of Destruction goodness! And pick up your own copy at the link below.
Read
A New Look at Vision
A critical new discovery redefines the primary organizing principle of the visual cortex, and explains much of the illusory perception when we see light and dark stimuli
Read
How Dangerous Are Cassowaries, Really?
Cassowaries have quite the reputation. But is it deserved? Well, no—but also yes
Read
How to Overcome the Greatest Barriers to Rooftop Solar Power
An innovative program in San Antonio allows consumers to lease panels and utilities to recover costs—eliminating factors that have slowed the adoption of solar
Read
East of Siberia: An Osprey, Until It Wasn't
A wounded bird survives a broken wing—and then survives the well-meaning ministrations of humans
Read
A New Air Pollution Database Is Good, but Imperfect
WHO's most recent atlas of air quality leaves significant gaps in coverage
Read
Fungi in Space!
If you can make it on Earth, can you make it on "Mars"?
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