A eulogy
for a tree
Meet the Italian ‘Fruit Detective’ Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table
When Isabella Dalla Ragione assesses a Renaissance painting, she doesn’t immediately notice the brushstrokes or the magnificence of the imagery. The first thing she notices is the fruit. {read} On a spring…
Why do we have different skin colors? (Population Genetics): Crash Course Biology #14
In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll learn about the ways population genetics reveals how groups of living things evolve—by comparing genetic similarities and differences. We’ll discover the most…
In Hot Water, Clownfish Grow Up Quick
clownfish are a prime choice for studying the consequences of climate change because, unlike many coral reef fishes, they are easy to breed in captivity.
South Africa’s Missing Sharks Have Been Found
To see a great white shark breach the waves, its powerful jaws clasping a shock-struck seal, is to see the very pinnacle of predatory prowess. Or so we thought. Several…
Birdsong (CalArts Film 2022)
Based on late field biologist John Sincock’s experiences in Kauai.
Your dog’s breed doesn’t determine its personality, study suggests
A new study shows that almost none of the behaviors we associate with dog breeds—from lovable Labradors to pugnacious pit bulls—are hard-wired. Aside from a few ancient traits, environment seems…
It’s a full time job
eating 5,000 ticks a year
The world is poorly designed. But copying nature helps.
Biomimicry design, explained with 99% Invisible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMtXqTmfta0