Robotic imaging reveals complex secrets of plant-fungal networks Plant-fungal trade networks draw down around 13 billion tons of CO2 per year into the soil — equivalent to ~1/3 of global energy-related emissions. Despite their global importance, scientists did not understand how these brainless organisms construct expansive and efficient supply chains across their underground networks. Now, new …
Month: May 2025
Scientists map part of a mouse’s brain that’s so complex it looks like a galaxy
Scientists map part of a mouse’s brain that’s so complex it looks like a galaxy What is that quote about us containing multitudes?
Hyper realistic tarantula tattoo
Hyper realistic tarantula tattoo I have no interest in tattoos but this one is sort of neat. Steve might like it. A lot more on it under the link.
David Attenborough
David Attenborough is 99 today. I didn’t know he was a live or that old. The BBC comments.
Flower Cover
Flowers, or plants, pressed into book covers is a nice touch I have seen a few times. The Sweet of the Year by Palmer Baker, Jr. Limited Edition Slipcase I mentioned this before. I was somewhat surprised to see it in an ephemeral thing like a sketchbook.
The Real Story Behind “Rock-a-Bye Baby”
The Real Story Behind “Rock-a-Bye Baby” Many years ago, Effie Crockett, the older sister of Davy Crockett, visited the Muskogee Tribe to help some mothers. When she arrived at their camp, she was surprised and even laughed a little. She saw something unusual — the tribe’s babies were not lying in cradles on the ground. …
Local Raven Surprise
I’ve never seen a raven on the beach grabbing fish from pools of water on the Northumberland Strait. Amherst Shore May 2025 Dave Cole I have never heard of it either and I am surprised but given how smart ravens are it is hard to put anything past them. Updated There was some question if …
Fish Tracking
News to me. I didn’t know the lakes were covered in acoustic monitors. The scale is impressive. Very cool the data they are finding.
How to get yourself shot?
How to get yourself shot? More
Devils Tower
Devils Tower and the Missouri Buttes about 12 miles distant on a moody October morning as seen from the Bearlodge Mountains. ©MeghanDave Porter.. 10-29-2024. A prior post. An excellent view of the tower. I had a guy send me an email that it was a prehistoric tree stump a few years ago. He was serious. …