Until 1936, and outside of Russia, the Borzoi was known as the Russian Wolfhound, but the change to “Borzoi” wasn’t without turmoil. All through the 20’s and 30’s, fanciers debated that very issue. Those in the “con” camp argued that while Borzoi is the Russian word for “swift,” it was just one quality of …
Month: January 2026
Wren in 3d Space
More on his channel. I am not sure any science is involved but it is interesting. I like this one on Meta. The tree pipit is truly one of my most beloved birds and I’m doing an extensive study on its song. Can’t wait for next spring to come, to be back in the mountains …
Chips
7 million views in 2 days I am not sure how it got this many views. The popular Veritasium channel has videos about science, education, and other interesting topics. Worth watching as this is the world now. It spins on tech like this. 98 % of the current stock market rise is tied to speculation on …
Channelling Escher
In the lands of Saint-Vallier, the geese Oil on canvas 36 x 36 inches. #raynaldleclercpainting Too bad, he then decided to beat the theme to death. A common thing among artists.
Really what could go wrong?
Meta version. More We used to do that when we were kids with poplar trees. climb up them as high as we could, and then have them bend over and drop it to the ground. We used to call it parachuting. I’ll tell you what can go wrong you can fall when it snaps and …
New study challenges the idea of humans as innately nature-loving
“Research has long assumed that people fundamentally feel positive emotions toward nature. We have examined the opposite, that is, when there is a negative relationship with nature, and gathered knowledge about how it arises, what consequences it has, and how it can be reversed,” says Johan Kjellberg Jensen, researcher at Lund University and lead …
Turtle Island
I didn’t find the video off Meta. Interesting. I wonder if this is the source of turtle island that the Native Americans reference. I saw this on the newsstand but can’t remember if it is a new thing. I think I saw it in the science news years back.
Fox History
I knew of it but not in this detail. Pat Burns, friend of the blog, mentioned it on his terrier dog sites in the past. Terrierman’s Daily Dose TerriermanUSA
Bat News
Researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and multiple universities continue to monitor populations closely, but the trend is undeniably positive. It’s a reminder that with science, dedication, and a little time, we can help nature heal. Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Good News Network (goodnewsnetwork.org), White-Nose Syndrome Response Team I haven’t …
Interesting Idea
These two maps reveal a chilling pattern that has fascinated researchers, true-crime enthusiasts, and internet detectives for years. The top map highlights locations across the United States where people have vanished without a trace — cases with no bodies, no clues, and no explanations. Many of these disappearances occurred deep in forests, national parks, and …