An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can preserve microscopic details in feathers—the first ever record of such a preservation. “The fossil record is continually surprising us, be it new fossil species, strange new body shapes, or, in this case, new styles of fossil …
Point Nemo, the Most Remote Place on Earth and Oceans
The oceanic pole of inaccessibility: Point Nemo lies 2,688 km from any shore A beer bottle discovered at “The Challenger Deep”, the deepest known point of seabed on Earth. 35,876 feet below sea level, at the end of “The Mariana Trench”. Animal lovers club Point Nemo, the Most Remote Place on Earth The …
The Real Mad Max.
In 1993, Émile Leray, a French electrician, broke down in the middle of the African desert while driving an old Citroën 2CV out of Morocco to join a military site. His car was seriously damaged after hitting a rock. Unable to repair on site, and too risky to walk in this hostile environment. So he …
Invasive milkweed in Europe reduces pollinator diversity
Invasive milkweed in Europe reduces pollinator diversity Common milkweed has become an invasive plant in Europe. There is actually a fair amount of research on this issue, where scientists in that region have been studying its effects, and even the best ways to combat it (glyphosate, ironically!). While browsing this work I saw this latest …
Modern Greenland Kayaking
Modern Greenland Kayaking: How Traditional Became Trendy | The origins of Greenland-style paddling are lost in the folds of oral history, sepia-toned photographs and the minds of modern-day theorists, but the renaissance of modern Greenland kayaking is as tangible as the thousands of toothpick-wielding paddlers churning north American waters today. Greenland-style kayaking has grown remarkably …
Yeah, kinda cool.
Yeah, kinda cool.
A big Dad joke?
I saw a snake that was 3.14 meters long. I think it was a πthon. Math and snakes. What is not funny? A big Dad joke?
The Chase, 1986, An Unusual Piece
John Black (British, 20th Century) The Chase, 1986 oil on masonite signed John Black and dated (lower right) 36 x 47 inches. Framed dimensions 41 1/2 x 53 1/2 inches. A theme close to Steve’s heart and one I don’t remember seeing painted before. The scene looks like the Scottish moors but Steve witnessed …
Central Park Wolfen
In a Milestone for Manhattan, a Pair of Coyotes Has Made Central Park Their Home For six years, two photographers have carefully followed the canines and documented their secret lives Central Park Wolfen Reception and legacy On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Wolfen holds a 77% approval rating based on 26 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The …
AIDEN LASSELL RIPLEY (1896-1969). END OF THE GROUSE SEASON.
AIDEN LASSELL RIPLEY (1896-1969). END OF THE GROUSE SEASON. Not one of his best and I am surprised he made a print of it. The printer may have failed to do it justice.