Photos, books, links and writing related to biology
Everything tagged biology
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06/13/08
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The Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala
“Those who have ever received a case of Orchidaceæ from the Tropics, know full well that the opening of it is attended with the most intense and feverish excitement: and those who have not been so fortunate, will be glad …continue reading »
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01/08/08
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Babies Gravitate Toward Good Samaritans
So does this mean we get more gullible and less astute in our observations as we age? I know this news is a bit old, but it’s worth linking too anyway: Six- and 10-month-old babies are much more capable judges …continue reading »
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07/27/07
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Giant Penguins Once Roamed Peru Desert
From National Geographic News: “Penguins about the size of humans roamed South America some 35 million years ago, and they didn’t need ice to survive.” “That’s the result of a new study by North Carolina State University paleontologist Julia Clarke …continue reading »
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06/01/07
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Coelacanth Hooked in Indonesia
Coelacanth for dinner. A fisherman in Indonesia reeled in the bizzare coelacanth which scientists believed was exinct until one turned up in 1938. Coelancanth’s are unusual for fish, they give live birth. From National Geographic: “The four-foot, 110-pound specimen lived …continue reading »
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05/30/07
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Man Clad in Underwear Pins Leopard
Definitely better than any headlines I came up with this week. Apparently leopards in Israel frequently prey on house pets when they get weak or sick and can no longer run down wild prey. Or if they’re just feeling a …continue reading »
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05/24/07
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Marine Species Suggest Antarctic “Cradle of Life”
From Reuters: “Carnivorous sponges, 585 new species of crustaceans and hundreds of new worms have been discovered in the dark waters around Antarctica, suggesting these depths may have been the source of much marine life, European researchers reported on Wednesday.” …continue reading »
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05/17/07
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New Hummingbird Already In Peril
Scientists in Colombia have discovered a new species of hummingbird: “A newfound denizen in Colombia’s forest, but its future may be choked by the slashing and burning of trees by coca farmers, researchers said. The gorgeted puffleg, a rare hummingbird …continue reading »
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10/19/06
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The complete work of Charles Darwin
“Randal Keynes, Darwin’s great, great grandson, told the Guardian the project fulfilled the Darwin family’s long-standing aim to have all of the scientist’s work available for everyone.” (from <a href=”http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,1925714,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=10” title=”The Guardian article on Charles Darwin”>The Guardian article</a>.)continue reading »
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06/24/06
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Darwin’s tortoise dead at 176
Charles Darwin’s tortoise, Harriet, has died at the Australia Zoo near Brisbane.continue reading »
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05/17/06
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American Scientist Online - Evolution’s Many Branches
What might be the justifications for constructing a Tree of Life? E. O. Wilson nominates simply having a complete accounting of life on Earth, promoting conservation, searching for new biological products and improving our understanding of community assembly (how species …continue reading »