Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureThe Birding Dictionary By Rosemary Mosco — ReviewAn amusing, and yet accurate, dictionary of birding terms that includes delightful birdorable art on nearly every page.5d ago5d ago
Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureAlarming Report Finds US Bird Populations Are Still CrashingAbout one-third of all American bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern due to low populations, declining population…May 14A response icon7May 14A response icon7
Published inFossils et al.Avocados Were Domesticated 7,500 Years Ago According To Fossil EvidenceThe ancient peoples of Latin America did us all a tremendous favor by saving avocados from extinction and gradually making them tastier…May 12A response icon8May 12A response icon8
Published inThe AcademicPet Flea Treatments Are Poisoning Wild Birds: StudyHigh levels of harmful pesticides from pet flea treatments in birds’ nests lined with animal fur is leading to the increased mortality rate…May 9A response icon2May 9A response icon2
Published inMicrobial InstinctsGiraffes’ Gut Microbiome Communities Determined By Species, Not DietThe giraffe’s gut microbiome is made up of a variety of bacteria and fungi, and is largely determined by the giraffe’s species — not by…May 7A response icon6May 7A response icon6
Published inDialogue & DiscourseThe Apothecary’s Wife By Karen Bloom Gevirtz — ReviewThis engaging book recounts how the deep problems in the current pharmaceutical and medical industries in the United States stem from…May 3A response icon2May 3A response icon2
Published inThe AcademicThe World’s Biggest And Stinkiest Flowers Are Facing ExtinctionAll 42 known species of the parasitic plant genus Rafflesia, often known as ‘corpse flowers’, are endangered due to runaway destruction of…Apr 28A response icon15Apr 28A response icon15
Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureWild Fish Recognize Individual Humans Who Feed ThemYes, people really do underestimate the cognitive abilities of fish.Apr 25A response icon19Apr 25A response icon19
Published inThe AcademicNew-To-Science Poison Dart Frog Named to Honor Afro-Colombian MusicThis newly discovered poison frog may represent a evolutionary step on the pathway towards developing brilliant warning coloration…Apr 18A response icon3Apr 18A response icon3
Published inDialogue & DiscourseSuper Enzyme Regulates Testosterone Levels In Male RuffsA single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the blood concentrations of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects…Apr 14A response icon2Apr 14A response icon2
