It appears the [individual humpback whale I photographed in SE Alaska waters(https://happywhale.com/individual/77272;enc=335720)] in September, 2022 may be a new individual to science.
It appears the [individual humpback whale I photographed in SE Alaska waters(https://happywhale.com/individual/77272;enc=335720)] in September, 2022 may be a new individual to science.
Very sad to learn of the recent death of my friend and colleague - Dr. M. W. Foster. He was an amazing mentor.
500 million year old fossilized brains of radiodonts from the Burgess Shale shed new light on the evolution of insect and spider brains. Thanks to @angharadcrewe for making me aware of this article.
This is probably a first for this food. Just fed some pink glow designer pineapple to my hissing cockroaches. They are ignoring it. Ha!
A friend (@angharadcrewe) recommended this article about ants. Analysis seems incomplete. Curious what others think.
Learned a bit about Illinois owls yesterday. Apparently some can hear the heartbeat of a mouse under a foot of snow from roughly a football field away.
Just learned about Australian McGraths Flat Miocene fossil assemblage. Many thanks to Ruth for making me aware.
Interesting discovery. An ant species help heal a tree. This relationship accidentally discovered in Costa Rica.
Sad to learn of the death of Edward O. Wilson. He was one of those rare individuals who made such a massive impact on the lives of so many. Including me. He will be missed.
Fossil millipede the size of a car discovered in the UK. Likely the largest land animal at the time. Also found in an area not known for fossils.
Learned a new word today - kleptopharmacophagy. Vampire butterflies attack caterpillars of their own species. I couldn’t make this up if I wanted to.
Interesting study of fruit fly wing morphology and some possible evolutionary limits.
I found this article most interesting. Holodeck anyone?
Fun fact for those in the US celebrating Labor Day today. There is a species of ant called the Labor Day ant.
Excited and honored to be an instructor again this year at Sun Foundation’s Art and Science in the Woods. My focus is on central Illinois insects.
Why are plants green? This new model of photosynthesis might apply throughout the universe. Spoiler alert - reliable output is what is desired.
How cool is this? New species of beetle discovered in fossil dinosaurs dung.
Liquid water found inside a primitive meteorite. Interesting article.
For those in areas where cicadas (Brook X) willbe emerging soon, here is a nice article. What to know about cooking cicadas.
As a member of the American Entomological Society, I am able to participate in their Zoom webinars. Today’s topic is edible insects. Who wants recipes? 😜
Looking for a free fun family activity this spring and summer? Investigate our Science Treasure Hunt. It begins today (April 17, 2021 and ends September 5, 2021. Please share with your family and friends. Children grades K - 8 are eligible to participate. Many thanks to @derek_rucker and Tate Bosler (T6 Software LLC) for their efforts in developing this site.
The last meal of a Cretaceous pollinator. Yes, beetles are an important group of pollinators.
Managed to catch a glimpse of Star Link satellites deploying tonight. Moving from SW to NE. High in the sky. Lots of light pollution unfortunately.
Interesting article. Stomach contents of 47 million year old fly fossil from Germany reveal it (fed on pollen)[https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-just-found-a-47-million-year-old-fossilized-fly-and-we-can-see-it-s-last-meal].
