"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." -- Eden Phillpotts.
GrrlScientist is a female evolutionary biologist, ornithologist, aviculturist and writer. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she relocated from Seattle to NYC with her parrots after earning her PhD. In NYC, she was a postdoctoral fellow for two years, reconstructing a molecular phylogeny of the parrots of the South Pacific islands. GrrlScientist has written a science blog since 4 August 2004 (the early years are archived here). If you appreciate her writing, please help her pay her living expenses by clicking on the Paypal or Amazon buttons below.An interview with GrrlScientist.
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February 28, 2006
Topic Categories: Feminism
There is now only a single woman on the Supreme Court. Imagine the world if homes, businesses, schools, had only one woman for every eight men. It would be an odd sort of world, wouldn't it?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 4:15 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Gift ideas
this is a great gift for Archaeopteryx fans who also love music.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 3:28 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Humor • Politics • Satire
Written by a retired minister who seems to have his wits about him regarding the current administration.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 10:22 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 27, 2006
Topic Categories: Birds • Book Review • Darwin • Evolution
An engaging narrative of Charles Darwin's five year voyage on the HMS Beagle. This book details Darwin's encounters with wildlife, and particularly with birds, on his famous journey, describing how they shaped both his maturation as a scientist and his philosophical insights into the mechanisms of evolution. The author also reminds us how and why attention to small things can make a big difference.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 9:07 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Advice
.. regarding the packaging for those mysterious feminine hygiene products.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:41 AM • 18 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
February 26, 2006
Topic Categories: Humor • OnLine Games • Politics
Getting your quail hunting certificate is not as easy as it looks, especially after consuming 20 beers.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:28 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Humor • Politics
because you might actually get it!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 3:15 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 25, 2006
Topic Categories: OnLine Quiz
This math quiz was fun!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 7:20 PM • 27 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Naughty thoughts • Personal
First, it was Professor Snape, and now it's curling. What is it about those rare and magical men with brooms?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:21 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: OnLine Quiz • Silliness
What is your fortune?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:51 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Humor • Politics
Inspired by Cheney's recent shooting of a lawyer, a new hunting license will be available in Texas.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 1:34 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 24, 2006
Topic Categories: Birds
This lovely photo is an advance peek at coming attractions. It was sent by my friend who just returned from his trip to the wilds of Suriname. I am already planning to publish his stories about his adventures here.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:20 PM • 5 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds in the News
I know, you thought I'd never finish this one, right? Well, here it is, Birds in the News, issue number 48! BitN presents a variety of stories and photos of birds and this issue features a photograph of the Wyoming Archaeopteryx, the newest fossil of this magnificent "missing link" to be made public.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 1:05 AM • 6 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
February 23, 2006
Topic Categories: Abortion Rights • Politics
Regarding that ban on all abortions .. can you say "broodmare"? I thought you could.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:23 PM • 39 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Politics • Silliness
will wonders never cease?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 12:12 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 22, 2006
Topic Categories: NYC life
As I was walking to the library, I saw a van parked on Columbus Street, near 82nd. This old, formerly white van, the lower third of which was covered with reddish mud, had the following written on it ..
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 12:56 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
