"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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March 31, 2007
Topic Categories: Godlessness • Religion
I do know a LOT of atheists -- But do I personally know every atheist in America?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 10:05 PM • 33 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Evolution • Humor • Religion • Streaming videos
The silliness of this argument reminds me of Kirk Cameron's 'banana proof' of creationism.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:05 PM • 15 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Beetles • Image of the Day
another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 30, 2007
Topic Categories: Politics
Will Nancy be more effective than the entire Bush crew? Already, it appears so, before she even arrives in the Middle East.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:35 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Dinosaurs • Fossils • Plantae
Finally, a real prehistoric museum is being built in a red state.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:58 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Evolution • Fossils
Evidence of another modern-like ancient bird reported from China.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 4:50 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Beetles • Image of the Day
Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 29, 2007
Topic Categories: Blog Carnivals
a blog carnival for your reading pleasure.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 7:05 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Dinosaurs • Evolution • Mammals
According to a new study that constructed a mammalian supertree, mammals had begun to diversify before the great dinosaur extinction 65 million years ago.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:10 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Image of the Day
another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a devoted reader!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Politics
Kyle Sampson states that Gonzales lied regarding the dismissals of the eight US prosecutors.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 12:40 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 28, 2007
Topic Categories: Religion
I can't believe that any rational human would believe this tripe, unless they have been smoking a little too much "green herb".
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 11:25 PM • 22 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Politics
Kyle Sampson confesses the real reason for the prosecutors' dismissal.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 11:10 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Image of the Day
another lovely image for you to enjoy!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 27, 2007
Topic Categories: Politics
The Smithsonian sheds a useless leader who spent more time feathering his nest than looking out for the Smithsonian's interests.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 3:12 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Reptiles
Another stunning image for you to enjoy, courtesy of BBC News.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
