April 30, 2007
Lonesome George Not so Lonesome After All
Topic Categories: Endangered Species • Reptiles
A lonesome conservation icon meets a relative.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:35 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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April 30, 2007
Topic Categories: Endangered Species • Reptiles
A lonesome conservation icon meets a relative.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:35 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Religion • Streaming videos
this streaming video shows an interview about .. what else? Christianity.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 4:37 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Fish • Virology
imagine a fresh-water world .. devoid of fishes.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 4:15 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Insects
Another amazing image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds in the News
Another installation of the original online weekly newsletter devoted exclusively to birds in the news.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 11:59 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Invertebrates • Streaming videos • Wow!
colorful and rapidly changing camoflage in an invertebrate that casn't see colors.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:59 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 29, 2007
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Insects
Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Mental Health • Pets
an antidepressant for dogs that suffer separation anxiety.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 1:48 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Humor • Streaming videos
this humorous streaming video will give you a smile as you begin your day.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:59 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 28, 2007
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Insects
another stunning image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Humor • Streaming videos
Computers!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:59 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 27, 2007
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Insects
another amazing image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Cultural Observation • First Amendment rights • Mental Health • Teaching
Writing a disturbing essay can get you charged with a misdemeanor, and either fined or jailed.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 1:40 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Fish • Streaming videos
An amazing streaming video demonstration of the power of hagfish slime.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:59 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 26, 2007
Topic Categories: Conservation
Stop using those plastic bags that the grocers give out!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:40 PM • 25 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Ornithology
a free copy of Baumel's wonderful Avian Anatomy Handbook available for download.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 4:30 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
