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Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)

"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." -- Eden Phillpotts.

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A Glimpse of GrrlScientist

Concisus Vitae

Meters and Counters

Zoology:

Ratite Flight: Lost But Not Forgotten

Another example of the phenomenon that Huxley called ''the great tragedy of science -- the slaying of a beautiful theory by an ugly fact.''

Rare Okapi Photographed in the Rainforests of Africa

The rare and mythical "unicorn" of Africa has been photographed in the wild for the first time ever!

New Bird Species Discovered in Gabon, Africa

A gorgeous new species of birds was just discovered in Africa by ornithologists at the Smithsonian Institition

Rosellas, Rings, and Speciation: Testing the Ring Species Hypothesis

Crimson Rosella species complex was thought to be ring species -- but is it? If so, this species reveals an unexpectedly complex picture of speciation

DNA Reveals Tempo and Chronology of Speciation for Dendroica Warblers

New World warblers show us that evolution occurs in brief bursts then lapses into long stretches ruled by the status quo

The Plight of the Penguins Predicts the Coming Plight of Humans

Research shows that new challenges that are reducing the survival of temperate penguin species -- and that of all marine species.

Underwater Astonishments

This wonderful streaming video shows the amazing ways that marine life has evolved to fit their environment.

Blue-throated Hummingbird

Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a friend and long-time reader who is currently sending images while vacationing in Arizona and New Mexico!

Unlikely Hummingbirds

A lovely image from a long-time reader and friend who is currently on vacation, but he found the time to send some pics to share with us!

What's a Mountain Cow?

It's an endangered animal that is closely related to horses and rhinoceros.

Two More Avian Anatomy Books -- Free Downloads

Two more avian anatomy books to download, for FREE! But act quickly, or you might miss out on these particular downloads.

Monty Python's Dead Parrot Discovered

A newly described fossil reveals an earlier evolution and more northerly origin for parrots than originally thought.

Rufous-crowned Roller

Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.

Pika Life

This streaming video shows you a glimpse into the life of a Pika.

Rapid Evolution Driven by Invasion into New Habitats

Evolution occurs at lightning speed when lizards are introduced into a novel island habitat. This paper illustrates the intimate connection between ecology and evolution.

Face to Face with a Wasp

A fascinating streaming video close-up with a wasp.

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