Advances in technology have revolutionized our ability to study and understand the natural world. One such tool is the CT scanner, which can image radio-dense tissue at resolutions as fine as 5 microns. This technology has now been put to use in a unique project called #scanAllFish, which aims to CT-scan every species of fish and make the data available for free online. The … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing Fish Research with High-Resolution CT Scanning: The scan all fish Project
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The Dad Throws Her Doll And Drives Away. When He Looks In The Rearview Mirror My Heart Breaks.
The story in this video has a rather intense message that definitely should be spread. Only by touching people’s hearts can we accomplish real change. This clip does just that. At first, it appears like nothing is going to happen. But when I see the end my eyes tear up right away, and along with that comes some hefty insight. At first, I thought he was picking up his … [Read more...] about The Dad Throws Her Doll And Drives Away. When He Looks In The Rearview Mirror My Heart Breaks.
Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
As the seasons change and the days get shorter, we humans begin to prepare for colder temperatures by bundling up in jackets and scarves. However, for wolves, adapting to the changing seasons is a bit different. They have their own built-in adaptation: a thick undercoat of fur. A wolf's coat consists of two layers: the long, protective guard hairs that form the visible outer … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Built-In Adaptation: Their Insulating Undercoat
Conophytum Pageae: The Cone-Shaped Succulent from South Africa
Conophytum pageae is a unique and fascinating succulent plant that is native to the Cape province of South Africa. Its name, "conophytum," is derived from the Latin word "conus," which means "cone," and the Greek word "phytum," which means "plant." The cone-shaped appearance of this plant is a result of its leaves being fused together, forming a single cone-like … [Read more...] about Conophytum Pageae: The Cone-Shaped Succulent from South Africa
The Art of Wildlife Photography: Dutch Photographer Captures Adorable Shot of Baby Barn Owl Mid-Run
Dutch photographer Hannie Heere recently captured an adorable photo of a baby barn owl mid-run, and the image quickly went viral online. Heere, a 63-year-old photographer from the city of Dordrecht in The Netherlands, has always enjoyed photography, but she began taking it seriously after her children became adults and left home. She focused primarily on nature and wildlife … [Read more...] about The Art of Wildlife Photography: Dutch Photographer Captures Adorable Shot of Baby Barn Owl Mid-Run