Tag Archives: Life

What gorillas can teach us about being human | Tara Stoinski | TEDxAtlanta

Posted on August 10, 2023 by agogo22

Humans and gorillas share biological kinship. But what can we learn from their social systems? Primatologist and conservationist Tara Stoinski reflects upon mountain gorillas, their response to orphans and the lessons we can learn from them about loss and resilience. … Continue reading →

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The (Second) Most Deadliest Virus on Earth

Posted on August 8, 2023 by agogo22

Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources… This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy. Check out ‘500 Million, But Not A Single One More’ by Rational Animations here: • 500 Million, But Not A Single One More Continue … Continue reading →

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This Fungus Has A Drinking Problem

Posted on August 7, 2023 by agogo22

[…] The strange, sooty fungus growing on distillery walls has long been considered part of the process of making barrel-aged boozy beverages. And this fungus has a lot of tricks up its sleeve to make the most out of ethanol, … Continue reading →

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5 Disturbing Truths About Ancient Rome

Posted on August 7, 2023 by agogo22

Uncover the Dark Side of Ancient Rome! 5 Disturbing Truths REVEALED! From brutal torture in the courts to lead poisoning and explicit erotic art, this shocking history will leave you speechless! […]

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It’s getting to the point now this summer…

Posted on August 7, 2023 by agogo22
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Near to that part of the Thames on which the church at Rotherhithe abuts…

Posted on August 6, 2023 by agogo22
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Hundreds of ducks circle a lone car.

Posted on August 2, 2023 by agogo22
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Can cells think? | Michael Levin

Posted on August 2, 2023 by agogo22

We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: An evolutionary … Continue reading →

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Little otter giving its paw to receive affection

Posted on August 1, 2023 by agogo22
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The Canterbury Tales, or, How Technology Changes The Way We Speak: The London History Show

Posted on August 1, 2023 by agogo22

[…] Sources and further reading: British Library accents and dialects archive: https://tinyurl.com/3zz66jam McGillivray, M. 2013. Canterbury Tales 1 – 541 read aloud: https://vimeo.com/56602418 Robson, D. 2016. Has The Queen Become Frightfully Common? https://tinyurl.com/2p8usbah Strycharczuk, P. et al. 2020. General Northern … Continue reading →

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