Tag Archives: nature

BBC Radio 4 – The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 23, In Praise of Flies

Posted on March 14, 2021 by agogo22

Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why flies should be celebrated, not swatted. Source: BBC Radio 4 – The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 23, In Praise of Flies

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The Source of Consciousness – with Mark Solms

Posted on March 12, 2021 by agogo22

Mark Solms discusses his new theory of consciousness that returns emotions to the centre of mental life. Mark’s book “The Hidden Spring” is available now: https://geni.us/CWaA​ Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/gmOzBePcRg4​ Understanding why we feel a subjective sense of self and … Continue reading →

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Stephen Axford: How fungi changed my view of the world

Posted on March 9, 2021 by agogo22

Watch our fungi safari in the Himalayas: PLANET FUNGI: NORTH-EAST INDIA https://www.planetfungi.movie​ 🍄❤️🎥 Stephen Axford has a unique expertise in macro images and time-lapse photography of fungi. The beauty and scientific accuracy of Stephen’s fungi photography have captivated national and … Continue reading →

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Economic benefits of protecting nature now outweigh those of exploiting it – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on March 9, 2021 by agogo22

This is according to researchers behind the largest-ever study comparing the value of protecting nature at particular locations with that of exploiting it. A team led by the University of Cambridge and RSPB as part of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative … Continue reading →

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Guinea-Bissau: The powerful queens of Orango | DW Documentary

Posted on March 8, 2021 by agogo22

A matriarchy rules on one of the Bijagos Islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau. The tribe of the same name lives on Orango, one of the most populated islands in the archipelago. Women dominate public and private life there. This … Continue reading →

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Never feel cold? You may have your genes to thank | Big Think

Posted on March 8, 2021 by agogo22

New research shows that a genetic variant in the skeletal muscle gene, ACTN3, makes people more resilient to cold temperatures. Some people just aren’t bothered by the cold, no matter how low the temperature dips. And the reason for this … Continue reading →

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Cuttlefish Passed a Cognitive Test Originally Designed for Human Children | My Modern Met

Posted on March 7, 2021 by agogo22

By Madeleine Muzdakis on March 5, 2021   In this case, the marshmallow was shrimp. The common (European) cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis). If you sat in front of a delicious marshmallow, would you be able to wait to eat it? What … Continue reading →

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An introduction to British Bats

Posted on March 7, 2021 by agogo22

A brief introduction to British Bats http://www.isabelline.co.uk

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Space Hurricanes Exist And One Was Just Found Above Earth

Posted on March 7, 2021 by agogo22

Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about a discovery of a new phenomenon known as space hurricane. Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146…​ Video credit, NASA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4FSg…​

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Epecuén | A Disastrous Story Of Economic Progress vs Nature

Posted on March 6, 2021 by agogo22

Photographer Adrián Markis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography.  From the project ‘Epecuén’. Epecuén Lake Village is located 550 kilometers southwest of Buenos Aires. Epecuén’s famous lake belongs to the endorheic basin of the chained … Continue reading →

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