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How 1960s Mouse Utopias Led to Grim Predictions for Future of Humanity
What does utopia look like for mice? According to a researcher who did most of his work in the 1950s through 1970s, it might include limitless food (of course!), multiple levels and secluded little rodent condos. These were all part of … Continue reading
That Time a Guy Tried to Build a Utopia for Mice and it all Went to Hell
In 1968, an expert on animal behaviour and population control called John B. Calhoun built what was essentially a utopia for mice that was purpose built to satisfy their every need. Despite going out of his way to ensure the … Continue reading
An Interpretation of the Body’s Circulatory System in Hand Cut Paper by Andy Singleton
“Anatomic” by paper artist Andy Singleton (previously) is an intricate journey through the body’s interior systems. For the work, the artist used three different hues of paper—bright red, burgundy, and powder blue—to distinguish the elaborate structural networks that are formed from its … Continue reading
GPS Map Composed of 68,000 Pinpoints Tracks the Territorial Nature of Minnesota Wolves
The The Voyageurs Wolf Project is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Voyageurs National Park which tracks and studies wolves throughout the warmer months. In 2018, the project studied six northern Minnesota packs, creating a map that showcases the intensely … Continue reading
Gift giving crows – World’s Weirdest Events: Episode 5 – BBC Two
Programme website: http://bbc.in/1Ri1mPW In Seattle, a young girl has made an unlikely group of friends – a group of crows who hang out in her garden and regularly bring her gifts.
Bird immune systems reveal harshness of city life
They may peck greedily at feeding tables – and have it easier than country birds do in the warmer urban winters – but city birds, it turns out, are in turmoil on the inside. Researchers have found that many internal … Continue reading
Sleep, Mood Affect How ‘In Control’ Older Adults Feel – ScienceBlog.com
Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual’s sense of control, … Continue reading
You are your microbes
From the microbes in our stomachs to the ones on our teeth we are homes to millions of unique and diverse communities which help our bodies function. Jessica Green and Karen Guillemin emphasize the importance of understanding the many organisms … Continue reading
The possibilities of human-centric lighting
Lighting, which is often selected based on installation costs, can actually help us improve how we work, help with jetlag, and even improve our sleep. Researcher Sarah Klein believes we need to think of light differently — not just as … Continue reading
Re-Enchanting Science: Mystery and Interconnectedness within Nature | Hila Tzipora Chase | TEDxCUNY
How do we understand the relationship between our bodies and nature? What are the unknown and untouched forces that connect us all with the natural world? Join Hila as she weaves in and out of our conscious understanding of ourselves … Continue reading
