Perpetual Learning
Has a moment ever caught you off guard, making you rethink something you thought you knew? Recently, I was reminded of how easily we can be fooled by appearances, especially when it comes to judging strength or capability. It’s a lesson from the natural world that has some surprisingly relevant parallels to how we sometimes … Read more
Did you know that Australia has just gifted us with a fascinating glimpse into our planet’s ancient past? Paleontologists have discovered a new species of prehistoric whale, and its story is truly something else. Found in the rich fossil beds of Victoria, this ancient creature has been named Janjucetus hilli, honoring both the location of … Read more
Today, I want to explore a wild “what if” scenario that blends biology, evolution, and our relationship with the sun. What if humans, like plants, had chlorophyll in their skin and could photosynthesize? Did you know that chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and is essential for converting sunlight into energy? … Read more
It’s a question that sparks curiosity for anyone who’s watched a nature documentary: how do animals, especially young ones, just know what to hunt? For me, coming from a background in atmospheric science and biology, this innate knowledge is a fascinating window into the complex interplay of instinct, evolution, and the environment. So, let’s dive … Read more
Did you know that some creatures alive today are practically living relics from millions of years ago? These ‘living fossils’ offer us an incredible window into the past, and a recent discovery is really making scientists rethink some long-held ideas. For a long time, we’ve assumed that certain evolutionary steps, like how animals developed the … Read more
Did you know that some animals can inbreed without showing the same genetic diseases we often see in humans? It’s a fascinating question, especially when we look at chickens. As someone with a background in biology and a passion for understanding the natural world, I find this difference incredibly intriguing. When closely related individuals reproduce, … Read more
It’s not every day that a new species of ancient shark is discovered, especially not in a place like Mammoth Cave National Park. But that’s exactly what happened recently, connecting a familiar natural wonder with the incredible story of prehistoric life. Mammoth Cave, known for its vast underground systems, has unveiled a fascinating secret from … Read more
As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time thinking about how systems change and adapt. It’s often in response to pressures, like shifts in climate or the arrival of new challenges. Recently, I’ve been struck by a fascinating parallel between biological evolution and a concept we’re all very familiar with: two-factor authentication, or … Read more