Early Life After the Great Dinosaur Extinction Posted by Rich on Oct 24, 2019 in Science, Nature, GeologyA peer-reviewed paper about a fossil discovery made right down the highway from where I live has just been published in Science Magazine. Source: Denver Museum of Nature and Science The discovery was made in 2016 by scientists from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) ...Read more »Send feedback »
Salmon? Posted by Rich on Oct 20, 2019 in Fishing, Science, Nature, HistoryThe $68,000 Fish is an excellent read in Harper's Magazine about the past and current state of the salmon population in the Pacific Northwest. Source: Harper's Magazine Much of the story describes the various means by which the economic and political interests of man ...Read more »Send feedback »
It Seems That We Are Moving in the Wrong Direction on Global Warming Posted by Rich on Sep 05, 2019 in Politics, Science, Climate Change, NatureIn case you hadn't noticed, our country's progress on addressing global warming, at least on the federal level, has stalled. Or more accurately, it has shifted into reverse. Source: NY Times There are a number of possible motives for this regression ...Read more »Send feedback »
Hummer In the Front Yard Posted by Rich on Oct 01, 2018 in Local, NatureI don't know the species. My best guess is Broad-tailed Hummingbird. Send feedback »