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Twas another cold day, eh! At least we got a bit of rain last night. And the fungi seemed to appreciate the 0.2″ we got. Stay warm! Driver Vandalizes Threatened Plants in Death Valley National Park Sharks and rays leap out of the water. But why? See a Rare ‘Super Pod’ of More Than 1,500…
Some common names and scientific names are obvious. Then some are not. LOL. The Mystery of the World’s Oldest Writing System Remained Unsolved Until Four Competitive Scholars Raced to Decipher It A Lake That Disappeared Holds Clues to Life Beyond Earth Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you…
Once again the start of the day was a bit chilly and dreary. However this did not stop Jeanne and I. We heading to check on our friends at the grasslands! We saw old friends and got acquainted with new friends. Though we do not know all their names…yet. 🙂 New Study Challenges Key Assumptions…
No I didn’t watch the Grammy show last night. However I did hear Grammy performances right here at home today. It is Black History Month! So many contributions should be recognized by all. Point Comfort: The little-known birthplace of African American culture Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes On New Meaning 32,000 bees…
It was a mostly cloudy day, but the sun almost came out for a very short time. And the high of 60F was not bad. 🙂 Now we can all hope that we get some much needed rain over the next few days. 🤞🏼 A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage…
Now I was going a round-about way back to the car on level ground again. Indeed it had been a great warm Thursday afternoon. Now the cold is here…again! Scientists Unearth the Oldest Tadpole Fossil Ever Found, and It’s a 161-Million-Year-Old ‘Giant’ Footprints Reveal Two Early Human Species Walked the Same Lakeshore in Kenya 1.5…
Continuing on with the warm Thursday’s afternoon outing. With a little nudging help, it released its spores! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Doubles Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with Expansion A New Crayfish Species Was Hiding in Plain Sight Among Common Aquarium Pets, Researchers Find Species of Deep Sea Bug The Size of a Small…
More from the gully… What a great day it had been! Moreover when isn’t a gully good. LOL. Bats That Run Firefighting Planes Are Dumping Ocean Water on the Los Angeles Fires—Why Using Saltwater Is Typically a Last Resort 80 Percent of Global CO2 Emissions Come From Just 57 Companies, Report Shows Oldest Unbroken Record…
Onwards we went! Another gully was just a round the bend. So you know where we headed next. 🙂 Got your bird feeders filled for predicted snow tomorrow? Mine are! Thought To Be Loners, Snakes Coordinate Hunts Together, Study Finds Thanks Jeanne! Walnut Trees’ 40-Million-Year-Old Secret: How They Switch Genders Every Season Keep looking! The…
Now that we had checked on the moss and the Jelly Babies it was time to explore further! Now the larva and the remainder of the gall segments went in a small glass vile. Perhaps some will mature. Then maybe I will find out what kind of friends they are. Fingers crossed. Ancient Observatory or…