Category Archives: Mysteries of Life

Isn’t one aspect of evolution sort of learning from previous experience?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Naomi

And adapting to correct previous mistakes? Well…from 538 Significant Digits: 136,000 years ago About 136,000 years ago, the Aldabra Atoll sunk into the Indian Ocean. Tough news, then, for a bird called the white-throated rail, which had colonized the island … Continue reading →

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Psst. Wanna bid on a a big bird?

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Naomi

Hey, you too could own a cassowarry, a really really big bird with a “daggerlike claw on each foot.” She comes without a name so you can call her whatever you want. Like murderer. “Giant Bird That Killed Its Owner … Continue reading →

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Mysteries of Life: Notre Dame and some intoxicated bees

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Naomi

Who knew a bunch of bees were living on top of Notre Dame? From 538 Significant Digits: 200,000 bees Some 200,000 bees living atop Notre Dame survived last week’s blaze, according to the cathedral’s beekeeper. Their hives were spared overly … Continue reading →

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