you need nerves of steel to drive along the Besisahar-Chamé Road in the Manang District of Nepal at the best of times, but even more so during the rainy season when waterfalls cascade over the road . . .
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April 17, 2018
The Botanist
a pity some of the subtitles are so hard to read
nevertheless, this is a fascinating glimpse into the life of an incredible, resilient, and resourceful, man – a botanist, engineer, and teacher living in Tajikistan before, and after, the collapse of the soviet union
March 25, 2018
Lifelong Male/Female Bond
during mating, the tiny male anglerfish bites into the body of the much larger female, and never lets go, eventually becoming fused with her body in a mutually advantageous arrangement – she provides nutrients that keep him alive, while he provides sperm for her eggs.
March 21, 2018
Bean Time-Lapse
Kidney bean time lapse with soil cross section. Showing how roots ant upper part of plant grow
March 20, 2018
My rhododendrons: Gardener recommended, Mallard approved
Note: Most of my rhodies are thick and hale, it’s just that this one is quietly hidden under a camellia tree and doesn’t see a speck of direct sun, hence its spindly, yet duck-friendly aspect. Can’t wait for the ducklets!
Update: Evidence of two ducklets detected.
March 20, 2018
