So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen … Photo by Antony Storo
- This week, at Nothing in Biology Makes Sense! The vital importance (to a grass) of fungal infection, and the results of a quick poll about that unfortunate Science cover.
- In the form of a “satire” about scientists on Twitter. Your weekly reminder that the failure mode of “clever” is “asshole.”
- Nifty! A cleverly made sponge generates steam in a glass of water.
- Turning the corner? Improvements in energy efficiency and distributed solar panels are starting to substantially impact power demand.
- Mazel tov! Natural Current Events celebrates 200 arthropods identified.
- Sounds familiar. People work harder when they have someone to compete against.
- And it’s not the furry livestock. Why the desert planet in Star Wars doesn’t make ecological sense.
- Sure, why the hell not? Could beaked whales have internal antlers that are only visible to sonar?
- First, do no harm. Why the Tuskegee syphilis study still matters.