Regarding the video above, I don't know what else to say other than nature rocks and now I know what "murmuration" means.
Nature isn't always warm and fuzzy. Best. Tumblr. Ever.
If you are as fascinated by octopuses as I am, you will LOVE this article.
When one door closes and other one opens, you might want to think twice before walking through it.
NASA satellite captures Snowtober.
Tractor beams are no longer just science fiction.
Would your kid benefit from being taught by a dragon? If you answered "yes," you are in luck.
Wrens are apparently programmed to sing duets.
For those of you following along at home, here's the latest on the faster-than-light neutrinos. SPOILER ALERT: still no final answer.
Tattoos + Science FTW. Carl Zimmer catalogs the tattoos of science nerds in his new book, Science Ink.





Wow. Reminds me of the last time I dropped acid.
When nature dances. Just wow. Thanks for sharing!
That is incredible! Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful natural phenom.
Wonderful geeky collection today!
Awesome collection of stories today! What a beautiful video!
Thanks for sharing that amazing video! Incredible!
The bird video was amazing and this week's collection of items is particularly satisfying in its geekiness.
One concern: If Rick Santorum spots the article on affectionate octopus or octopae or octopusses research, I worry that he'll claim that same sex marriage will lead to "man on octopus sex."
Wasn't that already handled in a Bond film?
"Octopuses?" :)
http://boingboing.net/2010/07/27/octopuses-octopi-oct.html
A change of topic for a minute: Why doesn't everyone recognize that job creation, and voting for bills that would create jobs, would lower the unemployment rate that the Republicans want to be high to give them a big edge in national and local elections?
Never heard the word "murmuration" before today. The video is breathtaking. THANK YOU Summer!
Just watched the video again. It's so pleasing, has a very calming effect on me. WOW, nature is awesomely good!