Under polarized light, as in this video by ​Chloé Savard (Tardibabe, IG), raphides show "birefringent properties", meaning they split the light into component colors, like a crystalline prism, which is essentially what they are. And you're putting THIS on your pizza, folks. 😞

Why do we dream? Or, more to the point, why does the platypus dream so MUCH? You're lucky to get 1.5-2 hrs of dream-rich REM sleep per night, but our duck-billed ballerina here gets >8 hrs. Did you know that spiders, fire ants & cuttlefish dream? (so far as we can tell) Let's talk about it.

'Allo' from Greek for "other." The other 'mothers' can be female siblings, aunts, or even unrelated females. They protect & tend to the baby, comfort it, teach it life skills, even nurse it in some cases. And baby elephant calves seem to be constantly in peril.

Sassafras is a lover. Every December, he offers mealworms to the women in his life (the zoo staff) as part of courtship involving a special hoot & food gifts. Screech owls are socially monogamous, mate for life, but they repeat courtship behaviors every winter in preparation for mating.

Here's what that looks like in motion. Green indicates the original trajectory. The profound finding here is that 'self-propelled, wave-like biological locomotion can be understood through the physical wave-equation frameworks', which has implications for robotic locomotion design.

This little guy is being hand-raised by zoo staff after being rejected by his mother, but he's already got the hang of the hunt. 🐯 Adults weigh only 3-5 lbs, can travel 20 miles in a single night, can leap 5 ft in the air. You can check him out if you happen to be in Waco: www.cameronparkzoo.com

You're looking at a Rainbow Tripod Fish (genus Bathypterois) observed on a blackwater dive near Cozumel, MX. This species demonstrates "ontogenetic vertical migration": young of this species mimic jellyfish near the surface, but descend in depth as they age. (📷: Frida Yolotzin, Blackwater Cozumel)

The 'global winter' produced by airborne ash & smoke would have been particularly devastating for animals already hungry & planning for a summer of bountiful foraging, probably magnifying the extinctions caused. And the paddlefish, at least those not buried in ash in North Dakota, kept on swimming.

The filmmakers of 1958 Disney documentary "White Wilderness" imported lemmings to a location in Canada & forced them over a cliff, creating an enduring myth of lemmings driven to suicide. But the Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) has a new take on that myth: They go Viking BESERKER.

The long feather-covered wattle dangling under the neck helps the males to amplify their throaty "hoot" so that it carries through dense cloud forests, but it's mostly for showing off to the ladies. Groups of males gather in a 'lek' & take turns showing off their fluffed-up wattles.

Posted roughly 1 day ago by @harryjsisson.bsky.social "harryjsisson: Just not a great day" TBH, I don't know anything about Massie; however, it's interesting to hear Mr. Sisson's take on his defeat. They stood apart, but he supported that Massie fought for releasing the unredacted #EpsteinFiles

The more you have in common, the more often you have a deal. To watch full video go here: https://youtu.be/c8yqS8kCjIk

It's Okay To Be Woke: Trump administration wants all liberal groups labeled as terrorists. #woke #wokeness #staywoke #politics #liberal

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SustainabilityOnline's recent 'Ambition Into Action' report featured interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here's our interview with Jerome Del Porto, head of sustainability, Walmart. 🛒 sustainabilityonline.net/interview/am...

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Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Date: April 17 VHP-Bajrang Dal staged a protest against “love jihad,” where participants chanted slogans promoting the conspiracy theory and demanding that those allegedly indulging in “love jihad” be shot.

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This Nummus of Galerius (AD 305–311) is a survivor of the Roman Tetrarchy. In NGC XF condition, it captures the raw strength of a man who earned his power on the battlefield. The final silver-washed bronze of a fading era. 🪙📜🏺 Shop the legacy: 🔗 https://kinzercoins.com/collections

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) accidentally calls the White House "President Trump's regime" on Fox News.

The FIFA World Cup in USA question. Why is no one turning up? It’s not complicated. Let me clear your mind why : ICE, Trump, Gaza, Epstein files. Plus Israel owns USA #USA #FIFA #NoShow #ICE #Trump #Gaza #EPSTEINFILES

Definitely enjoying Leon's action-packed character on #ResidentEvilRequiem!🥳💪 Thanks to everyone who dropped-by! Also, thanks to 'rusty_biscuit' [Twitch] for the raid & kindness!❤️🙏 Sent the raid & love to the talented @kyoslilmonster.bsky.social for some fun speedruns! Def check 'em all out!❤️

On this day 2023/24 Finally the two sides met after the cancellation of this game earlier in the season. A scrappy Pedro Gonçalves goal against his old side enough for all 3 points. The title charge was on. Famalicão 0 Sporting CP 1 Match report 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2024/04/fama...

TV Tuesday - The Buster Keaton Show, "The Detective Story," 1951, finds Buster in the back of the sporting goods store where he is studying to be a detective. Falling asleep, he dreams that he is a private investigator.

Watching- Xena Warrior Princess "The Path Not Taken"

🌎 In the absence of federal climate leadership, state leaders from across America — including @governor.ca.gov, @govevers.wisconsin.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social — stepped up at #COP30 to deliver a forceful message to the global community. Learn more ⬇️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...

Valdemar Costa Neto mostra mais uma mentira do Flávio Bolsonaro. #Bolsomaster #bancomaster #flaviobolsonaroladrão #flaviobolsonaromentiroso #famíliabolsonaronacadeia

Wish it was twice as long: North Memphis by Pharmacist.

Mifepristone survives another day, but Thomas and Alito are openly laying the groundwork for a nationwide ban.

Don't you know I'm a big time ping pong player #EchoesOfWisdom

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Learn about MCAS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, in our new podcast out tomorrow at 5pm PT. Featuring Dr David Lyons Kaufmann. Longcovidtheanswers.com #mastcell #mcas #mastcellactivation #longhauler #longcovid

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Your 2026 bucket list just dropped. 🪣 🗓️ How many of these have you already checked off, and how many are you planning to go to this year? #thecitydifferent #visitsantafe #travelbucketlist

This is Wynn. She insists on her human's full attention before jumping into the water. Not gonna do anything fancy, just likes an audience. 14/10 (IG: wynn_thegolden)

The last time we threw an office opening party, over 500 of y'all showed up, so we're hosting another one right here at our brand new office in the Castro. 📆 Thursday, April 23rd ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍582 Castro St

Dynamite Kid talking about retirement and passing his boots to "the superstar of the 1990's" Chris Benoit.

It’s hard to tease journalism but … I am publishing in a few days … just finalizing notes and organizing final touches on my most ambitious piece yet (while sick hahahaaaaaa)

1,500+ signatures. 60+ letters. Real movement on a bull riding ban. That’s not luck. In this episode with Karen Bacon, we break down what actually creates change—consistency, relationships, and action beyond awareness. betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/059-...

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American families are struggling to pay their utility bills, and there's little relief in sight thanks to the actions of the Trump administration. Gov. Sherrill explains:

After thousands of Shorts, I realized I may have been making a huge mistake. This is only a small piece (OutTake - Part 01) of a much bigger realization that could completely change my channel. The full 13-minute video is on my channel if you want to hear the entire story.

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The celebrity chef and UNITED24 ambassador showed his support for Ukraine, saying the country is “playing a match for freedom and democracy.” #Ukriane #Freedom #Democracy #WorldCup @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org Source: Jimmy Kimmel - United24 Media

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Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge declares that "one of America's biggest threats is white liberal women," which is why "we must, as a nation, repeal the 19th Amendment": "The majority of women are not capable of responsible voting."

עשוי מחימר או מאבק האדמה, כמו בצלחות פטרי או צלחות תרבית תאים: מערכת נשיאה, רחם מלאכותי או מערכת דגירה. theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2024/02/made... #מדע #פיזיקה #כימיה #ביולוגיה #גיאולוגיה #אקולוגיה #גנטיקה #ביוכימיה #letusmakemaninourimage

BRBF 2026 is a wrap! I had a BALL meeting my readers, new and seasoned. Let's do it again soon! #BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackRomance