False dichotomy.

Sassafras enjoys head scritches. To maintain silent flight, owls sacrifice standard waterproofing. Instead of using waterproof preening oil, they rely on specialized "powder down" feathers that crumble into a fine, water-repellent, and dirt-absorbing dust.

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.

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.

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.

Deep currents can move this cold water without mixing with the warm surface ocean, producing 'thermohaline circulation' The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) moves 100 times as much water as all the rivers on Earth at a speed of 2 knots, extending from the surface to the deepest water.

But if food becomes scarce, they do something extraordinary: they come together to form a much larger organism. They totally merge protoplasm, becoming a multinucleated cell called a plasmodium, which rapidly goes from microscopic to MACROSCOPIC (up to 5 sq meters!). This becomes a fruiting body.

Without alloparenting, the burden of raising the next generation to full independence would be heavy. Many hands, or *trunks* in this case, make light work. Elephants are highly empathetic: they engage in mutual play together, imitate each other's behavior. They even comfort each other in grief.

This is a video of a ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) captured by Tjeerd Schone in waters near Padangbai, Bali in 2025. Every ribbon eel is born male, with jet black skin & transitions first to this colorful male, then to female - only when they've reached their max size. Let's talk about it.

Any parent knows "It takes a whole village to raise a child" is true because kids have TERRIBLE survival instincts & are constantly at risk of death. Elephant calves doubly so. So elephants have adopted a practice called ALLOPARENTING or allomothering. The entire herd takes responsibility.

Let's go! 🍿🍻🏒 💙🤍❤️ #GoHabsGo 🔵⚪️🔴

Our parents said “we got McDonald’s at home.” Now folks can’t afford THAT either. Ground beef. Potatoes. Bread. Grocery prices jumped more in April than in 4 YEARS. What did YOU stop buying? This is Trump’s economy on your table. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

Is caregiving about happiness — or something deeper? This clip explores how meaning and purpose shape the caregiving journey.

The spirit of Amiga PD games and shareware for Japanese computers: Alien's Egg. (1992) One of Compile's Disk Station magazine games released for PC-98. Monitor the hatching eggs and be quick to either rescue with a right click or blast away with left!

Sending out SUPER hot video responses (and voice responses and pics) on @sextpanther.bsky.social Cum getchu sum And I'm currently running a deal on clips, so if you've ever wanted to stock up, now is the time! sextpanther.com/Addicting-Ally

Završena sednica Nastavno-naučnog veća. Od 117 prisutnih 92 zaposlenih bilo je protiv kompromisa sa Fakultetom srpskih studija, 11 je bilo za a 9 uzdržano.

Angela Rayner says no deal with Andy Burnham as she’s cleared by HMRC

Way to go, Belgrade. Huge gathering once again, just one day after a paid government anti-blockade blockade (make it make sense). #Serbia #Protest #Student www.instagram.com/reel/DOEc4lI...

A brilliant visit to St Francis of Assisi this week, an amazing school with dedicated, caring teachers and staff who do so much for their pupils and our community. It was great to see the breakfast club in action, making a real difference for children and families -

⌛ Evidence found of Neolithic beaver hunting 👉 Archaeologists have found ancient traces of beaver hunting in Germany. In the German town of Alsleben, they discovered remains of beavers that were likely caught for their... 🔗 whyrwe.com/@26/0507-2019 #️⃣ #whyrwe #factuallyfun #history

If there’s nothing to hide, there’s no reason not to testify. The Epstein files are being covered up – and Trump must answer for it under oath.  The public deserves answers.

Radical Love Powers Harm Reduction #HarmReduction #CompassionFirst Meet them where they are, love them there—tools like naloxone & test strips keep them safer. That's radical love. #OverdosePrevention #SubstanceUseAwareness

KI Netzfund....👇😂

NEWS: A Kent MP is setting up a summer school to help inspire the next generation of political leaders. Young people aged between 18 and 24 will get the chance to learn how the system works, as well as practicing skills like public speaking #kmfmnews

Here’s a #MondayMorningMinute with #nature here on #WorldBeeSanctuary. Take a moment. #pause Go do some #good. Have the best week you can. If you’re not having a good week - tell someone. And if someone tells you - Listen. Really #listen. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #daisies #dandelions #spring

I did manage a five minute sit down to appreciate the birdsong before I left (I was only there 3/4 of an hour all told) 😊 #eveningchorus #birdsong #birdsoftheworld #birds | #kent #england

Fall River police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of destroying a shooting victim's memorial. https://www.wcvb.com/article/fall-river-police-vandalism-shooting-victims-memorial/71413769 

Ebola update

When we receive your envelope, we’ll look at the issue that inspired your artwork and determine who we think is in the best position to impact that issue. We frequently start with 5Calls.org. It's a great resource even if you don't like making calls. We highly recommend it! #contactyourreps #doodle

ICYMI-AOC on Mother’s Day at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. #HopeCore #AOC

If your taste runs toward dark romantasy with monstrous devotion and obsessive love, I have a recommendation. Possessive spirit shifters, feminine rage, and a love story that burns hotter the harder it’s tested. 📚 Obsidian Feathers. Available now. #latineromance

La cantant i compositora Ven’nus, Valèria Núñez Saurí, ha fet un pas important cap a l’estabilitat: comprar-se un armari. Ara només espera que el contracte de lloguer estigui a l’altura del moble. Perquè una cosa és buscar pis… i l’altra és haver de baixar un armari des d’un

Rallies and other campaign activities are being held in Gilgit-Baltistan for the June 7th election. Candidates backed by PTI are determined to make a strong showing that will reflect Imran Khan's popularity.

If Spurs didn't win tonight...

Are deep retrofits a good idea? We can quantify the cost of a project, the number of homes delivered, the time to delivery - but the carbon cost of demolishing instead of retrofitting isn't given a value. Until we have that, how can we decide?

Alte... tickst Du eigentlich noch ganz sauber?? Das Erschießen von Menschen für Geld bzw. Sex mit Minderjährigen mit LGBTQ-Rechten vergleichen? So rechtsbraunverschmierte Elendsgestalten wie Du spüren sich doch überhaupt nicht mehr... 😳 👉 Ab auf meine Blockliste...

The Art of Being Alone Without Feeling Lonely Being alone becomes powerful when you enjoy your own company. Solitude builds confidence, clarity and emotional strength. 🌙

We're given life's roadmap before understanding it. We accept school lessons as truths but need to learn how to think, not what to think. True wisdom arises by questioning, not having answers. Prioritize unlearning and relearning to cultivate a personal mindset. 🌸🍃

I’m running to stop billionaires and corporations from running our government and ripping all of us off. #mi11 #michigan #bigoil #affordability #teamufford

A 7-star luxury resort, the most luxurious hotel worldwide, is located in the Maldives. ✨💕🌎 “Think *from* the end.” Neville Goddard

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worth the wait!!!

L'explosion d'une fusée de Bezos "Blue Origin" à Cap Canaveral a perturbé le lancement prévu d'un satellite et soulevé des questions quant au calendrier des missions lunaires de la NASA liées aux contrats fédéraux, le pas de tir ayant été détruit.

I just voted in Texas and here is what I witnessed. I don’t think the Republicans are going to be happy.

Tai Shan (Smithsonian National Zoo) enjoyed bamboo shoots on 5/20/26 💙

At the San Jose Giants game. No Level or Barajas :( Maldonado hit a bomb already.

At the 2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture @graceblakeley.substack.com illustrated why neoliberal capitalism has overruled democracy and why we must organize to take back democratic power for the working class.

Do you still have your Christmas tree up after the New Year, and are not sure how to get rid of it? We're taking a look at some ideas. We'll have that and more starting at 5 a.m. on Friday on CBS News Detroit

🎉NEWS: Our office has returned over $25 MILLION in money owed to constituents of FL-10 from the VA, IRS, Social Security, and other federal agencies. From D.C. to Orlando, my team and I are fighting for every Central Floridian. Need assistance? Visit frost.house.gov.

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OMGzine 𝕏🔁 @vladafoltan: Ze světa prodejců hrnců. 😂 Donaldovi fanoušci konečně dostali jeho hodinky! Hurá? Ani moc ne. Místo nápisu TRUMP na hodinkách za víc jak 600 dolarů mají nápis RUMP. 😁

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Boston is so proud to stand with our queer, trans, and nonbinary families, friends, and neighbors as we continue building a city that’s home for everyone.

Outside Delaney Hall, police kettle. This man was just talking when New Jersey state police (not ICE) under the direction of Gov. Mikie Sherrill forcibly arrested him for his speech. Notice how the troopers are deliberately blinding the cameras with lights. A fascist technique learned from ICE.

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HODGES: Who’s been our enemy for the longest time? Russia. Why don’t we want Ukraine to crush them? This would solve Europe’s main security problem for two or three generations. We benefit when Europe is stable and secure. Importance of allies is something that’s not appreciated in MAGA mentality,

There are good results of our long-range sanctions from the soldiers of the SBU, SBS, SSO, GUR and the State Border Guard Service. Important objects on the territory of Russia were hit last night. Among them is the St. Petersburg oil terminal.

A jury has been told that Cork postman Barry Daly was “found dying” in his front garden after suffering “catastrophic” head and facial injuries allegedly inflicted with a golf club. A 21-year-old man and two juveniles are on trial for his murder. #VMNews

Nothing like a puke and rally to fire the boys up

Ootd, wimdy edition