‘The thinner tree was cut years ago and the big one has been holding and feeding it since then. They 'wake up' together in the spring and 'go to sleep' together in the autumn’

Inosculation is a natural phenomenon in which parts of two different trees, commonly but not

According to the latest CDC COVID-19 wastewater data, we are currently in the second-biggest surge of the pandemic.

It will peak in the next week, with ~2 million infections per day. During this surge, ~100 million people total (~1 in 3 people in the US) will likely get COVID.

A male Green-winged Pytilia having a splash in a ‘puddle bath’…

📍Nyandungu Eco-Park in #Kigali #Rwanda #RwOT

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It took me years to realise that not everyone can hear the buzzing of electricity…

1st bluebird of the year 💙I still can’t believe I have my very own population ON-CAMPUS! 😍 #thebluebirdgirl

At long last, here's my timelapse of the stunning Ada, OK supercell on 09-23-2023. This was the most beautiful storm I have ever witnessed in my years of chasing. The storm had it all: structure spinning like a top, lightning barrages, starry skies, sprites, etc. A total dream.🥹

PSA:

Your period should not
🩸last > 7 days
🩸interfere with your life
🩸happen consistently > than monthly
🩸require product changes more than every 2 hours
🩸have clots larger than a quarter
🩸cause debilitating pain
🩸require double product coverage
🩸make you anemic

I think we are all looking at a different camera 😂 What a treat to get to see the Central Community Co reps at #ACCT2023 where I received the regional award. I am so grateful to CCC and so humbled to receive this amazing award!

so proud of my genius cousin

Okay, let’s talk about “learning loss”. (H/t McKinsey & Company)

US high school test scores (ACT) are out - they’ve fallen steeply for the 4th year in a row. Now at their lowest level in 30yrs.

Let’s look at the data & the media narrative and weigh potential explanations, shall we? (1/)

In case you've not heard it from someone recently: bloomin' proud of you. Yes, you. For existing, persisting, and simply being you.

So honored to be awarded the Western Region Faculty Member of the Year by the American Association of Community College Trustees! ACCT #ACCT2023 Central Community Co Anne Arundel Community College

There is a river in Colombia that is so clear that you can see the vibrant plants growing on the river bed

The river is called Caño Cristales (the crystal channel)

These aquatic plants are called macarenia clavigera and are endemic only to Colombia

Tonight's #Arachtober is the sensational jumping spider with sparkly green chomple-bomps (chelicerae). None other than the Bold Jumping Spider!
Jumping spiders are like little cats that chase after prey. They will even chase laser pointers!
(Phidippus audax)

On #MentalHealthDay2023 I’d like to remind everyone that iron is a REQUIRED cofactor in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine.

And almost 40% of menstruating adolescents are deficient.

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1.5 hours into photographing this remarkable storm without moving, it took on what is the most unique structure I've personally ever witnessed in my years of storm chasing. The tornado warning was ongoing at this time, and you can see an attempt to plant a tornado here. #okwx

PSA:

Your period should not
🩸last longer than 7 days
🩸interfere with your life
🩸happen more than monthly
🩸require product changes more than every 2 hours
🩸have clots larger than a quarter
🩸cause debilitating pain
🩸require double product coverage
🩸make you anemic

While bumble bees live socially in hives usually located underground (with 50 - 500 individuals), foragers or males can happen to sleep in flowers, especially when tired after too much work

Think about your 3 best friends. If none of them are beetles

You are the beetle