Things I liked
They will include Science, Language, Math, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Activism, Art, Music, Maps, and many other things.
I hate remembering that I had a great idea only to realize that I’ve forgotten what it was.
Conservation Cuisine: Is Vermin the Meat of the Future? | Environment | DISCOVER Magazine
Worldwide, the appetite for meat is steadily growing. But it’s increasingly clear that global meat consumption is causing huge environmental problems, and today’s livestock industry may be unsustainable. In the future, we may need to direct our appetites at animals that can be farmed and harvested without profound environmental damage.
In fact, if we pick our proteins carefully—by eating, say, invasive animal species—our carnivory might even be good for the planet. Here is a guide to some of the vermin, unwanted immigrants, and other creatures you can find on the other end of a more environmentally enlightened fork.
Certain species of ant use a technique known as ‘tandem running’ to lead another ant from the nest to a food source. Signals between the two ants control both the speed and course of the run. It is believed to be the first time a demonstration of formal teaching has been recognised in any non-human animal. (via Bristol University | News from the University | Ants teach each other a lesson
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