Interesting Links for 23-12-2012
Dec. 23rd, 2012 01:00 am- Nested sets | Ramble
Neat story of a nest within a nest — a sparrow’s nest built inside an abandoned wasp nest.
- Suddenly There’s A Meadow In The Ocean With ‘Flowers’ Everywhere : Krulwich Wonders… : NPR
A rare (but increasingly likely) atmospheric condition involves the creation of frost flowers, tiny crystalline structures. Also, and very surprisingly, home to millions of bacteria.
- Why We Need Cities in Tune with Nature « The Dirt
Blog post with some recent research and examples of projects in various cities.
- Nicole Walker on why tiny things are good.
A look at rapturous nature writing and how many of our experiences with nature smooth it out, eliminating both the complexity and the danger.
- What If God Were a Maggot? | Rob Dunn
Why decomposers are important, and why they should get more respect.
- Celebrating Wildflowers – Plant of the Week – Plants of the Winter Solstice
Plants of the Winter Solstice
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