Tag: nature
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It seems I am a tree hugger.
When we first planted the tree, if I straightened her drooping tip she barely peaked at the height of my hip. We argued about the best spot for some hours (taking into account the complexities of sun and shade and garden aesthetics and who knew best and so forth) before finally settling it for all […]
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Is your houseplant conscious?
Contrary to what it is commonly assumed, plants seem to be capable of many of the cognitive abilities traditionally assumed to be exclusive to animals. Hence, the behavioral evidence thus suggests that plants could qualify to be sentient organisms. Segundo-Ortin, Miguel et al. This article recently published in the Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science explores […]
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Climate change = destination f***ed.
Using humour and a lot of F-bombs to demonstrate with cutting clarity where Australia now stands on climate change. And why this is totally unacceptable.
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Who’s your daddy?
Yes, here in Austalia, we have ALL the mostest poisonous of animals & creepy crawlies. You can read more about them here. But personally, I am just bloody thankful our daddy long legs don’t look like the American ones (main photo)! It’s basically an alien brain on legs. With giant alien chompers. Ye gods, we […]