by Claire Polfus Staying warm in the winter is hard. Chickadees eat constantly in order to survive long, cold winter nights. Squirrels spend precious time and energy creating complex insulated nests. Deer browse on nutrient-poor twigs to get as many calories out of their surroundings as possible. Yet compared to fish and other aquatic organisms, [...]
Archive for February, 2013
Trapped Under the Ice
Posted in Seasons, Wildlife on February 24, 2013 | Comments Off
Orion Rising
Posted in Earth Science, tagged Astronomy, Orion on February 14, 2013 | 1 Comment »
by Joanne Garton We all have our routines, those mental checklists we complete to make sure that our day will run smoothly. Some are entirely rational, others seem almost ridiculous, but all are part of what makes our own worlds go around. One of my self-affirming habits each winter evening is to look for Orion, [...]
Reflections
Posted in Earth Science on February 1, 2013 | Comments Off
By Matt Cahill My third-floor office is a commanding venue for a nap. Reclined in a worn swivel chair with my unsheathed feet stacked on the heat grates, I slip into my best unproductive hours. When my eyes deign to open, the scenery is ripe for a Chamber of Commerce brochure. The golden chapel domes [...]