Teneral (young) female Urothemis signata spotted in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Her male counterpart is a rich scarlet color throughout, with some black coloration and partially amber-tinted wings.
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Nature Trumps
Following the line of thought in my previous post concerning the technological reproduction of biological processes, I was somewhat astounded when I read here that in the quest for efficient MAVs (micro air vehicles), nature has once again surpassed all engineers’ attempts to successfully manufacture functional diminutive aircraft. I write about this not because of its significance as a military breakthrough (which is no doubt the main purpose of the field of research), but because of the evidence it offers that nature trumps artifice. Whether by divine design or simply millions of years to evolve the most efficient biological machines possible, nature (in all ways, shapes, and forms) is itself our greatest resource – in all fields.
Unveiling Fungi
Fungi are some of the most under-appreciated organisms on the planet, and even the most simple forms can be fascinating and capable of enthralling all but the most listless eyes. Most people associate the word ‘mushroom’ with the button-shaped, styrofoam-flavored Agaricus bisporus, also known as Portabella, Crimini, baby bella, et cetera, ad nauseam. The marketing ploys for peddling this poor excuse for a mushroom are legion, and no matter what name comes on the package, it’s always the same. In that light, the purpose of this post is to unveil the magnificent beauty of the Fifth Kingdom.
Organikos 