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Month: February 2013

Weather-forecasting frogs

Seeking information about the former German/Swiss practice of using frogs to forecast the weather.

Published 24-Feb-2013
Filed under: Blog Tags: frogs, scientific instruments, weather

The Darwin Bicentennial Oak, four years on

Four years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden. I am pleased to report that it is doing well, and has now grown into a magnificent, erm, small sapling.

Published 12-Feb-2013
Filed under: Blog Tags: bicentennial oak, charles darwin, trees

12-Feb-1834: Darwin’s 25th birthday, Patagonia

Patagonian Indians, Gregory Bay by Conrad Martens. Cambridge University Library

How Charles Darwin spent his 25th birthday.

Published 12-Feb-2013
Filed under: Articles Tags: beagle diary, beagle voyage, birthdays, charles darwin, on this day, patagonia

Darwin's Evolution Revolution Song

The Virtual School has created a video to celebrate Darwin Day 2013.

Published 12-Feb-2013
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, music, videos

NEWSLETTER

  • Newsletter 14: ‘The correct way to classify species’
    Taxonomic techniques compared • Pterosaurs • plant evolution and mega-herbivores • punctuated equilibrium • chimp vocalisations • giraffes’s necks • whale evolution • giant tortoises • platypus conspiracy • book recommendations
  • Newsletter No. 13: ‘Some excellent news’
    Some great news • How the internet is supposed to work • Darwin plays backgammon • Links and book reviews • a necessary owl

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  • The Darwin bicentennial oak, 12 years on
    Twelve years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.

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