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What’s the significance (and meaning) of each individual life? If you’re like me, you can geek out for hours on philosophical questions like this one… Forcing your brain to “zoom out” and grasp the world around you with a new perspective. Enter Sean B. Carroll: Evolutionary Biologist, Author, and Executive Producer. The mix of biology, philosophy, and history makes this piece a recent favorite from Big Think. Check it out.

What are the odds that YOU exist? It was a remarkable chain of coincidences that allowed humanity to thrive on Earth. On an individual level, the odds of you being born with your inimitable personality and all the traits that define you are equally astronomical. The brilliant biologist and author Sean B. Carroll explains just how many things had to go just right for you to be reading this. This is one of my favorite videos I've ever worked on. https://lnkd.in/geVufjrp

Microorganisms sometimes thrive nestled within or atop marine animals, creating unique symbiotic relationships. 🪸 But here's the catch - studying these microorganisms and their genomes is no easy feat. To understand their potential and harness the power of their compounds, scientists face the challenge of separating them entirely from their hosts. Curious about how researchers navigate this intricate process? Here is our latest info-graphic explaining this topic:

🔖A new issue featuring marine biologist extraordinaire Kristen Marhaver on the cover is now available!! Inside this issue: 1. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫 🪸 Discover how an unexpected passion led this Midwestern native to become a fierce advocate for our oceans' tiny treasures. Join Kristen as she shares her thrilling underwater adventures and groundbreaking research. 2. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 Prepare to have your perspective warped! Explore the mind-bending intricacies of curving glass and its applications in our everyday lives. 3. 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦 How can you even tell? Solve the mystery/confusion as we break down the main differences between a poison and a venom. 4. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 Meet your neighbors with superpowers! Who are these people with such astonishing capabilities hidden within seemingly ordinary human bodies? 5. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢 Journey beneath your feet to explore the complex and vital fungal networks that shape our world in ways you never imagined. Read more, think big, and let your curiosity flourish with our Summer 2024 issue. Click on the link in the comments to purchase.

[NZ Marine Life: A Biologist's Perspective] In this blog post, we will explore Marine Life Biologist Perspective. From a biologist's perspective, exploring the incredible . . . https://lnkd.in/dKr3eDYZ

Discover how biologist Ariadna León and her team are making significant strides in coral restoration from a small laboratory in Riviera Maya. Their innovative strategies are preserving these crucial ecosystems. Dive into their journey and learn about their unique approach. https://lnkd.in/eN874aHk

Field notes for our team are like nature's diaries, minus the teenage angst! @AJM_Enviro biologists know how important it is to be accurate, organized, descriptive, and focused. Please visit the link 🔗 below to have a glimpse at our Field Notes blog to learn more: >>>www.ajmenv.com/field-notes #AJMEnvironmental #FieldNotes #SustainableDevelopment #ResponsibleDevelopment

Did a few chimpanzees learn how to say "Mama"? And do they tell us something about how our own species evolved to talk? Here's my story on a study that raises these intriguing questions. (Gift link) https://lnkd.in/dqQfUwq7

Rise Above Your Biology. Your biology served survival, but it’s time to thrive! Discover how self-awareness and detachment can help you master your inner critic and focus on real estate success.