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The same rock before and after lapidary polishing. It's held in a human hand in both instances. On the left, a plain looking white limestone lump, roughly triangular. It has a few pits. On the right, a polished and shiny lump of coral in very roughly hexagonal pattern, a darker grey-brown, with lighter divisions and radiating pattern in each cell.

In parts of Michigan, you can pick up a fairly ordinary chunk of limestone & with some polishing, reveal a coral formation that was laid down when this area was a tropical sea in the Devonian, 350 MYA.

These are Petoskey stones, the state stone of Michigan.

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This is beautifully done! I love the concept of the Odyssey series.

I’m enjoying all the alternate not-quite-brand-names very much (and also “Fun Facts” on the one label)! And amazing job on the textures!

Image of a diamondback terrapin on a log with text overlay stating that more than 60,000 diamondback terrapins are drowning in crab pots each year.

More than 60,000 diamondback terrapins drown in crab traps each year. There's a simple and cost-effective solution to the crab-trap problem: bycatch-reduction devices.

We petitioned Virginia to require these devices on all recreational crab traps — and you can help. ➡️ biodiv.us/4kSFQoy

Sukhjot Singh
"This fierce peregrine mom was patrolling her territory to provide a safe airspace for her newly fledged babies. I thought she was going to attack a few gulls that flew close, but she decided to take a hard right and turn around, offering a rare face-to-face moment with the camera."

On the mobile app, you can get to them either from the Network tab at the bottom, or by clicking on your own profile pic at top left, then “Puzzle games”! Queens and Tango are especially good. Takes a few days to start to get the hang of them, but the rules are super simple and they’re fun!

I will forever be haunted by this footage.

Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.

What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
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Illustration of two mice wielding conductor’s batons, labeled as “mice-tros,” in front of a sheet music-themed background

Illustration of a colorful toucan sitting on a branch. Background text reads: “yes, toucan.”

Hey Hank! Illustrations combining puns and wildlife are my jam. I would love to work with you!

Yes, absolutely! I’m interested in most of those things and would love the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about them!

Another possibility: binder clips attached to a strip at the bottom?

3D printable tea bag dispenser

Clear acrylic tea bag dispenser

What about something like the design of a tea bag dispenser? I found this 3D print version, and this clear acrylic version. The solid design may be better suited to withstand rain, and these could be easily refilled from the top and taken from at the bottom.

I agree with others that the muted background makes your portrait pop more and makes it easier to focus on you, and I agree with Donna about liking 7 the best! The muted red feels like it emphasizes but also balances the colors of the painted subject.

Life doesn’t listen to labels.

I would also be happy to contribute art! I agree with @zillahsmith.bsky.social — I’d want to team up with a scientist too, to make sure I’m getting all the best information out.

I think this pretty much sums me up as a person actually

Write and perform an ode to your dog in another timeline, Manhole