This video focuses mostly on some bipedal chordate, but he’s happy enough about cephalopods that it makes it all OK.
Pharyngula
Evolution, development, and random biological ejaculations from a godless liberal
This video focuses mostly on some bipedal chordate, but he’s happy enough about cephalopods that it makes it all OK.
You know octopuses only walk on two of their limbs. So in a strange sense they are two legged as well. Though with six arms. So we have plenty in common with our cowardly cephalopod cousins. I do wish they’d grow a spine though.
the begging of this talk bummed me out.
this guy seems to really appreciate octopus and realizes how intelligent they are, but has no problem putting them into aquariums.
it’s a bummer to see someone putting these wonderful wild animals inside of captivity.
wild animals should be wild and free.
Another great TED talk by someone who is clearly enthusiastic about his field of research. Inspiring.
He discusses the shark attack that left the terrible scars on his right arm here (text below the video):
http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/blog/2010/04/16/ted-features-alumnus-underwater-filmmaker/
Dilbert pokes fun at homeopathy today:
http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2010-04-16/
Local community conservation “healing zones” become a worldwide network of local community conservation “healing zones.”
Excellent.
The latest issue of AARP endorses all kinds of woo for helping cancer patients, including reiki. Methinks it’s time to cancel my membership.
Great study break. A video like that goes a long way to salvage one’s resolve. Ok, back to the books!