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When I used to teach invertebrate zoology, I found a surprising number of studies where they exposed different invertebrates to different drugs. My favourite was the spiders on drugs. You can search it and find images of the webs they built after exposure to different drugs. Today, an article popped up about oyster larvae and … Continue reading
I have arachnophobia (fear of spiders). I’ve been working on it because I know it doesn’t make sense, and I would like to travel to some locations with more significant spiders without being terrified all the time that I will run into a spider. Therefore, I’m always intrigued by discussions of ways to help people … Continue reading
Several years ago, I was out for a run and I found someone pushing their bike with a flat tire. I didn’t have any equipment with me, but I was close to home and offered to help them fix their tire. I still remember this, and it makes me smile. In a world that feels … Continue reading
“But other people don’t think this way.” This is a comment I hear a lot from students. They want to change the world. They want social equity and cultural vitality. They want to earn enough to be comfortable but don’t want to feel the pull of every trend they see online. They want a healthy … Continue reading
In Canada September is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or colloquially Orange Shirt Day. As part of my journey, I work hard to listen and elevate Indigenous voices. Therefore, today I will just make some recommendations for others who may be looking for learning opportunities. CBC Podcast Unreserved. A specific relevant episode is … Continue reading
I can’t not post something given the announcement from the US president yesterday. But I also don’t need to write anything new. There are an abundance of good news articles out already in response to the unfounded claim that taking Tylenol while pregnant can result in a child developing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here are a … Continue reading
I’m doing some rethinking of my blog at the moment. I enjoy the sustainability posts but I do miss my other science posts. Thinking about ways to do both and not overload myself. So today I’m going to post about walking. Specifically, walking after eating. If your feed is anything like mine, you’ve been seeing … Continue reading
There is a move towards more corporate reporting of sustainability targets, but what they report is generally limited. Greenhouse gas emissions and energy use are the most common. Sometimes there are also references to sustainably sourced materials such as palm oil, cocoa, or cotton. There are many areas that impact ecosystem health that companies impact … Continue reading
When I teach sustainability, I include culture and social justice. Therefore, I was interested to read a recent article by Demiralay, Kilincarslin, and Li (2025) on how LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion relates to corporate environmental performance. They looked at 893 US firms between 2010 and 2023. They considered the general political environment, specifically looking at whether … Continue reading
Picture a gym filled with people moving in all different ways: treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing ergs, strength machines, and maybe an aerobics class. Now imagine that all of that movement was helping to power the building. I have seen very small-scale applications. At one point, a job I used to work had a bike that … Continue reading
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