Shapeshifters symposium
It was a great pleasure to give a talk and participate in the Shapeshifters Symposium, Plasticity Here, There, and Everywhere,
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Pine Martens could help Red Squirrels
Pine Martens as Red Squirrel Niche Protectors Pine Martens could help red squirrels. Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis, introduced to the
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How Ecological Intelligence Can Solve Today’s Environmental Problems
Understanding Ecological Intelligence In our book, Understanding Living Systems, and in previous posts, we discussed how organisms use ecological intelligence
Continue readingThe Interconnectedness of Ecosystems
Interconnectedness of Ecosystems We Rethink Nature: Moving Beyond Competition Ecology is the scientific study of how living organisms interact with
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The Role of Insects in Ecosystem Health
Understanding the Role of Insects in Ecosystems They are all around us. They are pretty much everywhere. Yet, we still
Continue readingAmazing Facts About Whale Communication
How Do Whales Use Songs to Communicate? Whales talk, but what do we mean by that, and how do they
Continue readingUnderstanding Ecological Intelligence: Lessons from Nature’s Problem-Solvers
What is Ecological Intelligence? Organisms create purpose Organisms create purpose. Ecological intelligence consists of all the signs of meaning and
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Exploring the Fascinating World of Mycorrhizal Networks
What Are Mycorrhizal Networks? A hidden underground web forms when fungal threads join plant roots. This is the mycorrhizal network.
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From Stochasticity to Ecological Intelligence and the Nature of Choice
Teaching aid summary of Chapter 4 From Stochasticity to Ecological Intelligence and the Nature of Choice by Raymond Noble and Denis Noble
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How Local Ecosystems Regulate Climate Change — Through the Lens of Understanding Living Systems Integrating climate science with Raymond &
Continue readingSir John Eccles
In the 1970s, I had the pleasure of meeting the great neuroscientist Sir John Eccles when he came to give
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