Tag Archives: Biology

Skeletons In Our Closet

In biology, we are taught that there is an almost linear path of the forms of mankind.  Reality is it was a bit messier.  Six species of man existed probably concurrently or at least overlapping.  One still stands….   Is … Continue reading

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In the Valley of the Wolf

Based on the reintroduction of wolves into some select wilderness areas: In the Valley of the Wolf by Michael Romani In a mixed experiment Between purpose and accident There is a blend On which side it might depend One side, … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Flaunt

Larger than life, it seemingly taunts The dangling light the angler flaunts As he draws smaller fish in rather cunningly By pretending to swim somewhat sunnily There in the darkness of the deep sea abyss Though quite creepy, we wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Voyage of the Beagle, Chapter XVII – Charles Darwin

Aloha Promises Forever has already discussed the life of the Charles Darwin, other portions of The Voyage of the Beagle, and related conceptions.  This time around we are featuring a look at Chapter XVII. Chapter XVII of The Voyage of the Beagle … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Germ Theory – Pasteur

Louis Pasteur died  on September 28, 1895.   Louis Pasteur lived from December 27, 1822 through September 28, 1895.  He was a biologist, microbiologist and chemist renown for his work with respect to vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization.  He had … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Voyage of the Beagle

Originally published in 1839, as Darwin’s Journal and Remarks, when this work was republished in 1905, it became The Voyage of the Beagle.  This may have caused a little concern at the time.  After all, this journal was actually the third volume … Continue reading

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