When Mr. Fleagle finished he put the final seal on my happiness by saying, "Now that, boys, is an essay, don't you see. It's — don't you see — it's of the very essence of the essay, don't you see. Congratulations, Mr. Baker." 我尽力不流露出得意的心情,但是看到我写的文章...
My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me. One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and ...
My Father, and Meby Ada Calhoun. “An intimate family memoir and a publishing adventure all in one, this book starts with Calhoun finding a cache of audio-tapes and papers collected by her father,New Yorkerart critic Peter Schjeldahl, for a biography of poet Frank O’Hara (d. 1966) that...
While some climate activists destroy art, others create it. Here are some of the best pieces of art that address climate change, by artists including Banksy. Is There an Uncharted Land in China With Dinosaurs? Fact-Checking the Conspiracy ...
The Way Back: The Paintings of George A. Weymouth is part of an ongoing series of exhibitions organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art highlighting artists who have worked in the Brandywine Valley. It might be cold outside this weekend but there will be plenty of heat generated inside...
What is a Systems Biologist? A systems biologist studies complex biological systems by analyzing how the different parts of an organism work together. These scientists take a holistic approach, looking at the interactions and relationships between genes, proteins, cells, and other components to underst...
The journey takes an average of five to six days. Because the mountain is on the equator, the climate starts off warm and could drop to minus 20 at the top. The altitude change is so severe that hikers must acclimate as they go, pausing, traversing, being mindful of breathing and too ...
What is an Entomologist? An entomologist specializes in the study of insects. This field of biology encompasses a wide range of research areas, including insect taxonomy, ecology, behavior, physiology, genetics, and pest management. Entomologists play an important role in understanding the diversity,...
Theodore Roosevelt was called the Conservationist President—protecting over 230 million acres during his presidency—and visiting Maltese Cross Cabin gives visitors a look into the past. The best time to visit is May through September to avoid the snow, though the park is open year-round. #29....
Most people’s attention is on saving honey bees when, from a conservationist’s point of view, native bees are the ones in more need of support.“To make matters worse, beekeeping companies and various non-science-based projects have financially benefited from the decline of native bee ...