Words
Expand my walls.
FISH NAMES
How many names?
SALP POWER, PART II
These strange transparent blobs possess many qualities of a superhero. Why do we keep ignoring them?
SALP POWER, PART I
During a morning swim at La Jolla I met some strange creatures. They possess features we call superpowers.
A RICHER WORLD OF PERCEPTIONS
Swimming off the California coast in winter is like treading in the intertidal zone of the senses, where unwelcome sensations can turn into opportunities.
ACCIDENT
One biking accident is fictional, the other one is real. Which one is which? They crossed paths of each other, unplanned.
A GREEN COMET ON THE COSMIC STAGE
From the fear of bad omens to the fear of missing out, comets have always captured the fascination of humans throughout age.
THE KILLER OF SOCRATES LIVES AMONG US
Highly toxic poison hemlock resembles edible plants and is widely spread. Knowing its features can help you to avoid accidental poisoning.
POLAR PLUNGE REBOOT
At “Polar Plunge Reboot,” swimmers came together, helping each other to overcome fear.
LIKE FOSTER-FATHER, LIKE SON
Gene and experience interact to influence birdsong learning.
WRITING AT THE AGE OF CHATGPT
Generating human-like clichés is ChatGPT’s greatest strength. Do I want to contribute to this kind of word soup even more?
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