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Barbara Bignon | In good form: Morphological adaptations to burrowing lifestyles in cockroaches

In this blog post, we’re looking at a familiar (and often un-welcomed) six-legged friend – the cockroach! Discussing the recently published paper: “In good form: morphological adaptations to burrowing lifestyles in cockroaches (Dictyoptera: Blattodea)“, author Barbara Bignon helps challenge our perspective on roaches by exploring where they like to hang out! By focusing on the ecomorphological correlations of where cockroaches are recorded, Barbara shares fascinating …

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Book recommendation


Hi! I’m looking a recommendation on a book. I’m going on vacation, and want a good read about permaculture. Specifically, I’m looking for the non-fiction story of some permaculture project, rather than a how-to book. I listened to Gabe Brown’s Dirt To Soil, and enjoyed it, even though it seemed geared toward other ranchers at points.

The time doesn’t matter. I’d happily read about some old civilization’s permaculture system, or a newer story about regenerating degraded land. I have enjoyed watching YouTube videos on these kinds of stories. But, I would appreciate the depth that can be expressed in a book format.

Anyone got any good recommendations?

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Some ideas for using this on a slope.


Hi all. We have cleared an area on a slope (30 deg approx) and discovered some old steps. A sycamore was cut down 18 months ago and we left it in a pile near these hidden steps. Anyway, we have cleared the large timber now and have all this old soft wood and sticks left over that I would rather use than burn. Any ideas on how I can incorporate this material into this dryish, north facing but shaded slope area? Should I just bury it? Thanks An old out of practice permie. 😊

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This tiny worm uses static electricity to hunt flying insects

A parasitic worm uses static electricity to launch itself onto flying insects, a mechanism uncovered by physicists and biologists at Emory and Berkeley. By generating opposite charges, the worm and insect attract, allowing the leap to succeed far more often. High-speed cameras and mathematical modeling confirmed this “electrostatic ecology” in action.

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Northeast Greenhouse Conference to provide for crop protection credits in New England and New York

The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will take place on November 12 and 13, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel and Expo Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Attendee registration is now open, and rooms at the DoubleTree are available at a discounted rate through October…

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