Monthly Archives: February 2014

I.A. Golyshev (Ivan Aleksandrovich) (1838-1894)

“The only illusion of permanence is that which is finagled by love.” Kevin Barry, Dark Lies the Island

A lateral view of a black mastiff bat embryo (Molossus rufus), at the “Peek-a-boo” stage when its wings have grown to cover its eyes. As development progresses, their fingers grow longer and form the maneuverable struts of their wings, supporting … Continue reading →

“Atlantis is going down” This artwork was once part of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala. Most likely it depicts the demise of Atlantis.”

1928, Jean Painlevé

John Everett Millais

Vitrelladonella richardi “We have just confirmed with Senior Scientist Bruce H. Robison, from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, that the translucent octopus discovered in the DeepSee Submersible last week (April 10 2012) was in fact a very rare deep … Continue reading →

“Species in the Rhinochimaera family are known as long-nosed chimaeras. Their unusually long snouts (compared to other chimaeras) have sensory nerves that allow the fish to find food. Also, their first dorsal fin contains a mildly venomous spine that is … Continue reading →