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The last time I wrote about otters I stated that sea otters are in my top 10 list of “most appealing adult mammals.” First, ...
A river otter is one of the coolest mammals to find in the wild and a delight to watch. Of course, potential prey swimming ...
Smoke billowed from an abalone shell cupped in Travis Schuyler's hands, burning sage as he walked from the dance circle at this year's Powwow in the D. The ceremonial act of burning sage, offered ...
BusinessWorld noted flower garlands made of shells from Iloilo Capiz Shell Flowers and Antiques, and Banwa Pens, which makes fountain pens inlaid with abalone shells, also from Iloilo. Carvers and ...
Abalone is a precious commodity for not just food, but its shell is important for making jewelry and was used for trading with desert tribes.
But all that change and cultural melting pot action has led to one of the most diverse, complex, and vibrant cities that ...
Chowder can be made using any mollusks -- including oysters, mussels, abalone, and conch shell -- but New England clam chowder is a classic seafood dish you have to try at least once.
There’s a place in Northern California where Victorian buildings perch dramatically on coastal bluffs, where fog rolls in like a character with its own storyline, and where you half-expect to stumble ...
Abalone Necropsy Abalone were immediately processed when they arrived at the laboratory. A total of 60 abalone were submitted to the laboratory, which were collected from the Beachport and Port ...
Good morning. Is IBM cool again? During a NY Tech Week reception last night at IBM’s new Manhattan headquarters, I quietly asked that question to some attendees. One person cited Watson, the ...
Science New paint ‘sweats’ to keep buildings cool The cement-infused material could help reduce electricity use as temperatures climb. By Andrew Paul Published Jun 18, 2025 3:57 PM EDT ...
African architects have cool designs for a warming planet They take inspiration from everything from the local terrain to termites Shady design, in the limelight Photograph: Kere Architecture ...