The pollination process for flowers can sometimes be a deadly affair
Pollination is the creation of other flowers through “sex.” However, unlike humans, sex between flowers is quite complex and very scientific.
Science & Technology
Inquisitive Yukoners with a love of science and technology.
Spring in the Muck
Spring, past projects emerge from the snow and “evidence” of dog. Don’t lament this brown period. Rejoice. Within the rot is magic.
Placer Mining and ‘Paleobeerology’ in Porter Creek
An isolated stretch of road. 5 beer cans in a pile. “Paleobeerologist” takes over. Yes, there was a party here, probably parked over there.
Safety Against Forest Fires and Floods
The Yukon is indeed a nature lover’s dream. There is a downside. Floods and forest fires that put Yukoners at risk every year.
Community Ecologies: The Winds of Change
The Haeckel Hill wind turbines, a Yukon landmark for 29 years, led the way in renewable energy when wind power was in its infancy.
Environmental reading isn’t all doom and gloom
It’s a new year. Many of us are gleefully planning must-read books for this year, even if every year our ambition leads to a stack of dusty books with plans to “get to.” Unfortunately this year when you turn on the news you won’t find familiar, joyful new year celebrations as the pandemic drags on …
Your backyard geology, part 21: Quarries: Gravel, sand and opposition
If you count Fred Flintstone (who was employed by Slater Rock and Gravel Company), people have used quarries since prehistoric times.
Your Backyard Geology: People and places ending in ‘ite’
Foggite, mordenite and plumboferrite: 3 categories of mineral naming: people, place, or physical characteristic.
Sunshine on my shoulders: Yukon’s first renewable-energy cooperative
This model of green investment cooperative is not only a means of developing renewable energy, but also as a safe, reliable investment.
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in BioBlitz
Search and identify species in Dawson City and its surrounding in the traditional territory of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
Finding History
Beaver castoreum found on an ancient throwing dart has led to new discoveries on traditional hunting technology in the North
Bioblitz is back & going to Dawson City
bringing experts and aspiring citizen scientists to one location for a day of counting and identifying as many species as possible.