Metasystem transition (Evolution 🧬)
A metasystem transition is the emergence, through evolution, of a higher level of organization or control. A metasystem is formed by the integration of a number of initially independent components, such as molecules, cells, or individuals, and the emergence […]
Regeneration (ecology) (Ecosystems 🏞️)
In ecology regeneration is the ability of an ecosystem – specifically, the environment and its living population – to renew and recover from damage. It is a kind of biological regeneration. Regeneration refers to ecosystems replenishing what is being eaten […]
new episode of Leaf it to Us out, by Dr Aly Baumgartner and Nora is about plant superorganisms, like Pando, the famous giant clonal aspen grove in fishlake Utah. It's a great episode, but it's not big enough, and I confess I was hoping for more technical detail about these amazing organisms […]
Medea hypothesis (Planetary science 🪐)
The Medea hypothesis is a term coined by paleontologist Peter Ward for a hypothesis that contests the Gaian hypothesis and proposes that multicellular life, understood as a superorganism, may be self-destructive or suicidal. The metaphor refers to the […]
This makes my heart happy! #philsci #superorganisms #progress #nature #ResearchGrant
Tiny honeybee winter cluster surrounding queen & frozen in time. Last OA vapor was after solstice, but likely too late for viruses. Tomorrow I pull up my bee suit, continue to study & build a healthy apiary #superorganisms #deadfall #varroamiteviruses #firstyearbeek #pollinatorsmatter
Sad day for this apprentice beek. Hive alive after winter solstice and now gone. Low varroa mite count & plenty of food stores.
Diagnosis: Viruses weakened winter population & colony could no longer keep warm 🦠😢
Tomorrow continue learning on my quest to become a journeyman beek #superorganisms
