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Book Cover - Polar Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth by L.E. Carmichael

The Work It Takes to Write a Book

Nine more sleeps until it’s pub day for Polar!  Kermit GIF from Kermit GIFs Today is World Book and Copyright Day, so I’ve been reflecting on how much time and work goes into writing just one children’s book. Time ... Read More  

The Earth’s Albedo: What It Is and Why It Matters

Despite the giant window in my office, the room was unbearably dark. Aging eyes feeling the strain, I replaced the light fixture with a brighter one. That helped, sort of. But on cloudy days, it was still a dim ... Read More  

Here Comes the Sun: Spring Equinox and Circadian Rhythm

Here Comes the Sun: Spring Equinox and Circadian Rhythm

Last weekend, many of us suffered through the tortuous ritual known as "springing ahead" - moving the clocks forward one hour to begin Daylight Savings Time. We hates it, precious. I live in the Northern Hemisphere, and I am very, very ... Read More  

Wolves for World Wildlife Day, March 3, 2023

Wolves for World Wildlife Day

All across the boreal forests of Canada, wolves look for the same things: clean water, safe dens, and places where deer or moose are plentiful. When wolves find everything they need in one area, they establish a territory, and ... Read More  

International Polar Bear Day - February 27 2023

23 Cool Facts About Polar Bears

It's International Polar Bear Day! Since it's 2023, I've rounded up 23 cool facts about these icons of the Arctic, including a surprising discovery I helped make during in my former life as a wildlife geneticist. Is your favourite ... Read More  


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