A year in the life of a Northeastern Conifer
Dr. Malini’s Cold Tolerance Experiment By Al Torrens-Martin On a cold, dark afternoon in December, I was trained in the use of an exciting new scientific instrument: the electrolyte leakage probe. As I learned the method, I felt a little bit like a sorcerer. Even though the steps aren’t very complicated, the result – a…
In the pines #3.5
By Al Torrens-Martin The lates issue of In the Pines has arrived! This one is a mini edition focused on the pine tree as a habitat, and as an edible resource for animals and even humans! Special shout out to the Pine Warbler as an interesting new bird to learn about, as well as mice…
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