by Mechas, Janie, Christoph, Ray, and Roberto
We take advantage of this being the season for rejoicing, and embark on a five-week winter vacation. When we return in 2025, on January 20, we will enter the 19th year of Small Things Considered.
Lichen ensemble on fence post on Faial, Açores Islands. ©Christoph Weigel. This lichen-covered fence post is at the same place as the one I photographed for the first time in 2015, then again in 2016 and 2017.
by Elio & Merry — Two years ago, Elio began this blog. It was a couple of months before Merry realized what Elio was up to and jumped on board. The first article was on the circadian rhythm of cyanobacteria, a topic we'll revisit soon. These two years, it's fair to say, have provided...
Today is Elio's day! A day to reflect on 88 good years, many of those decades spent engaged with the microbial world...
by Elio — As is our custom, we take a two week vacation at this time of year, deserved or not. We'll see you again in the new year, starting on January 6th. Please accept our wishes for a fine Holiday Season. May cheerful...
by Elio — We are trying out a small modification to our procedure. From now on, we will post material once a week only – on Mondays. Included will be the shorter pieces that...
My first biology lab was the neighborhood pond. I've always had the urge to explore wild places and a drive to collect and observe some of that wilderness. Growing up, I made aquariums, stocked with everything from fish to snapping turtles. Later on I realized that I was only beginning to explore the biodiversity all...
S. Marvin Friedman (1929–2015) was Professor Emeritus of the Department of Biological Sciences at Hunter College of the City University of New York. He was part of the team for 5 years, during which he was a steadfast contributor. His microbiological interests extended far and wide, reflecting his familiarity with both prevailing and less common aspects...
