Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkin’s conceptual drawing of the Paleozoic Museum. Image credit Annual report of the Board of Commissioners of the Central Park (1858)
Power Struggle for New York City & the Mystery of Dinosaur Destruction
Small is Beautiful & Important
“There is a lot more greenery than we thought, and that’s what drives our conclusion. This tells us that the ecosystem matters in New York City, and if it matters here, it probably matters everywhere else.” Dandan Wei
“Waistcoats are left at home, braces are supplanted by belts” the 1901 US Heat-Wave
In July 1901 a heat-wave hit the eastern United States. 9,500 people are said to have died from from heat related causes. 724 of the fatalities in the city of New York.
Astronomy Beginner’s Guide: Part 2 Compass Points in the Sky
In part 2 Duncan Lunan explores star maps and how to use them.
