Gary McFarlane
@garym6942
Retired biology teacher. Community science educator (SE Alberta). U of Alberta late 60's early 70's Zoology graduate. Still on X for now (@GaryM) Will follow but then …. may unfollow. If followed will likely follow back.
And if you live in SE Alberta, snakes are often easy to find. This prairie rattlesnake was "hiding" at Red Rock Coulee (photo was a few years ago). #WorldSnakeDay #SnakeDay #SciChat #MedHat
Beluga whale live cam goes launches. YAY! July 15 is a big day for Arctic animals. "Every fraction of a degree of warming matters, for polar bears, for Arctic wildlife, and for our shared global climate.” www.popsci.com/environment/... #ecology #environment #AbSci #science #SciChat
Explore AI and machine learning for image-based identification & classification systems that make use of computer vision & AI's strength in pattern detection. | Science Buddies Blog www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/ai-imag... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #STEM #SciEd #AI #SciChat
Although there are maple trees in SE Alberta - not common so → Happy #CanadaDay 2026! #MedHat #CanadaDay2026
Not natural, not quite unnatural, the strange new rocks of the Anthropocene stretch the boundaries of geology. aeon.co/essays/the-s... #ecology #geology #history #EarthScience #environment #science #SciChat
Explore game-based AI projects for older students and creative AI-powered game design activities for younger learners. www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/ai-game... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #STEM #SciEd #AI #StudentProjects #SciChat
One of North America's last intact grasslands faces an uncertain future as heat & development spread. Losing grasslands also weakens natural systems that help communities adapt to climate stress. thecooldown.com/outdoors/sou... #environment #ecology #ClimateScience #science #SciChat
We are just one branch of a diverse human family tree. Aside from Neanderthals, who were they – and why did we replace them? aeon.co/essays/why-o... #anthropology #archaeology #science #SciChat
A summary of Stan Rogers' life: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/s... via @historicacanada.bsky.social #StanRogers #history #Canada
Why you need the complete works on Douglas Adams (and towels) #TowelDay #HHGTTG #DouglasAdams
And of course, a towel and special book and a personal licence plate! #TowelDay #HHGTTG #DouglasAdams Hope everyone has a great Towel Day!
World Turtle Day: The Fight to Save Freshwater Turtle Habitats discoverwildscience.com/world-turtle... #SciChat #WorldTurtleDay #STEM #environment
Mary Anning (born 21 May 1799): the unsung hero of fossil discovery - a pioneering palaeontologist and fossil collector. Her lifetime was a constellation of firsts. nhm.ac.uk/discover/mar... #history #WomenInSTEM #STEM #SciChat
Conservationists are expressing concern over the emergence of a new hybrid animal, dubbed 'khipshang', in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas. ukpulse.co.uk/article.html... #conservation #Genomics #ecology #science #SciChat
On April 12, 1633, Galileo is accused of heresy for holding the belief that the Earth revolves around the sun. history.com/this-day-in-... #history #STEM #SciChat #GalileoGalilei #Galileo
Study finds hidden lake network beneath Arctic glaciers as climate change accelerates.The discovery could reshape how scientists understand glacier loss in Canada's Arctic. cbc.ca/news/science... #CdnSci #ClimateScience #environment #ecology #SciChat
The Curious History of Coca-Cola’s “Fanta” Beverage Why is the original version of Fanta linked with Nazi Germany? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... #history #chemistry #science #SciChat
A fossil harvestman identified using advanced imaging techniques shows that extinct arachnid lineages once lived in Europe. This expands the known diversity of amber-preserved species in the region. scitechdaily.com/35-million-y... #palaeontology #biology #Arachnology #science #SciChat
Forests & other nature-based initiatives can address flooding & complement traditional infrastructure while providing a range of social & ecological benefits. theconversation.com/new-research... #ecology #environment #science #SciChat
Beavers are remarkable animals who transform ecosystems to suit their needs. In doing this, they also create valuable habitats for many other species. blog.uvm.edu/beaverstream... #nature #SciChat #InternationalBeaverDay
March 31 is National Bunsen Burner Day! There is more to Bunsen than just a burner. mcgill.ca/oss/article/... #BunsenBurnerDay #STEM #SciChat #SciEd
Embrace the learning potential of the outdoor environment with this hand-picked selection of resources. www.tes.com/teaching-res... #STEM #SciEd #KidScience #SciChat
Green algae were likely Earth’s first plants, say scientists. Tiny organisms in ancient oceans quietly laid the foundation for all plant life we see today. moneycontrol.com/world/green-... #botany #palaeontology #biology #science #SciChat