Gustavo Ogasawara @gojonnes@qoto.org

Persian mathematician Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī was born ~780. He not only revolutionized algebra, but his contributions in mathematics, astronomy & geography have been central to hundreds of years of scientific advances.

Known as the father of algebra, al-Khwārizmī became one of the most influential thinkers of all time. The terms algebra & algorithm are derived from his name & work. https://www.loc.gov/item/2021666184/ #HistoryRemix #history #science #math

A #macro, side view of a #purple #passionflower #bloom.
Passionflowers attract many pollinators, including bees and butterflies, as well as having dramatic and showy #flowers.

Get a print with this image, or other merchandise at https://heronfox.pixels.com/featured/a-purple-passion-flower-heron-and-fox.html

#Passiflora, #FlowersOfMastodon, #Bloomscrolling, #HostPlant, #Photography

#NewSpecies!
Elaeocarpus mahamayensis
A newly discovered Elaeocarpaceae from Sri Lanka!

Treatment: http://treatment.plazi.org/id/FB41924A-FFBD-FFB2-FF7A-FA8FFC1EF915
Publication: http://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.616.1.1
#Phytotaxa

#FAIRdata
#science #OA #openaccess #biology #ecology #taxonomy #nature #biodiversity #conservation #botany #wildflowers #flowers #wildplants #plants #wildlife #elaeocarpaceae #SriLanka

Habt ihr schonmal #Sorghum probiert? Ist eine Hirseart. In Prag hatte ich eine Packung mitgenommen, weil der Inhalt interessant aussah; die tschechische Aufschrift hatte ich natürlich nicht verstanden. Zu Hause schlug ich nach, und es entpuppte sich als Sorghum, wonach ich hier schon seit Monaten vergeblich in den Läden gesucht hatte 🙃 Schmeckt übrigens phantastisch. #govegan #vegan

Fascinating! Go, #science ! Scientists Show Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation : ScienceAlert https://www.sciencealert.com/for-the-first-time-scientists-show-structural-brain-wide-changes-during-menstruation

Which starter Pokémon did you take on your adventure through the Kanto region in the first generation Pokémon games back in the days?

#RetroPoll #retrogaming #gaming #gameboy #pokemon #nintendo #survey #poll #pikachu

🌱 The Choreography of Nature: How Plant-Pollinator Interactions Unfold in a Day 
https://botany.one/2023/10/the-choreography-of-nature-how-plant-pollinator-interactions-unfold-in-a-day/
#Botany #PlantScience

🌎The evidence strongly supports the repeated evolution of CAM in response to reduced CO2 concentrations. In high CO2 conditions, the advantage of strong CAM diminishes, possibly limiting its evolution to more extreme environments. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcad122 (7/7)

#PlantScience #CAMphotosynthesis #CO2Evolution

Purple rain, purple rain...

Kronos holds the severed genitals of his father Ouranos. Of the blood, the three Erinyes are born.

#PhallusThursday #mythology
@antiquidons @phistorians

"Image of Distinction: Cabbage butterfly eggs.
John-Oliver Dum, Bendorf, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany."

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2023/10/photographing-microscopic-winners-nikon-small-world/675664/

Noticed this while crossing the road in Aarhus last week.

The little green person on the crossing is a viking. When it turns red they are holding up their axe and shield as a warning.

#denmark #aarhus #viking

#news
"The Amazon may contain thousands of undiscovered ancient structures
Archaeological surveys have uncovered earthworks built by pre-Columbian societies across the Amazon, suggesting the rainforest isn't as pristine as we once thought"
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2396260-the-amazon-may-contain-thousands-of-undiscovered-ancient-structures/

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland.

#wildatlanticway #walkingtours #discoverireland #keepdiscovering #cliffsofmoher #burrenandcliffsofmohergeopark #atlanticgeoparks #Ireland

So I've finally joined Mastodon after being hassled by someone who will remain unnamed. Joined here to get away from the toxicity of other social media platforms. I'm mostly here to discuss music. I love all forms but particularly #heavymetal #shoegaze #krautrock #progrock #jazz #hiphop #hardcore. All forms of #metal really & I love #horrormovies

Last year in October the Barnacle geese from Greenland had finally arrived in their winter home in Carney Bay, #Sligo.

#Birds #Geese #MigratingBirds #Ireland #Mastodaoine #BirdsAndNaturePhotography

New Zealand shifts to the right. Australia rejects a voice for indigenous people. These are hard times for me, but I take comfort that people who care still exist and are still trying to make a difference. I see you and I am grateful.