Biology

Deborah Gordon

Think ants are pests that you wish would just go away? Not so fast, Dr. Deborah Gordon thinks that we as humans have a lot to learn from these efficient foragers.

Image: Wikimedia

Sources and additional reading are available at https://introductionsnecessary.com

Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms

Deborah Gordon Read More »

Lynn Margulis

Lynn Margulis’ first paper was rejected 15 times before it was finally published, but her theories of symbiogenesis made a huge impact.

Image: Wikimedia

Sources and additional reading are available at https://introductionsnecessary.com
Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms

Lynn Margulis Read More »

Kimberlee Beckmen

Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen has her dream job as a wildlife veterinarian for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Image: Wikimedia

Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms

Kimberlee Beckmen Read More »

Margaret Morse Nice

Margaret Morse Nice is most well known for her work with song sparrows.  She spent eight years making observations of various bonded pairs of song sparrows, eventually writing several books on the topic including Studies in the Life History of the Song Sparrow.

Image: Wikimedia.

Margaret Morse Nice Read More »

Florence Merriam Bailey

National Bird Day in the U.S. is observed on January 5th. This is a day that celebrates birdwatching and endeavors to raise awareness of the hardships and plights faced by these animals.   In recognition, we’d like to introduce you to Florence Merriam Bailey.

Image: Wikimedia.

Florence Merriam Bailey Read More »