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Brain Food: The Giant Vampyrum Bat
An elusive bat in the forests of Nicaragua has caught the attention of researchers at Northern Arizona University. The Vampyrum spectrum is the largest bat in the Americas, with a three foot wingspan. Learn more at KNAU.org.
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Earth Notes: Spider Hovels
When is a house a home? If you’re a spider, it doesn’t need to be a mansion. It can be as simple as a clump of leaves caught in a tree above a stream. Learn more at KNAU.org. |
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Workshops Scheduled On Draft Alternatives For Forest Work
Two workshops are scheduled this month for public comment on draft alternatives for thinning and related work to rehabilitate forested areas of eastern Arizona. Learn more at KNAU.org.
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State Officials Discuss Upcoming Wildfire Season
Arizona officials say they expect a lower-than-normal wildfire season in the state’s higher elevation areas but see potential for an above-average fire season in desert and grassland areas at lower elevations. Learn more at KNAU.org. |
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Chefs’ Secret For More Flavorful Tortillas? Heirloom Corn From Mexico
Most people in the world have never experienced the kind of tortillas made using heirloom corn. That’s because of the rise of Maseca, a mass-produced instant corn flour commonly sold at Latin markets worldwide, including in Mexico. Learn more at NPR’s food blog, The Salt. |
