Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus). They're one of most combative hummingbirds in North America when it comes to defending 'their' feeders. #birds #nature #wildlife #biology #birdsofmastodon

Despite the benefits (Medical Revolution) , Hinton has become increasingly "alarmed" by the pace of progress -Economic and Societal Collapse - lost jobs and more wage inequality. #ai #tech #education #work #medicine #Economy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030546.htm Plants create chemical defenses that often become life-saving medicines. #science #medicine #health #plants #biology

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) or a subspecies...found across Asia..takes nectar from tree flowers, but mainly insects & fruit. #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #photo #birds #nature

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-based-nanotechnology-potential-alternative-chemotherapy.html “The study advances photothermal therapy, a treatment approach that uses light to generate heat inside tumors and destroy cancer cells.” #science #medicine #health #biology #cancer

https://www.hpsc.ie/news/newsarchive/2026newsarchive/title-25194-en.html#:~:text=This%20seasonal%20surge%20in%20norovirus,or%20vulnerable%20people%20at%20home. “This seasonal surge in norovirus is coinciding with high levels of flu cases, putting extra pressure on health and care services” They’re working on a vaccine. Focus on strict handwashing with soap and water (alcohol hand gels do not work well against norovirus) #science #flu #medicine #health