These 4 Fantastically Fascinating Fungi may cause many to reevaluate their opinions of this often overlooked form of life. Fungi often have an undeserved image in the minds of many, as feeders on death. It is true that most function as the principal decomposers in their particular ecosystem. But, this is an often overlooked, and […]
Mycena Chlorophos
Mycena Chlorophos Facts Firstly, we present the extraordinary mushroom species known as Mycena Chlorophos. Despite what some might think, you have not been magically transported to the mythical world of Pandora. However, this mushroom does indeed (unlike other plants you know) emit a natural bioluminescence. Botanists first described this unique fungus in 1860. What a […]
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Facts The Stinging Nettle Caterpillar represents the common name for the caterpillar form of a moth in the superfamily Zygaenoidea. Scientists currently recognize roughly distinct species with this rather impressive superfamily of beautiful moths. However, additions to the family also remain under consideration. The rather impressive looking nettles for which the different […]
Asian Giant Hornet
The Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia, which includes the subspecies of Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica), is the largest hornet that scientists know of. The insect is colloquially popular as the yak-killer hornet in some regions. These insects are native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. Their body length is approximately 2 in (50 mm), […]
Plastic Recycling in Taiwan – Green Gold
Have you even thought of plastic recycling in Taiwan? For me, this is brand new. Recycling is a tricky story, even more so when it comes to practices in Asia. Plastic lasts forever. As much as we know that products from recycled plastics are not recyclable anymore, a lot of us put high hopes in the recycling […]
