Short Wave More Plant And Fungi Emojis, Please!
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Dec 15, 2023 A team of conservation biologists highlight the emoji biodiversity gap, stressing the limited representation of plants and fungi in digital communication. They explore the amusing dunking behavior of Goffin's cockatoos, shedding light on its social dynamics. The hosts delve into the fascinating nature of coronal holes on the sun and their impact on Earth, while advocating for a richer emoji lexicon to better reflect the diversity of life. Humor and science intertwine, making these insights both engaging and thought-provoking.
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Coronal Hole
- A coronal hole, larger than 60 Earths, appeared on the sun, visible in extreme ultraviolet and X-ray light.
- While it can intensify solar winds, this particular hole isn't expected to cause significant disruption.
Dunking Cockatoos
- Goffin's cockatoos in an Austrian aviary were observed dunking their food, a behavior not seen in the wild.
- Researchers believe this is a spontaneous foraging innovation, potentially to soften food.
Emoji Biodiversity
- Conservation biologists found emojis lack biodiversity, overrepresenting vertebrates.
- More diverse emojis could improve communication about conservation.