The fact that the Tardigrade (or water bear as its known by its common name) exists in a wide range of conditions—of temperature, salinity, pressure, radiation and desiccation—does not necessarily mean that this eight-legged, microscopic organism is easy to find.  About two weeks ago, I enacted a New Year’s resolution of sorts.  Instead of the classic self-promise to exercise more, I decided to inject this banal health enhancer with some productive research: in addition to biking to…See More

Why SpideeSenses? I am here to link, bring about, create, & remember the web between humans and nature. Urban Agriculture and the permaculture movement are a viable way of uncovering forgotten knowledge about ecosystems and how these systems are beneficial to human life.  As part of a group of nyu students creating a farm in Mahwah, NJ, (Farm to Live),these are our objectives: Educate ourselves on traditional and alternative farming systems and not-for-profit business, so that we become…See More

While the exhibit was visually interesting, it didn't seem to dramatically innovative- with the exception of the high temp trash cooker.  the application of tech. in only developing context and not situations like ours is short sighted.  the implications of these innovations- like poop bricks- should have no socioeconomic barriers if they are really innovative.  also, much of the displays seem to me things that the local folks have already thought of, with a new gallery spin.See More