Here we are once again. Monday arrives and the time for science talk is upon us. Time to brighten your day with selections from science sites across the globe. New discoveries, new takes on old knowledge, and other bits of news are all available for the perusing in today's information world. Today's tidbits include when the stars first blinked on, the impact of climate change on rare plants may vary widely, scientists discover the oldest dinosaur or closest relative yet, what howler monkeys can tell us about the role of interbreeding and human evolution, and massive crevasses and bendable ice affect the stability of the Antarctic ice shelf.
Pull up that comfy chair and grab a spot on the porch. There is always plenty of room for everyone. Another session of Dr. Possum's science education, entertainment, and potluck discussion is set to begin.