Last Monday of the year and the time for science talk is here. 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 evidence suggests starvation did not cause the extinction of the sabre tooth cats, Amazon deforestation brings loss of microbial communities, how excess holiday eating disturbs your food clock, bumblebees do best where there is less pavement and more floral diversity, and discovery of an ancient Antarctic fossil forest.
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.