May 12 - An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'

The true story of a flytier who stole hundreds of bird specimens hits hard when you rely on those specimens to do critical research
https://www.outsideonline.com/2299821/ornithologist-reads-feather-thief#close

Storm in a Teacup RESCHEDULED

Due to a glitch with Zoom, we have rescheduled the virtual discussion of Storm in a Teacup for Tuesday, April 21 @10:00.
OLLI will be proving the link to join the discussion.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Scientists have found oil from the Deepwater Horizon blowout in fishes’ livers and on the deep ocean floor

Over the decade since the Deepwater Horizon spill, thousands of scientists have analyzed its impact on the Gulf of Mexico. The spill affected many different parts of the Gulf, from coastal marshes to the deep sea.https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-found-oil-from-the-deepwater-horizon-blowout-in-fishes-livers-and-on-the-deep-ocean-floor-133145

Tuesday, April 14 @10:00 - Virtual Book Discussion - Storm in a Teacup

Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life (2018) by Helen Czerski

Storm in a Teacup is Helen Czerski’s lively, entertaining, and richly informed introduction to the world of physics. Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects and occurrences, like popcorn popping, coffee stains, and fridge magnets, to big ideas like climate change, the energy crisis, or innovative medical testing. She provides answers to vexing questions: How do ducks keep their feet warm when walking on ice? Why does it take so long for ketchup to come out of a bottle? Why does milk, when added to tea, look like billowing storm clouds? In an engaging voice at once warm and witty, Czerski shares her stunning breadth of knowledge to lift the veil of familiarity from the ordinary.

Helen Czerski is a physicist at University College London’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and a science presenter for BBC. She writes a monthly column for BBC Focus magazine called “Everyday Science” that was shortlisted for a Professional Publishers Association Award.

How Does the Coronavirus Behave Inside a Patient?

We’ve counted the viral spread across peoples; now we need to count it within people.
By Siddhartha Mukherjee
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/06/how-does-the-coronavirus-behave-inside-a-patient#intcid=recommendations_default-popular_15c73da8-bfb7-4ca5-b526-274a373d6214_popular4-1