By Neale Van Fleet on August 2nd, 2023
Macro of Gomphaceae mushroom
The Problem with Plastic
By Neale Van Fleet on August 2nd, 2023
Information is Beautiful highlights this informative little infographic showing just how little of humanity’s plastic waste is actually recycled. I always knew recycling rates were small, but this chart shows just how minuscule it really is.
Ghost Pipe
By Neale Van Fleet on August 1st, 2023
While this looks like a mushroom, Ghost Pipe is actually a rare type of non-photosynthesizing plant. Instead of using the sun to make its own energy, it taps into the underground mycelia of fungi in the forest and takes its energy from them. This is a rare find, and the first I’ve found near my country cabin.
Loving Fera
By Neale Van Fleet on August 1st, 2023
On a more difficult note, friends of Elsewhat Vanessa and Sylvan had a hard and enlightening talk with the Practicing podcast about how hard it is to raise a child with a rare genetic condition. I’ve been hearing about their struggles for a few years, but never in one detailed and in depth conversation. A tough listen.
Bee on Flower
By Neale Van Fleet on July 31st, 2023
Eclipse 2024 Prep
By Neale Van Fleet on July 31st, 2023
Next year, exactly on my birthday of April 8th, 2024, a total eclipse will pass over much of North America, including my home city of Montréal. An important thing to note with solar eclipses is that it’s essential that they be seen from the ‘path of totality’ and not just near it.
The next eclipse to be anywhere near this part of the world looks to be in 2048, so be sure to be ready to see this one.
I was reminded of this by the excellent SpacePod podcast.
Fungus Building
By Neale Van Fleet on July 29th, 2023
Found in an alley in Montréal’s Rosemont neighbourhood.
A Series of Letters
By Neale Van Fleet on July 29th, 2023
My friend Vinny is making tiny poems you can get in your inbox. Like this one:
an absence remains a presence
for the void they leave behind
always has their shape
or
one mysterious day
we’ll return to
being physics and chemistry
after our moment
as biology
Studio Corner
By Neale Van Fleet on July 28th, 2023
Pleasing light and textures found in the corner of a studio sale.
Lush
By Neale Van Fleet on July 28th, 2023
An abstract video by me, trying to explore a look and feel which is more colourful. In 4K with no sound.