Every Friday at Nothing in Biology Makes Sense! our contributors pass around links to new scientific results, or science-y news, or videos of adorable wildlife, that they’re most likely to bring up while waiting in line for a latte.
Ant larvae only poop ONCE?!?! (From Jeremy)
Sir David Attenborough is losing patience with you people. (From Sarah)
Long-read (and Yong-read) on the endosymbiotic origin of eukaryotes. (From Jeremy)
5 misconceptions about evolution, with very nice graphics. (From CJ)
A nice synopsis on the joy of scientific discovery. (From Bill Nye, from Amy)
Why do stinky animals live alone? Hint: It’s not the reason stinky humans live alone. (From Jeremy)
Some harsh advice on your cover letter. (From Sarah)
extremely relevant to this V-day coffee break: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2014/02/insects-and-spiders-having-sex