tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post4601094464368158147..comments2024-03-29T01:24:21.143-07:00Comments on Biology in Science Fiction: Talking Squids in Outer SpacePeggy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18360669414917755737noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-43658188222411862022008-02-04T22:16:00.000-08:002008-02-04T22:16:00.000-08:00Peggy said:Gallo's TED talk helps show why they ar...Peggy said:<BR/><BR/><B>Gallo's TED talk helps show why they are so cool.</B><BR/><BR/>No kidding. The aggressive side/attractive side color switchover in the video is amazing -- and note the self-conscious laughter from the audience.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>VondaVonda N. McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965403987804818388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-28536628667305462592008-02-04T21:09:00.000-08:002008-02-04T21:09:00.000-08:00They are amazing creatures. I think part of the fa...They are amazing creatures. I think part of the fascination is that hey exhibit intelligence, and yet are so alien, what with their graceful movements through the water, and color-changing skin. Gallo's TED talk helps show why they are so cool.Peggy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18360669414917755737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-91826503271603058492008-02-03T17:36:00.000-08:002008-02-03T17:36:00.000-08:00Thanks for the kind words on Talking Squids in Out...Thanks for the kind words on Talking Squids in Outer Space. I have to admit the favorite part of the site for me is the natural history links. Cephalopods peg the "if I made it up nobody would believe it" meter. Newest Featured Link is to a TED talk by David Gallo, "Underwater Astonishments," which lives up to its title.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>VondaVonda N. McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965403987804818388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-71864382444065286352008-02-02T14:24:00.000-08:002008-02-02T14:24:00.000-08:00What is it about squids and octopuses (octopi?)? M...What is it about squids and octopuses (octopi?)? My son has been studying them in school and keeps bringing home interesting facts. Stuff about building cities on the ocean floor...I think I need to get the details next time! Sounds like a sci fi story in the making.Kappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.com