Lukas Guides
Explorations at the frontiers of natural history and language.

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Feb
20
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Going Rogue

Freak ocean waves have only recently moved from the realm of folklore to serious scientific study
4 min read
Feb
13
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So Cute I Could Eat You

On the paradox of cute aggression and dimorphous expressions
3 min read
Feb
06
snowshoe hare

Eating Sunspots

How solar cycles impact life on Earth
5 min read
Jan
30
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Shattered Raindrops

One surprising way that plants and animals stay dry in the rain
5 min read
Jan
23
bald eagle on ice

Standing on Ice

The Hot and Cold of Regional Heterothermy
5 min read
Jan
16
map of Panama

The Little Sliver That Could

Why Panama matters and how it shaped the world
5 min read
Jan
09
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The Centennial Issue

A major milestone for the Lukas Guides Newsletter!
5 min read
Jan
02
mountain forests

The Conifer Advantage

Thriving in a dry, rocky, and very cold landscape
4 min read
Dec
26
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Speaking of Human Nature

Defining our world by what we choose
4 min read
Dec
19
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Virtuous Circles

Inspired by kindness and gratitude
3 min read