Fishing in a small mountain lake has its "grace," not in its humorous sense but in its more transcendent aspect, the one that fisherman Norman Maclean spoke of in "A River Runs Through It." The writer's father, a skilled angler but also a Presbyterian pastor, associated fishing luck with that "grace" which is God's favor, … Continue reading Fishing in the Laguna de las Yeguas
Schools of fish, those formations that seem to move as if they were a single organism, possess a natural choreography—a spectacle that invites us to reflect on the intricate mechanisms of nature. Beyond their hypnotic beauty, these gatherings play a vital role in marine ecosystems, embodying a masterpiece of evolution where individual benefit intertwines with … Continue reading Schools of Fish: Nature’s Choreography
Much has been said and written about the affinity of certain mushroom species to mycorrhize in association or close proximity with specific plant species. A long time ago, the scientific community identified numerous species of fungi as symbiotic organisms with a special bond to specific ecosystems. These species are considered a fundamental part of environmental … Continue reading The geology of mushrooms: Boletus aereus and reticulatus
Six years have passed since we began talking about Intemperie. Six seasons during which, across nearly 160 articles, we have expressed through words, images, and music everything that inspires, unsettles, and fascinates us, sharing our small story with you: the story that began in childhood, when we explored forests, streams, and seas teeming with life. … Continue reading 2025 Greetings
The dramatic decline of insect populations worldwide is just the tip of the iceberg of an advancing environmental catastrophe. While part of the public remains indifferent, others feel a profound sense of helplessness. Since the 1970s, insect populations have decreased by approximately 25% per decade, an alarming trend with devastating consequences for biodiversity and humanity. … Continue reading The silent crisis: the disappearance of insects
"Do you have 'October Yellow'?" I asked at the paint store on Hortaleza Street. They didn't have that exact shade. If you truly know that yellow, you know that Claude Monet's was a poor substitute (and he knew it too). All you need are ripe, sun-yellow quinces. Slowly remove the fuzz, then chop the hard … Continue reading Monet yellow
Archaeology, the scientific discipline dedicated to understanding the past through the study of material remains, found its roots in Spain during a period of great intellectual and social transformation. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a growing interest in the past, coupled with the influence of movements like Romanticism, sparked curiosity about the … Continue reading The beginnings of archaeology in Spain
I couldn't have been more than 12 when a teacher and family friend introduced me to Quique, a classmate: 'Dani, this is Enrique. As you can see, he's as tall and skinny as you, but he's tanned and loves fishing.' Finding a friend at that age who shared my interests and insecurities was like discovering … Continue reading Poplar mushrooms, (Cyclocybe cylindracea)
It is possible that it was a great grouper (Epinephelus marginatus), one of those giant and mythical groupers, that swallowed the doubtful prophet without chewing: "The Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights" (1:17). At that time, nets, … Continue reading Jonas’s fish
It's common for a lack of knowledge about a subject to lead to an underestimation of its importance. The obscurity of something often also results in a loss of protection, whether at a personal, institutional, or both levels. In the science of aquatic ecology, limnology, or the ecology of continental aquatic systems (rivers, lakes, wetlands, … Continue reading Limnology: The scientific study of inland waters
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