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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Very interesting thread about the Spain and Portugal blackout, and no, the renewables were not to blame for it
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
The stunning great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus), a bird that turns every movement into a show. Its breeding plumage is just the prelude to a mesmerizing courtship: synchronized dancing couples, exchanging aquatic plant gifts, and rising in perfect mirror-like unison on the water. #Nature
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
A good hypothesis to research would be: "toxic substances in the human environment"
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Han tardado muy poco en aflorar los agoreros de este "apagón ha sido porque están cerrando nucleares"... Para ellos estos datos
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
¡No a la nueva sede del Guggenheim en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai! Firma la petición: bit.ly/40qCtN4
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No a la nueva sede de Guggenheim en la reserva de Urdaibai
La reserva de Urdaibai debería ser protegida, no amenazada por el beneficio económico. ¡Firma la petición!
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European Space Agency @esa.int · 20/03/2025
🌍 Happy #Equinox! On 20 March 2025 at 09:01 GMT/10:01 CET, just a few moments ago, the Sun appeared directly above Earth's equator - with our planet neither tilting towards nor away from the Sun! (pic: @eumetsat.int, processed by ESA/S. Proud) See flic.kr/p/2qT1ZUu
At the equinox of 20 March 2025, our planet is neither tilted towards nor away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day/night. This stunning Meteosat-12 image taken earlier this morning showcases the boundary between day and night running straight through the poles.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Me ha encantado el hilo, muy didáctico
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
They adapted to life on land approximately 460 million years ago, evolving from green algae, and quickly began colonizing humid areas on a rocky, barren Earth. Since they lack vascular tissues like modern plants, they cannot grow large and rely on water for reproduction.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
These primitive plants have unique characteristics that reflect their evolutionary origin. They adapted to life on land approximately 460 million years ago, evolving from green algae during the Ordovician period, and quickly began colonizing humid areas on a rocky, barren Earth.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The next time you go for a walk, whether in the countryside or the city, even in the most unexpected corners, tiny and primitive plants that often escape our view will accompany you at all times. These are bryophytes—just crouch down and narrow your field of vision a bit to discover them. #nature
Bryum capillare showing their sporophytes that emerge from the gametophyte (the green part of the plant) like tiny "stalks" filled with spores.Lunularia cruciata a thalose liverwort showing the propagules (tiny "lenses" seen if you magnify the picture) for asexual reproduction, which are contained in crescent moon-shaped structures that give these plants their name.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Although its population is stable and classified as "Least Concern," it faces threats such as wetland degradation and the impact of intensive agriculture. Protecting these habitats is essential for its conservation and for maintaining the biodiversity they harbor.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
In Spain, it is common in coastal and inland wetlands, such as Doñana, the Ebro Delta, or La Mancha Húmeda, but can also be observed in rivers and reservoirs in the central peninsula, like the Alberche.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Additionally, their black and white plumage is not only elegant but also helps them blend into open areas and reflect sunlight. This wader plays a crucial ecological role in wetlands, controlling populations of aquatic invertebrates and acting as an indicator of the health of these ecosystems.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
These wading birds are a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation: their long, red legs allow them to wade with ease, while their fine, straight beak is designed to catch insects, mollusks, and small crustaceans. #conservation #naturelovers #birdwatching #spainwildlife #ruraliberia
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
A pair of black-winged stilts (Himantopus himantopus) feeding in the shallow waters of the Alberche River, just behind the Cazalegas dam. I open thread in the comments #blackwingedstilt #recurvirostridae #charadriiformes #stilt #wildlifephotography #biodiversity #wetlands #conservation
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Time-lapse of a mesmerizing winter sunset by the Tagus river at the site known as "Los Castillos" within the Toledo province, central Spain. #sunset #naturephotography #nature #river #tagus #toledo #spain
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CSIC @csic.es · 30/01/2025
🔬 Paso importante hacia la futura cura de las lesiones medulares Un equipo de @rtvenoticias.bsky.social visita el laboratorio del #CSIC donde se ha logrado reconectar, en un modelo de rata, una médula espinal totalmente seccionada gracias a espumas de grafeno.  👉 t.co/ZgJQU9hav8
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Ugo Sin Hache @ugosinhache.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
- Ocultar respuesta a todos. - Bloquear. Son dos pasos muy sencillos cuando alguien te responde mal o te insulta. Eliminas de raíz el problema y esa persona que sólo quería llamarte la atención, se quedará sola en el vacío porque no recibirá respuestas ni interacciones. No entres en su juego.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
European crane (Grus grus) feasting on sweet acorns from the holm oaks in southwest Iberia #naturephotography #nature #crane #wildlifephotography #birdwatching
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
The storm Herminia embracing the Sierra de Gredos. #naturetimelapse #sierradegredos #nature
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
As seed dispersers, cranes contribute to the regeneration of holm oak forests and the ecological balance of the dehesas However, agricultural intensification and habitat loss threaten this ancient bond between birds and landscape Protecting the dehesas means protecting their history and their future
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Here, they feed primarily on acorns but also on roots, insects, and small invertebrates, taking advantage of the rich biodiversity of the ecosystem. Although they breed in the wet boreal forests and northern taigas, the dehesas are their temporary home.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Under the skies of southwestern Iberia, common cranes (Grus grus) draw a winter bridge between northern Europe and the Spanish dehesas. These birds, which migrate in "V" formations and travel up to 4,000 km, find a vital refuge in these unique landscapes #wildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
2024, new global temperature record... Very worrying
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Álvaro Pons @alvaropons.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Ay, si hubiera un delito de ofensa a los hechos científicos...
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Each chiffchaff we observe is a living indicator of the changes our planet is undergoing. Their altered habits send us a silent warning about the transformation of ecosystems and the urgent need to protect biodiversity. #wildlifephotography #conservation #naturelovers #earth #wildlifeprotection
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
This December, something extraordinary is happening: chiffchaffs are actively feeding on insects in the middle of winter. This phenomenon reveals the impact of global warming, which is altering natural cycles and allowing insects to survive in traditionally cold seasons. #naturephotography
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
The common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita), this tiny bird, is much more than a simple inhabitant of our forests. Weighing only 7-9 grams, this insectivore is a true ecological guardian, devouring mosquitoes, flies, and small invertebrates that help maintain the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
#strawberrytree #arbutusunedo #biodiversity #laurelforest #nature #iberianflora #relicts #ecosystems #nativeplants #plantsofinstagram
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
It is found in temperate areas of the Iberian Peninsula, from the Mediterranean to Galicia, and has an incredible ability to regenerate after fires. Although the ancient laurel forests disappeared due to glaciations and climate change, the strawberry tree endures as a botanical gem from the past. 🌳
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The strawberry tree can reach up to 10 meters tall, has reddish, fissured bark, and bright green leaves. Its fruits take a year to ripen and display green, yellow, orange, and red colors on the same tree, providing food for birds and mammals throughout the year.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The Strawberry Tree: A Living Relict of the Green Past. This species (Arbutus unedo) is a relict, a species that has survived since the Tertiary period, when the climate was warm and humid, and laurel forests covered the Mediterranean? Today, this tree is a living testament to those lost ecosystems.
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CSIC @csic.es · 12/12/2024
El #CSIC emplea con éxito materiales espesantes contra el lodo de los garajes para facilitar su extracción tras la #DANA. Equipos del @cenim-csic.bsky.social y el Instituto Eduardo Torroja han hecho pruebas de espesantes de lodo en garajes de las localidades de Massanassa y Sedaví. ➡️ tiny.cc/2fx0001
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
En pleno siglo XXI la desinformación y los bulos en redes sociales alimentan el fuego de la conspiranoia y el negacionismo, aderezado en los más fanáticos por el linchamiento público de los que buscan la verdad
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Interesting content about the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus)
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Autumn sunsets are the best, aren't they?. Another gorgeous dusk in the center of Iberia. Spaceship like clouds reflected on the Alberche river #sunset #dusk #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #reflection
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Thanks! Autumn sunsets are the best
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Last Sunday's sunset. Dusk illuminated clouds reflected on the Alberche river #landscapephotography #landscape #reflection #nature
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
To identify Jupiter in the sky, look for a bright point of light with a light brown color that does not twinkle, unlike stars. If you have a telescope, you might even see details like the Great Red Spot. This event occurs approximately every 13 months, offering a unique opportunity
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Jupiter's opposition will occur exactly at 9:19 PM Spanish peninsular time (8:19 PM GMT). During this event, Jupiter will be fully illuminated from our terrestrial perspective and at its closest point to Earth, facilitating its observation with the naked eye.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
we will witness this unique phenomenon. With telescopes or binoculars, we can observe Jupiter's impressive atmospheric bands and its Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Each of these moons has its own story and fascinating characteristics.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
On this occasion, Jupiter will be in the Taurus constellation, not Aries as initially mentioned. Jupiter will shine with a magnitude of -2.8, being the brightest object in the sky after the Sun, Moon, and Venus. #jupiteropposition #astronomy #nightsky #exploretheuniverse
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
The word "planet" comes from the Greek planetes, meaning "wanderer". These celestial bodies move through the firmament, standing out among the fixed stars. During the opposition, Earth is positioned between the Sun and Jupiter, allowing this gaseous giant to shine intensely. #jupiter
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! On December 7th, 2024, Jupiter will reach its opposition, an astronomical event that will illuminate the night sky and remind us of the beauty of the cosmos.
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CSIC @csic.es · 03/12/2024
El mal estado de Doñana afecta negativamente a las aves acuáticas de toda Europa Un equipo de la Estación Biológica de Doñana ha analizado los datos de 38 años de censos de aves en Doñana y el Paleártico Occidental,junto con imágenes de satélite y datos de 432 humedales ➡️ www.csic.es/es/actualida...
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Yo hago divulgación sobre ciencias de la naturaleza, incluida la geología
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
In nature's vast tapestry, these fungi remind us that beauty and repulsion are subjective concepts. The Phallales, with their extravagant forms and intense odors, are a living testament to the astonishing diversity and ingenious adaptations of the fungal kingdom.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Phallales like Phallus impudicus often live in symbiosis with tree roots, forming mycorrhizae. Their distribution is broad, primarily covering the Northern Hemisphere from Europe's temperate forests to Asia's jungles, although some species like Aseroë rubra have spread to other continents.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The gasteroid fungi, particularly the order Phallales, which this fungus belongs to, are characterized by their unique and often striking reproductive structures, exhibit surprising morphological diversity. However, they share a common trait: their intense and generally unpleasant aroma.
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KABEpedia @kabepedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Flies, in search of food, land on the fungus's "gleba," a sticky substance containing spores. As they feed on this substance, the flies pick up the spores on their legs and bodies, and when they fly away, they disperse these spores to new locations, facilitating the fungus's reproduction.
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