Exploring the curiosities
of life
Hi, I'm Beth — a biologist with a creative flair and a recovering perfectionist. This is where I wander through travel, science and philosophy for the simple enjoyment of learning and problem solving.
Latest expedition
28 May 2026 · 6 min read
Tide Pools & the Edge of Things
What the messy, in-between world of the rocky shore taught me about resilience, niches, and learning to sit with not-knowing.
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Why Do We Find Things Beautiful?
A wander through neuroscience and evolution, asking whether beauty is a clue our brains left us about what's good for survival.
Read on→A Slow Morning in the Cloud Forest
Mist, moss, and the strange economics of a forest that drinks from the air. Notes from a trip that rearranged how I think about water.
Read on→Networks, Everywhere I Look
From food webs to friendships to flight maps — a short love letter to the science of how things are connected, and why the links matter more than the nodes.
Read on→Come wander with me
This blog will evolve over time — for now it's home to all my brain farts, both complex and simple, and sometimes downright wacky. May you gain some enjoyment from the adventure.
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