With the rise of modern medicine came the rise of pharmaceutical waste. Not only expired or discontinued drugs and hospital waste fall under this category, but also sources such as the components of ingested drugs that are not being metabolized by the patient, therefore reaches their faeces, which are disposed of in the bathroom and... Continue Reading →
Urban Observation of the Week: Stop Sign Lichens
What is a lichen? Is it a plant? Is it fungus? Actually, lichen are a group of symbiotic fungi and algae! They are typically found in moist environments, growing on rocks and trees in the forest. Today's observation was found on a crosswalk sign! Do you have a photo or video of an urban species... Continue Reading →