May 23, 2020
A Stranger Came And Talked About Iceland by Liliana E. Guzmán
Poet Liliana E. Guzmán paints the scenery of Iceland.
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May 22, 2020
To Walk the Sea by Sally Piper
Creative writing student Sally Piper shares an imagery-driven piece inspired by a local getaway near to her heart.
May 21, 2020
THE BURGUNDY ZINE KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE!
DRAWING TABLETS OUT, GET YOUR COMPUTER MICE READY. THE BURGUNDY ZINE MERCH STORE CAMPAIGN IS NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
May 20, 2020
African Violets: A Horticulturist’s Mutant Paradise
With showy blossoms ranging from blue to burgundy and white to green, it’s no wonder African violets (Saintpaulia Ionantha) are among the most popular houseplants across the world.
When gazing upon these vibrant, vivacious “violets” with their pinwheel stripes or “fantasy speckles,” one can’t help but wonder, “How the hell did we get here?”
The answer lies in almost a century of hybridization, accented and accelerated by a few decades of chemical mutagens and radiation, according to a 2017 Folia Horticulturae review.
May 18, 2020
Mycelium: Man’s Unexpected Best Friend
Red speckles and poofy, majestical shapes that appear to be pulled straight from a fairy tale are most likely at the forefront of your mind when you think of mushrooms – or, perhaps, some colorful, swirly-whirly imagery and “hippie babble” come to mind.
But there’s far more to mushrooms than meets the eye. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi that forms during the hyphae growth stage of mushrooms, has piqued the interests of researchers around the globe.
In recent years, scientists have put mycelium under the microscope due to its physical strength and pharmacological properties. This has opened the floodgates for mycelia to serve as a natural construction compound for building houses or creating new medicines.
May 17, 2020
Weekly Newsletter #73: Stay Cool
At some point amidst the days that seem to blend together all too fluidly, summer has decided to remind us it’s just right around the corner with sunny skies and temperature highs of 85 degrees.
Stay cool and stay hydrated as we jump into this week’s recap.
May 16, 2020
Now Introducing: Burgundy Bug
You know her as the “bug behind the blog,” but did you know The Burgundy Zine editor burgundy bug is also a full-time freelancer?
That’s right, bug buddies. I’ve launched my own portfolio site, where you can learn more about the services I provide and inquire about working with me on your upcoming projects.
May 14, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Millennials’ Sex Lives by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source explores how the sex lives of an entire generation are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
May 13, 2020
Is Greenland Okay?
Last year saw record-breaking ice melt events in Greenland, with the largest island on Earth yielding a net ice loss of over 300gt, according to the National Snow & Ice Data Center.
To put this into perspective, a gigatonne is 1,000,000,000 metric tons, and a metric ton is equal to 1.10231 US tons. 300gt is roughly 330.7 billion US tons. Here, try out the conversion for yourself. We’ll wait.
However, last year was only the seventh-worst year for ice melt in Greenland. Data from the NSIDC shows 2012 had the highest ice melt, but melt had significantly decreased by 2013 – that isn’t to say conditions weren’t a cause for concern, but they had “chilled out” in comparison to 2012.
So, is there a chance 2020 might spare a little mercy towards Greenland? Well…
May 11, 2020
Poems to Inspire Positivity Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic by Priti
Poet Priti inspires us to stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic through her poetry.