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Blog posts about science, mountains and science communication — written as ideas come.

February 2026

Arabian Leopard

The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr), also known as the Arabian panther, is a subspecies of leopard. It is distinguished by its coat, which ranges in color from pale yellow to fawn and is dotted with rosettes. Although it is one of the smallest leopards, it is the largest feline on the Arabian Peninsula.

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February 2026

The Mathilda Effect

The Matilda Effect refers to the recurrent and systemic denial, misappropriation, or downplaying of women’s contributions to scientific research, with their work often being attributed to their male colleagues.

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