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Molluscs of the Multiverse: A Biological Look at Magic: The Gathering

2025-08-27

Three museum researchers delve into the surprisingly diverse mollusc representation in the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. They examine snails, slugs, bivalves, and cephalopods, comparing the game's depictions to real-world biology. The authors highlight the creative ways the game uses biological forms, behaviors, and ecology, revealing a fascinating interplay between fantasy and science. This article is a fun exploration of game lore and a surprisingly insightful primer on mollusc biology, appealing to gamers and biology enthusiasts alike.

Nausicaä's Visual Storytelling: A Powerful Anti-War and Environmental Message

2025-06-20

This paper analyzes how Hayao Miyazaki's *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind* uses visual storytelling, specifically mise-en-scène elements like color, lighting, and body language, to amplify its anti-war and environmental themes. The author argues that the film's visuals aren't merely aesthetic choices but crucial narrative devices conveying the impact of war on both people and nature. By drawing parallels between the Giant Warriors and nuclear weapons, and examining the use of color and character expressions in war scenes, the paper demonstrates how the film bridges fantasy and reality, prompting reflection on the environmental and human consequences of warfare and advocating for peace and environmental consciousness.