Experience never retires.José A. Gil highlighted the invaluable role of retired teachers in science outreach(doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). His dedication to the MicroMundo Project has inspired new generations and earned well-deserved recognition. #MicroMundo #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology

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La experiencia no se jubila. José A. Gil destacó el enorme valor de los profesores jubilados en la divulgación científica (doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). Su compromiso con el proyecto MicroMundo demuestra que el conocimiento compartido sigue transformando generaciones. #MicroMundo

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Nature: nature.com/articles/d41... Aboriculture Journal: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... I’m delighted that the paperback edition will make the book accessible to a wider audience. Available now wherever you usually buy books: pelagicpublishing.com/products/tre... amazon.co.uk/Treewilding-...

Why repairing forests is not just about planting trees

An exploration of deforestation and restoration shows that woods are much more than trees. They depend on — and provide for — people, animals and microbes.

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Just brilliant! The long version is here: enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Scientists' Warning to Humanity: Unnecessary Bureaucracy Is a Global Impediment to Productivity, Advancement of Human and Planetary Wellbeing, Science and Sustainability

Unnecessary bureaucracy is a global impediment to progress and productivity that increases stress and lowers workplace morale and motivation. In research it smothers creativity and innovation that ar...

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I'm not allowed to boil a kettle in my office; the electricity is public money. This rule can be justified in a sentence. Most of what lands on my desk has never had to be. New post on unnecessary bureaucracy. academicrenewal.substack.com/p/the-one-wa...

Summer is the perfect time to relax—and explore the microbial world! At IMILI, we promote #MicrobialLiteracy through film. Discover movies featuring microbes on our website, and watch for our favorite #BioFilms coming soon! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...

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SEM-IMILI was proudly presented at the 7th Conference of the SEM Group on Education and Science Outreach in Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al shared our initiative through a scientific poster, highlighting new ways to bring microbiology closer to society. #IMILI #SEM #ScienceCommunication

La iniciativa SEM-IMILI estuvo presente en el VII Congreso del Grupo de Docencia y Divulgación de la SEM, celebrado en Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al presentaron un póster, compartiendo cómo acercamos la microbiología a la sociedad. #SEM #IMILI #Microbiología #DivulgaciónCientífica #Educación

El verano es el momento perfecto para relajarse y explorar el mundo microbiano! En IMILI promovemos la AlfabetizaciónMicrobiana a través del cine. Descubre películas sobre microbios y no te pierdas nuestros #BioFilms favoritos. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...

We know the peer review system is under heavy criticism. But can anyone propose anything better? I just received the reviews of two of our most recent submissions. They were very critical but immensely helpful. The peer review system has many flaws, but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater 🙄!

The latest critical thinking MicroChat is about Bias: imili.org/pdf/Critical... enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Scientists' Warning to Humanity: The Need to Begin Teaching Critical and Systems Thinking Early in Life

We live in a time of global crises: a deteriorating environment that is struggling to provide all the resources and services we demand of it, changing climate and its consequences for the biosphere, ...

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The way to go 👉🏻 Inside The Lab Growing Mutant Bacteria To Terraform Earth www.noemamag.com/inside-the-l...

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Increasing desertification now means large parts of Earth are becoming inhospitable. Can gene-edited bacteria save our planet from drying out?

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“…all the children killed in war and conflicts” @britishlibrary methink ALL should be in bold and capital letters.

The tradition of naming phage systems after ancient deities has the side effect that one cannot evade them even outside of microbiology journals... 🧬🛡☕️

🇪🇸 ¡IMILI ya está en España! Comenzamos nuestras actividades en el IES de Huéscar (Granada), donde Miguel Matilla ha presentado el programa para acercar la microbiología y el pensamiento crítico a las aulas. ¡Y esto es solo el principio! #IMILI #GranadaCiudadCultural #DivulgaciónCientífica

🇪🇸 IMILI has officially arrived in Spain! Our activities have started at the secondary school in Huéscar (Granada), where Miguel Matilla introduced the program to inspire students through microbiology and critical thinking. This is just the beginning! #Granada Ciudad Cultural #ScienceOutreach

That fresh sea smell comes from tiny marine microbes. They produce dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a natural sulfur compound that helps form clouds, supports nutrient cycling, and even influences Earth's climate. 🌊🦠☁️

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The consequences of managerialism which academia has allowed to flourish and then dominate without protest

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Somewhere a university academic is being told to "do more with less" by someone whose job title didn't exist two reorgs ago.

Another great analysis by Paul! An important issue with mentees publicly judging mentors is, however, the role of mentors in providing recommendations for new jobs/awards/etc., and the resulting inherent reluctance of most mentees to criticise their bosses. This dependency requires a solution...

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Academic advice travels downhill: manage your supervisor, publish early, protect your time. Where is the genre in which early-career researchers advise the people who hire, fund and judge them? New post 👇 academicrenewal.substack.com/p/the-first-...

New Paper 👇 Evolutionary trajectory of microbial sulfur oxidation pathways recapitulates Earth’s oxygenation history #microsky 🧫🦠 #microbiomesky www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Summer is the perfect time to relax—and explore the microbial world! At IMILI, we promote #MicrobialLiteracy through film. Discover movies featuring microbes on our website, and watch for our favorite #BioFilms coming soon! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...

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A home aquarium is a living microbial ecosystem. Beneficial microbes keep water healthy for fish, while poor maintenance can spread harmful microbes and pollute waterways. Clean tanks, healthy fish, healthier planet. 🐠🦠🌍

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The Madrid region is burning. We have never witnessed wildfires on this scale here. This is both frightening & infuriating. We all knew that climate change would make these events more frequent & extreme. Prevention cannot be left to good luck or the hope that this year will somehow be different 😡

"'Mind-blowing' El Niño stuns scientists. Why are they so concerned?" | Comprehensive, balanced piece by @dinahvp.bsky.social on the current El Niño event and what we're likely to see, via @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

'Mind-blowing' El Niño stuns scientists. Why are they so concerned?

A Pacific El Niño is setting daily warm water records. Scientists say the world is in uncharted waters and they aren't sure what will happen next.

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This El Niño is set to be the largest on record by a ‘mind-blowing margin’ www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This El Niño is set to be the largest on record by a ‘mind-blowing margin’

Forecasters predict that the monster climate pattern will combine with global warming to push global temperatures in 2027 to new heights.

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Tattoos are a form of self-expression—but safety comes first. Sterile needles, hygienic tattoo practices, safe inks, and proper aftercare help prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal infections while protecting your health.

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Reviewers, please understand why our experiments are missing measurements at the final time point 🐻‍❄️❄️🔬 @matehg.bsky.social

Tiny microbes create biofilms that let larger organisms cling to ships, pipes, and piers—raising costs, fuel use, and pollution. Sustainable antifouling solutions can protect infrastructure while keeping our oceans healthier. 🌊🦠🚢

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Ever wondered why some salt lakes are pink? Meet Salinibacter—a salt-loving microbe whose pigments help paint hypersaline waters in stunning shades of pink. Microbes shape landscapes in ways we can actually see!

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Bridging cells with devices: emerging reporters and physical interfaces for bacterial biosensors

Bacterial biosensors have emerged as versatile platforms for biomedical and environmental applications, yet their real-world deployment is constrained…

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Rising atmospheric CO₂ levels are accelerating climate change: more heat, more extreme weather events, and greater risks for ecosystems and societies. Cutting emissions is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... ClimateChange #CO2

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