University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Biology is searching for a tenure track assistant professor in Aquatic Ecology to start August 2027! Application deadline September 28 2026. I am searching chair, please reach out with any questions!! wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehen...
Biology: Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology
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From collections to conservation: the indispensable role of natural history museums The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation iucn.org/news/202607/...
From collections to conservation: the indispensable role of natural history museums
The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation: a formal acknowledgement that natural history museums,...
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BREAKING: in May 2026, *every single one* of the 599 refugees admitted in the U.S. were white South Africans. In FY 2026, the U.S. has admitted a total of 6,665 white South Africans, three Afghans (back in November 2025), and nobody else. For reference, the U.S. admitted 100,060 refugees in 2024.
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Alex Ip 葉清霖@alexip718.com · 4mo agoBREAKING: in April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted in the United States were white South Africans. In FY 2026, the U.S. has admitted a total of 6,066 white South Africans, three Afghans (back in November 2025), and nobody else.
Mini Popehat Signal in MA: a defamation defendant is seeking pro bono advice and perhaps representation. The defendant described sexual assault by another person in their community, and that person has sued them. Middlesex County.
Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 My goal in running for office is to be a representative for ALL of my constituents. The best things a leader can do is be willing to listen to their constituents’ concerns. It is time for new leadership focused on bettering our communities for EVERYONE!
The 12yo has declared it Atlantic Cranch Squid Awareness Day! The subarctic and temperate Atlantic Teuthowenia megalops is named for its big eyes. It’s a transparent glass squid with bioluminescent organs which can look like a bird when swimming so is also called a cockatoo squid.
Teuthowenia megalops - Wikipedia
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My crankiest old man take is that referring to all art/entertainment/journalism/criticism/comedy/advertising as “content” helped pave the way for broad-ish acceptance of AI slop.
We don’t talk enough about good things that are happening. I’ll start with one. After vanishing for over 60 years, Piping Plovers returned to PA and this year we celebrate 10 years of them nesting in PA! #birds
Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli@banditelli.org · 3mo agoWe don’t talk enough about good things that are happening. I’ll start with one. The kākāpō population is having an incredible year.
I'm very excited to be part of this anthology, with an illustration I drew to accompany the story "The Potter and Her Prey" by Jesse Jing (who is not on Bsky) 🖌️🪲🐡
Saimi Hanma ⚔️ サイミ@saimihanma.bsky.social · 4mo agoIT IS TIME! To kick off our spring #InverteFest, I'm very proud to present our first ever #InverteFest Anthology. This was a collaboration between artists and writers and inside you'll find 17 absolutely wonderful submissions. Please enjoy! Download here: saimihanma.com/wp-content/u...
Let's talk about the history of champagne bottles, the myth of Dom Pérignon & how England invented modern champagne. Dom Pierre Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk (1638-1715) who influenced French viticulture. And, ironically for someone associated with it, he tried to PREVENT champagne.
NEW: A new pre-print study offers the first causal evidence that outsourcing reasoning tasks to AI can rapidly erode users' independent performance AND their will to persist despite difficulty. "People’s persistence drops... they’re also not willing to try without AI.” futurism.com/artificial-i...
AI Use Appears to Have a "Boiling Frog" Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns
A new study claims to offer the first causal link between AI dependency and cognitive erosion. Researchers warn of long-term implications.
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🪶 If you live in the western US, keep your ears peeled for flying crickets! Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are on the move & have already made it to Salt Lake City. Play the video to hear the trill that the male's wing tips make- it's often the best way to find these hummers.
Attention Science Communicators! We are conducting a survey on the landscape of science communication & need your help gathering experiences. Please send this to #SciComm ppl you know. We want to get as thorough a sense of the state of the field as we can. umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Here's a weird but true fact: The enamel on these teeth is older than the bones (evolutionarily speaking). Enamel began as the hard outer layer of ancient fish scale, a substance called "ganoine". Over time, this skin armor became... well, teeth armor🦷. Let's talk about the Outside-In hypothesis.
a close up of a skull with teeth showing
Alt: a close up of a skull with teeth showing. The jaw is moving in a circular chewing motion.
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Did you ask for a bird fact? No, but you're getting one whether you like it or not. 🪶
Baby rattlesnakes are not more dangerous than adults. Here is an excellent analysis that discusses the myth in all its forms, and how we got to collectively believe nonsense: www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/18...
Move over salmon. Here are some lesser-known but no less spectacular fish migrations, including redhorse, sharptooth catfish & Nopili rock-climbing goby. Plus gar with @solomonrdavid.bsky.social.
7 of the World’s Little-Known Fish Migrations
Most readers will know of the epic salmon migrations. But have you head of these other fascinating freshwater fish migrations?
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Vaulted Earthstar, Geastrum britannicum. Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk. Seen on today's bike ride with @vannabartlett.bsky.social. www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/01/28/g... #Fungi #FungiFriends
There's a reissue! My boyfriend got it for me!
Strictly 4 My Navigators@lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 6mo agoI remember this! My brothers used to chase me with it 😫