Professor of Biology at UF; evolutionary genetics, mostly of bryophytes, with a side of tundra ecology
Wolbochia folks, I had no idea that Google was in the sterile male vector business, but seems like this should be at least as effective as radiation induced sterility, no?
Craig PittmanTech giant Google is seeking government approval to release 32 million mosquitoes into #Florida — and the proposal has sparked strong reactions from thousands online. www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
“The authors note that modern shipping has long been recognized as one of the primary pathways for marine invasive species, but the scale and duration of the recent vessel lay-up is unlike anything previously documented, creating an unprecedented global biosecurity challenge.”
Lewis Pugh FoundationScientists warn that ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz have accumulated unusually large amounts of marine life on their hulls. When they return to service, they could transport invasive species to ports around the world. www.whoi.edu/press-room/n... @whoi.edu @unep.org
Excellent visualization of the carbon cycle pre-industrialization thru 2017, great addition to intro bio or plant diversity class
Leon SimonsHere it's on YouTube (now realizing I could've posted that here..) @rarohde.bsky.social mentioned before he might publish an update with additional years of data. youtu.be/dwVsD9CiokY
I am thrilled to share that the biology dept at Hamilton College is hiring a TT Evolutionary Ecologist to start in fall of 2027! This position would teach an upper level Evolution lect/lab, a section of Bio-100, rotate through our 200-level Eco/Evo course, and a seminar. apply.interfolio.com/190184
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🔥SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS❄️ #AJB and #AppsPlantSci are accepting proposals for joint special issues focusing on how temperature shapes & constrains plant biology. Proposal deadline: 30 Sep 2026 More info: bit.ly/4fmMhPu @seemasheth.bsky.social #botany #climatechange #plantevolution #ecology
In addition to disrupting the lives and dreams of great students from around the world, this will degrade the economic, technological, and national security of the United States.
Ben AllenCongrats we just made it impossible to come here for a PhD www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/m...
Fun thread! And the link here has lots of good advice for practicing scientists even though it’s written for journalists
Carl ZimmerI stand by those words 13 years later. To scientists, I say: it is NOT hopeless! You can learn to harness the powers that everyday language. But it will take some practice, and it will take more than a thousand words. Here are some further suggestions: carlzimmer.com/science-writ... 10/10
PhD Position at Uppsala University. Sophie Karrenberg’s Lab. the project is about sex chromosome evolution in plants. Come join us! Deadline 22 July. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
PhD position in evolutionary genomics - Uppsala UniversityPhD position in evolutionary genomics, Department of Ecology and Genetics, Uppsala Universitywww.uu.se
Oregon State University's Department of Integrative Biology is currently hiring up to three tenure-track faculty members, with an emphasis on organismal biology. Note: Previous links are no longer active due to a change in our hiring system. oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU_Careers_...
Assistant ProfessorDepartment: Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, unt...oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com
New job--please share! Looking for a postdoc to deep learning methods for identifying plant species from drone imagery. The two year position offers a salary of $78,000 and the option to be based in Boise, Idaho, or Burns, Oregon. For more info: caughlinlab.com/join-the-lab/ #postdoc #drones #ai
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Scientists--if your funding was cut over the last year (for research on climate, global health, DEI, LGBTQ or womens health, etc) but you managed to keep the research going, I want to talk to you for an upcoming article! Plz contact me: gewin at me dot com. Re-posts appreciated!
Scott Maxwell writes in Opinion: "I’m tired of indulging ignorance. And of politely explaining why authoritarian censorship is a bad and anti-American thing."
Maxwell: Courts confirm Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ law is un-American garbageMaxwell: Yet another federal court – led in part by a conservative, Trump-appointed judge – has ruled that Ron DeSantis’ so-called ‘Stop WOKE’ law was unconstitutional garbage. The reality: It’s…www.sun-sentinel.comThere’s enough solar that the price of electricity goes to zero (or negative) during the middle of the day www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Many Australians can get three free hours of power from today. Here’s howResidents of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with a smart meter can access the Solar Sharer energy offer from 1 Julywww.theguardian.com