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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 6h

I'm very excited to announce that UNC Biology has 6 faculty positions open this year! The first is for an Asst Professor who studies organismal resilience using an integrative approach 1/n
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...

Poster with QR code linking to the position

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 6h

Sens. Schumer, Merkley, Murray, and Peters are calling for the resignation of OMB Director Russell Vought.

"By impounding billions of dollars … and aggressively pursuing the illegal use of pocket rescissions, Vought has done everything in his power to gut the federal government piece by piece."

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Jack Tripper @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 5h

“The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

www.nytimes.com

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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.com · 1d

What an absolute treasure Diane Keaton was. Her wit never tired, nor did her style.

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 1d

I just screamed NOOOOOOO at my phone. Didn’t realize I felt so strongly about this lady.

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! I had the archiving of RCNs in mind, but analogous to NESCENT too. Only a drop in the bucket in comparison to those two programs but it's something!

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 1d

I'm the incoming SSE president and am behind this idea -- if you're interested in putting together an app and have questions, pls reach out!

Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 3d

Now accepting proposals for new Research Synthesis Working Groups! Each funded group will present a symposium at the Evolution meeting, collaborate on a publication, and establish a lasting research network. Submit your proposal by January 6: www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Call for Proposals: Research Synthesis Working Groups. Deadline: January 6.

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Mike Grillo @mikegrillo.bsky.social · 2d

I am hiring a postdoc to examine the genomic and evolutionary basis of plant microbiome variation in legumes. There are opportunities to gain teaching experience. Chicago is a great city to live in! Please help spread the word.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Evolutionary Genomics

The postdoctoral researcher will work in Dr. Michael Grillo’s plant evolutionary genetics lab. The goal of this research project is to understand the genomic basis of plant-microbiome variation in leg...

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 2d

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this TikTok since yesterday. Sherman was stressing those ladies out.

AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 2d

sherman, for the love of god!

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 2d

I really hope this is successful! Please apply! Contact me if you have questions!

Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 2d

@sse-evolution.bsky.social just announced the following:

Call for Proposals: Research Synthesis Working Groups
The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) invites proposals for sponsored Research Synthesis Working Groups at the 2026 Evolution meeting (up to two in-person and one virtual). ...

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 3d

I don’t exactly how to phrase this, but like… is autism that bad???? Like, why is it such a source of fear??? Of course there are challenges but you can be autistic and have a rich, fulfilling life! Many people do! I don’t understand the preoccupation.

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Mary (geographile) @geographile.bsky.social · 4d

A couple of nights ago a helicopter crashed onto a freeway in Sacramento and managed to hit a patch without cars. The cars all stopped in time. Folks jumped out and found out that all three of the passengers were alive. The helicopter was on one so they lifted it off.
Wow.
youtu.be/AyqeKzWklEI?...

Bystanders help lift helicopter off injured paramedic after crash onto Sacramento highway

YouTube video by ABC7 News Bay Area

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 3d

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 4d

Same 🥺

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Sarah Taber @sarahtaber.bsky.social · 5d

The 2018 farm bailouts were $20B, and the gov't had the money for them. (Funds for that bailout came from the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation).

This time? The gov't is shut down, USDA has no budget for it, and they're asking for $50B.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops

www.nytimes.com

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Mario Vallejo-Marin @nicrodemo.bsky.social · 5d

How do plants stave off greedy pollinators? Read our new paper on pollen dosing in buzz pollinated flowers just out in @funecology.bsky.social
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Gradual pollen release in a buzz‐pollinated plant: Investigating pollen presentation theory under bee visitation

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 5d

I had forgotten that name, thanks for the reminder. I loved the album he produced with Emmy Lou Harris

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Standplaats Kraków @standplaatskrk.pl · 7d

me: it's okay to be a person struggling with productivity during a prolonged crisis

my brain: not u though

me: not me though

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闵娅(Min Ya; Minya) PhD @minyaaa.bsky.social · 7d

And look at this graphic abstract….. 😱🤯

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 7d

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Living Colour – Cult of Personality

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 7d

Yes! I keep thinking about this. And how awesome and normal and real and kind he and Michelle are.

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 7d

Tom Waits !!

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER | Official Teaser Trailer | Coming Soon

YouTube video by MUBI

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 7d

Opinion | Mourn, or Else

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 9d

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

Sky News @news.sky.com · 9d

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 10d

EXCLUSIVE: In her first interview all year, Susan Monarez, CDC director for only 29 days, tells me why Trump/RFK fired her and where this is all headed.

The CDC director is an “inherently political position, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be politically compromised”, she tells @nature.com.

Exclusive: ex-CDC director talks about why she was fired

“I would never do that, as a scientist,” Susan Monarez says of being asked to approve changes to vaccine recommendations without knowing the details.

www.nature.com

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