The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty

Is AI doing the work of Associate Editors now? I was just asked to review an article where I am the senior author! This seems like a pretty egregious error.

‪How to write a scientific paper in 15 steps. Rooted in the logic of discovery, this approach demystifies the writing process and begins with a narrative arc. #ScientificWriting #PLOSComputationalBiology @bahanbug.bsky.social @jdrakephd.bsky.social

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Just a reminder that if you are a scientist wondering how you can communicate the value of federally-funded scientific research outside of your bubble, @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social is here to help you pitch and publish in your hometown newspaper
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The American Fisheries Society extends our support to the furloughed fisheries and aquatics professionals affected by the U.S. federal government shutdown. Read our full statement on the shutdown and its impacts on natural resources here fisheries.org/2025/10/afs-...

Everybody makes money out of academic authors except the authors...News.

Wiley is the latest academic publisher to reach a multi-million deal to allow access to its content to AI developers, with no opt out, let alone payment, for the authors who created that content.

🚨We're hiring! The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is seeking a tenure-track split position as Assistant Curator of Ichthyology and Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. Please retweet & share with colleagues! 🐟🐠🧪

Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/174674

Earth has breached a critical boundary for ocean acidification, with potentially grim effects for ocean ecosystems and human livelihoods

"This is extortion, plain and simple.... The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort at federal control over higher education."

A sobering analysis of the illegality of the administration's "compact" and its stakes for higher ed. 🎁🔗

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...

The Oklahoma Biological Survey at the University of Oklahoma is hiring a tenure-track freshwater ecologist. This is a great opportunity at a wonderful place to work. Please spread the word and encourage folks to apply: apply.interfolio.com/174472

In her last interview before she died, Jane Goodall issued an urgent call to safeguard the Earth, warning that "humans are not exempt from extinction.”

The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.

We were told this morning that NSF will override our out of office emails with their own generic one, so forget what I said. ☹️

NSF’s doors will be closed at 1:30 pm today. While you may be able to submit things, there will be no staff to process anything. In fact it is illegal for us to even open our work computers or email during a shutdown. A very few rotators may be able to communicate, so check out of office responses.

Fed scientists are patriots, pass it on.

I've been proud to serve as the faculty leader for this effort. It has been a pleasure to interact with passionate students and emerging science communicators for many years now! We publish annually. I encourage you to check out past issues and follow! @uwsafs.bsky.social @trevorabranch.bsky.social

I often emphasize that there are rarely "silver bullets" that magically solve problems but vaccines are one of the closest things we have and it's mind-boggling and enraging to watch this "debate" unfold during my lifetime

New from #SCIMaP - analysis of the White House’s Proposed FY 2026 National Science Foundation Budget.

Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.

Report: osf.io/e8rnc

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This is just amazing. I'm flabbergasted. I have lectured about Huntington's for years. I first heard about it as a student 30+ years ago. I never thought we would see progress like this. Science works!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

-cutting 10s of millions of $s for more than 50 autism-related studies

-rolling back protections from air pollution, which studies link to autism

-reversing bans on chemicals, including TCE, also linked to autism

-Ending her autism research & gov career 👇

www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

Trump’s EPA is trying to eliminate this science-backed finding which puts several rules, and their many health, climate, and consumer benefits, at risk. Disagree with the elimination? Add your voice to the more than 15,000 UCS members who have publicly spoken out against this.

Take action:

BIG Bigmouth Buffalo fish! These native freshwater planktivores can live for over 100 years!

We caught, fin-clipped, released several during yesterday’s @garlab.bsky.social native fishes survey!

Have been there. So tough! Sending positive energy you way

The most important improvement in public health has been the provision of safe #water and sanitation. The second most important is the development and roll out of vaccines.