Roxanne 🪶
@magpiefeathers.bsky.social
Artist 🎨 | Bird nerd 🐦⬛ | Parasite enthusiast 🪱 | 30s ✨
PhD student studying #biology / #parasitology 🔬
Not taking commissions
https://linktr.ee/RoxanneGasperetti
PhD student studying #biology / #parasitology 🔬
Not taking commissions
https://linktr.ee/RoxanneGasperetti
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I have fireflies in my yard!
Feeling validated for hoarding fallen leaves in my garden.
Feeling validated for hoarding fallen leaves in my garden.
July 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I have fireflies in my yard!
Feeling validated for hoarding fallen leaves in my garden.
Feeling validated for hoarding fallen leaves in my garden.
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new from the lab -- we investigate 100% ethanol, DMSO salt solution (DESS), EDTA, RNAlater, and AllProtect as possible approaches for short term room temperature preservation of mosquito HMW DNA, nuclei for Hi-C, and RNA towards high quality reference genome creation. the key findings/tips are ....
Breaking the cold chain: solutions for room temperature preservation of mosquitoes leading to high quality reference genomes https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.03.662936v1
July 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
new from the lab -- we investigate 100% ethanol, DMSO salt solution (DESS), EDTA, RNAlater, and AllProtect as possible approaches for short term room temperature preservation of mosquito HMW DNA, nuclei for Hi-C, and RNA towards high quality reference genome creation. the key findings/tips are ....
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Factors driving minimal focal species response to the implementation of habitat guidelines on private lands | ace-eco.org/vol20/is... | Avian Conservation and Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
July 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Factors driving minimal focal species response to the implementation of habitat guidelines on private lands | ace-eco.org/vol20/is... | Avian Conservation and Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
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My latest for American Scientist Magazine helps give scientists the tools to fight back against politicized charges that our research is silly or pointless- tools that will work whether you’re asked “why are we funding this” from your asshole uncle at Thanksgiving or an asshole US Senator.
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“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
June 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My latest for American Scientist Magazine helps give scientists the tools to fight back against politicized charges that our research is silly or pointless- tools that will work whether you’re asked “why are we funding this” from your asshole uncle at Thanksgiving or an asshole US Senator.
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175 BILLION to immigration enforcement in this bill that just passed the senate. americans are oblivious to whats going to happen w trumps secret police ICE/CBP using "immigration enforcement" to put people into concentration/death camps like "Alligator Auschwitz"
July 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
175 BILLION to immigration enforcement in this bill that just passed the senate. americans are oblivious to whats going to happen w trumps secret police ICE/CBP using "immigration enforcement" to put people into concentration/death camps like "Alligator Auschwitz"
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Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.
June 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.
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a woman just trying to get home gets shot
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
a woman just trying to get home gets shot
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Adult Snipe feeding 2 chicks - something I rarely see, despite there being hundreds of breeding pairs on Tiree
@wadertales.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland
@wadertales.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland
May 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Adult Snipe feeding 2 chicks - something I rarely see, despite there being hundreds of breeding pairs on Tiree
@wadertales.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland
@wadertales.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland
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Is it safe to wear a geolocator?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/a... 🎂9️⃣
Shorebird blogs that mention safety issues:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/l...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/g...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2020/09/04/f...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/d...
#ornithology
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/a... 🎂9️⃣
Shorebird blogs that mention safety issues:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/l...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/g...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2020/09/04/f...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/d...
#ornithology
May 27, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Is it safe to wear a geolocator?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/a... 🎂9️⃣
Shorebird blogs that mention safety issues:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/l...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/g...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2020/09/04/f...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/d...
#ornithology
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/a... 🎂9️⃣
Shorebird blogs that mention safety issues:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/l...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/g...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2020/09/04/f...
wadertales.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/d...
#ornithology
May 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Across continents the world is fading from green to grey.
#ShowYourStripes for #BiodiversityDay
Download and share here: biodiversitystripes.info/global
#ShowYourStripes for #BiodiversityDay
Download and share here: biodiversitystripes.info/global
May 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Across continents the world is fading from green to grey.
#ShowYourStripes for #BiodiversityDay
Download and share here: biodiversitystripes.info/global
#ShowYourStripes for #BiodiversityDay
Download and share here: biodiversitystripes.info/global
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Stop calling A.I. slop “art” and real human-created works “content”
May 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Stop calling A.I. slop “art” and real human-created works “content”
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“Habitat protection is the single most important factor in the recovery of endangered species…far more consequential than curbing direct killing alone…The Trump administration is seeking to change the definition of ‘harm’ in a way that leaves out habitat” protection.
Comments are open until 5/19 🌿
Comments are open until 5/19 🌿
How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
theconversation.com/how-redefini...
theconversation.com/how-redefini...
How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The public has until May 19 to weigh in on a Trump administration plan that would leave many endangered species at much greater risk.
theconversation.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Habitat protection is the single most important factor in the recovery of endangered species…far more consequential than curbing direct killing alone…The Trump administration is seeking to change the definition of ‘harm’ in a way that leaves out habitat” protection.
Comments are open until 5/19 🌿
Comments are open until 5/19 🌿
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I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
The fact that there's an ASL interpreter there.... Thank you @aoc.bsky.social 🥹😍🤟🏼
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
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NEW: US weather forecasting is in worse shape than previously known, with 30 NWS forecast offices missing meteorologists-in-charge and about a dozen offices at risk of no longer serving their communities 24/7. www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/w...
US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously thought as hurricane season nears | CNN
Several current and former agency meteorologists and staff told CNN they are concerned warnings won’t be issued in time as hurricane season nears.
www.cnn.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW: US weather forecasting is in worse shape than previously known, with 30 NWS forecast offices missing meteorologists-in-charge and about a dozen offices at risk of no longer serving their communities 24/7. www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/w...
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Please highlight this story.
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects
A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …
kfor.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Please highlight this story.
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
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🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act—submit public comments opposing the proposed rule change that would profoundly weaken the law by May 19! Learn how you can help ➡️ bit.ly/standupesa 🪶
Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
bit.ly
April 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act—submit public comments opposing the proposed rule change that would profoundly weaken the law by May 19! Learn how you can help ➡️ bit.ly/standupesa 🪶
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(1/2) My latest research manuscript (my 20th!). This study provides important insight into an emerging disease affecting Sharp-shinned Hawks. #raptorResearch #BirdsOfPrey
meridian.allenpress.com/rapt/article...
meridian.allenpress.com/rapt/article...
April 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
(1/2) My latest research manuscript (my 20th!). This study provides important insight into an emerging disease affecting Sharp-shinned Hawks. #raptorResearch #BirdsOfPrey
meridian.allenpress.com/rapt/article...
meridian.allenpress.com/rapt/article...
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All federal research related to land/water/air/fire/climate etc will be brought to the chopping block for massive cuts or elimination, bc it supports a rational, evidence-based approach to management -- unacceptable to the tribalists that want to exploit everything now for their own personal gain.
www.science.org/content/arti... USGS scientists study how ecosystems respond to climate change, invasive species, diseases including H5N1 bird flu and white nose disease in bats, and pollution such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “forever chemicals.”
Trump swings budget ax at USGS biology research
Plan to eliminate $307 million ecosystem program could face obstacles in Congress
www.science.org
April 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
All federal research related to land/water/air/fire/climate etc will be brought to the chopping block for massive cuts or elimination, bc it supports a rational, evidence-based approach to management -- unacceptable to the tribalists that want to exploit everything now for their own personal gain.
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The Act prohibits actions that “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” endangered species. Right now, “harm” includes damage to a species’ habitat—but the Trump administration is attempting to strip habitat destruction from that definition.
April 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Act prohibits actions that “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” endangered species. Right now, “harm” includes damage to a species’ habitat—but the Trump administration is attempting to strip habitat destruction from that definition.