Andrea Yool
@andreayool.bsky.social
Professor of Physiology at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Fascinated with molecular mechanisms of cell signalling by aquaporins and ion channels in all kingdoms of life.
aka "Aussie Andy". Scientist, artist, author, uke enthusiast, ecotourist.
aka "Aussie Andy". Scientist, artist, author, uke enthusiast, ecotourist.
A study of field pansies near Paris suggests flowers shift to self-pollination and decreased nectar production as insect pollinators become scarce. Millions of years of coevolution to build, but only decades to dismantle? Another call to keep diverse ecofriendly oases intact in our communities. 🧑🏻🔬🐝🧪
January 20, 2024 at 10:37 PM
A study of field pansies near Paris suggests flowers shift to self-pollination and decreased nectar production as insect pollinators become scarce. Millions of years of coevolution to build, but only decades to dismantle? Another call to keep diverse ecofriendly oases intact in our communities. 🧑🏻🔬🐝🧪
Tossed from the Pearly Gaetz,
Kevin is no longer in heaven.
Who can stick the next landing?
(photo from the NY Times)
Kevin is no longer in heaven.
Who can stick the next landing?
(photo from the NY Times)
October 3, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Tossed from the Pearly Gaetz,
Kevin is no longer in heaven.
Who can stick the next landing?
(photo from the NY Times)
Kevin is no longer in heaven.
Who can stick the next landing?
(photo from the NY Times)
Good on ya' Bluesky!
I am a true newsky-- never used Twitter/X, rarely used Facebook, and am so glad to be here for my first try at social networking. One of the draws was the impressively simple data harvesting policy in Bluesky, unlike X and Threads. Much appreciated!
I am a true newsky-- never used Twitter/X, rarely used Facebook, and am so glad to be here for my first try at social networking. One of the draws was the impressively simple data harvesting policy in Bluesky, unlike X and Threads. Much appreciated!
August 31, 2023 at 3:06 AM
Good on ya' Bluesky!
I am a true newsky-- never used Twitter/X, rarely used Facebook, and am so glad to be here for my first try at social networking. One of the draws was the impressively simple data harvesting policy in Bluesky, unlike X and Threads. Much appreciated!
I am a true newsky-- never used Twitter/X, rarely used Facebook, and am so glad to be here for my first try at social networking. One of the draws was the impressively simple data harvesting policy in Bluesky, unlike X and Threads. Much appreciated!
I joined a stunning 10 day river rafting trip through the Grand Canyon a few years ago. The tops of the cliffs on either side are 'only' 270 million years old (land where dinosaurs walked). At our paddling level we had traveled back in time more than a billion years. Best trip ever.
August 29, 2023 at 5:05 AM
I joined a stunning 10 day river rafting trip through the Grand Canyon a few years ago. The tops of the cliffs on either side are 'only' 270 million years old (land where dinosaurs walked). At our paddling level we had traveled back in time more than a billion years. Best trip ever.
Spent an evening in New Orleans on Halloween 2022, moving through riff blues pouring out from every open door pub, an out-of-world experience.
August 26, 2023 at 11:33 PM
Spent an evening in New Orleans on Halloween 2022, moving through riff blues pouring out from every open door pub, an out-of-world experience.
100 degrees in the Florida Keys?
A heartbreaking story of the rapid destruction of coral reefs in Florida and their associated ecosystems.
NY Times; Coral Reef Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/podcasts/the-daily/coral-reef-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
A heartbreaking story of the rapid destruction of coral reefs in Florida and their associated ecosystems.
NY Times; Coral Reef Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/podcasts/the-daily/coral-reef-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
August 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM
100 degrees in the Florida Keys?
A heartbreaking story of the rapid destruction of coral reefs in Florida and their associated ecosystems.
NY Times; Coral Reef Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/podcasts/the-daily/coral-reef-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
A heartbreaking story of the rapid destruction of coral reefs in Florida and their associated ecosystems.
NY Times; Coral Reef Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/podcasts/the-daily/coral-reef-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Here's a first go at trying to draw a cartoon, inspired by the recent NPR story of radioactive waste being released into the Pacific from Fukushima. I hope it makes sense (?) : )
more info? story from NPR
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/24/1195599146/fukushima-wastewater-japan-pacific-ocean-fisheries
more info? story from NPR
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/24/1195599146/fukushima-wastewater-japan-pacific-ocean-fisheries
August 25, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Here's a first go at trying to draw a cartoon, inspired by the recent NPR story of radioactive waste being released into the Pacific from Fukushima. I hope it makes sense (?) : )
more info? story from NPR
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/24/1195599146/fukushima-wastewater-japan-pacific-ocean-fisheries
more info? story from NPR
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/24/1195599146/fukushima-wastewater-japan-pacific-ocean-fisheries
I.N. Reid saw NASA telescope ideas led by women had low approval rates. Over objections, he set up anonymous reviews in 2018, & for the first time % success for women exceeded men. The old chestnut 'not enough women in the pipeline' is a hoax. The real barrier in science is unconscious bias. 🧪🔭👱♀️
August 22, 2023 at 9:11 AM
I.N. Reid saw NASA telescope ideas led by women had low approval rates. Over objections, he set up anonymous reviews in 2018, & for the first time % success for women exceeded men. The old chestnut 'not enough women in the pipeline' is a hoax. The real barrier in science is unconscious bias. 🧪🔭👱♀️
Cosmic question mark?
???
Captured in a corner of a recent James Webb Telescope image, the punctuation illusion between two galaxies merging seems to be saying to us: "Yeah, you... What the hell are you doing to your planet?"
???
Captured in a corner of a recent James Webb Telescope image, the punctuation illusion between two galaxies merging seems to be saying to us: "Yeah, you... What the hell are you doing to your planet?"
August 20, 2023 at 1:22 AM
Cosmic question mark?
???
Captured in a corner of a recent James Webb Telescope image, the punctuation illusion between two galaxies merging seems to be saying to us: "Yeah, you... What the hell are you doing to your planet?"
???
Captured in a corner of a recent James Webb Telescope image, the punctuation illusion between two galaxies merging seems to be saying to us: "Yeah, you... What the hell are you doing to your planet?"
The Foundation trilogy (1950s) earned a Hugo but left me less than impressed. Asimov's monochromatic view of a universe run by middle-aged white males lacked imagination. Kudos to Goyer, Friedman, and all the team for reimaging a rich tapestry of plots and characters in the TV series.
#womeninstem
#womeninstem
August 17, 2023 at 7:56 AM
The Foundation trilogy (1950s) earned a Hugo but left me less than impressed. Asimov's monochromatic view of a universe run by middle-aged white males lacked imagination. Kudos to Goyer, Friedman, and all the team for reimaging a rich tapestry of plots and characters in the TV series.
#womeninstem
#womeninstem