James Tang
@jamocetus.bsky.social
PhD student studying Mammal Evolution
Paleo enjoyer
Unserious hiker
Proud South East Asian 🇸🇬🇮🇩
Paleo enjoyer
Unserious hiker
Proud South East Asian 🇸🇬🇮🇩
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Why such a long face? In our new paper, we quantified dinosaur skull geometry and proportions and tested their functional impact. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
(Artwork by Andy Frazer @dragonsofwales.bsky.social)
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(Artwork by Andy Frazer @dragonsofwales.bsky.social)
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December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Why such a long face? In our new paper, we quantified dinosaur skull geometry and proportions and tested their functional impact. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
(Artwork by Andy Frazer @dragonsofwales.bsky.social)
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(Artwork by Andy Frazer @dragonsofwales.bsky.social)
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Four residents of Pari Island, near Jakarta, vowed to fight one of the most climate-damaging industries: cement. They filed a lawsuit against Hochin cement giant in Swiss www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-...
Four Indonesian islanders take on Swiss cement giant Holcim
A report from Pulau Pari, Indonesia, where four residents have vowed to fight a major Swiss company in one of the world's most polluting industries.
www.swissinfo.ch
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Four residents of Pari Island, near Jakarta, vowed to fight one of the most climate-damaging industries: cement. They filed a lawsuit against Hochin cement giant in Swiss www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-...
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An Anthropologist's perspecive on Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age after finishing it:
Excluding humans is rewriting the Ice Age as a "Pristine world free of humans." This is damaging and simply incorrect. There are millennia of Indigenous interactions between humans and other species all erased here.
Excluding humans is rewriting the Ice Age as a "Pristine world free of humans." This is damaging and simply incorrect. There are millennia of Indigenous interactions between humans and other species all erased here.
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
An Anthropologist's perspecive on Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age after finishing it:
Excluding humans is rewriting the Ice Age as a "Pristine world free of humans." This is damaging and simply incorrect. There are millennia of Indigenous interactions between humans and other species all erased here.
Excluding humans is rewriting the Ice Age as a "Pristine world free of humans." This is damaging and simply incorrect. There are millennia of Indigenous interactions between humans and other species all erased here.
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Tbh phylogenetics is the well actually of scientific disciplines
March 2, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Tbh phylogenetics is the well actually of scientific disciplines
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Save Geology at the University of Leicester
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November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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people are actually very susceptible to just-so stories about human origins because listening to bullshit helped us survive on the savanna
fake evo-psych has cooked a lot of people's brains
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
people are actually very susceptible to just-so stories about human origins because listening to bullshit helped us survive on the savanna
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November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Bluesky sleuths & Ediacaran enthusiasts! I need your help...
I found something very weird. It involves Reg Sprigg, discoverer of the Ediacaran fauna, who for 40 years complained about Nature rejecting his discovery announcement. But, the thing is ... (Read on!)
www.extinctblog.org/extinct/2025...
I found something very weird. It involves Reg Sprigg, discoverer of the Ediacaran fauna, who for 40 years complained about Nature rejecting his discovery announcement. But, the thing is ... (Read on!)
www.extinctblog.org/extinct/2025...
What the Actual Hell is Going On (Or, the Great Reg Sprigg Nature Letter "Rejection" Mystery...) — Extinct
In which Max blows your little mind
www.extinctblog.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Bluesky sleuths & Ediacaran enthusiasts! I need your help...
I found something very weird. It involves Reg Sprigg, discoverer of the Ediacaran fauna, who for 40 years complained about Nature rejecting his discovery announcement. But, the thing is ... (Read on!)
www.extinctblog.org/extinct/2025...
I found something very weird. It involves Reg Sprigg, discoverer of the Ediacaran fauna, who for 40 years complained about Nature rejecting his discovery announcement. But, the thing is ... (Read on!)
www.extinctblog.org/extinct/2025...
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In 1989, a scientist visiting the north of #Madagascar observed a gigantic, wholly black fossa investigating the interior of a tent. This inspired a later study of local knowledge about this animal. What do we know? A new article at Tetrapod Zoology ... tetzoo.com/blog/2025/10...
The Amazing Giant Black Fossa — Tetrapod Zoology
Is there a bigger, badder, blacker fossa alive in Madagascar?
tetzoo.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In 1989, a scientist visiting the north of #Madagascar observed a gigantic, wholly black fossa investigating the interior of a tent. This inspired a later study of local knowledge about this animal. What do we know? A new article at Tetrapod Zoology ... tetzoo.com/blog/2025/10...
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Nanotyrannus, schmannotyrannus.
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nanotyrannus, schmannotyrannus.
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The hype is real. This two hour long doc about extreme birdwatching is an absolute delight, and nothing less than a soothing balm in horrible times.
The makers have put the whole thing up on YouTube, for free with no ads, and all of you should watch it right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-w...
The makers have put the whole thing up on YouTube, for free with no ads, and all of you should watch it right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-w...
LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching
YouTube video by owen reiser
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The hype is real. This two hour long doc about extreme birdwatching is an absolute delight, and nothing less than a soothing balm in horrible times.
The makers have put the whole thing up on YouTube, for free with no ads, and all of you should watch it right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-w...
The makers have put the whole thing up on YouTube, for free with no ads, and all of you should watch it right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-w...
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hey guys wanna see a sea muppet
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
hey guys wanna see a sea muppet
Man I hate this clade
🦭 Animal #793 🦔
I figured it out in 10 guesses!
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🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6.3
metazooa.com
#metazooa
🦭 Animal #793 🦔
I figured it out in 10 guesses!
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🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6.3
metazooa.com
#metazooa
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Man I hate this clade
🦭 Animal #793 🦔
I figured it out in 10 guesses!
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6.3
metazooa.com
#metazooa
🦭 Animal #793 🦔
I figured it out in 10 guesses!
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6.3
metazooa.com
#metazooa
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L'importation du suicide méthodologique de la presse libérale americaine se poursuit tranquillement dans nos rédactions. Plus aucun consensus, rien que des opinions qui s'équivalent dans le grand marché des idées, et une presse stérile. La "neutralité" est une politique de soutien à la catastrophe.
« Selon certains scientifiques »
C’est quoi cette formulation France Info ??? 80 morts au Texas et on sème le doute sur les conséquences du changement climatique ?
C’est quoi cette formulation France Info ??? 80 morts au Texas et on sème le doute sur les conséquences du changement climatique ?
July 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
L'importation du suicide méthodologique de la presse libérale americaine se poursuit tranquillement dans nos rédactions. Plus aucun consensus, rien que des opinions qui s'équivalent dans le grand marché des idées, et une presse stérile. La "neutralité" est une politique de soutien à la catastrophe.
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1. At the Tipping Points conference in Exeter yesterday, I spoke about the likelihood of food system collapse: a massive existential threat few people's radar. If you want a handle on the issue, here's the submission I made to a parliamentary committee.
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
The Hunger Gap
A gulf in public understanding prevents us from seeing how and why our food supply is at risk.
www.monbiot.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
1. At the Tipping Points conference in Exeter yesterday, I spoke about the likelihood of food system collapse: a massive existential threat few people's radar. If you want a handle on the issue, here's the submission I made to a parliamentary committee.
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
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For real, Sir Starmer, what are trans, intersex, gender non-conforming, or even just kinda weird-looking people supposed to do? How about we just accept that trans women are women, rather than policing what kinds of bodies are allowed to exist in public?
www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/30/k...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/30/k...
Starmer says trans bans must be implemented 'as soon as possible'
Keir Starmer has ordered that public bodies to enforce the Supreme Court's controversial gender ruling "as soon as possible".
www.thepinknews.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
For real, Sir Starmer, what are trans, intersex, gender non-conforming, or even just kinda weird-looking people supposed to do? How about we just accept that trans women are women, rather than policing what kinds of bodies are allowed to exist in public?
www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/30/k...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/30/k...
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Day57 of photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver with fossils in the hopes that he saves the Paleontological Research Institution
It's ok, John (H. sapiens) you can be with an Antarctic Cucullaea rea (PRI 58984) at PRI while in NY, the penguins won't be jealous
#MolluskMonday #Antarctica 🦑
It's ok, John (H. sapiens) you can be with an Antarctic Cucullaea rea (PRI 58984) at PRI while in NY, the penguins won't be jealous
#MolluskMonday #Antarctica 🦑
June 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Day57 of photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver with fossils in the hopes that he saves the Paleontological Research Institution
It's ok, John (H. sapiens) you can be with an Antarctic Cucullaea rea (PRI 58984) at PRI while in NY, the penguins won't be jealous
#MolluskMonday #Antarctica 🦑
It's ok, John (H. sapiens) you can be with an Antarctic Cucullaea rea (PRI 58984) at PRI while in NY, the penguins won't be jealous
#MolluskMonday #Antarctica 🦑
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Photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver onto fossils until the Paleontological Research Institution secures their funding!
Fossil is a modern specimen of the slate pencil sea urchin, Heterocentrotus mamillatus. Comedian is H. sapiens. Not to scale.
Fossil is a modern specimen of the slate pencil sea urchin, Heterocentrotus mamillatus. Comedian is H. sapiens. Not to scale.
June 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver onto fossils until the Paleontological Research Institution secures their funding!
Fossil is a modern specimen of the slate pencil sea urchin, Heterocentrotus mamillatus. Comedian is H. sapiens. Not to scale.
Fossil is a modern specimen of the slate pencil sea urchin, Heterocentrotus mamillatus. Comedian is H. sapiens. Not to scale.
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Read this article from a few years ago and it keeps feeling true. Hard not to be pessemistic about the fate of the Global South with how few major successes we're seeing in terms of industrial growth.
americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/the-...
americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/the-...
The Long, Slow Death of Global Development - American Affairs Journal
Most emerging markets have not found an engine of durable growth comparable to manufacturing—most have indeed grown over the last few decades, but dependence on services and commodities exports has no...
americanaffairsjournal.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Read this article from a few years ago and it keeps feeling true. Hard not to be pessemistic about the fate of the Global South with how few major successes we're seeing in terms of industrial growth.
americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/the-...
americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/the-...
Can't believe how relatable a paper from 1908 can be sometimes.
Some things never change.
Some things never change.
February 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Can't believe how relatable a paper from 1908 can be sometimes.
Some things never change.
Some things never change.
Other birds to frogmouths: "You have big eyes, small beak, I like, whats your WeChat?"
January 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Other birds to frogmouths: "You have big eyes, small beak, I like, whats your WeChat?"
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I learned more from the (40 year old) book than from any book I've read in a long time. Absolutely fascinating history of paleontology, and accessible (if the writing style is sometimes a bit dry, the topic makes up for it).
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December 29, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I learned more from the (40 year old) book than from any book I've read in a long time. Absolutely fascinating history of paleontology, and accessible (if the writing style is sometimes a bit dry, the topic makes up for it).
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Inside you there are 3 shrews
December 13, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Inside you there are 3 shrews
Lesson in not naming species after country names that exist at time of description.
December 13, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Lesson in not naming species after country names that exist at time of description.