Dr. Fishpond - Ph.D.
@pacificfishpond.bsky.social
Ag science PhD (he/him). Animal/insect lover. Order: Cat, bees, pig, dog, goat, raptor. Have a dog & cat. Had 6 cats (1 w/ a dog brain 😉). Want bees. Smartest? Pigs 😀 No uninvited DMs. Avatar photo by me. Banner: Alaska Raptor Center "I AM Smiling"
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So we should admit and accept, up front, that the Colorado never was and never will be a mighty river system, and that it is climate-challenged and prone to drought. We never should have asked it for so much. We invaded it like cancer, turning water into property. I wish it wasn’t so. (From 2023)
Why is the Colorado River running dry?
It's not just drought. It's putting sacred cows above farmers, cities, and a secure future.
www.motherjones.com
Studied about this at Colorado State Univ. in another life.
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🌱 Frontiers in Environmental Science: Early ecovoltaic grassland restoration under solar panels boosts soil moisture and accelerates carbon and nitrogen gains, especially in runoff microsites. (Noah Z. Krasner, Rebecca R. Hernandez)
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#PlantScience #SoilScience
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#PlantScience #SoilScience
Frontiers | Soil surface properties and implications for soil carbon sequestration in early-stage ecovoltaic grassland restoration
Large, ground-mounted photovoltaic solar energy (GPV) development is expanding rapidly, but its impact on soils and ecosystem services is unresolved. The co-...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
🌱 Frontiers in Environmental Science: Early ecovoltaic grassland restoration under solar panels boosts soil moisture and accelerates carbon and nitrogen gains, especially in runoff microsites. (Noah Z. Krasner, Rebecca R. Hernandez)
▶️ www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...
#PlantScience #SoilScience
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#PlantScience #SoilScience
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“Heartbroken but also very angry… sickening lies by the administration… reprehensible and disgusting… Alex is clearly not holding a gun… please get the truth out about our son, he was a good man…”
January 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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This study published in #BiologyLetters tackles a persistent challenge in #ConservationBiology: uncovering the reasons behind the frequent failure of captive breeding programs aimed at increasing wild populations. royalsocietypublishing.org/rsbl/article... #Ecology #Evolution
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This study published in #BiologyLetters tackles a persistent challenge in #ConservationBiology: uncovering the reasons behind the frequent failure of captive breeding programs aimed at increasing wild populations. royalsocietypublishing.org/rsbl/article... #Ecology #Evolution
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#Seal #monkseal #Hawaii
"We discovered that Hawaiian monk seals—one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals—are far more vocal underwater than previously known....we identified more than 23,000 vocalizations representing at least 25 distinct call types.”
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"We discovered that Hawaiian monk seals—one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals—are far more vocal underwater than previously known....we identified more than 23,000 vocalizations representing at least 25 distinct call types.”
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January 21, 2026 at 12:45 AM
#Seal #monkseal #Hawaii
"We discovered that Hawaiian monk seals—one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals—are far more vocal underwater than previously known....we identified more than 23,000 vocalizations representing at least 25 distinct call types.”
scitechdaily.com/scientists-s...
"We discovered that Hawaiian monk seals—one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals—are far more vocal underwater than previously known....we identified more than 23,000 vocalizations representing at least 25 distinct call types.”
scitechdaily.com/scientists-s...
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The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades
RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here’s what the science says
The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades
www.scientificamerican.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades
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🌊 Climate change is altering ocean circulation, reducing iron inputs and throttling phytoplankton photosynthesis at the base of marine food webs. Less plankton → less krill → fewer penguins, seals and whales etc...
Micronutrients matter
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/drop-in...
Micronutrients matter
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Drop in ocean's iron spells danger for seals, penguins, and whales - Oceanographic
Global warming is impacting ocean circulation and photosynthesis in phytoplankton, shrinking food supplies for krill, whales, and seals.
oceanographicmagazine.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM
🌊 Climate change is altering ocean circulation, reducing iron inputs and throttling phytoplankton photosynthesis at the base of marine food webs. Less plankton → less krill → fewer penguins, seals and whales etc...
Micronutrients matter
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/drop-in...
Micronutrients matter
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/drop-in...
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Be like Canada Geese. "Each bird flies above the bird in front of them to reduce wind resistance. And being able to see the other birds aids overall coordination. When the lead bird gets tired, it moves to the back of the group for a much-deserved rest."
January 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Be like Canada Geese. "Each bird flies above the bird in front of them to reduce wind resistance. And being able to see the other birds aids overall coordination. When the lead bird gets tired, it moves to the back of the group for a much-deserved rest."
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I'm seeing a serious uptick in people being shamed for taking a step back from this dystopian reality for a recharge or distraction. Whether it's a film, watching sports, playing a game, or just walking the dogs, self-care is essential.
Denying yourself a break is a recipe for burnout.
Denying yourself a break is a recipe for burnout.
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I'm seeing a serious uptick in people being shamed for taking a step back from this dystopian reality for a recharge or distraction. Whether it's a film, watching sports, playing a game, or just walking the dogs, self-care is essential.
Denying yourself a break is a recipe for burnout.
Denying yourself a break is a recipe for burnout.
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A mother Pilot Whale carries the body of her dead baby. When a mother loses her baby, she carries it in her mouth for weeks, until it decomposes. This mourning process is known as requiem. [📹 Felipe Ravina Olivares]
January 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
A mother Pilot Whale carries the body of her dead baby. When a mother loses her baby, she carries it in her mouth for weeks, until it decomposes. This mourning process is known as requiem. [📹 Felipe Ravina Olivares]
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Sea anemones and jellyfish don’t have brains, but the way their neurons behave during sleep shows some surprising similarities to humans
Scientists Catch Jellyfish and Sea Anemones Behaving in Surprisingly Human Ways
Sea anemones and jellyfish don’t have brains, but the way their neurons behave during sleep shows some surprising similarities to humans
www.scientificamerican.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Sea anemones and jellyfish don’t have brains, but the way their neurons behave during sleep shows some surprising similarities to humans
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2026 has arrived in #Kiribati an atoll in the Pacific which like other low lying islands is acutely vulnerable to climate change. Within 30 years, Pacific Island nations will experience at least 6 inches (15cms) of sea level rise, according to analysis by NASA
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December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
2026 has arrived in #Kiribati an atoll in the Pacific which like other low lying islands is acutely vulnerable to climate change. Within 30 years, Pacific Island nations will experience at least 6 inches (15cms) of sea level rise, according to analysis by NASA
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A shark that lived 115 million years ago surpassed the size of modern-day great whites, paleontologists discovered
15 Million Years before the Megalodon, This Giant Ancient Shark Prowled the Oceans
A humungous shark that lived 115 million years ago surpassed the size of modern-day great whites, paleontologists discovered
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December 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A shark that lived 115 million years ago surpassed the size of modern-day great whites, paleontologists discovered
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Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
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Did you know that before Nixon and Reagan, health insurance companies in America were non-profit? Yep, they screamed about "socialized medicine" and gradually shifted the focus of our entire healthcare system from public welfare to... making bucks off illness.
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Did you know that before Nixon and Reagan, health insurance companies in America were non-profit? Yep, they screamed about "socialized medicine" and gradually shifted the focus of our entire healthcare system from public welfare to... making bucks off illness.
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My teen, who had dreamt of being an astrophysicist, just told me he wants to go to law school because, “Science isn’t going to be a priority in the US in the future…I don’t want a job where I’ll be constantly worried my funding will be taken away.”
Gutting. How many future scientists have we lost?
Gutting. How many future scientists have we lost?
December 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
The Paradox of Global Warming and Colder Winters - WhoWhatWhy
If the cold weather makes it harder for you to argue with climate change deniers about the existence of global warming, this story is for you.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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🎄 We just have to find MELIA a forever home by Christmas 🎄
Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞
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Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞
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November 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
🎄 We just have to find MELIA a forever home by Christmas 🎄
Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
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Energy systems are at the heart of climate change, technology, and the future of how we live, but they’re far more complex than most people realise.
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
How Energy Systems REALLY work - here's 3 ways of understanding Energy Systems | Energy 101, Ep 4
YouTube video by chrisjardine.energy
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November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Energy systems are at the heart of climate change, technology, and the future of how we live, but they’re far more complex than most people realise.
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
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The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
Wow! Cool.
Our study of time processing in bumblebees 🐝 covered by @cnn.com here edition.cnn.com/2025/11/12/s... . Our summary is here youtu.be/hsGxU65OMQk and the original paper royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.... @royalsocietypublishing.org
Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects | CNN
Bumblebees can process the duration of flashes of light and use the information to decide where to look for food, a new study has found.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Wow! Cool.