Dr. Tanya Samman
@t-s-sci.bsky.social
Scientist and communicator. Geoscientist/Palaeontologist. she/her. My views are my own.
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Here is context on the experiment that Jane Evans ran. www.linkedin.com/posts/janeel...
Dear Journalists,
If you are reporting on this week's avalanche of women changing their profiles to men and you discuss the genesis of this project — which was Cindy Gallop and I recognising the…...
Dear Journalists,
If you are reporting on this week's avalanche of women changing their profiles to men and you discuss the genesis of this project — which was Cindy Gallop and I recognising the fina...
www.linkedin.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Here is context on the experiment that Jane Evans ran. www.linkedin.com/posts/janeel...
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If you keep citizens poor and in debt in the richest country in the world, you eventually get them to do anything for money...even join the SS
Then, over the summer, ICE rolled out its recruiting drive. Aside from higher pay, they offered $50k signing bonuses plus tuition reimbursement.
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
If you keep citizens poor and in debt in the richest country in the world, you eventually get them to do anything for money...even join the SS
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Every conversation I have with my family ends with me predicting some disaster happening soon and then admitting I’m talking about it happening in geologic time.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Every conversation I have with my family ends with me predicting some disaster happening soon and then admitting I’m talking about it happening in geologic time.
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This (youtu.be/2AvfOhtmCZY?...) is an older @acollierastro.bsky.social video I must have missed, but it is brilliant in explaining the intensity of the bullshit of the adjunct system, for students and instructors.
the adjunct problem
YouTube video by Angela Collier
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November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This (youtu.be/2AvfOhtmCZY?...) is an older @acollierastro.bsky.social video I must have missed, but it is brilliant in explaining the intensity of the bullshit of the adjunct system, for students and instructors.
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Started a new book. I've been fascinated with geology since the intro class I took my freshman year at Smith. This book puts me right back there again, curious to learn more with each page. It's SO good!
Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks by Marcia Bjornerud.
Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks by Marcia Bjornerud.
September 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Started a new book. I've been fascinated with geology since the intro class I took my freshman year at Smith. This book puts me right back there again, curious to learn more with each page. It's SO good!
Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks by Marcia Bjornerud.
Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks by Marcia Bjornerud.
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A geology book I recommend frequently is Timefulness by
Marcia Bjornerud. Nonfiction, looks at our relationship to time and how we understand it in geological terms. The author advocates for improving our understanding of geologic time as part of confronting our role in climate change.
Marcia Bjornerud. Nonfiction, looks at our relationship to time and how we understand it in geological terms. The author advocates for improving our understanding of geologic time as part of confronting our role in climate change.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A geology book I recommend frequently is Timefulness by
Marcia Bjornerud. Nonfiction, looks at our relationship to time and how we understand it in geological terms. The author advocates for improving our understanding of geologic time as part of confronting our role in climate change.
Marcia Bjornerud. Nonfiction, looks at our relationship to time and how we understand it in geological terms. The author advocates for improving our understanding of geologic time as part of confronting our role in climate change.
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For all of those entomologists wondering what book Dr. Frankenstein is holding up in Guillermo del Toro's new cinematic masterpiece: www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/...
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
For all of those entomologists wondering what book Dr. Frankenstein is holding up in Guillermo del Toro's new cinematic masterpiece: www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/...
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There has literally never been a universal basic income trial program that didn't deliver real and measurable results above and beyond any other form of social welfare, and every time another concludes with the same findings the powers that be go "interesting! Anyway," and pretend it wouldn't work.
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
There has literally never been a universal basic income trial program that didn't deliver real and measurable results above and beyond any other form of social welfare, and every time another concludes with the same findings the powers that be go "interesting! Anyway," and pretend it wouldn't work.
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Imagine. Political leaders who make music, who write theses about Fanon and Rousseau, who delight in complicated ideas, who like dogs, who crack jokes that don't come at other folks' expense...
An honor and dream come true to perform alongside Yo-Yo Ma, presented by Celebrity Series at Boston Symphony Hall. 💜
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Imagine. Political leaders who make music, who write theses about Fanon and Rousseau, who delight in complicated ideas, who like dogs, who crack jokes that don't come at other folks' expense...
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The gastropod here is obviously not in the feeding position, but I always liked to think it was just rotated for some reason. Maybe the whole relationship was just fortuitous... Token is about 40 mm.
November 23, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The gastropod here is obviously not in the feeding position, but I always liked to think it was just rotated for some reason. Maybe the whole relationship was just fortuitous... Token is about 40 mm.
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Please hear me when I say that
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
As Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.
Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” Continue reading...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Please hear me when I say that
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
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Christopher C. Grinter of the California Academy of Sciences discusses documenting California’s insect diversity through the CalATBI.
From DNA barcoding to voucher specimens, he says these tools help track species amid rapid biodiversity loss.
From DNA barcoding to voucher specimens, he says these tools help track species amid rapid biodiversity loss.
Inside California’s race to document its insects: A conversation with Chris Grinter
Christopher C. Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. As Senior Collection Manager of Entomology at the California Academy of Sciences,…
news.mongabay.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Christopher C. Grinter of the California Academy of Sciences discusses documenting California’s insect diversity through the CalATBI.
From DNA barcoding to voucher specimens, he says these tools help track species amid rapid biodiversity loss.
From DNA barcoding to voucher specimens, he says these tools help track species amid rapid biodiversity loss.
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“Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately, emissions from the global food system alone would make it impossible to limit warming to 1.5°C and difficult even to realize the 2°C target…major changes in how food is produced [and consumed] are needed…”
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately, emissions from the global food system alone would make it impossible to limit warming to 1.5°C and difficult even to realize the 2°C target…major changes in how food is produced [and consumed] are needed…”
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FFS.
Five out of the six Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to “refuse illegal orders” from the Trump administration have received bomb threats, as of Saturday.The new threats come after Presid...
Dem Lawmakers Get Bomb Threats After Trump Calls For Their Execution
The president’s use of violent language has had severe and frightening consequences.
newrepublic.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
FFS.
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The Canadian Prime Minister wants more housing and “AI”. He’s getting one of them.
I wrote about a deputy mayor of Toronto using AI to block housing development.
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Canadian Prime Minister wants more housing and “AI”. He’s getting one of them.
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This is the second report for the Newfoundland government that I have seen this year with AI errors. One by academics and now this one by consultants
This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
This is the second report for the Newfoundland government that I have seen this year with AI errors. One by academics and now this one by consultants
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Here in Canada the same thing would happen if we defunded the CBC @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
In remote Alaska, public radio stations like KYUK provide lifesaving information during natural disasters.
But Trump cut funds for public media, and that could mean deadly consequences for the rural community.
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
But Trump cut funds for public media, and that could mean deadly consequences for the rural community.
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
In rural America, public radio saves lives
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
www.motherjones.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Here in Canada the same thing would happen if we defunded the CBC @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Water will be the limiting factor in our continued existence. Here in western Canada it is becoming scarce in a number of towns and cities. McBride, Pincher Creek, and others.
This is the nightmare rushing up on the world’s driest continent, with governments and regulators avoiding any responsibility for action.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting ...
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Water will be the limiting factor in our continued existence. Here in western Canada it is becoming scarce in a number of towns and cities. McBride, Pincher Creek, and others.
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They are First Nations and students, and they had bear spray and bangers. They used them but they do always work. Sows are very protective and aggressive.
My hope is my people will rally to make sure they are not destroyed. Grizzlies are sacred in our culture. They represent courage. 🪶🙌🏽
My hope is my people will rally to make sure they are not destroyed. Grizzlies are sacred in our culture. They represent courage. 🪶🙌🏽
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
They are First Nations and students, and they had bear spray and bangers. They used them but they do always work. Sows are very protective and aggressive.
My hope is my people will rally to make sure they are not destroyed. Grizzlies are sacred in our culture. They represent courage. 🪶🙌🏽
My hope is my people will rally to make sure they are not destroyed. Grizzlies are sacred in our culture. They represent courage. 🪶🙌🏽
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Alberta has been under the thumb of evangelical Texas oilmen from almost our inception as a province. It’s going to take an awful lot of work to counter all those decades and decades of indoctrination by US influence and oil company propaganda that has so thoroughly infected the minds of generations
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Alberta has been under the thumb of evangelical Texas oilmen from almost our inception as a province. It’s going to take an awful lot of work to counter all those decades and decades of indoctrination by US influence and oil company propaganda that has so thoroughly infected the minds of generations
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You misspelled "colonialism."
As US dives into remaking Gaza, shades of nation-building come into focus https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-us-dives-into-remaking-gaza-shades-of-nation-building-come-into-focus/
As US dives into remaking Gaza, shades of nation-building come into focus
US president pledged to steer clear of projects like George W. Bush’s Iraq and Afghanistan commitments, yet his Gaza plan is increasingly starting to resemble those misadventures
www.timesofisrael.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
You misspelled "colonialism."
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🧪 More than 74,000 people were affected by the cancellation of 383 clinical trials funded by the #NIH.
Many of these grants funded #cancer research.
When science is silenced, patients suffer.
Via @scientificamerican.bsky.social on IG
Many of these grants funded #cancer research.
When science is silenced, patients suffer.
Via @scientificamerican.bsky.social on IG
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🧪 More than 74,000 people were affected by the cancellation of 383 clinical trials funded by the #NIH.
Many of these grants funded #cancer research.
When science is silenced, patients suffer.
Via @scientificamerican.bsky.social on IG
Many of these grants funded #cancer research.
When science is silenced, patients suffer.
Via @scientificamerican.bsky.social on IG
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“Allusions to scientific evidence are hard to swallow from a caucus that has more MLAs who compared trans children to excrement than who have medical degrees.”
Opinion: UCP use of notwithstanding clause an insult to Albertans
Opinion: UCP use of notwithstanding clause an insult to Albertans
calgaryherald.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“Allusions to scientific evidence are hard to swallow from a caucus that has more MLAs who compared trans children to excrement than who have medical degrees.”