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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

putting these all over houston

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Jaap de Roode @jaapderoode.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Work from our lab shows that non-native milkweed can allow monarch development into the winter, creating butterflies during a season where they can no longer migrate or breed. If you want to help monarchs, plant native milkweed only. 🧪 #plant-insect #nativeplants academic.oup.com/jinsectscien...

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The role of a non-native host plant in altering the seasonal dynamics of Danaus plexippus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) development

Abstract. Insect herbivores often experience seasonal fluctuation in food availability, which plays important role in signaling diapause and/or migration.

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Nat Prunet @nat-prunet.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Incredible diversity of #pollen grains! Pollen autofluorescence acquired with @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social #superresolution Airyscan & color-coded for depth #microscopy #bioimaging #bioart #sciart #botany #plantscience #fluorescencefriday

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Cristian Molina @cristian-molina.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

My first first-author paper came out yesterday online-first in #Oecologia! We reported that neotropical swollen-thorn acacias increased their investment in mutualism with ants during an El Niño drought event. Mutualism may indeed be strongest during tough times. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Swollen-thorn acacias increased their investments in resident ants during an El Niño event - Oecologia

Species interactions are frequently context-specific. Climate fluctuations can inflict stress on individuals, inducing plasticity in their behavior or changes in resource allocation. Obligate mutualis...

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🌴 Scott Zona, Ph.D. 🌴 @scottzona.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Stipules can be defensive: The stipules of Neltuma odorata (1st photo) are modified into spines, but those of an unidentified Vachellia from western Mexico (2nd photo) go one better: they’re also filled with ants that defend their home when disturbed. 🐜 #Fabaceae #stipule #Botany 🌾🧪🌱

Photo of a leafy shoot with alternate, compound leaves. The stipules at the base of every leaf are paired spines. Photo by Scott Zona CC BY-NC 2.0.

Photo of a leafy shoot with alternate, compound leaves. The stipules are inflated, large, woody and are modified as spines. Photo by Scott Zona CC BY-NC 2.0.

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David Grimm @david-grimm.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The alemdro tree doesn't just survive lightning strikes--it appears to use the electricity to fry parasites and kill competitors. Fascinating story by @erikstokstad.bsky.social for @science.org!

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Shocker: This tropical tree thrives after being struck by lightning

The almendro withstands thunderbolts that blast away parasitic vines

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Sarah Hörst @planetdr.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

NASA started terminating grants :(

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Brian Lovett @lovettbr.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to see in the new scientific system that emerges from the rubble. Gathering loose thoughts here. A list of demands?

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Cristian Molina @cristian-molina.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I had a blast judging the 75th Chicago Public Schools STEM Fair, hosted by @msichicago.bsky.social! The work these young scientists have accomplished is really remarkable. 10 years ago, I was a middle schooler participating in my first Science Fair... These experiences change lives. #CPSScienceFair

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Global Sustainability Scholars @gsscholars.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Curious as to what a day in the life is as a current GSS RaMP-UP Fellow in Panamá? Check out our instagram @gsscholars to see what Sam Rivera (UCLA '23) does in the lab and field for his research on sea slugs! www.instagram.com/gsscholars?i... #research #fieldwork #GSS

Left image: Black background, microscopic photo taken of a neon yellow and white sea slug.

Right image: Man squatting in tidal pool wearing blue nike hat, blue t-shirt, and black shorts collecting samples off of a rock.

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Global Sustainability Scholars @gsscholars.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Applications now open on the GSS website for the 2025/26 RaMP-UP Tropical BioDiversity Fellowship at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panamá! Visit gsscholar.org to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Apps due March 16! #research #TropicalBioDiversity #recentgrads #GSS

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Really enjoyed sharing my work on color pattern polymorphisms in female anoles at #SICB2025! Thanks to everyone that came to my talk. 🦎

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