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Henry Gee 亨利·纪

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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 43s
Why don’t birds catch butterflies more often? It’s all down to illusions of motion. Paper in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Butterfly wing patterns in flight create powerful illusory motion cues - Nature
Butterfly wing patterns and flight dynamics work in tandem to create powerful visual illusions that confuse predators, potentially representing one of the most successful visual defence strategies in ...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 2m
The unexpectedly primitive nature of Westlothiana: paper in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Evolution of terrestrial anatomy revealed by a derived stem tetrapod - Nature
New anatomical evidence reclassifies Westlothiana as an aquatic stem tetrapod, showing that terrestrial limb adaptations evolved mosaically in transitional amphibious environments before crown tetrapo...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 46m
What I read in August and September occamstypewriter.org/cromercrox/2...
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What I Read In August and September | The End Of The Pier Show
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Christmas is coming: the 'Independent' ranks THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH by Henry Gee and Raxenne Maniquiz as one of the top 20 gifts for all ten-year-olds. Not just the top twenty books -- the top 20 of all gifts. You know what to do. www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
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20 best gifts for 10-year-olds, tested and approved by kids and parents
We’ve tested gifts for every budget
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Paleo Nerds Podcast @paleonerdspod.bsky.social · 17h
🎉 Episode #102 is out now! 🎉 Ray & Dave talk with paleontologist Melanie During, who read the growth rings in fossil fish 🐟 from the Tanis site and pinned the death of the dinosaurs 🦖☄️to a single spring one fateful day 66 million years ago. 🔊 Listen now! www.paleonerds.com/podcast/mela...
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Brett Baker @archaeal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Two Assistant Professor Positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes - including microbes! faculty.utexas.edu/career/191568
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Faculty Careers - The University of Texas at Austin
Unleash your intellectual power by joining a world-renowned faculty that is solving the world's most urgent problems. At UT Austin, we provide you the freedom to blaze trails, follow your curiosity, e...
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Measles: What is likely going to happen in Florida (and much of the US) as MMR vaccination has dropped below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks? Hundreds of deaths in the next 5 years projected throughout the US. www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Currently lost in Cinema Bookshop in Hay on Wye. Don’t send help.
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Butlerian Jihad. Bring it on.
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
(1) this was once the great watchtower of Amon Súl. (2) your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!
Llandovery castle, Carmarthenshire
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
LAS MARAVILLAS DE LA VIDA EN LA TIERRA is 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' published in Spanish by Editorial Contrapunto in Chile. Here's some background (in Spanish) editorialcontrapunto.com/blogs/news/l... @jillgrinberglit.bsky.social @twohootsbooks.bsky.social
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Las maravillas de la vida en la tierra
Las maravillas de la vida en la tierra desde una mirada científica La historia de la vida, desde los orígenes del planeta hasta nuestros días. Ese es el fascinante recorrido que propone Henry Gee, pal...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My publisher wants my next book ‘The Only Way Is Ethics’ to top out at 70k words. Just over halfway through first draft I’ve clocked up 61k. Clearly I’m having too much fun. I’ll have to take out some of the jokes @picadorbooks.bsky.social @jillgrinberglit.bsky.social
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Driving from Cromer to Wales via Oxford. It’s taken 5 hours and still not quite at Oxford. Have conceived deep loathing for roundabouts.
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Communications Sustainability @commssustain.nature.com · 24/09/2026
Apply by September 28!
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Nature @nature.com · 24/09/2026
An early-career researcher has hit a roadblock. Here’s how they can persevere in their studies go.nature.com/4iK7xlG
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How do I rekindle my motivation for earning my PhD?
An early-career researcher has hit a roadblock. Here’s how they can persevere in their studies.
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Michael Hiller @hillermich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy to share results of the @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social phase 1, providing reference genomes covering 21 bat families. New insights into bat phylogeny, ancestral genome reconstruction, European origin & ancestral echolocation. Great work by a team of 100+ colleagues www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography - Nature
An updated phylogeny of bats is presented, based on new genome assemblies and many ancient fossils and including all known bat families.
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Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich @eth-eaps.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Earth and Planetary Evolution. ethz.ch/en/the-eth-z... Please apply online. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2026.
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Earth and Planetary Evolution
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (www.eaps.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Kyle' Harper's book 'The Last Animal' is out on 20 Oct. If you liked my 'Decline and Fall of the Human Empire', you'll like this one, too. @princetonupress.bsky.social
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Buzz Baum @buzzbaum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We are looking for a research assistant! Come join the team: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSZ826/r...
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Research Support Officer | Cell Biology | Dr Buzz Baum | LMB 2904 at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
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Dr. Davey F. Wright ⛏️🦕🧬 @daveyfwright.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Curator of Marine Invertebrates position at the NHMLA. Great opportunity for marine invertebrate zoologists, especially echinoderm researchers! (see post below)
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Marine Invertebrates Curator | The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County https://nhm.org/ The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks a full-time Assistant OR Associate Curator, commensurate with experience…
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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"The use of PGT-P risks assigning greater value to some children than others. This shift aligns with the selective pronatalism that promotes not simply having children, but particular kinds of children." www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Embryo screening and the new reproductive divide - Nature Human Behaviour
Nature Human Behaviour - Embryo screening and the new reproductive divide
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 22/09/2026
Researchers have developed a paper-based battery that can be swallowed, power medical devices inside the body, and then break down naturally, reports @natchemeng.nature.com. The technology could support temporary health-monitoring and treatment devices: spklr.io/63328ET0Rp #BioMed
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Bioresorbable batteries for transient ingestible bioelectronics - Nature Chemical Engineering
This study presents a bioresorbable magnesium–molybdenum trioxide paper battery that delivers 1.84 V under physiological conditions and degrades after use. Validated in swine models, the platform powers battery-assisted RFID medication adherence tracking and capsule-based gastric electrical stimulation, establishing a foundation for retrieval-free bioelectronic medicine.
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The discovery that the fore-/mid-brain develops from a distinct cell population from that of the hindbrain has caused consternation, but from an evolutionary point of view it kind of makes sense. I'll have to think more about this (using forebrain). www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last night -I dreamed I saw Manderley again- I got a 3-fig royalty cheque for my SF trilogy 'The Sigil' published back in 2012. A few people liked it. Most didn't. To be honest I am amazed anyone is still reading it. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074C2MZN...
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The Sigil Trilogy
Visit Amazon's The Sigil Trilogy Page and shop for all The Sigil Trilogy books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of The Sigil Trilogy
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paveltomancak.bsky.social @paveltomancak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Some 30 years ago, I went for it. ‘Twas a good decision. Do it!
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Forests Forever @forestsforever.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic. Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. Exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Includes a quote by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
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The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic
Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. As the new field of environmental neuroscience proves, exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire’, now in Turkish
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire’, now in Turkish
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Ctenophores Rock! @ctenophoresrock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Feeling jelly? You can get your own sea gooseberry shirt and support a wonderful cause at the same time! 🔗 to purchase: theplanktonproject.teemill.com/collection/a... #CtenoGear
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Barbara Marte @barbmarte.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
new out in @nature www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Evolution and heterogeneity of lethal metastatic bladder cancer subtypes - Nature
A rapid autopsy programme provides valuable resources to enable detailed molecular and genetic analyses of the temporal evolution of aggressive histological subtypes and therapy resistance in metastat...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
LAS MARAVILLAS DE LA VIDA EN LA TIERRA is 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' published in Spanish by Editorial Contrapunto in Chile. Here's some background (in Spanish) editorialcontrapunto.com/blogs/news/l... @jillgrinberglit.bsky.social @twohootsbooks.bsky.social
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Las maravillas de la vida en la tierra
Las maravillas de la vida en la tierra desde una mirada científica La historia de la vida, desde los orígenes del planeta hasta nuestros días. Ese es el fascinante recorrido que propone Henry Gee, pal...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Christmas is coming: the 'Independent' ranks THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH by Henry Gee and Raxenne Maniquiz as one of the top 20 gifts for all ten-year-olds. Not just the top twenty books -- the top 20 of all gifts. You know what to do. www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
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20 best gifts for 10-year-olds, tested and approved by kids and parents
We’ve tested gifts for every budget
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Kelly Zamudio @kzutaustin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TWO JOBS in our department #IntegrativeBiology at #UTAustin! Evolutionary Biology and Organismal Mechanistic Processes, both very widely defined. Come join us! Application info here: apply.interfolio.com/193270
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The Arthur C. Clarke Award @clarkeaward.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“My God, it’s full of stars” ✨
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European Society for the Study of Human Evolution @eshesociety.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 A reminder that the #ESHE2026 meeting begins this Wednesday in Burgos! If you're joining us, be sure to download the latest program schedule and abstract booklet on our website. We look forward to welcoming you to Burgos for an exciting week of scientific exchange and networking! #ESHE #Burgos
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Christmas coming up rapidly fast approaching. Just a thought. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
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The Wonder of Life on Earth by Henry Gee
Discover the story of life on our planet as you have never seen it before! The perfect gift for the curious of any age. From the first tiny bubbles of life in…
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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 16/09/2026
Identification and proteomic analysis of bone fragments and teeth from an excavation in Southwest China provide insight into the evolution and phenotype of Denisovans and fill a geographical gap in their documented distribution, according to a paper in Nature. go.nature.com/4r4K9Bl 🏺🧪
This is figure 1, which shows geographic location of Bianfu Cave and morphology of two hominin teeth and three newly identified Denisovan bones.
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Will Ratcliff @wcratcliff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
1/17 Submissions are now open for the 2027 Microbial Population Biology GRC! We expect this meeting to be extraordinarily oversubscribed. If you want to come, time is of the essence--apply ASAP! June 27–July 2 • Andover, NH www.grc.org/microbial-po...
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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 15/09/2026
Attendees of the upcoming Nature Conference on Autonomous Robotics will be able to reserve one-on-one meetings with our editors during a special Meet the Editors session. Learn more: go.nature.com/4fod3bY #STEMConference #ResearchPublishing
Nature Conferences. What would you ask Nature Portfolio editors? if you had a 15-minute consultation. Autonomous Robotics. Springer Nature. There's photos of the five editors involved.Olga Bubnova. Nature Sensors. Is my research ready for publication? Emanuele Poliani. Nature Communications. How to choose the right journal? There's photos of the two editors.Owain Vaughan. Nature Electronics. Is my research novel enough? Giovanni Maria Matrone. Nature Sensors. What makes my paper stand out? There are headshots of the two editors.Caroline Breyer. Nature Reviews Bioengineering. Is there clear storytelling? Exclusive to attendees of Autonomous Robotics. October 13-15, 2026. Daejeon, South Korea.
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Lives and Times of Denisovans from southwestern China. Paper in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Denisovans from southwestern China and their subsistence strategies - Nature
Evidence from Bianfu Cave shows specialized hunting, expedient stone-tool production and extensive bone use of Denisovans, providing new insights into their ecology, behaviour and cultural legacy in e...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Desperately Seeking Denis: Denisovan bones and teeth from SW China identified by proteomics. Paper in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
'The Decline & Fall of the Human Empire' and 'A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth' flock together at @waterstones.bsky.social in Norwich @jillgrinberglit.bsky.social @picadorbooks.bsky.social #SupportYourLocalAuthor www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
If you are off to college and plan to take an introductory history-of-life course (sometimes known as 'Dinosaurs 101', or disparagingly as 'Rocks for Jocks') then 'A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth' will do half your assignments. In which case, buy two. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
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A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth by Henry Gee
Winner of the Royal Society Science Book.'Exhilaratingly whizzes through billions of years . . . Gee is a marvellously engaging writer' - The Times4.6 billion y
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Quoth the #POTUS -- 'The only control or "guardrails" that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!' We're toast.
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Communications Earth & Environment @commsearth.nature.com · 15/09/2026
Mediterranean woodlands persisted in coastal Lebanon for hundreds of millennia, supporting diverse ungulates and shaping distinct hominin foraging strategies, highlighting ecological contrasts with the southern Levant 🦌 @gabrieleru1.bsky.social 👉Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Lebanese faunal legacy collections uncover 400,000 years of woodland resilience and distinct hominin ecological strategies - Communications Earth & Environment
Mediterranean woodlands persisted in coastal Lebanon for hundreds of millennia, supporting diverse ungulates and shaping distinct hominin foraging strategies, highlighting ecological contrasts with th...
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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 15/09/2026
Changes in the female brain during menopause contrast sharply with those seen during pregnancy and puberty, according to research in Nature Communications. go.nature.com/4qZRLoJ #Neuroskyence 🧪
This is figure 1, which shows monthly rates of gray matter volume change across three female hormonal transitions.
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Departmental seminars when there's no pizza
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Henry Gee 亨利·纪 @endofthepier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it in for me!
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