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Oliver Bossdorf @bossdorf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Returning from super nice #NSOGFÖ2026. Highlights: name tags w/o titles emphasizing first names, @mrillig.bsky.social's multi-change experiments, @jessicakabbott.bsky.social becoming a TV star, a workshop on art-science collaborations, and meeting friends like @katrinheer.bsky.social and Lars.

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Caitlin E. McDonough-Goldstein @ideaspermatheca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How do we navigate the semantic labyrinth of sex in biology? doi.org/10.1093/icb/icag093 In developing a @treeofsex.bsky.social 2.0 ontology, we have encountered many versions of sex. In this paper, we come together to explore places of contention and make connections across concepts of sex.

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Navigating the Semantic Labyrinth of “Sex” in the Study of Reproductive Trait Evolution

Synopsis. “Sex” is a compound of many different concepts that contribute to a multiplicity of meanings. As a result, “sex” appears in a wide range of scien

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Tree of Sex @treeofsex.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New publication alert: Tree of Sex 2.0 members unpack the many, sometimes overlapping, sometimes conflicting uses of "sex" in biology. Lead author Caitlin McDonough-Goldstein @ideaspermatheca.bsky.social has an excellent explainer thread if you want a preview!

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Charles Mullon @charlesmullon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

With @ewanflintham.bsky.social @thomaslesaffre.bsky.social and @sarperotto.bsky.social we've been thinking about what theory tells us about sexual antagonism (SA = when selection favours different trait values in females and males). Our review is here: tinyurl.com/ct5mk8mv

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 02/08/2026

He/she/they.... the appropriate uses of some #pronouns have changed over the years. In time, we also lost the useful wit, unker and git. But what did they allow us to say? Read the interview with Tom Birkett, leader of the NorseMap #Viking research. 👇 @norseincork.bsky.social @ucc.ie #ERCCoG

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Wit, unker, git: The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy

Tales of love and adventure from 1,000 years ago reveal a dazzling range of now-extinct English pronouns. They capture something unique about how people once thought about "two-ness".

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Happy birthday to Geddy Lee, born on this day in 1953 in Toronto! The lead vocalist, bassist and keyboardist of Rush, he is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has the Order of Canada. An asteroid is also named for him. 📸 Wikicommons (Ralph_PH)

Geddy Lee performs onstage with a turquoise electric bass, wearing tinted glasses, a patterned shirt and a black T-shirt. Warm red and orange stage lighting surrounds him, with a large blurred backdrop behind him.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What do pea plants have to do with evolution? 🌱 More than you might think. Gregor Mendel's careful experiments uncovered the rules of inheritance, explaining how traits are passed from one generation to the next. Gregor Mendel was born #OTD in 1822! 🧪 #GregorMendel #Evolution #Genetics #EvoKE

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 15/07/2026

Tim Harford writes about me in the Financial Times. He claims I think it’s hopeless for scientists to try to explain their work to the public. That’s false. I suspect link rot and Harford’s faulty memory are to blame. I’ll explain my actual view below. 🧪 1/10 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

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Explain it to me like I’m 10

Simplifying how we explain complex concepts can lead to surprising benefits

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Jessica Abbott @jessicakabbott.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Looking forward to the SMBE meeting next week! Let me know if you are going to be there!

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Tree of Sex @treeofsex.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As everyone's winding down on #evol2026 we want to share our survey link with you again. Whether you work in reproductive biology specifically or not, please take a minute to help us understand how the scientific community uses reproductive terms in research! And hope to see you at #SMBE!

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Science Magazine @science.org · 15/06/2026

Works of fiction with strong science themes once again populate Science’s summer reading list, offering readers carefully refracted views of reality and creative glimpses into possible futures. Learn more about the roundup’s 10 featured titles: scim.ag/4uxwvqI

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Summer reading 2026

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Arvid Ågren @arvidagren.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Much has been written about The Selfish Gene, and few books have been both as influential and as persistently contested. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, here are some brief thoughts in the latest issue of @science.org. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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A provocative view of evolution turns 50

The Selfish Gene continues to challenge readers half a century later

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Nature @nature.com · 01/06/2026

Bad experiences with supervisors are common among early-career researchers and one of the leading reasons they leave academia go.nature.com/4dTTEgr

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Poor supervision is pushing young researchers out of academia

A survey finds that academic supervisors can have a huge impact on their students’ mental health.

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Science Magazine @science.org · 28/05/2026

Among biology faculty at top U.S. research universities, women are now more likely than men to have Wikipedia biographies, according to a new paper. scim.ag/4dOuhwC

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Wikipedia’s gender gap has flipped for one group of scientists

A new study finds women biology faculty are now more likely than men to have a biography on the popular website

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Christina Hansen Wheat @chansenwheat.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🐾 DOG OWNERS WANTED! 🐾 Help us understand how early life experiences impact adult dog behaviour by filling out the survey below...and tell all dog owners you know to do the same. Swedish: survey.liu.se/Survey/13900 English/EU: survey.liu.se/Survey/14070 English/US: survey.liu.se/Survey/14086 🧪🌍🦊🐶

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Jessica Abbott @jessicakabbott.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Is this really what they were going for? #esc2026

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Department of Biology, Lund University @biologylu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Olof Hellgren is looking for Johnson’s baby oil gel (chamomile). Used in nest boxes to trap malaria-transmitting midges, its viscosity allows upside-down mounting. Long-term research data require identical methods; the oil can’t be replaced. If you have a bottle, contact olof.hellgren@biol.lu.se

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NBIS @nbis.se · 14/04/2026

Open position at NBIS! We are looking for a bioinformatician to join us at Lund University. This time we are specifically interested in candidates with experience of spatial omics and/or advanced biostatistics and machine learning. More information and how to apply: lu.varbi.com/what:job/job...

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Bioinformatiker

Är du intresserad av att arbeta med bioinformatisk analys med stöd av kompetenta och vänliga kollegor i en internationell miljö? Söker du en arbetsgivare som satsar på ett hållbart medarbetarsk

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Every province and territory has chosen an official bird. Each of the birds represent the history, culture and landscape of the province or territory. From owls to chickadees, there is a great variety. These are the birds of Canada's provinces and territories. 🧵 1/15

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NBIS @nbis.se · 08/04/2026

A senior bioinformatician working on your project in Sweden for up to 500 hours! Apply to the next call for Bioinformatics Support Peer review track (aka WABI): www.nbis.se/services/bio... Deadline: April 23rd

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NBIS - Support application - Peer review track

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Jessica Abbott @jessicakabbott.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Interested in hermaphroditic species? Sign up for SHOW, the Simultaneously Hermaphroditic Organisms Workshop! We've received more online participants than expected, and can accept a few more registrations until the 7th of April! Participation is free! colin-olito.github.io/SHOW2026.git...

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Simultaneous Hermaphroditic Organisms Workshop | SHOW 2026

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Jessica Abbott @jessicakabbott.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Really happy that this one is published!

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The Peterborough Lift Lock was an engineering marvel when it was built over 120 years ago. It was once the highest hydraulic boat lift in the world. youtube.com/shorts/zM1D-...

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The Peterborough Lift Lock

YouTube video by Canadian History Ehx

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day 💌 Citius, Altius, Fortius — faster, higher, stronger. Sexual selection is often told as a competition story. But is courtship really a one-way performance? 👇 Examples in the next post. #ValentinesDay #EvolutionaryBiology #EvoKE

EvoKE wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day and wants you to check out our info post about sexual selection

Citius, Altius, Fortius
Faster. Higher. Stronger.

Since Charles Darwin introduced sexual selection, it’s often been reduced to a simple story:

Males compete harder.
Shine brighter.
Outperform rivals.

Win the female.

This interpretation makes courtship look like a one-way performance.
But evolution is rarely a solo act.
Many mating systems only make sense when we look at what’s happening on both sides.

In "Bitch”, zoologist and science writer Lucy Cooke highlights research by behavioral ecologist Gail Patricelli:
Sexual selection doesn’t just shape flashy traits.
It can also foster the development of something else: social intelligence
Let’s spotlight some courtship behaviors

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Dan Baldassarre @evornithology.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

My Evolution and Society class discussed @sashagusevposts.bsky.social's great piece "No, intelligence is not like height" in the context of eugenics and a student raised a great point: How do eugenicists reconcile their love of selective breeding and sterilization with their appeal to nature? 1/4

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Science Magazine @science.org · 11/02/2026

"The academic structure … makes planning for a family feel like an impossible luxury." In this #ScienceWorkingLife, two postdocs share how, as women in academia, having children can feel impossible—and how talking about it makes them feel less alone. scim.ag/46uBWgD #WomenInScienceDay

A conceptual illustration of multiple people looking to center, with conversation bubbles with baby and academic related drawings inside. Hedline is: As women in academia, having children can feel impossible. Talking about it makes us feel less alone

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today we celebrate Darwin Day! 🎉 Today is not just about celebrating Darwin, but about how evolutionary biology helps us address today’s challenges. Evolution is not only about the past. It’s a way of thinking for building more sustainable futures. How are you marking Darwin Day?

Anticipate evolution to protect human health
Pathogens and cancer cells evolve rapidly.
Evolutionary biology helps us design health interventions, from antibiotics to cancer therapies, that anticipate evolutionary responses, slowing resistance instead of accelerating it.

Design food systems that work with evolution
Pests and pathogens adapt quickly to uniform crops and intensive practices.
Evolutionary thinking supports diversity-based and adaptive farming strategies that reduce evolutionary arms races and increase long-term food security.

Protect evolutionary potential in a changing world
Species and ecosystems respond to climate change through evolutionary and ecological processes that unfold over time.
Evolutionary biology highlights the importance of intraspecific biodiversity and helps identify which populations hold higher adaptive potential, and informs management and conservation plans to support resilience.

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Christina Hansen Wheat @chansenwheat.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 2-year postdoc in canine behaviour at Linköping University, Sweden. #AcademicSky #ScienceJobs liu.se/en/work-at-l...

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Nordic Society Oikos @nordicoikos.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We are excited to present to you the keynote speakers of #NSO2026 and #gfoe2026! First off is @jessicakabbott.bsky.social, professor of evolutionary genetics at @lund-university.bsky.social, Sweden. She works on the evolution of sex differences and sex chromosomes. @gfoesoc.bsky.social

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European Society for Evolutionary Biology @eseb.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

📣Deadline approaching - Monday 19th January! Would you like to support JEB and the evolution community? Our society journal is seeking new editors! Apply now: jevbio.net/call-for-edi...

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Call for Editors - ESEB | JEB Blog

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bioRxiv Evolutionary Biology @biorxiv-evobio.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Drivers of systemic male-female allele frequency divergence in humans www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…

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bioRxiv Evolutionary Biology @biorxiv-evobio.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Non-canonical sex chromosome evolution revealed by extreme heterogeneity in homomorphic Y chromosome differentiation in the common frog www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…

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