Reposted by Mohamed NoorSociety for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with Dr. Stacy Krueger-Hadfield and Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos about doing a PhD or postdoc abroad. www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display... @dortizba.bsky.social @gbaucom.bsky.social 02018
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Sad to read this: www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comExclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decadesThe US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project. 083
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Hope to get to see lots of folks at #stlv #startrek ! 1152
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Can recessive traits become more apparent from external forces? See more from a connection to a new #StarTrekSNW episode! youtu.be/wCZo4jqYr-syoutu.beExperience changing recessivity in Star Trek: Strange New WorldsYouTube video by BioTrekkie Explains! 072
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Really cool! Go Voyager-1 -- wonderful milestone! spacedaily.com/d-in-novembe...spacedaily.comIn November 2026, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft will cross a milestone no human-made object has ever reached — the point at which a radio signal traveling at the speed of light takes a full 24 hours to ...Voyager 1 is, by every available measure, the longest-running and most successful piece of deep-space hardware in the history of the species. It launched at 8:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time on 5 Septembe... 074
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Here's a quick blog post about some science therein... science-and-food.blogspot.com/2026/05/meth...science-and-food.blogspot.comMethane-based life on Titan in "For All Mankind"I love the Apple TV+ show "For All Mankind", not just for its excellent stories and fun alternate twists on history but also for its science... 010
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Loved the recent finale of #ForAllMankind ! Here's a quick blog post about some science therein... science-and-food.blogspot.com/2026/05/meth...science-and-food.blogspot.comMethane-based life on Titan in "For All Mankind"I love the Apple TV+ show "For All Mankind", not just for its excellent stories and fun alternate twists on history but also for its science... 060
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Fun interview www.the-scientist.com/then-and-now...the-scientist.comMohamed Noor on Flies, Evolution, and Star Trek | The ScientistAs an evolutionary geneticist, Noor has made several key discoveries using Drosophila, but his science communication work, via books and sci-fi cruises, is just as interesting. 0102
Reposted by Mohamed NoorSociety for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Don't miss this year's SSE Presidential Symposium at virtual #Evol2026! Tune in at 9:00 am Eastern (13:00 UTC) on Thursday to hear talks, and then stay for the workshop! 01411
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Really gracious story... today.duke.edu/2026/04/how-...today.duke.eduHow ‘Star Trek’ Boldly Became a Science Classroom | Duke Today 0112
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Looking forward to chatting science and #StarTrek at @eastcarolinauniv.bsky.social next week! 191
Reposted by Mohamed NoorPLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · 11/03/2026In a new study, Sarah Marion &co use genetic mapping and whole genome sequencing in wild #Drosophila to reveal the genetic basis of naturally occurring lethal mutations and introduce a new model that could explain their frequencies in natural populations. 🧪 #geneticsplos.ioTransposable elements contribute substantially to naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogasterRecessive lethal mutations are common and often persist at unexpectedly high frequencies due to diverse mutational causes. This study shows that many lethal alleles in Drosophila melanogaster arise… 02212
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 11/03/2026New study by the awesome Sarah Marion on naturally occurring lethal-causing mutations in Drosophila trinity.duke.edu/news/newly-t...trinity.duke.eduNewly Transferred Jumping Genes Drive Lethal MutationsMost lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University.The findings, published in PLOS Biology, ch... 052
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Excellent advice for PhD student applicants... www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comEight common errors I see in PhD applications and interviews, and how to avoid themConvince a supervisor that you’re a great fit for their laboratory by preparing questions, honing your personal statement and showcasing strong team-player instincts. 046
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 05/03/2026I’ll be back on Star Trek: The Cruise in 2027, and hope you join me! Get ready to celebrate a year of #StarTrek celebrations at sea! Book now/ ASAP at StarTrekTheCruise.com #StarTrekCruise 1110
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 04/03/2026youtu.be/4gmkM47GCiQ?...youtu.beScientific Context of Star Trek: TOS // #startrekthecruise // #startrek // Star Trek the Cruise IXYouTube video by UltimatDJz Playz 062
Reposted by Mohamed NoorThad @tyranicus.net · 24/02/2026"The Scientific Context of Star Trek TOS" with @mafnoor.bsky.social and @drerinmac.bsky.social 0241
Reposted by Mohamed NoorMichael Wong @miquai.bsky.social · 08/02/2026My TEDxNewEngland talk is out!!! By identifying commonalities among evolving systems, both living and nonliving, we can develop an expanded concept of evolution that describes the emergence of complex phenomena and reflects the creativity of the cosmos.youtube.comHow do non-living things ‘evolve’? | Michael Wong | TEDxNewEnglandYouTube video by TEDx Talks 2336
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Some good reminders here to help avoid faculty burnout: time away, reflection/ goal setting, community, etc. www.chronicle.com/article/feel...chronicle.comAdvice | Feeling Depleted? A Guide to Faculty RenewalHow to reconnect with purpose to what brought you into this profession. 050
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Happy US Thanksgiving to all! Really grateful for all my friends & connections on this platform! 2151
Reposted by Mohamed NoorBenjamin Ahr Harrison @benjaminahr.mobi · 27/11/2025I got to go on the @ncse.bsky.social Safeguarding Science podcast with ST science advisor @mafnoor.bsky.social and the episode is out! Star Trek and Evolution together on one episode! ncse.ngo/safeguarding...ncse.ngoSafeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science EducationSafeguarding Sound Science, Evolution EditionThe second season of Safeguarding Sound Science examines the everyday impacts of evolution, the grand theory that informs our understanding of all life on ... 0214
Reposted by Mohamed NoorThe Transporter Room @thetransporterroom.net · 20/11/2025The ultimate intersection of fiction and fact: Star Trek. We were so honored to interview Dr. Mohamed Noor and dive deep into how the show's focus on discovery and scientific integration pushes our understanding of the universe. @mafnoor.bsky.social 📺 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo 082
Reposted by Mohamed NoorThe Transporter Room @thetransporterroom.net · 10/11/2025A replicator would be amazing, but I'd never trust a transporter. They're like death traps! I'm concerned replicators might be abused if widely available. Remember why the Kazon wanted one? #StarTrek #SciFiTech @mafnoor.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Mohamed NoorThe Transporter Room @thetransporterroom.net · 08/11/2025🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 Welcome aboard! In this exclusive interview, The Transporter Room sits down with Dr. Mohamed Noor, acclaimed evolutionary geneticist and Star Trek science consultant. @mafnoor.bsky.social Be sure to Like, share, and follow 📆 November 9th |1PM PT / 4PM ET 🎞️ youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo 083
Reposted by Mohamed NoorCaiti Smukowski Heil @caitismuheil.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Congrats Sarah, @mafnoor.bsky.social, and team on such a cool paper!biorxiv.orgTransposable elements drive much of naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogasterRecessive lethal mutations are widespread across studied species, with estimates suggesting that each individual carries at least one. Numerous lethal alleles persist in wild populations at higher fre... 163
Reposted by Mohamed NoorNicki Washington, Ph.D. @drnickiw.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Just in case you need some joy/laughs, the new season of Abbott Elementary starts now on ABC. 1223
Reposted by Mohamed NoorCaiti Smukowski Heil @caitismuheil.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Excited that we could share some of our recent work on how temperature affects sporulation and recombination rate in Saccharomyces 🎤🌡️🧬🔬 Thanks for having us Mike & @heredityjournal.bsky.social! 0102
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Fun interview of Adam Nimoy about his book, conducted last summer... www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_EQ...youtube.comDuke Jewish Alumni Network Book Club: “The Most Human" by Adam NimoyYouTube video by Jewish Life at Duke 040
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Yep, I made it. And did the html directly- no “geocities”… 😂🖖 130
Reposted by Mohamed NoorThad @tyranicus.net · 07/08/2025"The Enterprise Guys" with Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, and John Billingsley, moderated by @mafnoor.bsky.social #STLV 3594
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Come see a new evolution talk at #STLV this Thursday! #StarTrek 0141
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Absolutely true!!! And connects to the talk I’m planning for #STLV in ~10 days! ❤️🖖 020
Reposted by Mohamed NoorDavid Mack @davidmack.pro · 26/07/2025GET AN EARFUL OF THIS: #StarTrek: KHAN — A full-cast audio drama written by Kirsten Beyer & @davidmack.bsky.social, based on a story by Nicholas Meyer. Premiering September 8 from CBS Eye Podcast Productions and Realm. Official Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71e...youtube.comOfficial Trailer | Star Trek: KhanYouTube video by Star Trek 811730
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Fun chat about the science and more in the most recent Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode! #StarTrekSNW www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9b... on the 7th Rule podcast!youtube.comDon't Eat the Olive | Strange New Worlds, ep 303 "Shuttle to Kenfori" w Dr Mohamed Noor | T7R2 #164YouTube video by The 7th Rule 041
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Honored to have gotten to contribute a tiny bit to #startreksnw season 3-- GREAT season and hope everyone loves watching it as much as all the folks enjoyed making it! (Red circle added) 4453
Reposted by Mohamed NoorMarc Joanisse @drmarcj.bsky.social · 08/07/2025My university has announced a special international graduate fellowship for PhD students whose acceptance at a US university has been rescinded. Check it out: grad.uwo.ca/finances/wes...grad.uwo.caUS-CAN Doctoral Excellence AwardWestern University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none. 36848
Reposted by Mohamed NoorLaBella Lab @lablabella.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Caiti Smukowski Heil @caitismuheil.bsky.social tells us about th domestication of yeast in bread 🍞 Humans have made a profound impact on the genome of S. cerevisiae And commercial baking strains are super weird! #Evol2025 #Evol25 1318
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comWhen the government cancels your research grant, here’s what you can doThe mass cancellation of US federal grants marks yet another escalation in political interference in science, but there are ways to keep crucial research going. 092
Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 18/05/2025www.cnn.com/2025/05/14/s...cnn.comOnce ‘dead’ thrusters on the farthest spacecraft from Earth are in action again | CNNNASA engineers have revived old thrusters on Voyager 1 to prevent a clog from endangering the mission during a planned communications blackout. 092