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cluesan al-gaib @clueless.bsky.social · 23h

she looks so happy 🥹

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Marine biologists discover new plankton off Oregon coast
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stephvbothmer.bsky.social @stephvbothmer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

there is not a single interview with her that is not worth your time

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I don’t think everyone realizes how bad things are for US science: For the fiscal year that just ended, the Trump regime withheld $1.4 billion from the National Science Foundation’s research budget, which is about 1/5 of its primary research budget.

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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress (Gift Article)

The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.

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Tyson Wepprich @tysonwepprich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I worked on the tamarisk biocontrol beetle's rapid evolution & spread for a few years. This article does a good job explaining the ongoing puzzle of tamarisk control and restoration in the west. biographic.com/the-trouble-...

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The Trouble with Tamarisk | bioGraphic

Twenty-five years ago, land managers unleashed a beetle to control an invasive tree sucking rivers dry. But water levels haven’t risen—and the real villains are still causing trouble.

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are hiring! 🧪 Tenure-track position in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Great colleagues, nearby mountains, and of course a certain lake... Application info: nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external... www.unr.edu/biology #evolution #EEB #ecoevo #evolsky #academicjobs

A winter view of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains with snow on the ground and trees

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 25/09/2026

Why does El Niño bring floods to some countries and drought to others? El Niño is a natural climate pattern that alters weather worldwide, with impacts that vary by region. This explains what it is, why it matters, and how the UN is helping communities prepare: ow.ly/3nCv50ZRCU1

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Billur Bektaş 🍃 @billurbektas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

…such distinctions add urgency to conservation efforts. “Once three species become five species, each population is reduced,” he says. “Therefore conservation efforts must increase, perhaps urgently, depending on estimated population sizes.” www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

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Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

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Maria Paniw @paniw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🧪🌎 I had a great time at #NSOGfÖ2026! But best of all was reuniting with the forecast-challenge crew for our workshop! If you like 🌳🐰🪲 or want to try your model on a new system, submit a forecast to our challenge! There is ⏰ - we'll announce winners in Oct/Nov: donanadt.lifewatch.dev/app/donana-f...

Cara Gallagher, Sanne Ever, Maria Paniw, and Billur Bektas from the Ecological Forecasting Initiative at the NSO-GFÖ 2026 meeting.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Pathologist Dr. Elizabeth Stern's pioneering research in cytopathology transformed cervical cancer from a frequently fatal disease into a highly treatable and preventable disease. Her research revolutionized women’s healthcare. She was born #OTD in 1915. #WomenInSTEM

A black-and-white portrait of Canadian-American pathologist Dr. Elizabeth Stern (1915–1980), whose pioneering research in cytopathology transformed cervical cancer into a preventable disease. Dr. Stern is positioned slightly at an angle, facing forward with a calm, composed, and serious expression. Her dark hair is styled in a short, neat wave off her forehead, and her gaze is directed toward the camera. She wears a dark, simple collared blouse with subtle dotted textures. The composition focuses entirely on her upper shoulders and head against a stark, light-colored, uncluttered background that provides a high-contrast framing. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her facial features. The overall mood is formal, dignified, and academic, capturing a historic visual record of an influential woman in STEM.

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 19/09/2026

Want to check out the health of a lake, river, or aquifer near you? This platform shows the health of millions of lakes, rivers, & wetlands around the world. It shows pollution hotspots, drought impacts & signs of recovery. Check out the Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer: ow.ly/VvK050ZP2g7

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Eos @eos.org · 18/09/2026

Accounting for the competing effects of biogenic gases has become increasingly important for climate scientists, especially as forest habitats and footprints shift and land use patterns change. 🧪 eos.org/features/che...

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Chemical Conversations Between Forests and the Sky Affect Air Quality, Clouds, and More - Eos

Trees release invisible gases that can create clouds, trap heat, and worsen pollution. Scientists are busy trying to unravel forests’ complex atmospheric contributions in a changing climate.

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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The atmosphere just hit a new water-vapour record: 27.35 kg of water vapour per m2 in August 2026, ~20 trillion litres more water than the previous record. Warmer air holds ~7% more moisture per °C. More water vapour means more energy to fuel extreme weather. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August

Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New podcast episode out now 🎧: “Connecting the Dots on Climate and Democracy” - wherever you get your podcasts. Now co-hosted with climate legend Bill McKibben! Getitright.earth/podcast Also: Check your voter registration (vote.gov) and volunteer with me and Environmental Voter

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scoop: This afternoon NSF will formally announce its four 'Frontier Initiatives', and a suite of other changes in a public letter. These Frontier Initiatives (left) are identical to OSTP's 'Grand Research Challenges' that we have been reporting on (right). www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 11/09/2026

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “Recent high-severity wildfires in a dry-conifer landscape are unprecedented over five centuries and foretell future forest loss.” Read now: ow.ly/v1oR50ZM4BE For more trending articles, visit ow.ly/pH5050ZM4Aj.

Dry-conifer forest loss from high-severity fires in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico (1995–2023). (A) Photograph of dry-conifer forest from St. Peter’s Dome Lookout, facing south. (B) Repeat photograph showing the near-complete conifer forest loss (mortality and lack of regeneration) following two high-severity fires (1996 Dome Fire and 2011 Las Conchas Fire).

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Eos @eos.org · 10/09/2026

Do alkalinity or nutrient levels have a bigger impact on marine phytoplankton? New research from @eth-eaps.bsky.social provides answers, with ramifications for oceanic carbon cycles and climate change. eos.org/research-spo...

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Tiny Cyanobacteria May Be the Secret Heroes of Ocean Carbon Sequestration - Eos

Even when larger phytoplankton produce more carbon, much of it is lost on the journey to the ocean floor.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Could have used AI to do this for me. But so glad I grappled with this 140+ pg PDF unassisted. Gratifying use of 5 hours to take a break from the frenzy to think (and feel!) deeply what all this means. Shoutout to book reports! ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/i-read-the...

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I read the new UN climate report so you don't have to.

TL;DR they are calling for radical transformation of our society.

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jessamine finch @seedystudies.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 New York Botanical Garden is seeking a career-track Restoration Ecologist! 🥾 develop ext. funded, field-oriented, collections-informed, & collaborative research program 📨 Optimal consideration: Sep. 25 (open till filled) 📆 Start: Jan. 1, 2027 (negotiable) 🤑 $87.5k jobs.jobvite.com/nybg/job/o8s...

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New York Botanical Garden is looking for Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology.

New York Botanical Garden is looking for Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.

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Trevor A. Branch @trevorabranch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is seismic news for fisheries scientists. Northern cod is *the* iconic symbol of total fisheries collapse due to overfishing (and other factors) *and* the iconic symbol of a complete failure to recover for decades afterwards. This is like announcing the complete recovery of bison on land.

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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 09/09/2026

GOOD NEWS: the Arctic Report Card will continue under its independent editorial team – led by researchers at CIRES @colorado.edu and @uafairbanks.bsky.social – with new support from @agu.org. cires.colorado.edu/news/2026-ar...

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2026 Arctic Report Card finds critical support from strategic partners

The highly anticipated yearly assessment will continue under its independent editorial team led by CIRES researchers

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered outside her home #OTD in 2017. Known for her criticism of right-wing Hindu extremism & for mapping out/exposing the growth of radical right-wing groups. She campaigned for women's rights & against caste-based discrimination. #PressFreedom #journalism

A beautiful portrait of Indian journalist, editor, and political activist Gauri Lankesh (1962–2017), an international symbol for press freedom who was assassinated outside her home. Lankesh is sitting at a polished wooden table. She is posed thoughtfully with her left elbow resting on the table, her hand gently supporting her chin, while her right hand rests flat on the surface, showcasing a simple ring on her finger. She wears a vibrant, olive-green cotton tunic featuring a decorative center panel patterned with intricate orange and brown traditional motifs. She wears a delicate gold chain necklace with a small pendant. Her expressive dark eyes look directly at the camera with a calm, resolute, and unwavering gaze, framed by her short, cropped silver-grey hair. The setting is softly lit with a warm, natural ambiance, against a blurred background of a multi-paned window. The overall mood of the composition is solemn yet dignified.

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Todd Mitchell @tasmitchell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Please pass the word! We’re hiring a Forest Ecologist to provide field expertise including development of the Forest Mgmt Plan, Integrated Vegetation Mgmt Plan, restoration plans, and applied ecological research. To apply please visit— swinomish.bamboohr.com/careers/44 #IndigenousSTEM 🧪🐡🍎⚒️

graphic with “We are hiring” in large text. underneath text is: FOREST ECOLOGIST
• Provides expertise for the Tribe's Vegetation program
• Forest management
• Team lead to the Vegetation field program
• Prepares technical reports, supports permitting. & collaborates with Tribal departments
TO APPLY VISIT: https://swinomish.bamboohr.com/careers/44

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azcentral @azcentral.com · 05/09/2026

Trail cameras captured the clearest images yet of Cinco the jaguar. He's one of five jaguars known to have roamed Arizona in the last 15 years.

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'Cinco' is on the move again. Meet all 5 jaguars spotted in Arizona

Trail cameras captured the clearest images yet of Cinco the jaguar. He's one of five jaguars known to have roamed Arizona in the last 15 years.

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Martin A. Nuñez @martin-nunez.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Very excited to see our new paper in @Nature! Conifers introduced to the Southern Hemisphere grew up to 4× faster than in their native ranges and were also more resistant and resilient to drought. I’m honored to have been part of this fantastic international team.

pines grow faster in the southern hemisphere

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 29/08/2026

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “The ecology of Lyme disease: Long-term data, surprises, and a synthesis.” Explore the article here: ow.ly/TZCV50ZFWot For more trending articles, visit ow.ly/4FEI50ZFWow.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

T-minus 12 hours until the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope! 🥳 Roman, the "Mother of Hubble" & #NASA's first Chief of Astronomy was the foundational architect who transitioned the concept of a large space telescope from "hopeful speculation" to a funded reality. #WomenInSTEM #astronomy 🔭

A black-and-white portrait of Nancy Grace Roman (1925–2018), NASA's first Chief of Astronomy and the "Mother of Hubble." The photo shows her from the shoulders up, angled slightly to the right while she smiles warmly toward someone off-camera. She has short, styled white hair and wears distinctive dark-rimmed, oval glasses. Her attire features a light-colored, floral-patterned blouse with a large, elegant bow tied at the neck, and a simple stud earring is visible. In the background, a framed astronomical photograph of a dense star field or galaxy hangs on the wall, subtly nodding to her life's work. The composition is a classic medium close-up, capturing an expression of bright, intellectual engagement. The lighting is soft and professional, evoking a sense of mid-20th-century academic and scientific leadership. This image captures Roman at the height of her career, symbolizing her pivotal role in transitioning space-based astronomy from a theoretical dream to the reality of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. An artist's concept illustration of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in space. The spacecraft features a large, cylindrical telescope tube with a prominent multi-layered silver sunshield extending from the front, a gold-colored instrument section on one side, extended solar panels, and a high-gain antenna dish. It is set against a vibrant cosmic background of swirling red and purple nebulae, scattered stars, and a bright distant light source.

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Jeva Lange 🫎 @jeva.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Roads *do* have a place w/r/t wildfires, esp as fuel breaks, evacuation routes, or temporary tracks to get dozers & fire crews in! But talking about that means engaging with the gov's justification for rescinding the Roadless Rule as one made in good faith, which, well. heatmap.news/adaptation/t...

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The Problem With Trump’s Plan to Fight Forest Fires With Roads

Roads bring people, and people start fires.

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Colin Schultz @colinschultz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"the drought and resulting overpumping of groundwater caused some aquifers in the Sacramento Valley to collapse and become irreversibly damaged. The study is the first to capture this kind of aquifer collapse in high-resolution satellite data." eos.org/articles/cal...

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California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers - Eos

Satellite data have revealed an abrupt drop in aquifers’ ability to recharge after the 2020–2022 drought. More real-time monitoring could spot the issue before it arises again.

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Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

During my 5-year term as chair of @uwmad-aos.bsky.social that ended last week, I collected thoughts and advice for new department chairs and leaders. The first full draft is now online, feel free to read/share/comment! flux.aos.wisc.edu/how-to-chair

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The International Biogeography Society @biogeography.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Landscape Ecology Group at the University of Potsdam is seeking applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position! See the full solicitation on our website: www.biogeography.org/news/news/po...

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Administration: building roads will lower wildfire risk. Reality: wildfire ignitions in national forests are highest in lands within 50m of roads (7.99 fires/1000 ha), lowest in wilderness areas (1.75 fires/1000 ha) and designated roadless areas (1.97 fires/1000 ha). Roads = people. People = fire.

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Three-decade record of contiguous-U.S. national forest wildfires indicates increased density of ignitions near roads - Fire Ecology

Background Roads play an important role in managing fire on the national forests. But roads also are known to increase ignitions and damage ecosystems. Roads may limit the size of wildfires, which may...

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Kevin Anchukaitis @thirstygecko.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Apropos of 1930s vs. 2026 temperatures in the USA, @dustybowl.bsky.social (ahem) showed that the land-atmosphere feedbacks caused by land use, crop failure, and dust emissions gave rise to the observed spatial pattern of drought and the hot temperatures www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...

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PNAS

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...

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Albert Ruhí @albertruhi.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We're hiring an ecologist at UC Berkeley! The Dept. of Integrative Biology is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ecology. Plants/algae, invertebrates, microbes, or marine systems a priority. Come join us!! Apply by Oct 5, 2026. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05489 PS: Please share!

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Assistant Professor –Ecology- Integrative Biology

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

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Plant Science Spotlight @plant-sci.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌱🧬 A new holobiont framework (H-AMF) places AM fungi at the center of plant–microbe interactions, integrating roots and hyphosphere microbiota into a cross-kingdom unit Division of labor shapes cooperative functions—a holistic view for mycorrhizal ecology. #plantscience www.cell.com/trends/plant...

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Brian J Harvey @brian-j-harvey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

With wildfire+smoke activity this summer, I've been sharing some resources w/ journalists for broader context about forests, fire, & challenges/opportunities in the PNW. 2026 has been an active 🔥 yr & we're only part way through it. climate.uw.edu/2026/07/08/c... environment.uw.edu/news/2025/07...

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Climate Matters: What to expect from this year’s wildfire season in the Northwest

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Kevin Anchukaitis @thirstygecko.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I am pleased to announce that we are inviting applications for a Lead Laboratory Coordinator at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026. For details and to apply, visit arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Lead Laboratory Coordinator, Tree Ring Laboratory

In this role, you will:Lead the oversight of a dendrochronology laboratory in collaboration with the Director, including the mentoring, training,...

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keholsinger.bsky.social @keholsinger.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

There’s a good chance that you’ve been interpreting odds ratios wrong. I know I have. I’ve been interpreting them as if they were risk ratios instead. — Reviewer notes: Odds ratios are really odd

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Reviewer notes: Odds ratios are really odd

When psychological researchers investigate binary outcomes, they routinely report odds ratios to quantify the strength of an effect or an association. This is quite understandable given that…

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Margaret Evans @mekevans.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

One week ago I was at the top of Mt Adams in Washington state with this crew. It was a satisfying metaphor for all that is tough and worthwhile. One foot in front of the other eventually, eventually gets you to where you’re aiming to go

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Casey terHorst @ecoevolab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

EEB Mentor Match is now open! But apps due soon (8/17). Mentees: get help applying for grad school or fellowships in ecology & evolution. Mentors: senior grads, post-docs, or faculty in these fields willing to give advice Org by Diversity Cmte of @asn-amnat.bsky.social Pls share! eebmentormatch.com

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EEB Mentor Match

Visit the post for more.

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The extraordinary wildfire outbreak across Oregon, eastern Washington, and southern British Columbia has become even more alarming amid critical fire weather conditions. Over 500,000 acres have already burned in OR & WA alone, and that number could be >1 million acres by Mon.

An alarming snapshot from NOAA Wildland Fire Portal depicting numerous large smoke plumes and large heat signatures from many wildfires burning across Oregon, Washington, and British Colubmia.

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jane c. hu @janehu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@theopennotebook.bsky.social's new book The Best Science Stories and How They Work is out 7/21! Read 11 great science stories with annotations breaking down what makes them work. Preorder from @uchicagopress.bsky.social w/ code UCPNEW before 7/21 for 30% off. www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

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The Best Science Stories and How They Work: A Collection with Commentary - The Open Notebook

An invitation to engage with some of today’s most respected science journalists as they take readers beneath the surface to tell the stories behind eleven of the best science stories.

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are pleased to present the 2026 Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award at #NACCR2026 to Dr. Adrian Treves for his work in ecology, scientific integrity, public trust principles, and agro-ecosystems where crops and domestic animals overlap carnivore habitat. Congratulations! 🎉

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