Reposted by Michael SheehanAlex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 6hdon't like to engage in finger-pointing, but everything is this ant's fault 1214420
Reposted by Michael SheehanStuart McDaniel @stuartmcdaniel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026UF Biology is searching for an Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology, pass it along explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/search...explore.jobs.ufl.eduUniversity of Florida - Search Results 02349
Reposted by Michael SheehanUNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 20hWe 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 05074
Reposted by Michael SheehanKieran 🦘🇨🇦 @hellbendermuseum.bsky.social · 23hProud to present my lifesize T. rex head, affectionately named Hannibal. I created this myself from start to finish- digital sculpture, resin 3D printing, painting, etc. Huge thanks to my friend @rj-palmer.com for instrumental crits and redlines during the sculpting process. 1153262903
Reposted by Michael Sheehan🦋 Alie of the Woods 🦋 @humanbyweight.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I found a cricket leech after work today! :0 Cricket leeches are the larval form of solitary wasps in the family Rhopalosomatidae, which is the ancestral branch of all paper and potter wasps. 610817
Reposted by Michael SheehanDr Hannah M. Rowland @hannahmrowland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Hope your day was better than Darwin’s, on this day 165 years ago 19596342381
Reposted by Michael SheehanElizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I am recruiting new parakeet postbacs to join my research team! If you are (or know of) someone who recently graduated undergrad & is looking to build research experience prior to applying to grad school or a career path (and you like animal sociality and cognition) apply here! tinyurl.com/59rf8jcytinyurl.comRecruiting parakeet research contractorsRecruiting parakeet research technicians! The Hobson Lab at the University of Cincinnati is recruiting research contractors on our Monk Parakeet sociality and cognition project at our resear… 01421
Reposted by Michael SheehanMatt Friedman @friedmanlab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026New exhibit at UMMNH. Come for the eurypterids, stay for the ostracoderms. 48219
Reposted by Michael SheehanZoë Goldsborough @zoegoldsborough.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Why care about weird animal behaviors? Just out as an advanced publication, my contribution to the next Frans de Waal special issue in Behaviour @degruyterbrill.bsky.social. Unusual behaviors are a recurring theme in my career, and I much enjoyed writing this perspective! doi.org/10.1163/1568...doi.orgThe science of the unusual: how rare observations reveal the diversity of animal behaviourAbstract Behavioural biology often focuses on identifying general patterns, yet unusual or rare behaviours at both the population and individual level can provide insight into animal behaviour. Here, ... 39946
Reposted by Michael SheehanAnita Devineni @anitadevineni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Emory Biology department is hiring a tenure-track ecologist at any rank. Deadline is Nov 1, link below! As I've said many times before, I couldn't ask for a more supportive department. Our faculty colleagues, dept chair, and admin staff are truly awesome ❤️ apply.interfolio.com/191783 2115145
Reposted by Michael SheehanDavid Baracchi @davidbaracchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I'm pleased to share our new review, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, with L.Baciadonna, C.Macri & M.Giurfa. We discuss evidence for emotions in insects and their possible deep evolutionary roots, while stressing the need for rigor and caution doi.org/10.1098/rstb...doi.orgExploring emotional expression in invertebrates: mechanisms, functions and phylogenyAbstract. The idea that invertebrates may exhibit basic forms of emotion, and possibly sentience, is gaining traction as evidence of their advanced cogniti 0123
Reposted by Michael SheehanVaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 25/09/2026FYI to everyone submitting this October NIH cycle You need to re-certify your ScienCV AFTER Sept 26 (tomorrow) for your application or it may not be accepted. Great timing! 78592
Reposted by Michael SheehanKate Baker @ksbakes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We have an open Assistant/Associate Professor position in Pathogen Biology at the Department of Genetics - come and join us! 🦠 🧫 🧬https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assistantassociate-professor-in-pathogen-genetics-pc51175cam.ac.ukAssistant/Associate Professor in Pathogen GeneticsApplications are invited for an Assistant or Associate Professorship in Pathogen Genetics to be held in the Department of Genetics. We are searching for a talented individual with a track record of fu... 03970
Reposted by Michael SheehanMina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026One of my favorite pastimes it tracking the esoteric options that toddler toy companies come up with for the letter Q 10087714
Reposted by Michael SheehanMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 24/09/202633yrs ago the New York Times published an article criticising Federico Fellini and other foreign language films — calling them "hard work". MARTIN SCORSESE sent this in response. 361022287
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you want a full rundown of the Academy of Natural sciences situation, this video does a really good job of covering it. youtu.be/nxyfBfCrbDw?...youtu.beThe Plan To Destroy Americas Oldest Natural History MuseumYouTube video by Miniminuteman 3237145
Reposted by Michael SheehanAcid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Milo 😾 : Momma, Ah want a "Blabbermouth" button installed asap! 😾😼😂 (Cr @wordypaws) #dog #cat #wordsmith 243969604
Reposted by Michael SheehanYun S. Song @yun-s-song.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Please help spread the word! We are recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Fellows as part of the recently launched Bakar Computational Biomedicine Initiative (BCBI) at UC Berkeley and UCSF. BCBI website: bcbi.berkeley.edu Apply by Nov 1, 2026: berkeley.infoready4.com#freeformComp... (1/n)bcbi.berkeley.eduBakar Computational Biomedicine Initiative | Bakar Computational Biomedicine Initiative 12836
Reposted by Michael SheehanJudith Mank @judithmank.bsky.social · 23/09/2026So very, very happy to see this out @plosbiology.org : Ancient inversion polymorphisms associate with sexually selected traits across natural guppy populations. Beautiful work by two very clever and talented coauthors, Yuying Lin and @vdbijl.bsky.social . journals.plos.org/plosbiology/... 1/journals.plos.orgAncient inversion polymorphisms associate with sexually selected traits across natural guppy populationsGenomic inversions spanning many genes can persist for millions of years. This study of Trinidadian guppy populations reveals how both ecological conditions and mate choice help maintain this hidden l... 17536
Reposted by Michael SheehanRich Meisel @richmeisel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We're hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor in Evolutionary Biology in my department at the university of Houston @uh-ecoevo.bsky.social Come be my colleague careers.uh.edu/jobs/assista...careers.uh.eduAssistant or Associate Professor - Evolutionary Biology - Houston, Texas, United StatesDepartment: Biology and Biochemistry Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston seeks to hire an evolutionary biolog... 37290
Reposted by Michael SheehanKatie Porter’s White Board @ohdangitevie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This poor cat has been fated to answer phones in a call center for life. 382108791199
Michael Sheehan @sheehanmj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We are hiring an Asst Prof in Neuroethology (broadly defined) here at Cornell. If you work on neurobiology of animal behavior, check out the job and apply! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32592academicjobsonline.orgCornell University, Neurobiology and Behavior (CALS) Job #AJO32592, WDR-00061329 Assistant Professor: Neural Mechanisms of Natural Behavior, Neurobiology and Behavior (CALS), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, US 272
Reposted by Michael SheehanGitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Assistant Professor position at University of Michigan. Applicants in all areas of cellular/molecular biology in prokaryotes, plants, and animals are encouraged to apply. lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...lsa.umich.eduMCDB Solicits Applications for an Assistant Professor | U-M LSA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB)The faculty position will be tenure track with a university year appointment starting August 25, 2027 or January 1, 2028. Apply now through October 1, 2026. 01621
Reposted by Michael SheehanDr Mark D. Scherz @markscherz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🚨We're hiring a new Curator of Mammals!!🚨 🦍🐕🦝🐅🦓🦌🐃🐖🐏🐫🐘🦏🦛🐿️🦔🦇🦥🦦🦨🦘🦡🐋🦭🦒🧸 Come join the Vertebrate Unit at @nhmdk.bsky.social—a fantastic team in the heart of Denmark's beautiful capital! Amazing collections, incredible history. Please share widely! 🧪🏛️ candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...candidate.hr-manager.netTenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor and Curator of MammalsTenure Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor, and Curator of Mammals at Natural History Museum Denmark The Natural History Museum Denmark wishes to ap 16277
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Hey Philly save the date, 5pm Sept 27th, we’re gonna pull something together for the academy, details coming soon, but mark your calendars. 39835
Reposted by Michael SheehanDmitri Petrov @petrovadmitri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We are searching for an Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology! Looking for colleagues asking fundamental questions relating to evolutionary processes and drivers of evolutionary patterns. If you think it is you, please do apply! And please repost. facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/assista...facultypositions.stanford.eduAssistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology - Stanford University, California, United StatesThe Department of Biology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology. A successful candidate will conduct research that asks fundamental que... 5151191
Reposted by Michael SheehanBrian Sidlauskas @briansidlauskas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The American Museum of Natural History is searching for a new curator, either in ichthyology or mammalogy. This is an incredible opportunity to work with an exceptional collection and outstanding colleagues. Review of applications begins November 10. careers.amnh.org/postings/4925careers.amnh.orgAssistant Curator/Assistant Professor, Vertebrate ZoologyThe Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding tenure-track Assistant Curator/Assistant Professor in either the Department of Ichthyology or M... 01318
Reposted by Michael SheehanKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today would’ve been my father’s 95th birthday. In search of a better life, he came to America with only $2.43 and a Korean-English dictionary. He had no friends or family here. Like many immigrants, he dreamt of the promise of what this country could offer. Each day I work to honor his memory. 922240422559
Reposted by Michael SheehanPam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I am glad the SCOTUS stopped the VBM fuckery. But DO NOT trust the USPS with your completed ballot if you can avoid it. Use a drop box or drop it off to the elections office. Vote your ballot as soon as you get it. Make sure it sign and date the envelope. That is SUPER IMPORTANT! If 28636
Reposted by Michael SheehanDr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Come work here, it is a fun place and we would love to have you as our colleague: careers.amnh.org/postings/4923 #Lepidoptera #Insect #Entomology #AMNHcareers.amnh.orgAssistant Curator/Assistant Professor, Invertebrate ZoologyThe Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding tenure-track Assistant Curator/Assistant Professor with expertise in the evolution of Lepidop... 25371
Reposted by Michael SheehanLuxomancer 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @luxomancer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Happy Mantid #Flyday, from the Brown Wasp #Mantidfly Climaciella brunnea, a really cool wasp mimic and spider parasite which visited the #BugLight a few weeks back. #MacroPhotography #Insects #Nature #Awe and #Wonder #Neuroptera 1577
Michael Sheehan @sheehanmj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026If it is good policy to give everyone $5000, then why not just do it now? Also, republicans don’t care about the deficit any more apparently? 051
Reposted by Michael SheehanUSA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10/09/2026President Donald Trump said he would issue a $5,000 dividend to all American adults if Republicans hold on to control of the House and Senate.bit.lyTrump says US adults will receive $5,000 if GOP wins House, Senate: convention recapPresident Donald Trump said he would issue a $5,000 dividend to all American adults if Republicans hold on to control of the House and Senate. 1021
Michael Sheehan @sheehanmj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I wrote a dispatch about how cats tell who is who from their pee based on this really great article out in @current biology.bsky.social I got pictures of our cats in the article. Robin and Phoebe are now part of the scientific literature! kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F... 021
Michael Sheehan @sheehanmj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Signatures of branched-chain fatty acids derived from a kidney reservoir confer stable chemical individuality on domestic cats: Current Biology www.cell.com/current-biol...cell.comSignatures of branched-chain fatty acids derived from a kidney reservoir confer stable chemical individuality on domestic catsIchizawa et al. show that cats maintain durable chemical individuality in urine through donor-specific branched-chain fatty acid (BFA) profiles stabilized by renal cortical lipid droplets. This kidney... 000
Reposted by Michael SheehanbioRxiv Neuroscience @biorxiv-neursci.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Temporal niche partitioning through olfactory cell type evolution www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20… 021
Reposted by Michael SheehanRachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The crowd to open the GOP midterm convention … 📸 Liz Landers 2551953503
Reposted by Michael SheehanMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 09/09/2026Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828. 142135232193
Reposted by Michael SheehanMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 08/09/2026Here is our draft definition of 'artificial intelligence' from 1981. It was written by a lovely human. 28975202
Reposted by Michael SheehanMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 08/09/2026Silent movies often featured chase scenes, which were often the most exciting/interesting scenes. So, ‘cut to the chase’ came to mean “get to the important part.” 502950511
Reposted by Michael SheehanBrian O'Meara @omearabrian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Some resources and advice for those considering applying to the NSF GRFP this year (3 year grad school stipend: first year grad students, post-bachelor, and seniors might consider applying): brianomeara.info/posts/grfp_2... 🧪 #AcademicSky 22525
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Really nice coverage in the inquirer of our rally to keep the academy of natural sciences open. Br sure to read the part where 10 year ago old Ryan Sumner-Lee is quoted. share.inquirer.com/ZP7zHYshare.inquirer.comHundreds rally to protest the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museumThe crowd was decidedly intergenerational. 725382
Reposted by Michael SheehanEleanor Martinez @northstar1939.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Perfectly states what I've been saying for some time, now. 708170434808
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Today’s rally to save the academy of natural sciences was incredible. Hundreds of people turned out. This is only the beginning. Follow along with save-the-academy.org 14780197
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I better see you tomorrow morning. We got a stage and ASL interpreter and everything 😎 320051
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Snail Facts! Get your snail facts heeeeere! Scratch a shell a day for a fact about snails! There's been a lot of talk this week about university and government failure to fund critical institutions. Keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social afloat while having fun learning about snails 🐌 SquidFacts.net 317480
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Come out to the rally on Tuesday at 10am in front of The Academy of Natural Sciences! RSVP here luma.com/1qwnrqz2 Read more here: whyy.org/articles/phi...whyy.orgSupporters plan rally to protest closing of Academy of Natural Science MuseumThe nearly 200-year-old museum is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. 213865
Reposted by Michael SheehanSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ... 9908860
Reposted by Michael SheehanAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A bit more than a decade ago, Florida passed a bipartisan law, sponsored by a woman who'd go on to be DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor, which offered in-state tuition to Dreamers and other undocumented youth. It's depressing how quickly the pendulum swung towards total exclusion. 291221418