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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Where in the world is EvoKE community? What started in 2017 has grown into a global community! Today, the EvoKE community brings together 500+ members from 59 countries, connected by a shared goal: advancing public evolutionary literacy #EvoKE #EduSky

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

EvoKE explained: who we are and what we do 🧵 EvoKE (Evolutionary Knowledge for Everyone) is a nonprofit organisation bringing together researchers, educators, evolutionary biologists, science communicators, policymakers, and curious minds from around the world

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We need to truly thank this team for the amazing work they are doing to promote evolutionary literacy! Thank you amazing team!!!!

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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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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Really proud to be part of this group! Thank you EvoKE board members for making this happen!! Will you join us?

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

They ruled the oceans for over 340 million years. They survived three mass extinctions. Then vanished in a geological instant. What do we actually know about how ammonoids lived, grew, and behaved before they became fossils? #Webinar #Ammonoids #Fossils #EvoKE #Palaeontology 🧪 #EduSky

A graphic including a painting of a reconstructed ammonoid (coiled-shelled cephalopod), photos of their fossils, and schematic drawings of the shell shape. The text reads: Survived 3 mass extinctions. Then vanished. What do we actually know about how ammonoids lived, grew, and behaved before they became fossils? #EvoKE

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Let's protect the ocean and its amazing biodiversity, shaped by evolution across billions of years and celebrate World Ocean Day! 💙🌎 #WorldOceanDay #ProtectOurOceans #Biodiversity

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The ocean is the cradle of all life and the place where biological evolution started to shape biodiversity, setting the stage for life on land. Most of the major biological groups that exist on Earth are found exclusively in the ocean! 💙🌎🧪 #WorldOceanDay #ProtectOurOceans #Biodiversity

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Follow our Instagram www.instagram.com/evoke_project/, where we tell these stories visually 👀

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

What can we do? Protect crop diversity and use evolutionary knowledge to develop more resilient crops and farming systems. #WorldEnvironmentDay

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

In diverse populations, natural selection acts on existing variation, increasing the frequency of advantageous traits over generations. Preserving genetic diversity in crops and their wild relatives helps safeguard traits that may be needed to cope with future climates, pests, and diseases.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and new pests are threatening food production worldwide. Within crops, some individuals have traits that make them more tolerant to these challenges.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Genetic variation provides the raw material for adaptation. Populations with more variation are more likely to cope with environmental change. What can we do? Protect genetically diverse populations and preserve their adaptive potential.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face today. But what if understanding evolution could help us respond to it?

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌍 This World Environment Day, let's stop taking our home for granted and start acting as responsible stewards of the living world #WorldEnvironmentDay

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Yet in that brief moment, we have become a force capable of reshaping the planet. We are not just witnesses to Earth's history. We are now influencing its future The choices we make today will affect biodiversity, ecosystems, and the evolutionary trajectories of countless species, including our own

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🧪#WorldEnvironmentDay Modern humans are the outcome of billions of years of cosmic history, biological evolution, and countless chance events. If Earth's 4.5-billion-year history lasted just one minute, Homo sapiens would appear only in the final 0.004 seconds.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Reminder: Our webinar with Christian Klug is today, 4 June at 4pm CEST. Don’t miss if you’re interested in paleobioloy, ammonoids, and robots. More info and link to join (no registration required): evokeproject.org/evoke-webina...

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Palaeobiology of ammonoids 4th June 2026, 4PM CEST/10 AM EST (check here other time zones) Link: Ammonoids are extinct cephalopods with a history of about 340 million years. Although they are regio…

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Nature is queer 🌈 Did you know that same-sex behavior has been documented in more than 1,500 animal species? From black swans forming long-term male-male partnerships to female grizzly bears engaging in same-sex interactions, these behaviors are a natural part of the animal kingdom. Thread 👇🧪

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This month, we are exploring the incredible diversity of life through the lens of evolutionary biology. From homosexuality and sex-changing in animals to unusual reproductive systems and anatomies that challenge our expectations 🧪 #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #Biodiversity #EvoKE

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join our next #EvoKE Webinar on 4 June with Christian Klug, who will explore the fascinating world of ammonoids! Our webinars are free and open to everyone – no registration required 🧪 📌 Find all the details and the Zoom link here: evokeproject.org/2026/05/13/e...

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

How are you celebrating International Day for Biodiversity? Why does biodiversity matter to you? What are you doing for biodiversity? Let us know! #BiodiversityDay

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What can you do for biodiversity? Support policies that promote biodiversity conservation and mitigate climate change, help control invasive species, join species conservation efforts, and inspire others to do their part! #BiodiversityDay

A graphic featuring brightly coloured photos of a dragonfly and a snail. The text reads: What can you do for biodiversity? The bullet point list has some suggestions:
- Support policies that promote biodiversity conservation and mitigate climate change
- Avoid introducing species into new habitats and help control invasive species
- Avoid buying products made from overexploited species
- Inspire others to protect biodiversity
Photo credits: Xana Sá-Pinto, Magnific: www.magnific.com

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Why does biodiversity matter? It regulates water, air, and soil quality, provides us with food, medicines, and raw materials, and contributes to soil fertility. Biodiversity is also important for our wellbeing. Read more about the impact of biodiversity: www.who.int/news-room/fa... #BiodiversityDay

A graphic featuring a cartoon drawing of a character who smiles somewhat insincerely while rubbing his hands, with a speech bubble reading: “Ok, but what has biodiversity ever done for us?” Below are comic-style speech bubbles with some answers: “it regulates the water, air and soil quality”, “provides us food”, “fertile soils”, “medicines and raw materials”, “it’s important for our wellbeing”.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

All of the extant biodiversity, meaning the living organisms that currently exist, is the product of evolution. The diversity of living organisms also contributes to the present-day evolutionary processes #BiodiversityDay

A graphic featuring a schematic phylogenetic tree of life. The text reads: The biodiversity of living organisms is the product and the source of evolution. The phylogeny depicts the six taxonomic kingdoms: Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae. Photo credits: Xana Sá-Pinto, Dorota Paczesniak, Magnific: www.magnific.com, Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What is biodiversity? It’s the diversity of living organisms on different levels of organisation: the diversity of ecosystems, species, as well as the genetic diversity within species #BiodiversityDay

A graphic titled: “What is biodiversity?” There are three visual panels: diversity of ecosystems, diversity of species, and genetic diversity within species. Ecosystems are represented with a schematic graphic showing aquatic ecosystems with organisms in their habitats (underwater, on the shore, flying above). On the species panel, there are a few selected species (e.g. dragonfly, rotifer, fish, sedge, and underwater plant). Genetic diversity within a species is represented by DNA strands in different colours pointing to different individuals within a species.

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

EvoKE beautifully celebrated the international biodiversity day! Given its importance, Biodiversity should be celebrated every single day! Join EvoKE and make every day a celebration of biodiversity and of the evolutionary processes that shape it!

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Junte-se ao evento online do projeto SchoolFan no dia 18 de junho, às 11h30 (Portugal) e descubra como combater a desinformação sobre alterações climáticas através da educação e da ciência cidadã. 📌 Inscrições: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run... 💻 Evento online e gratuito aberto a todos os interessados.

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Some amazing science museums allow you to learn inside and outside... For this I suggest: @planetariodoporto.bsky.social and biodiversity hall mhnc.up.pt/en/hall-of-b... @cienciavivalagos.bsky.social lagos.cienciaviva.pt/3475/turismo...

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Are museums doing enough to teach evolution, or are they missing the mark? In our latest EvoKE webinar, Maria João Fonseca explores the challenges of communicating evolution and shares inspiring examples from museums across Europe and beyond🧪 🎥 Watch the full webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAUD...

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📣Join us on 4 June for the #EvoKE Webinar! Christian Klug will explore the fascinating world of ammonoids and the innovative use of ammonoid robots. This webinar will uncover what we know about their biology, evolution, and the many questions that remain unanswered🧪 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4u5rA0z

An announcement for EvoKE webinar, titled: “Palaeobiology” with Christian Klug. 4 June 2026, 4pm CEST online

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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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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Still wondering if #EvoKE2025 in Athens is for you? ✨ Don’t miss Maria João Fonseca on “Evolution education in science centres and museums”. Her talk will explore how informal learning spaces can transform the way we engage the public with evolution. See you in Athens? 🔗 bit.ly/47QaDPx

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Szymek Drobniak @szymekdr.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

@eseb2025.bsky.social art corner goes well, it will be available throughout the conference. Join us, draw your science :) @evokeproject.bsky.social I get asked - what if I can’t draw? That’s even better! Trust me - your art will be more honest, and awesome. And we want to see it:)

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Szymek Drobniak @szymekdr.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

At @eseb2025.bsky.social please go and visit the art corner organised by @evokeproject.bsky.social (6th Eseb art&sci corner!:)) It’s in the far back-right of the poster area. You don’t have to be an artist! No prior art knowledge required ;) just go there & draw/paint whatever portrays your science!

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Szymek Drobniak @szymekdr.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The art corner has been present at Eseb congresses since the 2015 Lausanne meeting, always receiving positive and lively feedback from all of you:) below some artworks from the Prague 2022 meeting. @eseb.bsky.social As always done with the amazing @evokeproject.bsky.social

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

EvoKE at ESEB 2025 Join EvoKE at the 💬Satellite workshop “Communicating evolution effectively” Develop your science communication skills at this interactive practical workshop. Sign up: bit.ly/evokeWS. (Room 131, Wed 2-4pm, We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona soon!

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

EvoKE at ESEB 2025 Join EvoKE at the 🎤Branching Out Session Share your stories, showcase the multitude of ways that outreach can inspire work in evolutionary biology and vice versa and find collaborators to your outreach project! Join us at EXPO Area EvoKE corner, Tues and Wed coffee break.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

EvoKE at ESEB 2025 Join EvoKE at the 🎨 Art Corner Come relax and express your science in an artistic ways. Find us at the EXPO Area EvoKE corner at coffee and lunch breaks.

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Attending #ESEB2025 next week? EvoKE offers you 3 activities! 🎨 Art Corner:EXPO Area EvoKE corner, coffee and lunch breaks 🎤Branching Out Session: EXPO Area EvoKE corner, Tues and Wed coffee break 💬Satellite workshop Communicating evolution effectively Room 131, Wed 2-4pm, sign up: bit.ly/evokeWS.

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I am so happy for this new opportunity to partner and work collaboratively with amazing people interested in #Evolution #education & #outreach! I will be there....hope to meet you there!

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

How do biology teachers in Jordan perceive #evolution? Join our next EvoKE Webinar with Haneen Al-Abbadi to explore knowledge, acceptance, and teaching in an Arab context. 📅 April 4th, 2025 | 4 PM CET / 10 AM EST 🔗https://evokeproject.org/2025/03/30/april-4th-2025-4-pm-cet-10-am-est/

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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Haneen Al-Abbadi Al-Mawred School, Amman (Jordan) Attend webinar at EvoKE webinars are held on the first Friday of every month at 4 PM CET/10 AM EST (check here other time zones) Title …

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Publico published our article were teachers, science communicators, evolutionary biologists and science education researchers discuss the importance of evolutionary literacy for sustainability and argue for the importance of introducing evolution in basic education www.publico.pt/2025/02/12/c...

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Happy Darwin Day! 🎉Today, we honor Charles Darwin and his groundbreaking ideas. At EvoKE, we're building a future where people learn about and use #evolution to tackle #sustainability challenges. Join us on this journey! How will you celebrate #DarwinDay? bit.ly/41bWfgH

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File originally uploaded to Wikipedia by Duncharris at 20:49, 5 May 2004.3 On the 12th February 1809 Charles Darwin was born on the Shrewsbury UK. Today, EvoKE associates to International Darwin da…

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

In celebration of this special day, we're thrilled to share that our eBook, Learning #Evolution Through #SocioscientificIssues, is now available not only in English, but also in Italian and Portuguese! Discover more: evokeproject.org/2025/02/12/e...

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ebook: Learning evolution through socioscientific issues

On Darwin’s day, it is our great pleasure to share that this great resource is now freely available in english, italian and portuguese! Find educational resources to explore socioscientific i…

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Xana Sá-Pinto @xanasapinto.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I will be there! Look forward to meet the amazing @evokeproject.bsky.social there!

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Why should we do #evolution education and public engagement? 🤔 Join our next EvoKE Webinar with Prof. Laurence D. Hurst as he explores the link between understanding, acceptance, and science communication! 📅 February 7th, 2025 | 4 PM CET / 10 AM EST 🔗https://bit.ly/4gCOJQJ

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