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Prof. Dr. Dolors Armenteras @darmenteras.bsky.social · 28d

I wrote my new Nature World View in this transition — one last reflection before leaving Colombia. It explains why inequities persist in science, even when dressed up as inclusion, and why we must stop mistaking access for change. 👉 rdcu.be/eGEun

Equity in science is a beautiful lie — and I’m done pretending | Nature

Science isn’t really moving towards equity; institutions are just perfecting the appearance of equity. We need to build an alternative system. Science isn’t really moving towards equity; institutions are just perfecting the appearance of equity. We need to build an alternative system.

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Tim Baker @kofitim.bsky.social · 20d

Jose Luis Marcello (U Jaén, Peru) está liderando los estudios de la dinámica y el impacto del cambio climático en los bosques secos en el Peru - un trabajo muy importante, y con coordinación con ForestPlots.net

Descubre mas aqui: fb.watch/CjP0DvNbL0/

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farahcarrasco.bsky.social @farahcarrasco.bsky.social · Sep 11

New article! 🚨
Recognized Indigenous-managed forests in the Amazon can prevent fire-related and zoonotic and vector borne diseases in humans, especially in highly forest-degraded municipalities.
Collaborative work led by Paula Prist and Julia Barreto
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Indigenous Territories can safeguard human health depending on the landscape structure and legal status - Communications Earth & Environment

Indigenous territory extent in the Amazon biome can reduce the incidence of fire-related and zoonotic/vector-borne diseases, but only in certain contexts, according to an analysis of disease incidence...

www.nature.com

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farahcarrasco.bsky.social @farahcarrasco.bsky.social · Aug 27

@brodieecology.bsky.social @vinitagowda.bsky.social @santiago-ecofiz.bsky.social @flamontano.bsky.social
@biotropica.bsky.social

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farahcarrasco.bsky.social @farahcarrasco.bsky.social · Aug 27

The ATBC Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics have been published as announcements at Biotropica. Both codes result from collective efforts involving ATBC DEI Committee members and ATBC Council and Leadership members.
Code of Conduct: lnkd.in/dRDhwDsM
Code of Ethics: lnkd.in/dHE93NSe

#ATBC

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Radio Ambulante @radio-ambulante.bsky.social · Jul 2

🦊El zorrito Run Run, la orangutana Sandra o los hipopótamos colombianos: aunque adorables, pertenecían a ecosistemas de los que nunca debieron salir.
🎧Armamos una playlist con episodios para repensar nuestra relación con la naturaleza
spoti.fi/3ZBRSbl

7 episodios sobre animales

Playlist · radioambulante · 7 items · 23 saves

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BIOTROPICA @biotropica.bsky.social · Jun 28

Going to ATBC in Oaxaca? Please join us for two Biotropica events on Tuesday:
How to publish your scientific results

and an informal Meet and Greet with the Biotropica Editorial Board.

This is your opportunity to get to know Biotropica!

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Reynaldo Linares-Palomino @rlinares.bsky.social · Jun 28

Attending #ATBC2025 in Oaxaca next week? Look us up to learn about \Smithsonian's Center for Conservation & Sustainability work in #Peru!

Asistirás a #ATBC2025 en Oaxaca la próxima semana? Buscanos para conocer el trabajo del Centro para la Conservación & la Sostenibilidad del #Smithsonian en Peru

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Flavia Montano-Centellas @flamontano.bsky.social · Jun 26

Please share!
Our lab at LSU @lsuscience.bsky.social is looking for a student to join us in Spring or Fall 2026.
If you are interested in mountain birds and GENOMICS, and want to work on a project in Bolivian cloud forests, send me an email montanolab.com/join-us/

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Santiago Claramunt @sclaramunt.bsky.social · Jun 20

I’m recruiting graduate students to join my lab at the University of New Orleans starting in January or September 2026!
If you're at #Evol2025 and curious about my research, come to my talk on Saturday at 11:30 AM in Macroevolution & Diversification II.
Contact me if interested.
claramuntlab.org

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