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Dr Apoorva
@apoorvajnana.bsky.social
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Scientist by training, human in progress.
Currently an untethered soul filling the in-between days with art, literature, and freelance scientific editorial work.
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stephenturner.us
LorMe: a streamlined and interoperable R framework for end-to-end microbiome analysis www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #Rstats 🧬🖥️🧪 github.com/wangnq111/Lo...
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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colindickey.com
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
vulture.com Vulture @vulture.com · 5d
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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asm.org
Microbiology Monday: Who becomes dominant in a microbial community? Competitive traits nominate species, but rare microbes “vote” the winner through complex interactions. Learn more in #mBio: asm.social/2Ib
A sketched inference for the dilution at the complexity threshold and potential compositions of sub-communities after cultivation.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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asm.org
Join us on Dec. 8 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a conversation with Nobel Laureate Dr. Katalin Karikó, where she’ll share insights from her memoir "Breaking Through: My Life in Science"—a story of resilience, discovery and revolutionizing medicine. Register now: asm.social/2Ie
Book cover image with the title Breaking Through: My Life in Science.
December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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heydebigale.bsky.social
Clumsy ‘cause I’m falling in love (with Cu)

#chemsky #chemchat 🧪
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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asm.org
Microbiologists make their mark in many fields. Those interested in pivoting from bench research must strategically network, gain necessary skills and translate lab skills to any sector. Learn more about how to navigate a job change or career transition. asm.org/articles/202...
Pivoting From Research to Other Microbial Science Careers | ASM.org
The microbial sciences intersects with many disciplines. Those interested in pivoting from bench research must strategically network, gain necessary skills and translate lab skills to any sector.
asm.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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samthescientist.bsky.social
🧪 Can we move beyond our reliance on plastics?

I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!

(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
Can we stop relying on plastic? | Ask A Scientist
YouTube video by Sam the Scientist
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November 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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vickyveritas.bsky.social
Copper helps power the entire planet, enables the transition to greener technology, is crucial for the production of red blood cells, & makes exquisite & durable art. Throw in 100% recyclability, & you have the perfect ore. #NoLube :)

#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 🖖🏼 scifi Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
vickyveritas.bsky.social Vicky Veritas @vickyveritas.bsky.social · 25d
#Copper is the oldest metal worked by humans, & is 100% recyclable. Nearly 80% of all copper ever mined is still in use today. Historically significant examples of its use include the Statue of Liberty, which is made of copper.

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#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
The Statue of Liberty in Paris, France before it was transported to America. Photo taken in 1886. When the statue was originally assembled, it was copper colored.
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
apoorvajnana.bsky.social
Life update, she is finally PhinishD 🩵 (Successfully defended my PhD thesis 🥳)
November 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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natureportfolio.nature.com
Physicists disagree wildly on the theory of quantum mechanics, but they agree on their favorite science-fiction movies. Here’s what they told Nature are their favorite films. ⚛️🧪
The sci-fi films that physicists love to watch — from Interstellar to Spider-Man
Nature surveyed scientists about their favourite cinematic moments to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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needhibhalla.bsky.social
"Due to a variety of circumstances...many science projects will never be finished, despite years of invested resources and effort. By carefully and strategically documenting scientific work achieved, components of unfinished projects can be salvaged and preserved to benefit future researchers." 🧪
When goodbye comes too soon: How to wrap up science projects quickly
Science projects are designed and funded on the scale of years, so what happens when researchers need to finish prematurely? This Community Page discusses solutions for quickly documenting partially f...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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katharinehayhoe.com
This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.

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Jane Goodall's final lesson
Honoring Jane Goodall's life, Pope Leo's first climate address, and finding hope in action
www.talkingclimate.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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waiterich.bsky.social
Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea
Three dudes dressed three very different ways - first in a more conservative suit and tie, second in a short sleeve shirt and hat, third in a pink vest and tie
October 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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I am proud of MIT, where our branch of AAUP has voted unanimously to endorse this statement urging MIT leadership and the MIT Corporation to reject the Compact wholesale
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Letter Regarding Compact
MIT Chapter of the American Association of University Professors October 6, 2025 Statement on the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” MIT has been invited by the federal governmen...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social
Microbes without borders: uniting societies for climate action

@femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol by @jaytlennon.bsky.social et al @leonorabit.bsky.social @vscooper.micropopbio.org @gilbertjacka.bsky.social

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Microbes without borders: uniting societies for climate action
The climate crisis is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time. Although often overlooked in models and policy, microorganisms play a crit
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September 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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arjunraj.bsky.social
Of all the different metrics of scientific success, a kind word from a colleague you respect often means the most.
September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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ritastrack.bsky.social
Today I learned that if I "react" with an emoji to someone's email in outlook, they will see it as an email from me if they're not using outlook. So basically I've been emailing some people just a thumbs up.
September 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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nsiabblog.bsky.social
#booksky
Are you reading the books on your tbr? Yes. Yesterday I bought more books
September 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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science.org
When harmful fungi invade their carefully cultivated crops, fungus-farming termites fight back with the precision of skilled gardeners, a new Science study reveals, smothering them in soil clumps enriched with microbial allies that inhibit fungal growth. https://scim.ag/4nsAqCu
Fungus-farming termites can protect their crop by confining weeds with fungistatic soil boluses
The symbiotic agriculture of fungus-farming termites can collapse if they fail to prevent invading weeds. Previous studies suggest a role for symbiotic fungistatic microbes in bringing about weed cont...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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katharinehayhoe.com
This week’s Talking Climate is guest-edited by physicist David Baker from Austin College. David is a NASA exoplanet researcher and professor whose work inspires students and communities to connect the cosmos back to our own remarkable planet.

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The search for Planet B
6,000 exoplanets, but none like Earth – with guest editor David Baker
www.talkingclimate.ca
September 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
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September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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asanchezlab.bsky.social
How may theoretical ecology & evolutionary theory push microbiology forward?
At Environmental Microbiology, I am commissioning a series of Perspectives exploring that question. Excited to share them in the 🧵 below
The series is open, so do get in touch if you'd like to propose a new contribution!
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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plosbiology.org
Bacterial #QuorumSensing is often assumed to follow a strict hierarchy. @brownlab.bsky.social &co find that #Pseudomonas aeruginosa instead uses a reciprocal, cooperative system that enhances responsiveness to population density & environmental changes @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3I7DhRG
The las and rhl QS systems have a reciprocal, synergistic, and unequal relationship. Top: Single-signal models demonstrate that the summed effects of single signals (3 oxo C12 HSL alone, red; C4 HSL alone, orange) cannot account for the maximal expression of lasI or rhlI. The upper green, flat surfaces in the plots indicate the maximum mean expression level measured across all combinations of signal concentrations while the lower semi-transparent surfaces mark the sum of single signal effects. The plotted points represent observed expression levels when C4 HSL is withheld (red) and when 3 oxo C12 HSL is withheld (yellow). Lines indicate the model predictions. Bottom: Multi-signal non-linear models capture the synergistic effects of both signals and match observed expression levels. Model estimates are shown as grid lines. Horizontal bars show the mean value of expression observed at each combination of signal concentrations. Lines extend from these mean values to the relevant grid point for clarity. Right: Data show that relationship of the las and rhl systems is reciprocal, and the multi-signal model quantifies the strength of those interactions. In particular, it reveals the contribution of both signals to the maximum fold-change in expression of both synthases. The charts in this panel summarize the contribution of 3 oxo C12 HSL (red), C4 HSL (yellow), and the synergistic combination of both (orange).
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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jaishrijuice.bsky.social
Gosh....
August 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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astrokatie.com
"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people
August 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM