Benjamin Sulman
@bsulman.bsky.social
Ecosystem scientist and computational modeler. Living in Knoxville, TN, formerly of Madison, WI
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Benjamin Sulman
@bsulman.bsky.social
· Jul 3
After all these years I finally built a flux tower! Well, @sciencebails.bsky.social and
Geoff Schwaner did most of the work 😁 Salt marsh near Port Arthur, TX
Geoff Schwaner did most of the work 😁 Salt marsh near Port Arthur, TX
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We're hiring a full-time technician to support radiocarbon analyses. If you have some experience with analytical instruments and background in chemistry, earth sciences, archaeology, and/or ecology, this could be the job for you! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Research Technician III, Tree Ring Laboratory
Duties and Responsibilities:Assisting with the meticulous preparation of samples for radiocarbon analysis following established protocols. This includ...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
We're hiring a full-time technician to support radiocarbon analyses. If you have some experience with analytical instruments and background in chemistry, earth sciences, archaeology, and/or ecology, this could be the job for you! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
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The Star newspaper in Sun Prairie ran one of our recent stories.
When will Amtrak passenger trains come to Madison?
A new push to bring an Amtrak station to Madison has returned despite passenger rail’s fraught history in the state.
www.hngnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Star newspaper in Sun Prairie ran one of our recent stories.
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“Soil is one of the last frontiers on Earth,” says @avahoffman.com. A new project aims to map it.
Nationwide Soil Microbiome Mapping Project Connects Students and Scientists - Eos
Researchers and students are building a comprehensive picture of the microbial life beneath our feet.
eos.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
“Soil is one of the last frontiers on Earth,” says @avahoffman.com. A new project aims to map it.
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The Tumber-Dávila Lab, Dartmouth College Dept. of Environmental Science, is seeking a full-time lab manager/research assistant to contribute to research on belowground ecosystems response to global change.
COME JOIN US! 🧪🌳🌲🌎
searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84449
COME JOIN US! 🧪🌳🌲🌎
searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84449
Research Assistant I
Full-time Research Assistant for the Tumber-Dávila lab. The RA’s duties (outlined in detail in the Key accountabilities) include: 1) lab management, 2) field work and research travel, 3) lab work and ...
searchjobs.dartmouth.edu
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The Tumber-Dávila Lab, Dartmouth College Dept. of Environmental Science, is seeking a full-time lab manager/research assistant to contribute to research on belowground ecosystems response to global change.
COME JOIN US! 🧪🌳🌲🌎
searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84449
COME JOIN US! 🧪🌳🌲🌎
searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84449
Mood on the third cancelled school day following a 2 inch snowfall over the weekend
February 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Mood on the third cancelled school day following a 2 inch snowfall over the weekend
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We are recruiting a postdoc to study wetland plant-soil-microbe interactions using isotope labeling in our greenhouse at LLNL with me and Erin Nuccio as part of a multidisciplinary project. Experience with wetland plants and SIP a plus. Please share!
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February 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM
We are recruiting a postdoc to study wetland plant-soil-microbe interactions using isotope labeling in our greenhouse at LLNL with me and Erin Nuccio as part of a multidisciplinary project. Experience with wetland plants and SIP a plus. Please share!
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An hour-long set of Seu Jorge singing David Bowie covers in Portuguese (from Wes Anderson's Life Aquatic) to mark the 10th anniversary of Bowie's death. "Just an acoustic guitar, a microphone, and the beautiful coastline of São Paulo." [kottke.org]
Seu Jorge’s Lovely Tribute to David Bowie
For his 2004 film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Wes Anderson enlisted Brazilian musical artist Seu Jorge to perform several of David Bowie’s songs in Portuguese. Jorge released an album of the songs about a y
kottke.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:36 PM
An hour-long set of Seu Jorge singing David Bowie covers in Portuguese (from Wes Anderson's Life Aquatic) to mark the 10th anniversary of Bowie's death. "Just an acoustic guitar, a microphone, and the beautiful coastline of São Paulo." [kottke.org]
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Here's how it works:
1. Make a donation to ***ANY*** of the MN rent funds or ***ANY*** Minnesotan who is in need of rent. You know someone who's in need and has a Venmo? Great, it's fastest and we are all about trust right now.
Find a bunch of rent funds here: www.standwithminnesota.com#mutualaid
1. Make a donation to ***ANY*** of the MN rent funds or ***ANY*** Minnesotan who is in need of rent. You know someone who's in need and has a Venmo? Great, it's fastest and we are all about trust right now.
Find a bunch of rent funds here: www.standwithminnesota.com#mutualaid
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Here's how it works:
1. Make a donation to ***ANY*** of the MN rent funds or ***ANY*** Minnesotan who is in need of rent. You know someone who's in need and has a Venmo? Great, it's fastest and we are all about trust right now.
Find a bunch of rent funds here: www.standwithminnesota.com#mutualaid
1. Make a donation to ***ANY*** of the MN rent funds or ***ANY*** Minnesotan who is in need of rent. You know someone who's in need and has a Venmo? Great, it's fastest and we are all about trust right now.
Find a bunch of rent funds here: www.standwithminnesota.com#mutualaid
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A study in subarctic Iceland finds microbes hoard nitrogen under higher temperatures, with effects on the whole ecosystem.
As Some Soils Warm, Microbes Stockpile Essential Nutrients - Eos
A study in Iceland found that microbes are hoarding more nitrogen for themselves, altering nutrient cycling and leaving less for plants.
eos.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A study in subarctic Iceland finds microbes hoard nitrogen under higher temperatures, with effects on the whole ecosystem.
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As sea levels rise, droughts grow and storms become more intense, saltier water has increasingly made its way into coastal woodlands from surrounding water bodies.
In some places, forests have given way to shrubland.
In some places, forests have given way to shrubland.
‘Ghost forests’ are even more widespread than we thought
These haunting landscapes, with their unmistakable gray, barren tree trunks rising like sentinels, offer one of the most startling and recognizable signals of a changing climate.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
As sea levels rise, droughts grow and storms become more intense, saltier water has increasingly made its way into coastal woodlands from surrounding water bodies.
In some places, forests have given way to shrubland.
In some places, forests have given way to shrubland.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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How can we gain a greater understanding of soils’ potential to fight climate change? Find out about a new approach to calculating Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), an essential measure for climate mitigation, in the blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/providing-a-... @ukceh.bsky.social
Providing a novel indicator to understand soils’ potential to mitigate climate change - AI4SoilHealth
A new international study, carried out as part of the AI4SoilHealth project, has shown that combined measurements of soil organic matter (SOM) and soil
ai4soilhealth.eu
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 AM
How can we gain a greater understanding of soils’ potential to fight climate change? Find out about a new approach to calculating Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), an essential measure for climate mitigation, in the blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/providing-a-... @ukceh.bsky.social
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Nap Comix #368
This is one of my favourites in a while.
Shares appreciated :)
Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...
#napcomix
This is one of my favourites in a while.
Shares appreciated :)
Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...
#napcomix
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Nap Comix #368
This is one of my favourites in a while.
Shares appreciated :)
Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...
#napcomix
This is one of my favourites in a while.
Shares appreciated :)
Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...
#napcomix
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As Arctic soils warm, microbes change their behavior, potentially starving plants of essential nutrients. eos.org/articles/as-...
As Some Soils Warm, Microbes Stockpile Essential Nutrients - Eos
A study in Iceland found that microbes are hoarding more nitrogen for themselves, altering nutrient cycling and leaving less for plants.
eos.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
As Arctic soils warm, microbes change their behavior, potentially starving plants of essential nutrients. eos.org/articles/as-...
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NCAR represents what is possible when a nation chooses to invest in science as a public good, writes @carlonimbus.bsky.social of @ucs.org. #SaveNCAR eos.org/opinions/wha...
What Americans Lose If Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled - Eos
Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.
eos.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
NCAR represents what is possible when a nation chooses to invest in science as a public good, writes @carlonimbus.bsky.social of @ucs.org. #SaveNCAR eos.org/opinions/wha...
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New research - Including carbon emissions from permafrost thaw and fires reduces the remaining carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5C by 25%
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Permafrost and wildfire carbon emissions indicate need for additional action to keep Paris Agreement temperature goals within reach - Communications Earth & Environment
Including permafrost and wildfire carbon emissions reduces the remaining allowable carbon budget for keeping the global average temperature increase below 1.5 degrees by 25%, according to Earth system...
www.nature.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 AM
New research - Including carbon emissions from permafrost thaw and fires reduces the remaining carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5C by 25%
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Do you have a strong background in laboratory-based analysis of terrestrial and/or extra-terrestrial geological samples? The Planetary Geochemistry group at ETH Zurich is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry. #postdoc #jobalert
Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry
The Planetary Geochemistry group (Prof. Maria Schönbächler) investigates the pathways that led to the formation and evolution of planets in our Solar System. The group is part of the Institute of…
www.jobs.ethz.ch
January 26, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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They got Edina Moms excoriating the Administration and signing off with a a land acknowledgement. They are so fucked lol
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
They got Edina Moms excoriating the Administration and signing off with a a land acknowledgement. They are so fucked lol
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
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The major winter storm and cold outbreak in the central & eastern U.S. this weekend will be most notable not for record cold, nor heavy snowfall, but instead for very heavy ice accumulations that will cause widespread/severe electrical infrastructure and travel disruptions.
January 23, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The major winter storm and cold outbreak in the central & eastern U.S. this weekend will be most notable not for record cold, nor heavy snowfall, but instead for very heavy ice accumulations that will cause widespread/severe electrical infrastructure and travel disruptions.
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New preprint in Earth System Dynamics: When will the northern high latitudes become a net carbon source?
We evaluate using policy relevant SSP scenarios including overshoot, explicitly representing permafrost🌳❄️🔥🏔️
➡️ doi.org/10.5194/egus...
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We evaluate using policy relevant SSP scenarios including overshoot, explicitly representing permafrost🌳❄️🔥🏔️
➡️ doi.org/10.5194/egus...
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Northern high latitudes could become a net carbon source below 2 °C global warming
Abstract. Under historical warming, terrestrial ecosystems within the northern high latitudes have been a net carbon sink, providing vital mitigation against anthropogenic emissions of CO2. However, t...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM
New preprint in Earth System Dynamics: When will the northern high latitudes become a net carbon source?
We evaluate using policy relevant SSP scenarios including overshoot, explicitly representing permafrost🌳❄️🔥🏔️
➡️ doi.org/10.5194/egus...
@njsteinert.bsky.social @mathisoncamilla.bsky.social
We evaluate using policy relevant SSP scenarios including overshoot, explicitly representing permafrost🌳❄️🔥🏔️
➡️ doi.org/10.5194/egus...
@njsteinert.bsky.social @mathisoncamilla.bsky.social
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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Some of you know I've taken a PT hospice chaplain job. It means I work with a lot of geriatric patients with different kinds of decline. And as Trump's condition continues to deteriorate, I've been feeling more and more that the GOP is guilty of elder abuse for not relieving Trump of his office.
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Some of you know I've taken a PT hospice chaplain job. It means I work with a lot of geriatric patients with different kinds of decline. And as Trump's condition continues to deteriorate, I've been feeling more and more that the GOP is guilty of elder abuse for not relieving Trump of his office.