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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sorry I’ve been quiet but I have a new man in my life

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jul 5

Derps

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jul 1

I mean...just a little.

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy first of the month that you realize fall semester is right around the corner and you should maybe think about making your syllabus

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 25

YOU GUYS I GOT TO TALK TO HAWKEYE

Carly Anne York: Taking “Silly Science” Seriously | Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Research often derided for being a waste of money has led to world-changing breakthroughs, ranging from GPS to Ozempic.

clear-vivid-with-alan-alda.simplecast.com

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 25

Yup here you go: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Fundamental science behind today’s important medicines

Today’s most transformative medicines exist because of fundamental discoveries that were made without regard to practical outcome and with their relevance to therapeutics only appearing decades later.

www.science.org

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · Jun 25

‼️On Today's @msignorile.bsky.social Show‼️

@owillis.bsky.social of @dailykos.com
Author Dr. Carly Anne York @biologycarly.bsky.social
@julialurie.bsky.social of @motherjones.com

🔊Listen Here: SXM.App.Link/Progress

📞Join the Conversation: 866-997-4748

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 23

BABY GOOSE ALERT

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Dr. Headbutt 🌈🧪 @nicoleackermans.com · Jun 21

I really enjoyed talking to @biologycarly.bsky.social about her book! Science fun facts are my love language and this book is chock full of them! 🧪

Tom Merritt @tommerritt.com · Jun 21

Great interview from @nicoleackermans.com with @biologically the author of the Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog about science that sounds silly but is practically awesome. dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/06/21/t...

The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog – DTNSB Weekend Edition – Daily Tech News Show

This weekend, Dr. Nicole Ackermans talks with Dr. Carly York about her new book The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog, exploring how seemingly silly experiments reveal serious scientific breakt…

dailytechnewsshow.com

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 17

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 17

ITS RELEASE DAY!!

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you!!

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 12

Check out the absolute badass initiatives that graduate students are taking to save science!

Researchers have a radical plan to thwart Trump's war on science: Talking to people

Faced with federal funding cuts, scientists are learning to communicate about what they do — and why it matters.

www.nbcnews.com

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 10

You can still pre-order and use SALMON20 for a discount here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/carly...

The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog

A brilliant new voice in science writing—"witty, whip-smart, truly one of our best" (Mary Roach)—shows why playfulness and curiosity are the key to scien...

www.hachettebookgroup.com

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 10

The reviewer at Science found my writing "too bubby" for his tastes, but if you're not someone opposed to fun, you should check out The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog!

Out one week from today!

In defense of silly science

A biologist pushes back against attacks on curiosity-driven research

www.science.org

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 9

Good morning from the farm!

Me with a heavy horse head plopped on mine

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · Jun 5

I’m so excited that @AppleBooks chose The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog as a June #MustListen! Check out the audiobook here: apple.co/mustlistens

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 28

Do you think other mammals think we're disabled because we can't move our ears?

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 22

That would be awesome! The book features many SICB scientists!

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 22

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 22

AHH I GOT THE ADVANCED COPIES OF MY BOOK! I CANT WAIT TO SHARE WITH YOU!!

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 21

If this administration thinks diversity, equity, and inclusion have made U.S. citizens distrust science...just wait until they see what uniformity, inequity, and exclusion are going to do for trust in science

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 16

Well I guess I only have one cat now. I can’t find the other one anywhere.

One cat on top of a blanket and a cat shaped lump under the blanket

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Carly Anne York, PhD @biologycarly.bsky.social · May 8

Go Ronin!!

Ronin the rat has found a record number of land mines

He's an African giant pouched rat who's been trained and works with the nonprofit organization APOPO.

www.wbur.org

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