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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 5d

Awesome!! Thank youuuuu

Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 5d

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Jared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · 20d

"Burned by the cataclysmic bushfires of 2019, a national park called the Barrington Tops exploded in rare veined doubletail orchids, and now the traditional owners of the lands perform prescribed burns to aid these flowers in flourishing under duress from invasive species."

Aboriginal Elders Lead Prescribed Burn–and Rare Orchids Appear by Thousands

Burned by the cataclysmic bushfires of 2019, a national park called the Barrington Tops exploded in rare veined doubletail orchids.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 13d

Let me consult with my peers and report back tomorrow!!!

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 18d

This is amazing.

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Benjamin Wolfe @benwolfe.bsky.social · 22d

Such a delight to share our work on the evolution of a cheese rind fungus in @currentbiology.bsky.social.

This is the fantastic PhD work of @nicolasleonlouw.bsky.social and resulted from amazing collaborations, a wedding proposal(!), an undergrad course, & more!

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www.cell.com/current-biol...

Long-term monitoring of a North American cheese cave reveals mechanisms and consequences of fungal adaptation

Using a unique longitudinal sampling approach, Louw et al. demonstrate how a cheese-associated Penicillium population has adapted in an artisan cheese production facility in Vermont, USA. Adaptation i...

www.cell.com

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 21d

Way to go DREW!!!

NeoBiota @neobiota.pensoft.net · 21d

NeoBiota and @pensoft.net support the 17th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions.

🔗 neobiota.pensoft.net/news/974

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NeoBiota and Pensoft support the 17th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions

NeoBiota and Pensoft were delighted to support the 17th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions (EMAPI), held from 2–5 September 2025 in Christchurch, New...

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Pure Science @purescience.news · 25d

Invasive Flathead Catfish Rise to Apex Predator in Pennsylvania #Science #Biology #Ecology #InvasiveSpecies #ApexPredator #FlatheadCatfish

Invasive Flathead Catfish Rise to Apex Predator in Pennsylvania

Flathead catfish, once native to the Mississippi River basin, have stealthily risen to the top of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River. Growing fast, eating almost anything, and facing no real predators,...

purescience.news

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 23d

if u see this quote with the energy u bring to blue sky

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Marie Laveau's Modern Day BS Killer & Eater of 🍬 @youraibabydaddy.bsky.social · 23d

FYI for those who wonder what's going on with Johnathan Perk. He asked me to post this for y'all to know what's going on.

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Sep 7

A few weeks ago we published a response to a paper looking at the "parallels and discrepancies between non-native species introductions and human migration"...

Here is a response from the perspective of the social sciences led by Roxana Barbulescu.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Raising concerns on the dangers of linking biological invasions to human migration

A recent paper by Ahmed et al. (2025. “Parallels and Discrepancies between non-native Species Introductions and Human Migration.” Biological Reviews 100 (3): 1365–1395), published in Biological Rev...

www.tandfonline.com

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Teddy Wilson @reportbywilson.bsky.social · Sep 5

“These are not attacks; it is almost certainly a game. The goal is to break the rudder. It's not to sink the boat. It's not to hurt anybody. It's not revenge. Believe me: if they wanted to sink the boats, they'd be sinking the boat. They are really smart.”

Orcas are ramming boats again and scientists now think it’s a game

Experts say the whales seem to learn to play with boats from a young age. "Believe me: if they wanted to sink the boats, they'd be sinking the boat."

www.nationalgeographic.com

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Oregon Zoo @oregonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Mazama newt is found in only one place in the world: Crater Lake. But this tiny amphibian is disappearing, due to invasive crayfish taking over its habitat. We’ve teamed up with the National Park Service and High Desert Museum to give this rare newt-y cutie a fighting chance.

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Sep 1

did a few more...

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks Amy! You've always been a cheerleader. It is appreciated❤️

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 31

It's almost like that other place was holding me back 😏

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 31

Paper accepted...that's 9 this year and I have one more just about through. THRIVING at Penn State..

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 30

📣TWO THOUSAND WORDS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A TENURE NARRATIVE THAT HAS TO COVER RESEARCH, TEACHING, AND EXTENSION.📣

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · Aug 29

www.cbsnews.com/news/burmese...

Florida deploys robot rabbits to control invasive Burmese python population

Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.

www.cbsnews.com

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Dr. Ironclad, Brunch Democrat @feclad.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Jaime Harrison @jaimeharrison.bsky.social · Aug 29

It never happens with GOP, but too damn often in our party folks try to build themselves up by tearing Dems down.

You can demand better from us without pissing all over the house we’ve built together.

I’m sick of it. If you make a name for yourself by trashing the party, I’m calling you out.

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Julie Lockwood @lockwoodlab.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute affiliates Bob Kopp, Pam McElwee, and Kevon Rhiney chosen to lead sections of the upcoming UN IPCC report. Could not be more proud of this group!
www.rutgers.edu/news/united-...
@bobkopp.net @pammcelwee.bsky.social

United Nations Panel Selects Three Rutgers Researchers as Lead Authors on Next Global Climate Report

www.rutgers.edu

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 22

Everybody needs to watch/rewatch the Terminator and rethink this Ai nonsense

Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · Aug 21

Recently, Microsoft listed 40 careers that would be replaced by AI. Today, a friend sent me a link to a series of ChatGPT prompts where it could not follow a basic request to draw a human with two arms, two legs, and eight spider legs. It kept drawing ten spider legs, despite repeat corrections.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · Aug 21

Here, fixed it.

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hey all...wanna learn about stopping the spread of invasive species while simultaneously helping a friend with their work performance metrics? Then please read "Small Actions, Big Impact: Five Ways to Help Stop Invasive Species"...every click counts!

extension.psu.edu/small-action...

Small Actions, Big Impact: Five Ways to Help Stop Invasive Species

Stopping the spread of invasive species starts with simple actions. Choose plants and pets wisely, clean outdoor gear, volunteer, and spread the word to help protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources a...

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Aug 20

100% doing this and not writing in my off hours or watching the news (brain needed a BREAK).

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