Me, fixing a batch file for the sixth time: I hate phylogenetics

Me, talking to literally anybody about phylogenetics:
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Small joys: The Campanile today, singing the song of angry men.

On a dark road in Massachusetts last night. Absolutely incredible. 🧪

When someone asks me how I would describe myself 🧪

The SDS for a chemical I just received is offered in two forms of English. What are the chances that the European version lists exposure hazards entirely in Cockney rhyming slang? 🧪

Imagine if "peers" were more literal, and THIS had to be the whole jury

Rapidly running out of culture(d) puns 🧪🦠

"Combining experimental and bioinformatic approaches" 🧪 🦠

POV i'm your postdoc 🧪

So many cool people here! Hi everyone. I'm Sarah. I'm an environmental microbiologist and a science writer. I currently study microbial bioremediation, and I'm also interested in microbial evolution, geobiology, and all forms of science communication.

Freezer problem = laboratory ice fishing!
Who knows what reagents lurk below 🧪

Me too, little acid. Me too 🧪

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Stopped by the library this afternoon for the serotonin. The busiest room was the one reading room where laptops are not allowed. I get the appeal.

So @jopabinia.bsky.social and I have just learned that Professor X has *checks notes* four PhDs and an MD. Deeply hoping that adjunct professorship is by choice, and not a reflection on the TT job market.