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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · 27d

It was such an honour to present my research at UTS! Thank you to @zoexiro.bsky.social and @ecologybrad.bsky.social for the invitation and to everyone who came to listen to my talk 🌿

Yvonne Davila @ydavila.bsky.social · 27d

🐝🌸 With climate change, many organisms are shifting their ranges, but some are shifting in the opposite direction to what we expect.
Insightful and entertaining seminar by Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social on "Climate Change and Shifting Interactions: Where Do Species Go from Here?"

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Suz Everingham @suzeveringham.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our #OpenAccess paper showing no trends in photoperiod sensitivity in germination 🌱 & flowering time 🌸 across a range of predictors out now in @ecol-evol.bsky.social Led by brilliant Honours student Ashika and my first 'senior author' paper 😀 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Shining a Light on Patterns of Photoperiod Sensitivity in Germination and Flowering Across Latitudes, Ecosystems and Functional Traits

Our study investigated the role of photoperiod sensitivity in plant phenology, focusing on germination and flowering patterns across species in Australia and globally. We found that most species show...

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Aug 28

It was lovely to get interviewed by @funfactscience.com and Benjamin! Highly recommend signing up to be a guest on their podcast 🎤

Fun Fact Science with Kovi @funfactscience.com · Aug 28

If you or someone you know likes talking about science let us know! 🧪
We're looking for guests to join us on the next season of @scienceactually.bsky.social Presents: The Nerd and the Scientist: forms.gle/Y5kdvmuVJ1Qu...

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Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · Aug 9

📖Published📖

Arnold et al. propose a design that will allow ecologists to simulate more realistic heat events in the field by combining a controllable convection heater system with a semi-enclosed chamber with adjustable vents 🌍 🧪

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Images of the chamber and active heating system. (a) Annotated detail image of the heating system, electrical components, and chambers (not to scale). Field photos from Mt. Hotham, VIC, Australia (Case study 1): (b) two polycarbonate chambers attached via black ducting to one heating system under a tarpaulin for protection from the weather; and (c) side view of a chamber with its semi-enclosed, overhanging lid with adjustable portholes, circulating fans, and Stevenson screen housing thermocouples. (d) Field photo from Perisher Valley, NSW, Australia (Case study 2). The heating system attached to three chambers showing improved insulative ducting and open tent protecting and ventilating the heating system. Note that chamber lids are transparent like the chamber sides but appear grey due to reflections of cloud cover.

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulations Kovi & Benjamin!! I loved being a guest on your show ❤️

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Global Change Biology @globalchangebio.bsky.social · Jul 30

Counterintuitive Range Shifts May Be Explained by Climate Induced Changes in Biotic Interactions

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@innaosmol @zoexiro @academic-gian @angelamoles

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Thomas Mesaglio @thebeachcomber.bsky.social · Jul 29

Check out our new paper exploring the incredible uses of @inaturalist.bsky.social data in biodiversity research!

Corey Callaghan @coreytcallaghan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our new paper in BioScience shows how iNaturalist data is powering research across the globe, with use growing 10x in 5 years and spanning 128 countries & 638 families of life.

Paper: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

@ifas.ufl.edu @inaturalist.bsky.social

#Biodiversity #iNaturalist #OpenScience

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · Jul 11

🔥🌱 From the #AJB Special Issue: “Understanding novel #ﬁre regimes using plant trait‐based approaches" 🌱🔥

Toward a macroevolutionary understanding of live-leaf flammability in plant species of fire-prone #forests

By @ecologybrad.bsky.social, @zoexiro.bsky.social, et al.

doi.org/10.1002/ajb2...

A fire in dry sclerophyll forest in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney (New South Wales, Australia).

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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · Jul 8

Many species are moving toward warmer areas rather than cooler ones, a shift linked to changing interactions with other species rather than temperature alone, highlighting new challenges for conservation. doi.org/g9smzq

Not all species flee heat: New hypothesis explains surprising movements in nature

As the climate warms, scientists expect animals and plants to move to cooler areas—uphill, toward the poles, or into deeper waters.

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Suz Everingham @suzeveringham.bsky.social · Jul 9

Exciting new paper from @innaosmol.bsky.social and a great team - why are some climate change range shifts counterintuitive to predictions? Changes in biotic interactions!

Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌎 My first paper is out in @globalchangebio.bsky.social ! We propose the Interaction Opportunists Hypothesis: changes in biotic interactions may drive species downhill, equatorward, or to shallower waters under #ClimateChange. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #RangeShifts #Ecology

Counterintuitive Range Shifts May Be Explained by Climate Induced Changes in Biotic Interactions

Climate change is expected to drive species uphill, poleward or into deeper waters. Yet many are shifting in toward the equator, downhill or to shallower waters, which is opposite to the expected dir...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jul 8

Led by the amazing @zoexiro.bsky.social, @academic-gian.bsky.social and @angelamoles.bsky.social

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌎 My first paper is out in @globalchangebio.bsky.social ! We propose the Interaction Opportunists Hypothesis: changes in biotic interactions may drive species downhill, equatorward, or to shallower waters under #ClimateChange. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #RangeShifts #Ecology

Counterintuitive Range Shifts May Be Explained by Climate Induced Changes in Biotic Interactions

Climate change is expected to drive species uphill, poleward or into deeper waters. Yet many are shifting in toward the equator, downhill or to shallower waters, which is opposite to the expected dir...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Jul 2

Calling all early-career ecologists 🐨

Mentee registration is NOW OPEN for ESA’s July Speed Mentoring Week!

🔹 Book up to 3 one-on-one sessions with experienced ecologists
🔹 Get answers to your biggest career questions
🔹 Flexible, impactful, and designed for YOU

🔗 Register now tinyurl.com/bderjjxj

Speed mentoring for early career ecologists

Calling all early career ecologists!

The ESA Mentoring Program supports Early Career Ecologists by connecting them with mentors from academia and industry. The program provides a space to explore topics such as career development, work-life balance, research pathways, and navigating challenges in the profession.

When you register as a mentee, you will be invited to browse the profiles of our registered mentors and enjoy a unique opportunity to book up to three 30-minute sessions.

Mentee registration for the July week is now OPEN

A few things to note:
If you’ve been part of the ESA Mentoring Program before – or been mentored elsewhere – you’re still welcome to apply.
Mentees must be current ESA members to participate.
Sessions will be held online (Zoom)
There is no ongoing commitment – mentors and mentees may choose to continue the conversation after the mentoring week, but there is no expectation to do so.
If July doesn’t suit, look out for the October round (registrations open in September).

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Fun Fact Science with Kovi @funfactscience.com · Jun 20

This week's guest, plant ecologist @innaosmol.bsky.social explains how #ClimateChange is forcing tree lines both toward the poles and uphill, as they try to reach cooler temperatures.
🧪🔬🌲
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Nature Finds A Way : Guest : Inna Osmolovsky

Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist · Episode

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Zoe Xirocostas @zoexiro.bsky.social · Apr 16

Hey y'all! I have a few ecology honours projects available in Sydney starting either in Spring 2025 or Autumn 2026.

Project details available at: zoexiro.com/research/
Please share widely 🌼

Research

Available Honours Projects Exploring the reproductive ecology and cross-compatibility of two colour variants of Lantana camara Supervisor/s: Dr Zoe Xirocostas & Dr Yvonne Davila Lantana camara,…

zoexiro.com

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Mar 13

Aladin?

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Mar 4

Last night's Beginner's Guide to Street Art was awesome. Thanks to feedback, the 2nd will be even better!

I'll be running it again 3/18, 8pm ET online.

We'll cover everything you need to know when getting started with art in the public space.

Miss the first one? No sweat, c'mere.
lu.ma/42w54y8f

A Beginners Guide to Street Art · Zoom · Luma

Come learn the basics of how to do two street art methods: stickering and wheatpasting. We'll cover: Practical how-tos for creating and installing stickers and…

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Royal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · Feb 19

In part two of our #BiologyLetters #ECR Competition series, we speak with Ruby Stephens, the runner-up of the 2024 competition, about her research paper: Zygomorphic flowers last longer: The evolution of floral symmetry and floral longevity. ow.ly/tRWt50V2BrO @rubyecology.bsky.social

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Annals of Botany @annbot.bsky.social · Feb 15

🌸🌞 #PlantReproductionWeek⏳

Species that require long-day conditions to flower are not advancing their flowering phenology as fast as species without photoperiod requirements by Karen Zeng et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

#openaccess article
👉 doi.org/n5qk

@angelamoles.bsky.social
#PlantScience

Short-day plants and day-neutral plants are advancing their flowering times with climate change, while long-day plants are lagging behind. This delay could put long-day species at a competitive disadvantage as their flowering times fail to keep up with changes in the environment, potentially impacting their interactions with pollinators and competitors.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Jan 23

Shoutout to the Sydney botanical garden because this is the 3rd time today I’ve heard about this flower blooming, from multiple social media platforms, and I live ~10,000 miles away.

Hervé Sauquet @hsauquet.bsky.social · Jan 23

Amorphophallus titanum Big Bloom Bang happening right now at Botanic Gardens of Sydney! Hard to believe all the fame and hype gathered by this little plant over the past week!
#Putricia #Araceae #botany

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jan 23

My two Aussie faves in one image 🤩 thank you!

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jan 23

She was stinky (seemed a bit like bin juice to me), but I would expect nothing less from her!

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Jan 23

Got to see Putricia the corpse flower IRL! It was love at first smell ❤️

A flowering corpse flower is in the middle of a stage with other plants around it and mist below it

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Dec 20

Not too late to switch a career 😂

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Inna Osmolovsky @innaosmol.bsky.social · Dec 20

Thank you 😊

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