Nick Gladman
@nicholasgladman.bsky.social
Plant science and sorghum. https://www.sorghumbase.org/. Molecular biology, genetics, and genomics. USDA-ARS Scientist out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Posts don't necessarily reflect the positions of the USDA. Also chess.
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Nick Gladman
@nicholasgladman.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hi there! I want to show you a cool feature on SorghumBase.org, a permanently-funded genomic and genetic database for people who work in the globally important crop sorghum.
You can search for gene models that have germplasm with disruptive SNPs and quickly order them from seed repositories. 🧵
You can search for gene models that have germplasm with disruptive SNPs and quickly order them from seed repositories. 🧵
James Watson has died.
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
James Watson has died.
I ran across another nice attacking chess puzzle today. Really highlights the tandem lesson of an under-defended king and the coordination of a pawn storm supported by pieces.
White missed better defensive moves and now black to move and be crushing.
White missed better defensive moves and now black to move and be crushing.
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I ran across another nice attacking chess puzzle today. Really highlights the tandem lesson of an under-defended king and the coordination of a pawn storm supported by pieces.
White missed better defensive moves and now black to move and be crushing.
White missed better defensive moves and now black to move and be crushing.
Another fun chess puzzle I ran across tonight. This seems like an endgame blunder that I would make in time trouble; a fun little maneuver for black to be winning.
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Another fun chess puzzle I ran across tonight. This seems like an endgame blunder that I would make in time trouble; a fun little maneuver for black to be winning.
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Few people outside North Carolina have heard of Paul Newby, the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court.
But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”
THREAD 👇
But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”
THREAD 👇
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Few people outside North Carolina have heard of Paul Newby, the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court.
But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”
THREAD 👇
But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”
THREAD 👇
Found this old post from the @uwmadison.bsky.social Genetics Department. I honestly think my interview session with Barry Ganetzky got me their grad program. I really enjoyed my time and experiences with Barry, whom I hope is enjoying his retirement in a warm, sunny place.
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Found this old post from the @uwmadison.bsky.social Genetics Department. I honestly think my interview session with Barry Ganetzky got me their grad program. I really enjoyed my time and experiences with Barry, whom I hope is enjoying his retirement in a warm, sunny place.
This whole saga is tragic. What makes it especially malicious were Kramnik's baseless, continued accusations. Any action by FIDE needs to be meaningful. I hope that special prize in Naroditsky's honor is substantial and reflects his positive impact on the chess community.
Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.
www.npr.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This whole saga is tragic. What makes it especially malicious were Kramnik's baseless, continued accusations. Any action by FIDE needs to be meaningful. I hope that special prize in Naroditsky's honor is substantial and reflects his positive impact on the chess community.
Having a bit more free time to play chess lately. Had a nice King's Indian game with black.
White played this tactical mistake. Black to move and be winning.
White played this tactical mistake. Black to move and be winning.
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Having a bit more free time to play chess lately. Had a nice King's Indian game with black.
White played this tactical mistake. Black to move and be winning.
White played this tactical mistake. Black to move and be winning.
Really tragic. Condolences to his friends a family. Look at all the testimony to see how much of a big, positive force in the chess community Naroditsky was.
www.chess.com/news/view/gr...
www.chess.com/news/view/gr...
Grandmaster, Popular Commentator Daniel Naroditsky Tragically Passes Away At 29
GM Daniel Naroditsky, the popular U.S. grandmaster, commentator, creator, educator, and author, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday at the age of only 29.
www.chess.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Really tragic. Condolences to his friends a family. Look at all the testimony to see how much of a big, positive force in the chess community Naroditsky was.
www.chess.com/news/view/gr...
www.chess.com/news/view/gr...
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Text from my mom:
"I could come visit you both. Homicide 12-oh."
Luckily, I knew this to mean she was watching a police procedural while using voice-to-text.
May start sending cryptic business messages this way.
"I could come visit you both. Homicide 12-oh."
Luckily, I knew this to mean she was watching a police procedural while using voice-to-text.
May start sending cryptic business messages this way.
October 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Text from my mom:
"I could come visit you both. Homicide 12-oh."
Luckily, I knew this to mean she was watching a police procedural while using voice-to-text.
May start sending cryptic business messages this way.
"I could come visit you both. Homicide 12-oh."
Luckily, I knew this to mean she was watching a police procedural while using voice-to-text.
May start sending cryptic business messages this way.
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How has this pun never occurred to me?
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
How has this pun never occurred to me?
The (re)learning of chess openings continues. Revisiting some of my old blitz games to brush up on practical lines when playing the Sicilian. I was delighted when I found this one from last year. Never thought I would land this type of checkmate in actual play!
October 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The (re)learning of chess openings continues. Revisiting some of my old blitz games to brush up on practical lines when playing the Sicilian. I was delighted when I found this one from last year. Never thought I would land this type of checkmate in actual play!
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3-0 since Humpy won
October 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
3-0 since Humpy won
One of our sorghum plants in September during early grain filling. This particular plant had an interesting feature: a puckering on the sides of the grain. Haven't really noticed this type of extreme unevenness before. Could be normal or impacted by an environmental stressor. Regardless, neat!
October 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
One of our sorghum plants in September during early grain filling. This particular plant had an interesting feature: a puckering on the sides of the grain. Haven't really noticed this type of extreme unevenness before. Could be normal or impacted by an environmental stressor. Regardless, neat!
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#MSH45 | Richard Lasher
You've been at a job long enough to know a decent colleague to chat with.
The more you get to know them, the more they share. What's fact or fiction? You don't know, but you listen.
Then there's one story that's so over the top—a bona fide lie. But then, a photo appears.
You've been at a job long enough to know a decent colleague to chat with.
The more you get to know them, the more they share. What's fact or fiction? You don't know, but you listen.
Then there's one story that's so over the top—a bona fide lie. But then, a photo appears.
October 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
#MSH45 | Richard Lasher
You've been at a job long enough to know a decent colleague to chat with.
The more you get to know them, the more they share. What's fact or fiction? You don't know, but you listen.
Then there's one story that's so over the top—a bona fide lie. But then, a photo appears.
You've been at a job long enough to know a decent colleague to chat with.
The more you get to know them, the more they share. What's fact or fiction? You don't know, but you listen.
Then there's one story that's so over the top—a bona fide lie. But then, a photo appears.
Me asking what I hope is a smart-sounding question during seminar.
October 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Me asking what I hope is a smart-sounding question during seminar.
Another chess training game to brush up on my openings and middlegame strategy. White to move and have the advantage. Try to find black's best defense.
Bonus points if you can guess the opening.
Bonus points if you can guess the opening.
October 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Another chess training game to brush up on my openings and middlegame strategy. White to move and have the advantage. Try to find black's best defense.
Bonus points if you can guess the opening.
Bonus points if you can guess the opening.
Sorghum really is a beautiful plant. Grain color and nutrient content are controlled by diverse gene networks.
October 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sorghum really is a beautiful plant. Grain color and nutrient content are controlled by diverse gene networks.
I have not bought a gaming console in over a decade, but I would buy whatever platform was required if Nintendo was going to release an HD remake of Ocarina of Time.
September 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I have not bought a gaming console in over a decade, but I would buy whatever platform was required if Nintendo was going to release an HD remake of Ocarina of Time.
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So…Aaron Glenn’s sideline celebration is 🔥🔥🔥 with Earth, Wind & Fire attached to it.
September 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
So…Aaron Glenn’s sideline celebration is 🔥🔥🔥 with Earth, Wind & Fire attached to it.
At points in my career, I've felt a lack of accomplishment. But occasionally I'm required to document what I've done...It would be a pleasant surprise to many of us how many talks, collaborations, formal agreements, publications/products, and sheer data we produce. Remember to be proud of yourself.
September 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
At points in my career, I've felt a lack of accomplishment. But occasionally I'm required to document what I've done...It would be a pleasant surprise to many of us how many talks, collaborations, formal agreements, publications/products, and sheer data we produce. Remember to be proud of yourself.
Getting back into chess after a little hiatus. Doing some practice games to freshen up my openings. Got into a winning position when this tactical opportunity arose. White to play.
September 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Getting back into chess after a little hiatus. Doing some practice games to freshen up my openings. Got into a winning position when this tactical opportunity arose. White to play.
Getting closer to my goal of bringing in baked goods to every building/department on campus. I fervently believe food is an essential connection to humaness. Trying to bring a little cheer to others is something we should strive for whenever we can.
September 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Getting closer to my goal of bringing in baked goods to every building/department on campus. I fervently believe food is an essential connection to humaness. Trying to bring a little cheer to others is something we should strive for whenever we can.
Saltine pie crusts are a great alternative to regular or shortbread crusts: they add a nice saltiness that complements sweet and fatty pies.
September 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Saltine pie crusts are a great alternative to regular or shortbread crusts: they add a nice saltiness that complements sweet and fatty pies.