Plenty of people complained about the migration from Mediterranean regions in the 1950s and 60s at the time

Another crazy Hakea story from Byron Lamont - obligate seeders have cyanogenic glycosides in flowers, resprouters concentrate them in leaves - academic.oup.com/aob/article-...

Know this species and the strategy well

Hybrid options are also important for equity - people may be mothers or carers, unable to travel for various reasons, for scientific conferences it improves access from people from lower income countries or without grants

I get cross when people dismiss the peer review process as if it’s cosmetic or cronyism - it is hard work. And humbling to have your work shredded. Reviewer 3 drives us all mad. It’s not perfect but it really does result in better science.

Yep I’m cautious and careful but still had it at least twice

*Alt-text - the meme of the dog sitting nonchalently in a burning house with "Everything is fine" written (apologies for not adding it to the GIF)

The winning eucalypt home will be announced on National Eucalypt Day, Monday March 23rd. National Eucalypt Day is held every year to celebrate and promote Australia’s eucalypts and what they mean to our lives and hearts. @eucalyptaus.bsky.social #EucalyptOfTheYear2026

Contenders:
Darwin Stringybark E. tetrodonta
Forest Red Gum E. tereticornis
Ironbark E.sideroxylon
Kingscote Mallee E.rugosa
Manna/White Gum E.viminalis
Marri Corymbia calophylla
Mountain Ash E.regnans
River Red Gum E.camaldulensis
Scribbly Gum E.haemastoma
Small-fruited Red Mahogany E.resinifera