Henry Gee
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The Wonder of Life on Earth by Henry Gee
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Last-minute gift ideas for next Christmas already sorted with THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH, an illustrated volume for Very All Ages, published on 5 February and available for preorder now. You're welcome. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
Journal editors remain sceptical about an over-ambitious presubmission enquiry. ‘Might be useful as a resource,’ one editor says to the other afterwards.
December 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Journal editors remain sceptical about an over-ambitious presubmission enquiry. ‘Might be useful as a resource,’ one editor says to the other afterwards.
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Sarah Tabrizi first saw the data her team had been chasing for decades: evidence that gene-targeted therapy could slow the progression of Huntington's disease
She is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
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She is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
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‘Giant step forward’ for Huntington’s — the scientist behind the first gene therapy
Nature - Sarah Tabrizi is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Sarah Tabrizi first saw the data her team had been chasing for decades: evidence that gene-targeted therapy could slow the progression of Huntington's disease
She is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/48WdDZx
She is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/48WdDZx
Last-minute gift ideas for next Christmas already sorted with THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH, an illustrated volume for Very All Ages, published on 5 February and available for preorder now. You're welcome. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
The Wonder of Life on Earth by Henry Gee
Find out more about The Wonder of Life on Earth by Henry Gee
www.panmacmillan.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Last-minute gift ideas for next Christmas already sorted with THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH, an illustrated volume for Very All Ages, published on 5 February and available for preorder now. You're welcome. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
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¡El último resumen trimestral de 2025! Resume 47 novedades del 4T:
Paleoantropología: novedades 4º trimestre 2025 nutcrackerman.com/2025/12/29/p...
Paleoantropología: novedades 4º trimestre 2025 nutcrackerman.com/2025/12/29/p...
Paleoantropología: novedades 4º trimestre 2025
Cerramos un gran año en hallazgos paleoantropológicos. En el último trimestre recopilé 45 publicaciones que ilustran la riqueza acumulada: los cuatro resúmenes trimestrales de 2025 suman 197 noveda…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
¡El último resumen trimestral de 2025! Resume 47 novedades del 4T:
Paleoantropología: novedades 4º trimestre 2025 nutcrackerman.com/2025/12/29/p...
Paleoantropología: novedades 4º trimestre 2025 nutcrackerman.com/2025/12/29/p...
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Lovely review by @adrianwoolfson.bsky.social of my book ‘The Tree of Life’ in the Wall Street Journal today. Free guest link if you’re interested. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
‘The Tree of Life’ Review: The Ancestor at the Root of It All
Properly deciphering the branching pathways of evolution could unlock the history of every component of natural biology.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Lovely review by @adrianwoolfson.bsky.social of my book ‘The Tree of Life’ in the Wall Street Journal today. Free guest link if you’re interested. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
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These are the 25 highest-cited papers published this century, and why they are breaking records
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Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century
A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
These are the 25 highest-cited papers published this century, and why they are breaking records
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The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026
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Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year
The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026
go.nature.com/4amVOp1
go.nature.com/4amVOp1
Something from Santa. Also, @philipcball.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Something from Santa. Also, @philipcball.bsky.social
If Edgar Allan Poe wrote Christmas cards...
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
The very next day, you buried it in your yard
And were haunted forever after whenever you still heard it beating
Driving you beyond the doors of madness.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
The very next day, you buried it in your yard
And were haunted forever after whenever you still heard it beating
Driving you beyond the doors of madness.
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If Edgar Allan Poe wrote Christmas cards...
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
The very next day, you buried it in your yard
And were haunted forever after whenever you still heard it beating
Driving you beyond the doors of madness.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
The very next day, you buried it in your yard
And were haunted forever after whenever you still heard it beating
Driving you beyond the doors of madness.
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Stanford Archaeology Center – Academic Curator. "[will] advance and develop SUAC operations, education, research, and outreach... supervises student interns, teaching and research assistants". Expected pay range $116,966-$150,114. careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/archaeo...
Archaeology Center – Academic Curator, Academic Program Professional (APP 2) Position- Hybrid Opportunity in School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States
This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.Archaeology Center....
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Stanford Archaeology Center – Academic Curator. "[will] advance and develop SUAC operations, education, research, and outreach... supervises student interns, teaching and research assistants". Expected pay range $116,966-$150,114. careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/archaeo...
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"The benefits [of risky play for children] are so broad in terms of social, physical, mental development and mental health, I don’t think we can underestimate the value"
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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"The benefits [of risky play for children] are so broad in terms of social, physical, mental development and mental health, I don’t think we can underestimate the value"
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go.nature.com/3Yfyv9r
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📣 We are hiring! We’re looking for a Locum Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in photovoltaics and other energy-harvesting fields to join our team. Explore the opportunity and apply here:
https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12851036/locum-associate-or-senior-editor-nature-energy?LinkSource=EmployerHub
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December 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
📣 We are hiring! We’re looking for a Locum Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in photovoltaics and other energy-harvesting fields to join our team. Explore the opportunity and apply here:
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🚨 Pre-announcement! 🚨
We’re hiring for 2 x two-year, full-time roles to join me and the wider @palaeoverse.bsky.social team @es-ucl.bsky.social.
- Research Software Engineer (REF: B04-06999): lnkd.in/eNRBiPnP
- Community Engagement Coordinator (REF: B04-06998): lnkd.in/ejUACCzn
We’re hiring for 2 x two-year, full-time roles to join me and the wider @palaeoverse.bsky.social team @es-ucl.bsky.social.
- Research Software Engineer (REF: B04-06999): lnkd.in/eNRBiPnP
- Community Engagement Coordinator (REF: B04-06998): lnkd.in/ejUACCzn
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🚨 Pre-announcement! 🚨
We’re hiring for 2 x two-year, full-time roles to join me and the wider @palaeoverse.bsky.social team @es-ucl.bsky.social.
- Research Software Engineer (REF: B04-06999): lnkd.in/eNRBiPnP
- Community Engagement Coordinator (REF: B04-06998): lnkd.in/ejUACCzn
We’re hiring for 2 x two-year, full-time roles to join me and the wider @palaeoverse.bsky.social team @es-ucl.bsky.social.
- Research Software Engineer (REF: B04-06999): lnkd.in/eNRBiPnP
- Community Engagement Coordinator (REF: B04-06998): lnkd.in/ejUACCzn
Proof that Santa exists www.theguardian.com/science/2000...
Proof that Santa exists
How does Father Christmas get everywhere in one night? Henry Gee explains
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December 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Proof that Santa exists www.theguardian.com/science/2000...
This explains why hobbits are so cheerful - they have not one but two breakfasts.
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This explains why hobbits are so cheerful - they have not one but two breakfasts.
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🚨 POSTDOC OPENING 🚨
NIH-funded Bio-Fluid Mechanics Postdoc in my lab @univmiami.bsky.social
Hofstenia miamia | cilia-driven flows | behavior & neuroscience
Collab w/ Mansi Srivastava @harvard.edu
🕒 Start: Jan–Feb 2026
⏳ 1 yr, renewable | Email me ASAP!
#Postdoc #Biophysics #FluidDynamics
NIH-funded Bio-Fluid Mechanics Postdoc in my lab @univmiami.bsky.social
Hofstenia miamia | cilia-driven flows | behavior & neuroscience
Collab w/ Mansi Srivastava @harvard.edu
🕒 Start: Jan–Feb 2026
⏳ 1 yr, renewable | Email me ASAP!
#Postdoc #Biophysics #FluidDynamics
December 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🚨 POSTDOC OPENING 🚨
NIH-funded Bio-Fluid Mechanics Postdoc in my lab @univmiami.bsky.social
Hofstenia miamia | cilia-driven flows | behavior & neuroscience
Collab w/ Mansi Srivastava @harvard.edu
🕒 Start: Jan–Feb 2026
⏳ 1 yr, renewable | Email me ASAP!
#Postdoc #Biophysics #FluidDynamics
NIH-funded Bio-Fluid Mechanics Postdoc in my lab @univmiami.bsky.social
Hofstenia miamia | cilia-driven flows | behavior & neuroscience
Collab w/ Mansi Srivastava @harvard.edu
🕒 Start: Jan–Feb 2026
⏳ 1 yr, renewable | Email me ASAP!
#Postdoc #Biophysics #FluidDynamics
Once Davros had armed them with Bloom’s kosher salamis, the Daleks became invincible.
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Once Davros had armed them with Bloom’s kosher salamis, the Daleks became invincible.
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Nature Climate Change December issue includes:
💰 Q&A with funding agencies and their role in research
⬇️ low oxygen in rivers globally
💡 night light and ecosystems
🗣️ negative/positive probabilities for communication
🐦 hybridization to reduce vulnerability
& much more www.nature.com/nclimate/vol...
💰 Q&A with funding agencies and their role in research
⬇️ low oxygen in rivers globally
💡 night light and ecosystems
🗣️ negative/positive probabilities for communication
🐦 hybridization to reduce vulnerability
& much more www.nature.com/nclimate/vol...
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Nature Climate Change December issue includes:
💰 Q&A with funding agencies and their role in research
⬇️ low oxygen in rivers globally
💡 night light and ecosystems
🗣️ negative/positive probabilities for communication
🐦 hybridization to reduce vulnerability
& much more www.nature.com/nclimate/vol...
💰 Q&A with funding agencies and their role in research
⬇️ low oxygen in rivers globally
💡 night light and ecosystems
🗣️ negative/positive probabilities for communication
🐦 hybridization to reduce vulnerability
& much more www.nature.com/nclimate/vol...
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MERRY #FISHMAS!
It was on this day in 1938 that Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer made a discovery which would change the world —
the first (non-fossil) coelacanth ever brought to the attention of science
It was on this day in 1938 that Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer made a discovery which would change the world —
the first (non-fossil) coelacanth ever brought to the attention of science
December 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
MERRY #FISHMAS!
It was on this day in 1938 that Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer made a discovery which would change the world —
the first (non-fossil) coelacanth ever brought to the attention of science
It was on this day in 1938 that Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer made a discovery which would change the world —
the first (non-fossil) coelacanth ever brought to the attention of science
The Doctor, investigating the ruins of Skaro, comes across a hidden cache of Bloom’s kosher salami.
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Doctor, investigating the ruins of Skaro, comes across a hidden cache of Bloom’s kosher salami.
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A cross-country survey among 82,324 sexual and gender diverse people finds that family rejection, homophobic reactions, and institutional stigma and discrimination are linked with individual well-being, especially for those facing poverty.
Homophobia, economic precarity and the well-being of sexual and gender diverse people in a 153-country survey - Nature Human Behaviour
A cross-country survey among 82,324 sexual and gender diverse people finds that family rejection, homophobic reactions, and institutional stigma and discrimination are linked with individual well-being, especially for those facing poverty.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A cross-country survey among 82,324 sexual and gender diverse people finds that family rejection, homophobic reactions, and institutional stigma and discrimination are linked with individual well-being, especially for those facing poverty.
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In this study, Wang et al. compare human and LLM creativity, finding that humans perform slightly better on average. Efforts to enhance LLM performance, such as adopting genius personas or using strategic prompts, show mixed results.
A large-scale comparison of divergent creativity in humans and large language models - Nature Human Behaviour
Wang et al. compare human and large language model (LLM) creativity via Divergent Association Task, finding that humans perform slightly better on average. Efforts to enhance LLM performance, such as adopting genius personas or using strategic prompts, show mixed results.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In this study, Wang et al. compare human and LLM creativity, finding that humans perform slightly better on average. Efforts to enhance LLM performance, such as adopting genius personas or using strategic prompts, show mixed results.
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Our last issue of the year, the December 2025 issue, is now live! Check out the table of contents:
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December 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our last issue of the year, the December 2025 issue, is now live! Check out the table of contents:
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
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✨New issue✨
Check out the latest in #Metabolism research from across all disciplines.
Read about #Cognition, #FoodCues, #Microbiome, #Neurometabolism, #Regeneration, #Tumor biology and many more topics! 🧪
www.nature.com/natmetab/vol...
Check out the latest in #Metabolism research from across all disciplines.
Read about #Cognition, #FoodCues, #Microbiome, #Neurometabolism, #Regeneration, #Tumor biology and many more topics! 🧪
www.nature.com/natmetab/vol...
December 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
✨New issue✨
Check out the latest in #Metabolism research from across all disciplines.
Read about #Cognition, #FoodCues, #Microbiome, #Neurometabolism, #Regeneration, #Tumor biology and many more topics! 🧪
www.nature.com/natmetab/vol...
Check out the latest in #Metabolism research from across all disciplines.
Read about #Cognition, #FoodCues, #Microbiome, #Neurometabolism, #Regeneration, #Tumor biology and many more topics! 🧪
www.nature.com/natmetab/vol...