Lin Hawthorne
@haggewoods.bsky.social
Still Curious
Editor, author, biologist, horticulturist. FLS
Dilettante now, with interests in
Scientific Latin
Plant-invertebrate interactions
Colours of Nature
Truth and Beauty
naturallatin.com
Editor, author, biologist, horticulturist. FLS
Dilettante now, with interests in
Scientific Latin
Plant-invertebrate interactions
Colours of Nature
Truth and Beauty
naturallatin.com
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A wacky looking Pitcher Plant flower (Sarracenia purpurea, the Purple Pitcher Plant, I think) in the marvellous Carnivorous Plant section of the Kibble Palace at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A wacky looking Pitcher Plant flower (Sarracenia purpurea, the Purple Pitcher Plant, I think) in the marvellous Carnivorous Plant section of the Kibble Palace at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
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I spent a happy morning wandering around the glasshouses at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens today - the Orchid house being one of the highlights. 😍
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I spent a happy morning wandering around the glasshouses at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens today - the Orchid house being one of the highlights. 😍
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🦓 The Quagga is an extinct subspecies of Plains Zebra. 🎨 #SciArt by A. Gabler, from Johann Wolf's "Abbildungen und Beschreibungen merkwürdiger naturgeschichtlicher Gegenstände" (1818-22), in #BHLib via #FieldMuseum. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/48425779 #InternationalZebraDay #WorldZebraDay 🧪
January 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
🦓 The Quagga is an extinct subspecies of Plains Zebra. 🎨 #SciArt by A. Gabler, from Johann Wolf's "Abbildungen und Beschreibungen merkwürdiger naturgeschichtlicher Gegenstände" (1818-22), in #BHLib via #FieldMuseum. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/48425779 #InternationalZebraDay #WorldZebraDay 🧪
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So the Trump DOE is using a loophole to sidestep the normal regulatory authority for nuclear safety, secretly relaxing their own safety rules, and paying startups to rush-build new reactors. What could possibly go wrong???!!!
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-…
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-…
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
So the Trump DOE is using a loophole to sidestep the normal regulatory authority for nuclear safety, secretly relaxing their own safety rules, and paying startups to rush-build new reactors. What could possibly go wrong???!!!
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-…
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-…
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In a world that gifts you the opportunity to learn about ancient civilisations, endangered languages, particle physics and Discworld...
You, white cishet "liberal," do not need podcasts to teach you that rightwingers think brown people are "low IQ" criminals and women belong in the kitchen
You, white cishet "liberal," do not need podcasts to teach you that rightwingers think brown people are "low IQ" criminals and women belong in the kitchen
January 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
In a world that gifts you the opportunity to learn about ancient civilisations, endangered languages, particle physics and Discworld...
You, white cishet "liberal," do not need podcasts to teach you that rightwingers think brown people are "low IQ" criminals and women belong in the kitchen
You, white cishet "liberal," do not need podcasts to teach you that rightwingers think brown people are "low IQ" criminals and women belong in the kitchen
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Want to read more about palms that are variable in endosperm condition, homogeneous vs. ruminate? There is an old publication on the topic: Zona, S. 2003. Endosperm condition and the paradox of Ptychococcus paradoxus. Telopea 10: 179–185. #Arecaceae #seed #endosperm #ruminate #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
January 31, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Want to read more about palms that are variable in endosperm condition, homogeneous vs. ruminate? There is an old publication on the topic: Zona, S. 2003. Endosperm condition and the paradox of Ptychococcus paradoxus. Telopea 10: 179–185. #Arecaceae #seed #endosperm #ruminate #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
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ICYMI
(No pay wall)
(No pay wall)
I stumbled into writing about politics.
Then I stumbled right back out again.
How one political thread led to three bestsellers, zero royalties, and a crime-fiction series
open.substack.com/pub/russinch...
Then I stumbled right back out again.
How one political thread led to three bestsellers, zero royalties, and a crime-fiction series
open.substack.com/pub/russinch...
January 31, 2026 at 10:53 AM
ICYMI
(No pay wall)
(No pay wall)
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When I photographed this butterfly (I think a checkered white, Pontia protodice) last weekend in the desert, the air was about 40 degrees F. But the sand was warmer, and that's probably why the butterfly was on the ground and reluctant to fly, even when I got close. Love the blue eye! #BugSky 🌿🐙📷
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
When I photographed this butterfly (I think a checkered white, Pontia protodice) last weekend in the desert, the air was about 40 degrees F. But the sand was warmer, and that's probably why the butterfly was on the ground and reluctant to fly, even when I got close. Love the blue eye! #BugSky 🌿🐙📷
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January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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We’re hearing that Child Protective Services is being ordered to hand over children, stuff like that.
It’s time, Ohio, time to show up.
It’s time, Ohio, time to show up.
Getting the impression that ICE is gearing up for a pogrom in Springfield, Ohio, which was ground zero of Vance’s lies about Haitians during the campaign. Haitians lose temporary protected status on February 3rd. Reporters, lawyers, neighbors — please get ready.
January 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
We’re hearing that Child Protective Services is being ordered to hand over children, stuff like that.
It’s time, Ohio, time to show up.
It’s time, Ohio, time to show up.
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Love that funky caterpillar!
Todays moth: Citheronia phoronea
Found in Northern South America
I can't find a single documented common name for this species, please let me know if you have any info!
#moths #mothposting #insects
Found in Northern South America
I can't find a single documented common name for this species, please let me know if you have any info!
#moths #mothposting #insects
January 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Love that funky caterpillar!
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Desert tortoises are listed as “Threatened” under the federal Endangered Species Act, and as of last year are listed as “Endangered” under the California Endangered Species Act.
The desert tortoise was first listed as threatened in 1990.
Over 2,200 miles of Calif. dirt roads closed to protect desert tortoise
The desert tortoise was first listed as threatened in 1990.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Desert tortoises are listed as “Threatened” under the federal Endangered Species Act, and as of last year are listed as “Endangered” under the California Endangered Species Act.
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February is the month for ditching.
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Rawl. D. 939; Astrological and ecclesiastical calendar in six pieces; 14th century; England; section 2ar @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Rawl. D. 939; Astrological and ecclesiastical calendar in six pieces; 14th century; England; section 2ar @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
February is the month for ditching.
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Rawl. D. 939; Astrological and ecclesiastical calendar in six pieces; 14th century; England; section 2ar @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Rawl. D. 939; Astrological and ecclesiastical calendar in six pieces; 14th century; England; section 2ar @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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Flamboyant Borrego sky Wednesday evening (Photo: Sicco Rood).
January 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Flamboyant Borrego sky Wednesday evening (Photo: Sicco Rood).
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February is the month for taking off your shoes and warming your feet in front of the fire. 🔥
#MedievalCalendar
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.2v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#MedievalCalendar
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.2v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
February is the month for taking off your shoes and warming your feet in front of the fire. 🔥
#MedievalCalendar
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.2v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#MedievalCalendar
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.2v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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In this episode of BBCInOurTime Misha Glenny and guests discuss the Roman Arena. Produced by @simontillotson.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In Our Time - The Roman Arena - BBC Sounds
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In this episode of BBCInOurTime Misha Glenny and guests discuss the Roman Arena. Produced by @simontillotson.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
much enamoured of naturalising in turf, thrilled to find tiny tulips that allow me to do it. Tulipa humilis Violacea Group, selections of a species from Turkey to Azerbaijan, is reliable in this respect. On the path to the orchard, mid- to late March, in North Yorkshire, edge of the Wolds. 💚🌱
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
much enamoured of naturalising in turf, thrilled to find tiny tulips that allow me to do it. Tulipa humilis Violacea Group, selections of a species from Turkey to Azerbaijan, is reliable in this respect. On the path to the orchard, mid- to late March, in North Yorkshire, edge of the Wolds. 💚🌱
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New blog: we need more policies and guidelines that help us navigate professional disagreements and conflicts over genAI use and deliver fair and equitable outcomes for individuals #AcademicSky #HigherEd ecologyisnotadirtyword.com/2026/01/30/e...
Equity, Ethics, and genAI in Academia
Generative AI tools are openly accessible, increasingly normalised, and mostly inequitable. They’re a great example of a marketing success benefiting a specific industry that has quickly ignited a …
ecologyisnotadirtyword.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
New blog: we need more policies and guidelines that help us navigate professional disagreements and conflicts over genAI use and deliver fair and equitable outcomes for individuals #AcademicSky #HigherEd ecologyisnotadirtyword.com/2026/01/30/e...
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Our #Bookofthemonth for January: Lichens of Britain and Ireland: An Introductory Guide by Frances Stoakley and Dr Rebecca Yahr. Filling a desired niche, it's a really useable and accessible guide for beginners and a faithful field guide for all! www.summerfieldbooks.com/product/lich...
January 28, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Our #Bookofthemonth for January: Lichens of Britain and Ireland: An Introductory Guide by Frances Stoakley and Dr Rebecca Yahr. Filling a desired niche, it's a really useable and accessible guide for beginners and a faithful field guide for all! www.summerfieldbooks.com/product/lich...
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When I used a band saw to cut Nypa fruticans seeds in half, I was surprised to find ruminate endosperm. The literature said this palm has homogeneous endosperm. It turns out, it has both. Endosperm condition can vary within a species. #Arecaceae #seed #endosperm #ruminate #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
When I used a band saw to cut Nypa fruticans seeds in half, I was surprised to find ruminate endosperm. The literature said this palm has homogeneous endosperm. It turns out, it has both. Endosperm condition can vary within a species. #Arecaceae #seed #endosperm #ruminate #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
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Wonderful news from Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. We're hiring not one but TWO open-ended, full-time roles: Medieval Studies, and History of Art! cis7.bbk.ac.uk/home.html#fi...
Current Vacancies - Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck
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January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Wonderful news from Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. We're hiring not one but TWO open-ended, full-time roles: Medieval Studies, and History of Art! cis7.bbk.ac.uk/home.html#fi...