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John Kelly
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Microbial ecologist based in Chicago, IL. My research explores the structure and function of microbial communities in freshwaters with a focus on the effects of urbanization and emerging anthropogenic pollutants: https://kellymicroecolab1.wixsite.com/kelly
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Red Wings’ Patrick Kane breaks NHL record for most points by American-born player
Kane recorded his 1,375th career point, passing Mike Modano for the most ever by an American-born player.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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ASM is pleased to announce the election of Federico Sisti, Ph.D., as President-Elect and Michelle Dziejman, Ph.D., as At-Large Board Director, with terms beginning July 1, 2026. Congratulations to our new and continuing leaders! Read more: asm.social/2MS
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January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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New episode of #MattersMicrobial for 2026! This time, Dr. Alaina Weinheimer joins the #QualityQuorum to chat about marine jumbophages and related matters. Please spread the #GoodMicrobialWord? @microbe.tv @univpugetsound @ASMicrobiology

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January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Worth a read
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Opinion | My fellow university presidents have just been shown how to stand up to Trump
Michael Roth: This moment requires more bravery from higher education leaders
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January 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Pls share:
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Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences - Las Vegas, Nevada job with University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 676808
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences [R0150201]....
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January 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Hank loves his frog. Don’t even think about it ….
January 17, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Co-convening "The art and science of microbial persuasion" at #ISME20 with Fengping Wang. Cultivation advances: methods, media, uncultured lineages. Coaxing reluctant microbes? Submit your abstract & join us in NZ!

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ISME20: The art and science of microbial persuasion | International Society for Microbial Ecology
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January 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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84% of Americans say government investments in scientific research aimed at advancing knowledge are worthwhile.

Yet a large and increasing share of Americans from both parties say we are losing ground.

So, let's elect reps who support science!
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Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?
Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S. is faring.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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A new platform for scientific collaboration is here. The ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology (AEM) Scientific Unit unites experts in the microbial sciences to translate discovery into solutions for climate resilience, food security, & sustainability. asm.social/2LI
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January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Summer REU in biofilms! Pls share.
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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) | Biofilm Research Center | Binghamton University
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January 16, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference 2026, co-hosted by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, abstract submission deadline is tomorrow Jan 16
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Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference 2026 – ECEC26 – Cohosted by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
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January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting abstract submission deadline is tomorrow Jan 16!
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Individual Abstract Submissions — SFS 2026 Annual Meeting
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January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip
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January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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The Microbial Diversity courseis top-notch! Hoping to see you there! www.mbl.edu/education/ad...
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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The Role of Soil Microorganisms in Microplastic Biodegradation: Mechanisms, Carbon Preferences, and Ecological Impacts enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #jcampubs
The Role of Soil Microorganisms in Microplastic Biodegradation: Mechanisms, Carbon Preferences, and Ecological Impacts
This work explores the complex relationship between soil carbon availability and microplastic biodegradation, highlighting competition and symbiosis among microorganisms, the repurposing of microplas...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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This Is No Way to Run a University www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
Opinion | This Is No Way to Run a University
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January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Grinnell College has openings for two 1-year term positionsto teach microbiology and immunology. More information here:
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January 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Saw this license plate in the parking lot this morning. Pretty ominous….
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Rutgers 77-75 Northwestern (Jan 11, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAAM game, final score 77-75, from January 11, 2026 on ESPN.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Bears 31-27 Packers !!!!!!
January 11, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of the Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
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January 11, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Congress Set to Finalize Science Budgets Rejecting Trump Cuts www.aip.org/fyi/congress...
Congress Set to Finalize Science Budgets Rejecting Trump Cuts
The bipartisan deal still reduces funding for many science agencies, including NSF and NASA.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year insideclimatenews.org/news/0901202...
Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year - Inside Climate News
Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs.  Global ocean heat content (OHC) increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, a...
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January 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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I collect enamel pins. I have not seen this one. It needs to be available.
January 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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We are #hiring! We are looking for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Microbiology to join our Department in Fall 2026. Please share with your colleagues, mentees and friends! Deadline is January 15!

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Assistant Professor of Microbiology
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January 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM