Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
@xiscacassola.bsky.social
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow in Animal Cognition | PhD in Animal Behaviour | Host of @dropsofsciencenews.bsky.social – natural science news | Tweets in ITA / ENG / ESP | my posts are very random, about everything and nothing...
Pinned
Updating: I'm Francesca (Xisca), MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow, passionate about natural sciences, especially animal behaviour, and I run a science news channel called @dropsofsciencenews.bsky.social
When I am not working, u can easily find me with headphones on listening to music while doing things...
When I am not working, u can easily find me with headphones on listening to music while doing things...
Only a few days in Campeche, and I am already handling a little crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Happy to be back in Mexico
Happy to be back in Mexico
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Only a few days in Campeche, and I am already handling a little crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Happy to be back in Mexico
Happy to be back in Mexico
At the airport, leaving the UK for México and these appear as soon as I enter a book shop
I'll take them as a sign
😊😊
I'll take them as a sign
😊😊
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
At the airport, leaving the UK for México and these appear as soon as I enter a book shop
I'll take them as a sign
😊😊
I'll take them as a sign
😊😊
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
🧪 News of the Week! A Special #Carotenoid for #Algae
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
October 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🧪 News of the Week! A Special #Carotenoid for #Algae
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
This Polaroid photo was taken over 30 years ago. Where did all those years go? Well, in two short weeks I'll be doing my show FUCQ THIS SH!T in Fort Lauderdale at @sunshinecathedralcpa
Please don't miss this last opportunity to see me in Florida, and please spread the word.
CocoPeru.com/schedule
Please don't miss this last opportunity to see me in Florida, and please spread the word.
CocoPeru.com/schedule
October 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This Polaroid photo was taken over 30 years ago. Where did all those years go? Well, in two short weeks I'll be doing my show FUCQ THIS SH!T in Fort Lauderdale at @sunshinecathedralcpa
Please don't miss this last opportunity to see me in Florida, and please spread the word.
CocoPeru.com/schedule
Please don't miss this last opportunity to see me in Florida, and please spread the word.
CocoPeru.com/schedule
And when you get it, defend it!
In Italy, the government is literally transferring healthcare to private providers
Months to get an appointment in the public service, while the same doctor working in the private sector can see you immediately...and the same hospital takes both types of appointments
In Italy, the government is literally transferring healthcare to private providers
Months to get an appointment in the public service, while the same doctor working in the private sector can see you immediately...and the same hospital takes both types of appointments
No, we don't want "free" healthcare.
We want universal healthcare paid for by our taxes that covers everyone and leaves no one bankrupted and sick.
This isn’t difficult to comprehend.
We want universal healthcare paid for by our taxes that covers everyone and leaves no one bankrupted and sick.
This isn’t difficult to comprehend.
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
And when you get it, defend it!
In Italy, the government is literally transferring healthcare to private providers
Months to get an appointment in the public service, while the same doctor working in the private sector can see you immediately...and the same hospital takes both types of appointments
In Italy, the government is literally transferring healthcare to private providers
Months to get an appointment in the public service, while the same doctor working in the private sector can see you immediately...and the same hospital takes both types of appointments
Celebrating at Mayfair Market, deconsecrated church
If u know me u know I ❤️ Desperate Housewives — and after Bree, Kat has a special place in my heart, hi @danadelany.bsky.social 😁
The Mayfair name was clearly a sign, the Mexican Embassy’s nearby and I just got my visa! Fieldwork, here I come!
If u know me u know I ❤️ Desperate Housewives — and after Bree, Kat has a special place in my heart, hi @danadelany.bsky.social 😁
The Mayfair name was clearly a sign, the Mexican Embassy’s nearby and I just got my visa! Fieldwork, here I come!
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Celebrating at Mayfair Market, deconsecrated church
If u know me u know I ❤️ Desperate Housewives — and after Bree, Kat has a special place in my heart, hi @danadelany.bsky.social 😁
The Mayfair name was clearly a sign, the Mexican Embassy’s nearby and I just got my visa! Fieldwork, here I come!
If u know me u know I ❤️ Desperate Housewives — and after Bree, Kat has a special place in my heart, hi @danadelany.bsky.social 😁
The Mayfair name was clearly a sign, the Mexican Embassy’s nearby and I just got my visa! Fieldwork, here I come!
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
🧪 News of the Week! Angel Sharks in Danger
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
October 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🧪 News of the Week! Angel Sharks in Danger
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
This happened today
I went to see, all alone, to see #hercules and it was so good
The Muses and Hades were my favourite
Not sure about Phil but I think he was the substitute (same for Meg, but I really liked her!)
I still feel the energy received from the Muses 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I went to see, all alone, to see #hercules and it was so good
The Muses and Hades were my favourite
Not sure about Phil but I think he was the substitute (same for Meg, but I really liked her!)
I still feel the energy received from the Muses 🥰🥰🥰🥰
October 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This happened today
I went to see, all alone, to see #hercules and it was so good
The Muses and Hades were my favourite
Not sure about Phil but I think he was the substitute (same for Meg, but I really liked her!)
I still feel the energy received from the Muses 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I went to see, all alone, to see #hercules and it was so good
The Muses and Hades were my favourite
Not sure about Phil but I think he was the substitute (same for Meg, but I really liked her!)
I still feel the energy received from the Muses 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Heartbreaking news
Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Heartbreaking news
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
A new spider species was named Damarchus inazuma 🕷️ because of "Inazuma from One Piece that sex swap" but in #OnePiece that’s actually Ivankov’s power!
Inazuma ate the Choki Choki no Mi and can turn their hands into scissors to cut anything like paper. Hope the researchers knew..
Inazuma ate the Choki Choki no Mi and can turn their hands into scissors to cut anything like paper. Hope the researchers knew..
October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new spider species was named Damarchus inazuma 🕷️ because of "Inazuma from One Piece that sex swap" but in #OnePiece that’s actually Ivankov’s power!
Inazuma ate the Choki Choki no Mi and can turn their hands into scissors to cut anything like paper. Hope the researchers knew..
Inazuma ate the Choki Choki no Mi and can turn their hands into scissors to cut anything like paper. Hope the researchers knew..
Every now and then, when I am feeling down I watch my favourite movies
Today is one of those days, so, while working on my computer it is time for To Wong Foo and of course @misscocoperu.bsky.social
❤️
Today is one of those days, so, while working on my computer it is time for To Wong Foo and of course @misscocoperu.bsky.social
❤️
October 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Every now and then, when I am feeling down I watch my favourite movies
Today is one of those days, so, while working on my computer it is time for To Wong Foo and of course @misscocoperu.bsky.social
❤️
Today is one of those days, so, while working on my computer it is time for To Wong Foo and of course @misscocoperu.bsky.social
❤️
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
Job alert: want to be my boss? 😁 The School of Life Sciences @ARU is looking for a new Head of School. It’s a great place to work with brilliant colleagues, students, and partners. Please share widely! #AcademicJobs #Leadership #LifeSciences #HigherEducation jobs.aru.ac.uk/vacancy/head...
Head of School of Life Sciences - ARU
jobs.aru.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Job alert: want to be my boss? 😁 The School of Life Sciences @ARU is looking for a new Head of School. It’s a great place to work with brilliant colleagues, students, and partners. Please share widely! #AcademicJobs #Leadership #LifeSciences #HigherEducation jobs.aru.ac.uk/vacancy/head...
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
We interrupt the usual weekly update with an incredible discovery: Carnivorous Dinosaur Eggs found in #Argentina www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
#breakingnews #dinosaurs
#breakingnews #dinosaurs
October 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We interrupt the usual weekly update with an incredible discovery: Carnivorous Dinosaur Eggs found in #Argentina www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
#breakingnews #dinosaurs
#breakingnews #dinosaurs
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
🎉 Podcast 2nd anniversary special! Extra episode this month-how many species share Earth with us? 🎧 Listen for free: linktr.ee/dropsofscien...
#podcast #science #dropsofscience
#podcast #science #dropsofscience
October 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🎉 Podcast 2nd anniversary special! Extra episode this month-how many species share Earth with us? 🎧 Listen for free: linktr.ee/dropsofscien...
#podcast #science #dropsofscience
#podcast #science #dropsofscience
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
🧪 News of the Week! Do I Take the Risk or Not?
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
October 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🧪 News of the Week! Do I Take the Risk or Not?
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
This doesn't make any sense 😂😂😂 and I don't know why I am laughing so much
Honolulu? Barrigada? Why?
Honolulu? Barrigada? Why?
My mail took an exotic side trip with USPS and actually arrived in tact 2 weeks late. Postal wanderlust?
October 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This doesn't make any sense 😂😂😂 and I don't know why I am laughing so much
Honolulu? Barrigada? Why?
Honolulu? Barrigada? Why?
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
DoS joins the mourning that is moving through the scientific community today.
Dr Jane Goodall has passed away while in the United States on a speaking tour.
RIP to one of a kind
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
Dr Jane Goodall has passed away while in the United States on a speaking tour.
RIP to one of a kind
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
Post by @dropsofsciencenews · 5 images
💬 0 🔁 1 ❤️ 0 · RIP Dr Jane Goodall · DoS joins the mourning that is moving through the scientific community today.
Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away while in the United States on a speaking tour.…
www.tumblr.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
DoS joins the mourning that is moving through the scientific community today.
Dr Jane Goodall has passed away while in the United States on a speaking tour.
RIP to one of a kind
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
Dr Jane Goodall has passed away while in the United States on a speaking tour.
RIP to one of a kind
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
this!
4. Because of her, countless women have pursued careers in biology, ecology, conservation, and other fields in STEM.
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
this!
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
BREAKING: Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died.
Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
This is heartbreaking news
I am in shock, trying to hold my tears
RIP Dr Goodall
and thank you
I am in shock, trying to hold my tears
RIP Dr Goodall
and thank you
Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This is heartbreaking news
I am in shock, trying to hold my tears
RIP Dr Goodall
and thank you
I am in shock, trying to hold my tears
RIP Dr Goodall
and thank you
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
I have eaten
the figs
that were on
the fig tree
and which
you would've probably
given
me anyway 🥺
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so sweet
🍈
✍️ William Carlos Williams
🦇 Peter's tent-making bat
📸 Norbert Wu, Minden Pictures
the figs
that were on
the fig tree
and which
you would've probably
given
me anyway 🥺
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so sweet
🍈
✍️ William Carlos Williams
🦇 Peter's tent-making bat
📸 Norbert Wu, Minden Pictures
September 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have eaten
the figs
that were on
the fig tree
and which
you would've probably
given
me anyway 🥺
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so sweet
🍈
✍️ William Carlos Williams
🦇 Peter's tent-making bat
📸 Norbert Wu, Minden Pictures
the figs
that were on
the fig tree
and which
you would've probably
given
me anyway 🥺
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so sweet
🍈
✍️ William Carlos Williams
🦇 Peter's tent-making bat
📸 Norbert Wu, Minden Pictures
Mindblowing
I may have found my defining quote.
Pair this with my pinned post and you will see what I mean!
Pair this with my pinned post and you will see what I mean!
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Mindblowing
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
🧪 News of the Week! New #Species from the #Deep #Ocean
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
September 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🧪 News of the Week! New #Species from the #Deep #Ocean
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
follow the thread for the ITA and ESP links and for the image version with ALT capture
#DropsOfScience #Scicomm #STEM #Science #News
www.tumblr.com/dropsofscien...
Reposted by Francesca M. Cassola Ph.D.
early morning bird
September 12, 2025 at 4:10 AM
early morning bird