Apoorva
@apoorvajnana.bsky.social
PhD in Public Health Genomics | Birder | Here to be involved in #MicrobesforClimateAction 💯
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🧪 Can we move beyond our reliance on plastics?
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
Can we stop relying on plastic? | Ask A Scientist
YouTube video by Sam the Scientist
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November 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
🧪 Can we move beyond our reliance on plastics?
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
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Copper helps power the entire planet, enables the transition to greener technology, is crucial for the production of red blood cells, & makes exquisite & durable art. Throw in 100% recyclability, & you have the perfect ore. #NoLube :)
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 🖖🏼 scifi Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 🖖🏼 scifi Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
#Copper is the oldest metal worked by humans, & is 100% recyclable. Nearly 80% of all copper ever mined is still in use today. Historically significant examples of its use include the Statue of Liberty, which is made of copper.
Vote info 👇🏼
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
Vote info 👇🏼
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Copper helps power the entire planet, enables the transition to greener technology, is crucial for the production of red blood cells, & makes exquisite & durable art. Throw in 100% recyclability, & you have the perfect ore. #NoLube :)
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 🖖🏼 scifi Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
#OreCup ⚒️ sci-fi 🧪 🖖🏼 scifi Geosciences #WomenInSTEM geology 🍎 🔭🪐
Life update, she is finally PhinishD 🩵 (Successfully defended my PhD thesis 🥳)
November 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Life update, she is finally PhinishD 🩵 (Successfully defended my PhD thesis 🥳)
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Physicists disagree wildly on the theory of quantum mechanics, but they agree on their favorite science-fiction movies. Here’s what they told Nature are their favorite films. ⚛️🧪
The sci-fi films that physicists love to watch — from Interstellar to Spider-Man
Nature surveyed scientists about their favourite cinematic moments to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
go.nature.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Physicists disagree wildly on the theory of quantum mechanics, but they agree on their favorite science-fiction movies. Here’s what they told Nature are their favorite films. ⚛️🧪
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"Due to a variety of circumstances...many science projects will never be finished, despite years of invested resources and effort. By carefully and strategically documenting scientific work achieved, components of unfinished projects can be salvaged and preserved to benefit future researchers." 🧪
When goodbye comes too soon: How to wrap up science projects quickly
Science projects are designed and funded on the scale of years, so what happens when researchers need to finish prematurely? This Community Page discusses solutions for quickly documenting partially f...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Due to a variety of circumstances...many science projects will never be finished, despite years of invested resources and effort. By carefully and strategically documenting scientific work achieved, components of unfinished projects can be salvaged and preserved to benefit future researchers." 🧪
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This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.
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Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
Jane Goodall's final lesson
Honoring Jane Goodall's life, Pope Leo's first climate address, and finding hope in action
www.talkingclimate.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.
Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
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Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea
October 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea
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I am proud of MIT, where our branch of AAUP has voted unanimously to endorse this statement urging MIT leadership and the MIT Corporation to reject the Compact wholesale
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Letter Regarding Compact
MIT Chapter of the American Association of University Professors October 6, 2025 Statement on the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” MIT has been invited by the federal governmen...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I am proud of MIT, where our branch of AAUP has voted unanimously to endorse this statement urging MIT leadership and the MIT Corporation to reject the Compact wholesale
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Microbes without borders: uniting societies for climate action
@femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol by @jaytlennon.bsky.social et al @leonorabit.bsky.social @vscooper.micropopbio.org @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
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@femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol by @jaytlennon.bsky.social et al @leonorabit.bsky.social @vscooper.micropopbio.org @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
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Microbes without borders: uniting societies for climate action
The climate crisis is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time. Although often overlooked in models and policy, microorganisms play a crit
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September 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Microbes without borders: uniting societies for climate action
@femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol by @jaytlennon.bsky.social et al @leonorabit.bsky.social @vscooper.micropopbio.org @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/femsec/artic...
@femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol by @jaytlennon.bsky.social et al @leonorabit.bsky.social @vscooper.micropopbio.org @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/femsec/artic...
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Of all the different metrics of scientific success, a kind word from a colleague you respect often means the most.
September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Of all the different metrics of scientific success, a kind word from a colleague you respect often means the most.
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Today I learned that if I "react" with an emoji to someone's email in outlook, they will see it as an email from me if they're not using outlook. So basically I've been emailing some people just a thumbs up.
September 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today I learned that if I "react" with an emoji to someone's email in outlook, they will see it as an email from me if they're not using outlook. So basically I've been emailing some people just a thumbs up.
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When harmful fungi invade their carefully cultivated crops, fungus-farming termites fight back with the precision of skilled gardeners, a new Science study reveals, smothering them in soil clumps enriched with microbial allies that inhibit fungal growth. https://scim.ag/4nsAqCu
Fungus-farming termites can protect their crop by confining weeds with fungistatic soil boluses
The symbiotic agriculture of fungus-farming termites can collapse if they fail to prevent invading weeds. Previous studies suggest a role for symbiotic fungistatic microbes in bringing about weed cont...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
When harmful fungi invade their carefully cultivated crops, fungus-farming termites fight back with the precision of skilled gardeners, a new Science study reveals, smothering them in soil clumps enriched with microbial allies that inhibit fungal growth. https://scim.ag/4nsAqCu
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This week’s Talking Climate is guest-edited by physicist David Baker from Austin College. David is a NASA exoplanet researcher and professor whose work inspires students and communities to connect the cosmos back to our own remarkable planet.
MailChimp: shorturl.at/Xnmmg
LinkedIn: shorturl.at/lywQ8
MailChimp: shorturl.at/Xnmmg
LinkedIn: shorturl.at/lywQ8
The search for Planet B
6,000 exoplanets, but none like Earth – with guest editor David Baker
www.talkingclimate.ca
September 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This week’s Talking Climate is guest-edited by physicist David Baker from Austin College. David is a NASA exoplanet researcher and professor whose work inspires students and communities to connect the cosmos back to our own remarkable planet.
MailChimp: shorturl.at/Xnmmg
LinkedIn: shorturl.at/lywQ8
MailChimp: shorturl.at/Xnmmg
LinkedIn: shorturl.at/lywQ8
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Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
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How may theoretical ecology & evolutionary theory push microbiology forward?
At Environmental Microbiology, I am commissioning a series of Perspectives exploring that question. Excited to share them in the 🧵 below
The series is open, so do get in touch if you'd like to propose a new contribution!
At Environmental Microbiology, I am commissioning a series of Perspectives exploring that question. Excited to share them in the 🧵 below
The series is open, so do get in touch if you'd like to propose a new contribution!
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How may theoretical ecology & evolutionary theory push microbiology forward?
At Environmental Microbiology, I am commissioning a series of Perspectives exploring that question. Excited to share them in the 🧵 below
The series is open, so do get in touch if you'd like to propose a new contribution!
At Environmental Microbiology, I am commissioning a series of Perspectives exploring that question. Excited to share them in the 🧵 below
The series is open, so do get in touch if you'd like to propose a new contribution!
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Bacterial #QuorumSensing is often assumed to follow a strict hierarchy. @brownlab.bsky.social &co find that #Pseudomonas aeruginosa instead uses a reciprocal, cooperative system that enhances responsiveness to population density & environmental changes @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3I7DhRG
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Bacterial #QuorumSensing is often assumed to follow a strict hierarchy. @brownlab.bsky.social &co find that #Pseudomonas aeruginosa instead uses a reciprocal, cooperative system that enhances responsiveness to population density & environmental changes @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3I7DhRG
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Gosh....
August 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Gosh....
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"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people
August 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people
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Contrasting the Relative Importance of Microbial Generalists and Specialists in Maintaining Assembly Processes and Community Stability
-in Environ Microbiol
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
-in Environ Microbiol
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Contrasting the Relative Importance of Microbial Generalists and Specialists in Maintaining Assembly Processes and Community Stability
Schematic diagram of the relative importance of specialists and generalists in community assembly processes and community stability. Compared with the specialists, generalists have greater contributi...
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Contrasting the Relative Importance of Microbial Generalists and Specialists in Maintaining Assembly Processes and Community Stability
-in Environ Microbiol
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
-in Environ Microbiol
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Sunflowers are full of secrets 🕵️♀️🌻 I had a blast making this for @nybg.bsky.social 's Van Gogh's Flowers exhibit, where you can see all the 🌻🌻🌻 shine through Oct. 26th!
#scicomm 🧪 #nationalsunflowerday #botany
#scicomm 🧪 #nationalsunflowerday #botany
August 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Sunflowers are full of secrets 🕵️♀️🌻 I had a blast making this for @nybg.bsky.social 's Van Gogh's Flowers exhibit, where you can see all the 🌻🌻🌻 shine through Oct. 26th!
#scicomm 🧪 #nationalsunflowerday #botany
#scicomm 🧪 #nationalsunflowerday #botany
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Passiflora suberosa exhibits heteroblasty (different-shaped leaves on the same plant). The 2nd photo shows leaves from a single plant. It’s part of the evolutionary arms race with butterflies. It may prevent gravid female butterflies from forming a search image. #Passifloraceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
August 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Passiflora suberosa exhibits heteroblasty (different-shaped leaves on the same plant). The 2nd photo shows leaves from a single plant. It’s part of the evolutionary arms race with butterflies. It may prevent gravid female butterflies from forming a search image. #Passifloraceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
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📢 Join the first #HoliSoils webinar: open to all!
Challenges in Modelling Microbial Interaction in Soil Carbon Decomposition
🗓️ 17 September 2025
🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST
🔗 Register here: holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...
#SoilHealth #ClimateResearch #MicrobialEcology #CarbonCycle #Horizon2020 #HorizonEU
Challenges in Modelling Microbial Interaction in Soil Carbon Decomposition
🗓️ 17 September 2025
🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST
🔗 Register here: holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...
#SoilHealth #ClimateResearch #MicrobialEcology #CarbonCycle #Horizon2020 #HorizonEU
July 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
📢 Join the first #HoliSoils webinar: open to all!
Challenges in Modelling Microbial Interaction in Soil Carbon Decomposition
🗓️ 17 September 2025
🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST
🔗 Register here: holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...
#SoilHealth #ClimateResearch #MicrobialEcology #CarbonCycle #Horizon2020 #HorizonEU
Challenges in Modelling Microbial Interaction in Soil Carbon Decomposition
🗓️ 17 September 2025
🕑 14:00–15:30 CEST
🔗 Register here: holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...
#SoilHealth #ClimateResearch #MicrobialEcology #CarbonCycle #Horizon2020 #HorizonEU
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Come work at the UMich Biological Station as a Michigan Fellow (you don't have to be a biologist)! Apply today: societyoffellows.umich.edu/uncategorize...
Apply Now: Michigan Society of Fellows 2026-2029 Postdoctoral Fellowships – University of Michigan Society of Fellows, Established 1970
societyoffellows.umich.edu
August 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Come work at the UMich Biological Station as a Michigan Fellow (you don't have to be a biologist)! Apply today: societyoffellows.umich.edu/uncategorize...
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Holy shit. This guy saved a PNG to a bird.
(he drew a bird into a spectrogram, played that sound to a starling, and the starling reproduced it back to him with enough accuracy he got his bird drawing back in their call's spectrogram) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCQC...
(he drew a bird into a spectrogram, played that sound to a starling, and the starling reproduced it back to him with enough accuracy he got his bird drawing back in their call's spectrogram) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCQC...
I Saved a PNG Image To A Bird
YouTube video by Benn Jordan
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July 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holy shit. This guy saved a PNG to a bird.
(he drew a bird into a spectrogram, played that sound to a starling, and the starling reproduced it back to him with enough accuracy he got his bird drawing back in their call's spectrogram) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCQC...
(he drew a bird into a spectrogram, played that sound to a starling, and the starling reproduced it back to him with enough accuracy he got his bird drawing back in their call's spectrogram) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCQC...