Alan Stenhouse
@basketmonkey.bsky.social
Researcher with interests in environment, ecology, conservation, climate change, AI, software dev, society, systems, etc. Currently researching/developing human-AI collaborative intelligence.
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A vision of human–AI collaboration for enhanced biological collection curation and research
Abstract. Natural history collections play a crucial role in our understanding of biodiversity, informing research, management, and policy in areas such as
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Our new paper explores how AI-based “digital curators” (or agents) might revolutionize natural history collections by assisting human experts with routine tasks while preserving crucial human oversight.
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
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As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
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November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Free water testing for nitrate contamination – next stop Southland, Canterbury
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto... via @greenpeace.org.nz
#nzpol #toomanycows #waterislife
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto... via @greenpeace.org.nz
#nzpol #toomanycows #waterislife
Free water testing for nitrate contamination - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Find free nitrate contamination water testing near you, or request Greenpeace's free mail-in water testing.
www.greenpeace.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Free water testing for nitrate contamination – next stop Southland, Canterbury
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto... via @greenpeace.org.nz
#nzpol #toomanycows #waterislife
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto... via @greenpeace.org.nz
#nzpol #toomanycows #waterislife
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We’re hiring a Quantitative Ecologist (Internship)!
ApexRMS is looking for an early-career ecologist who’s passionate about using data, models, and code to understand how ecosystems change including wildfire risk, carbon dynamics, species conservation, and land use.
ApexRMS is looking for an early-career ecologist who’s passionate about using data, models, and code to understand how ecosystems change including wildfire risk, carbon dynamics, species conservation, and land use.
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We’re hiring a Quantitative Ecologist (Internship)!
ApexRMS is looking for an early-career ecologist who’s passionate about using data, models, and code to understand how ecosystems change including wildfire risk, carbon dynamics, species conservation, and land use.
ApexRMS is looking for an early-career ecologist who’s passionate about using data, models, and code to understand how ecosystems change including wildfire risk, carbon dynamics, species conservation, and land use.
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@australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reform package (as of today) is genuinely terrible, on multiple fronts theconversation.com/labors-envir...
Labor’s environmental law overhaul: a little progress and a lot of compromise
Labor’s long-awaited environmental reforms do represent progress. But ambition levels have been dialled back and much depends on the detail.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
@australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reform package (as of today) is genuinely terrible, on multiple fronts theconversation.com/labors-envir...
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In awe of the team at Clinic Nineteen treating adults & children for long COVID & related diseases. COVID infection is commonplace in the community & repeat infections increase your chances of getting LC so do your best to avoid infection. Indoor air quality is key.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Long COVID patients seeking help 'let down by the system'
Patients are calling for better access to long COVID care after the closure of one of the country's last public clinics.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In awe of the team at Clinic Nineteen treating adults & children for long COVID & related diseases. COVID infection is commonplace in the community & repeat infections increase your chances of getting LC so do your best to avoid infection. Indoor air quality is key.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is officially open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in:
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
LoCITT-T - Long COVID Treatment Trial
longcovid.scripps.edu
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is officially open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in:
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
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Many important weather and climate data streams have gone silent as the U.S. government shutdown continues on.
As just one example, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory did not release its regular monthly update for greenhouse gases, such as for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
As just one example, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory did not release its regular monthly update for greenhouse gases, such as for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Many important weather and climate data streams have gone silent as the U.S. government shutdown continues on.
As just one example, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory did not release its regular monthly update for greenhouse gases, such as for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
As just one example, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory did not release its regular monthly update for greenhouse gases, such as for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
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Bill Gates hasn’t made sense on Climate since he teamed up with Bjorn Lomberg in 2009. This is just a restating of Bjorn’s book from this year about how we have a finite amount of money and we shouldn’t use it for climate. What they get wrong is that climate solutions are now fully profitable.
Bill Gates has a new memo out calling for a “strategic pivot” on climate change, downplaying “doomsday” talk to focus on filling enormous post-USAID budget gaps in global health and vaccine funding. I got an early glimpse of his thinking last week:
7 New Takes From Bill Gates on Climate ‘Doomsday’ Talk and Global Health
“I mean, God bless the Europeans for caring about climate.”
heatmap.news
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Bill Gates hasn’t made sense on Climate since he teamed up with Bjorn Lomberg in 2009. This is just a restating of Bjorn’s book from this year about how we have a finite amount of money and we shouldn’t use it for climate. What they get wrong is that climate solutions are now fully profitable.
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The Luxon Govt’s bonkers plan to build 17 Big New Roads that we don’t really need will cost us at least $44 billion.
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
$5b-plus blowout for eight Roads of National Significance
The Government's 17 Roads of National Significance will cost it at least $44 billion – enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over. Marc Daalder reports.
newsroom.co.nz
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The Luxon Govt’s bonkers plan to build 17 Big New Roads that we don’t really need will cost us at least $44 billion.
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
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NEW: “ICE, their secret police, is their tool,” said a human rights attorney who directed DHS’ ombudsman office under Biden.
“Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social @hannahallam.bsky.social
“Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social @hannahallam.bsky.social
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
October 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
NEW: “ICE, their secret police, is their tool,” said a human rights attorney who directed DHS’ ombudsman office under Biden.
“Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social @hannahallam.bsky.social
“Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social @hannahallam.bsky.social
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Up early to drive to my hometown of Lexington MA (where the first No Kings day was arguably held in 1775). If you don't know where it's happening near you, here's the guide.
Please turn out--this is one of those days that matter in American history
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...
Please turn out--this is one of those days that matter in American history
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Up early to drive to my hometown of Lexington MA (where the first No Kings day was arguably held in 1775). If you don't know where it's happening near you, here's the guide.
Please turn out--this is one of those days that matter in American history
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...
Please turn out--this is one of those days that matter in American history
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...
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Ecosystem services are the benefits provided by nature that are important for all life on Earth.
However, all around the world, just 22% of the land delivering the most critical ecosystem services is protected.
Find out why it's time for that to change 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
However, all around the world, just 22% of the land delivering the most critical ecosystem services is protected.
Find out why it's time for that to change 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Road to COP30: Brazil shows how protecting nature can protect ourselves | Natural History Museum
New analysis shows that the vast majority of the areas we depend on for our survival aren’t being well looked after.
www.nhm.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Ecosystem services are the benefits provided by nature that are important for all life on Earth.
However, all around the world, just 22% of the land delivering the most critical ecosystem services is protected.
Find out why it's time for that to change 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
However, all around the world, just 22% of the land delivering the most critical ecosystem services is protected.
Find out why it's time for that to change 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
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Brilliant article by a teacher highlighting the current dire situation for teachers and kids every winter when it comes to infection risk and spread. We continue to fight for our kids to have the right to breathe clean air.
stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/d...
stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/d...
Dear Bridget Phillipson, Please Can We Talk About Health?
Dear Bridget Phillipson, Please can we talk about health? It’s autumn 2025. We’re one month into the school year, in England. Two of my children are ill, again.With Covid, again.It̵…
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October 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Brilliant article by a teacher highlighting the current dire situation for teachers and kids every winter when it comes to infection risk and spread. We continue to fight for our kids to have the right to breathe clean air.
stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/d...
stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/d...
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University of Gothenburg announces a strategic professorship in biodiversity with an interdisciplinary profile
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The Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity - Academic Positions
Seeking an internationally recognized scientist for a prestigious professorship in biodiversity. Lead groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboratio...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
University of Gothenburg announces a strategic professorship in biodiversity with an interdisciplinary profile
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“You’ve got to stop the tyranny, not try and make a better case for why science should exist.” 🎯
This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
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We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“You’ve got to stop the tyranny, not try and make a better case for why science should exist.” 🎯
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ClimateAdam fact checks Trump’s UN speech, in his unique style: both enlightening and entertaining.
If you don’t yet subscribe to him, consider it!
youtu.be/lEEwAcQ-zpU?...
If you don’t yet subscribe to him, consider it!
youtu.be/lEEwAcQ-zpU?...
Climate Scientist Reacts to Trump's UN Speech
YouTube video by ClimateAdam
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October 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
ClimateAdam fact checks Trump’s UN speech, in his unique style: both enlightening and entertaining.
If you don’t yet subscribe to him, consider it!
youtu.be/lEEwAcQ-zpU?...
If you don’t yet subscribe to him, consider it!
youtu.be/lEEwAcQ-zpU?...
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The current anti-immigration hysteria feels like a dress rehearsal for the waves of climate-related mass migration that are coming in the next few decades. It’s not looking good…
October 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The current anti-immigration hysteria feels like a dress rehearsal for the waves of climate-related mass migration that are coming in the next few decades. It’s not looking good…
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I suppose no one should be surprised that 2 weeks before #NoKingsDay 2.0 there are ALREADY more events scheduled than there were at the first event in June. Check them out here: www.nokings.org
October 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I suppose no one should be surprised that 2 weeks before #NoKingsDay 2.0 there are ALREADY more events scheduled than there were at the first event in June. Check them out here: www.nokings.org
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According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
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"This is extortion, plain and simple.... The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort at federal control over higher education."
A sobering analysis of the illegality of the administration's "compact" and its stakes for higher ed. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...
A sobering analysis of the illegality of the administration's "compact" and its stakes for higher ed. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...
Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"This is extortion, plain and simple.... The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort at federal control over higher education."
A sobering analysis of the illegality of the administration's "compact" and its stakes for higher ed. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...
A sobering analysis of the illegality of the administration's "compact" and its stakes for higher ed. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...
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My latest article in The Shot
"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
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"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
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The myth of 'social cohesion' - do as they say, not as they do - The Shot
There’s an established principle in law: he who comes looking for equity must come with clean hands. The clean hands...
theshot.net.au
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My latest article in The Shot
"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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The same in #Edinburgh. It invested in its public realm to increase walking and cycling and Mastercard reported a 20% increase in local spend.
Many other benefits were also evidenced in the multi year study - despite predictions of disaster, the scheme was anything but.
Many other benefits were also evidenced in the multi year study - despite predictions of disaster, the scheme was anything but.
October 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The same in #Edinburgh. It invested in its public realm to increase walking and cycling and Mastercard reported a 20% increase in local spend.
Many other benefits were also evidenced in the multi year study - despite predictions of disaster, the scheme was anything but.
Many other benefits were also evidenced in the multi year study - despite predictions of disaster, the scheme was anything but.
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In this week's episode, we dig into the psychology of mis/disinformation and why it works so well. We thought we knew a lot about disinformation, and then we talked to these experts!
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S14, Ep3 | The Psychology of Misinformation: Why Does It Work So Well?
Investigating the obstacles to action on climate change.
drilled.media
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this week's episode, we dig into the psychology of mis/disinformation and why it works so well. We thought we knew a lot about disinformation, and then we talked to these experts!
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
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Columbia is hiring a tenure-track asst. prof. in computational ecology and evolution!
If you use or develop computational tools—AI, data science, stats—to deepen our understanding of eco/evo, evaluate nature-based solutions, or inform and manage impacts on human wellbeing, please apply!
If you use or develop computational tools—AI, data science, stats—to deepen our understanding of eco/evo, evaluate nature-based solutions, or inform and manage impacts on human wellbeing, please apply!
October 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Columbia is hiring a tenure-track asst. prof. in computational ecology and evolution!
If you use or develop computational tools—AI, data science, stats—to deepen our understanding of eco/evo, evaluate nature-based solutions, or inform and manage impacts on human wellbeing, please apply!
If you use or develop computational tools—AI, data science, stats—to deepen our understanding of eco/evo, evaluate nature-based solutions, or inform and manage impacts on human wellbeing, please apply!