Eric Spana
@ericspana.bsky.social
I teach Biology at Duke University, push fruit flies, and I used to give talks on the science of sci-fi and fantasy at cons. Hunter main in Destiny 2. Insufferable Yinzer.
Yeah, I need to be in London in May.
And the Man Don't Give a Fuck!
And the Man Don't Give a Fuck!
October 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Yeah, I need to be in London in May.
And the Man Don't Give a Fuck!
And the Man Don't Give a Fuck!
Home sweet home, sort of.
September 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Home sweet home, sort of.
OMGOMGOMGOMG
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!
September 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
OMGOMGOMGOMG
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!
I landed in Wales!
September 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I landed in Wales!
Post a movie you LOVE with a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score.
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Post a movie you LOVE with a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score.
It’s been quite a few years since I jumped a P-element out, but the whole thing is still crazy fun.
August 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It’s been quite a few years since I jumped a P-element out, but the whole thing is still crazy fun.
New paintbrush day!!!
IYKYK
Happy fly pushing everyone!
IYKYK
Happy fly pushing everyone!
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New paintbrush day!!!
IYKYK
Happy fly pushing everyone!
IYKYK
Happy fly pushing everyone!
Doing the ‘yearly’ cleaning of my bench. Found this gel pic from 2011.
I have no idea why/how it has been sitting on my bench for 4,969 days (yes I looked it up)
It must be important, I better keep it.
I have no idea why/how it has been sitting on my bench for 4,969 days (yes I looked it up)
It must be important, I better keep it.
July 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Doing the ‘yearly’ cleaning of my bench. Found this gel pic from 2011.
I have no idea why/how it has been sitting on my bench for 4,969 days (yes I looked it up)
It must be important, I better keep it.
I have no idea why/how it has been sitting on my bench for 4,969 days (yes I looked it up)
It must be important, I better keep it.
I think I’ve had enough of monochromatic puzzles.
Too similar to a tedious F1 screen: “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” (lather, rinse, repeat)
Also I’m heading into (audio)book 7
Dungeon Crawler Carl in case you wondered.
Too similar to a tedious F1 screen: “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” (lather, rinse, repeat)
Also I’m heading into (audio)book 7
Dungeon Crawler Carl in case you wondered.
July 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I think I’ve had enough of monochromatic puzzles.
Too similar to a tedious F1 screen: “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” (lather, rinse, repeat)
Also I’m heading into (audio)book 7
Dungeon Crawler Carl in case you wondered.
Too similar to a tedious F1 screen: “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” “Is this it?” “No” (lather, rinse, repeat)
Also I’m heading into (audio)book 7
Dungeon Crawler Carl in case you wondered.
Goodbye for now, Castell-nedd.
See you again soon.
See you again soon.
May 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Goodbye for now, Castell-nedd.
See you again soon.
See you again soon.
The local castle remains in Neath (Wales).
May 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The local castle remains in Neath (Wales).
I’m not one to post these kind of things, but holy fuck, I’m going to miss this class. Absolute wonderful people.
December 6, 2024 at 8:16 PM
I’m not one to post these kind of things, but holy fuck, I’m going to miss this class. Absolute wonderful people.
And the Jim’s Journal print
December 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
And the Jim’s Journal print
Happy National Black Cat day to all who celebrate!
(Stained glass by my Mom, years and years ago)
(Stained glass by my Mom, years and years ago)
October 27, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Happy National Black Cat day to all who celebrate!
(Stained glass by my Mom, years and years ago)
(Stained glass by my Mom, years and years ago)
Our first attempt making Welsh cakes was a success!!
If anyone has a recipe they’d recommend, I’d love to try again!
If anyone has a recipe they’d recommend, I’d love to try again!
October 5, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Our first attempt making Welsh cakes was a success!!
If anyone has a recipe they’d recommend, I’d love to try again!
If anyone has a recipe they’d recommend, I’d love to try again!
Furries are cute and harmless and kind. He (and you) will have a blast chatting and watching. I’ve not been to that Con, but have attended the furry stuff at DragonCon a few times. Here’s a pic of my daughter and wife at DragonCon 2019.
August 15, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Furries are cute and harmless and kind. He (and you) will have a blast chatting and watching. I’ve not been to that Con, but have attended the furry stuff at DragonCon a few times. Here’s a pic of my daughter and wife at DragonCon 2019.
Caerphilly Castle is still undefeated.
December 29, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Caerphilly Castle is still undefeated.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
November 30, 2023 at 9:59 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Today’s wild fly collection had outstanding yields. It’s a shame most are D suzukii!
September 7, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Today’s wild fly collection had outstanding yields. It’s a shame most are D suzukii!
If you have students looking for an adventure type semester abroad, I can’t recommend OTS-South Africa enough. Not only for the ecology, biological diversity, and views, but also for the history, social justice, capacity for change and growth.
September 7, 2023 at 12:52 PM
If you have students looking for an adventure type semester abroad, I can’t recommend OTS-South Africa enough. Not only for the ecology, biological diversity, and views, but also for the history, social justice, capacity for change and growth.