FrancineM
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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 🧵)
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We’re thrilled to announce the Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting!
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
September 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting!
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
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The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
n.pr
July 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
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📣Folks of all career stages who work in, study, or aspire to enter the field of freshwater science
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📋Please take this 10-15 minute survey to help us understand the barriers to pursuing careers in this field
💲Enter a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card
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June 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📣Folks of all career stages who work in, study, or aspire to enter the field of freshwater science
📋Please take this 10-15 minute survey to help us understand the barriers to pursuing careers in this field
💲Enter a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card
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📋Please take this 10-15 minute survey to help us understand the barriers to pursuing careers in this field
💲Enter a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card
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I'm very excited to share that Hacking Limno + DSOS are coming back for the FIFTH time 21-25 July! If you're interested in #machinelearning #remotesensing #modeling #limnology #oceanography, this is for YOU! Registration is FREE + open to ALL! #DSOS25 aquaticdatasciopensci.github.io/registration/
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May 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'm very excited to share that Hacking Limno + DSOS are coming back for the FIFTH time 21-25 July! If you're interested in #machinelearning #remotesensing #modeling #limnology #oceanography, this is for YOU! Registration is FREE + open to ALL! #DSOS25 aquaticdatasciopensci.github.io/registration/
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Professors at USGS coop units were absolutely critical parts of my education at 3 different universities. They're probably affiliated with more useful conservation research than any other agency on earth. Join the rally to defend science next week!
🌎🐟🦉🐍🦊🌿🧪 #hydrology #Invert mobilize.us/s/JyAqUI
🌎🐟🦉🐍🦊🌿🧪 #hydrology #Invert mobilize.us/s/JyAqUI
Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation
We need YOU as we rally in support of _critical_ federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs t...
mobilize.us
May 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Professors at USGS coop units were absolutely critical parts of my education at 3 different universities. They're probably affiliated with more useful conservation research than any other agency on earth. Join the rally to defend science next week!
🌎🐟🦉🐍🦊🌿🧪 #hydrology #Invert mobilize.us/s/JyAqUI
🌎🐟🦉🐍🦊🌿🧪 #hydrology #Invert mobilize.us/s/JyAqUI
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Inspired by Vietnam-era activism, Stand Up For Science is hosting a series of teach-ins around the USA this summer, focusing on the importance of science and science funding. I’m doing one May 30th in Silver Spring. Many of you should consider doing one too, and I’m happy to help you plan it 🦑🧪🌎
May 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Inspired by Vietnam-era activism, Stand Up For Science is hosting a series of teach-ins around the USA this summer, focusing on the importance of science and science funding. I’m doing one May 30th in Silver Spring. Many of you should consider doing one too, and I’m happy to help you plan it 🦑🧪🌎
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Looking for a detailed breakdown of how federal science agencies fare in President Trump's FY 2026 budget request?
Check out this break down from @agu.org's Science Policy team. thebridge.agu.org/2025/05/05/t...
Check out this break down from @agu.org's Science Policy team. thebridge.agu.org/2025/05/05/t...
Trump Budget Request Shrinks Federal Science Agencies
On Friday, 2 May, President Trump released a “skinny” version of his fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget request. This skinny budget outlines the President’s budget priorities, including cuts and increases i...
thebridge.agu.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Looking for a detailed breakdown of how federal science agencies fare in President Trump's FY 2026 budget request?
Check out this break down from @agu.org's Science Policy team. thebridge.agu.org/2025/05/05/t...
Check out this break down from @agu.org's Science Policy team. thebridge.agu.org/2025/05/05/t...
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Mount Saint Helens, 1980. The big boom really grabs your attention, of course. I think the first part of the video, where nothing much seems to be happening until you realize the *entire mountainside* is sliding down, is even more awesome. 🧪⛰️🧵
May 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Mount Saint Helens, 1980. The big boom really grabs your attention, of course. I think the first part of the video, where nothing much seems to be happening until you realize the *entire mountainside* is sliding down, is even more awesome. 🧪⛰️🧵
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Some rivers seem to change direction, flow both ways, and act as both distributaries and tributaries. Scientists take a closer look in new #AGUPubs research.
The Rivers That Science Says Shouldn’t Exist - Eos
At first glance, these waterways make no sense. A new review article details why they are the way they are.
eos.org
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Some rivers seem to change direction, flow both ways, and act as both distributaries and tributaries. Scientists take a closer look in new #AGUPubs research.
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Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
www.npr.org
March 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
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Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
www.ucsusa.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
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Guess what - our Science Moms climate ad made this top ten best (upcoming) Super Bowl ads list! The only nonprofit ad on the list!
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/a...
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/a...
ByTheTime
YouTube video by Science Moms
youtu.be
February 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Guess what - our Science Moms climate ad made this top ten best (upcoming) Super Bowl ads list! The only nonprofit ad on the list!
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/a...
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/a...
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Watched the PBS News Hour tonight to catch up on today’s news and what did I see? This gem, which is just what I needed in my news cycle. Check it out - I love hydrology! Featuring Emily Fairfax! youtu.be/F-HWKkIyfl0?...
Why engineers are turning to beavers for insights into managing water resources
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Watched the PBS News Hour tonight to catch up on today’s news and what did I see? This gem, which is just what I needed in my news cycle. Check it out - I love hydrology! Featuring Emily Fairfax! youtu.be/F-HWKkIyfl0?...
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Who wants to be the 51st version of this?
February 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Who wants to be the 51st version of this?
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US Treasury withdraws from global group seeking ways to better police climate change risks to financial sectors.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Treasury Department withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it was withdrawing from a global body of central banks and regulators devoted to exploring ways to police climate risk in the financial system.
www.reuters.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
US Treasury withdraws from global group seeking ways to better police climate change risks to financial sectors.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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A study of 632 freshwater fish species from 9,989 locations finds climate warming affects fish abundances, with increases at the poleward edges of species’ distributions and declines at the equatorward edges of species’ distributions. In PNAS: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
December 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM
A study of 632 freshwater fish species from 9,989 locations finds climate warming affects fish abundances, with increases at the poleward edges of species’ distributions and declines at the equatorward edges of species’ distributions. In PNAS: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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If your life is as bleh as mine is today, perhaps you too need to see a vampire bat running on a treadmill. For science.
(And it turns out they do this quite a bit!) www.snexplores.org/article/vamp...
(And it turns out they do this quite a bit!) www.snexplores.org/article/vamp...
Putting vampire bats on treadmills revealed an energy-burning quirk
A mini gym for bats shows that vampire bats burn amino acids, rather than the carbs or fats other mammals rely on during exercise.
www.snexplores.org
December 10, 2024 at 9:10 PM
If your life is as bleh as mine is today, perhaps you too need to see a vampire bat running on a treadmill. For science.
(And it turns out they do this quite a bit!) www.snexplores.org/article/vamp...
(And it turns out they do this quite a bit!) www.snexplores.org/article/vamp...
Interested in water temperature and streams and rivers? Come join us today in room 147A @AGU2024
December 9, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Interested in water temperature and streams and rivers? Come join us today in room 147A @AGU2024
I met reviewer #2 at the Napo Wildlife Center 😆
November 28, 2024 at 1:54 AM
I met reviewer #2 at the Napo Wildlife Center 😆
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Supersonic parachutes, managing a $1.5 billion budget, and sending beans to outer space. Three Latina women bring space science to new altitudes.
✍️ Noor Mahtani
✍️ Noor Mahtani
Latina Space Scientists Want To Stop Being The Exception
Three leaders in space science from Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Argentina on battling sexism and innovating in their fields.
www.sciencefriday.com
June 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Supersonic parachutes, managing a $1.5 billion budget, and sending beans to outer space. Three Latina women bring space science to new altitudes.
✍️ Noor Mahtani
✍️ Noor Mahtani
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Some foods have a larger carbon footprint when grown in urban settings than on commercial farms, while the reverse is true for other foods.
Jason Hawes joins us to discuss what home gardeners can do to lessen their carbon footprint.
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/urb...
Jason Hawes joins us to discuss what home gardeners can do to lessen their carbon footprint.
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/urb...
The Carbon Cost Of Urban Gardens And Commercial Farms
Some food has a larger carbon footprint when grown in urban settings than on commercial farms, while for other foods the reverse is true.
www.sciencefriday.com
April 12, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Some foods have a larger carbon footprint when grown in urban settings than on commercial farms, while the reverse is true for other foods.
Jason Hawes joins us to discuss what home gardeners can do to lessen their carbon footprint.
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/urb...
Jason Hawes joins us to discuss what home gardeners can do to lessen their carbon footprint.
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/urb...