Jen Christopher
@jchris718.bsky.social
The highlight of my day. I was really rooting for the Osprey.
Bird drama! My wife and I, on a beach walk, saw this osprey carrying its catch. It seemed to take a meandering path back inland until it suddenly turned back, flying as fast as its little (in comparison) wings could carry it. And no wonder!
May 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The highlight of my day. I was really rooting for the Osprey.
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Who do I know in geology outreach/public engagement? My son (11) and his friends would like an Ask a Geologist service on zoom where they show you interesting rocks they have found, and you tell them what they are.
April 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Who do I know in geology outreach/public engagement? My son (11) and his friends would like an Ask a Geologist service on zoom where they show you interesting rocks they have found, and you tell them what they are.
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I say this every time de-extinction comes up: it makes no sense to devote science to bringing back extinct animals when we can’t be bothered to keep extant ones alive in the first place.
April 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I say this every time de-extinction comes up: it makes no sense to devote science to bringing back extinct animals when we can’t be bothered to keep extant ones alive in the first place.
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Hey SUFS Community!
If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:
1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial
If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:
1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial
March 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hey SUFS Community!
If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:
1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial
If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:
1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial
What?! Double winners! #2025MMM
a man in a white shirt is making a funny face with his hands on his ears .
Alt: a man in a white shirt is making a funny face with his hands on his ears .
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March 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
What?! Double winners! #2025MMM
Only Ones division wreaked some havoc on my brackets. Heart - 5 (but effectively broken; damn mustelids); Head - 7. #2025MMM #INeverPickTheRightUpsets #IfItDoesntBreakItIsntAHeartBracket
March 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Only Ones division wreaked some havoc on my brackets. Heart - 5 (but effectively broken; damn mustelids); Head - 7. #2025MMM #INeverPickTheRightUpsets #IfItDoesntBreakItIsntAHeartBracket
And so begins the destruction of my carefully planned brackets....
March Mammal Madness tournament action begins Monday with the WILD CARD! #2025MMM
You can enjoy the play-by-play by following @mmmletsgo.bsky.social
There is still time to get your bracket & play along!
Players portal libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
(use left panel for Educator & Student Portals)
You can enjoy the play-by-play by following @mmmletsgo.bsky.social
There is still time to get your bracket & play along!
Players portal libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
(use left panel for Educator & Student Portals)
a zebra and a cheetah are running in a field with the words headlikeanorange on the bottom
Alt: a zebra engages ANTI-PREDATOR DEFENSES, chasing a felid to try and trample it!
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March 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
And so begins the destruction of my carefully planned brackets....
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If you're a scientist that serves on an NSF panel that got cancelled today, I'd love to talk to you about it for an NPR story. DM, email or reach out on signal.
January 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you're a scientist that serves on an NSF panel that got cancelled today, I'd love to talk to you about it for an NPR story. DM, email or reach out on signal.
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My very last issue (on ♿️) has now come out with BMJ Medical Humanities: I have stepped down from my role as Editor in Chief. There are a lot of factors—after 17 years editing two consecutive journals, it was time. But there’s more, and I feel we should talk about the climate of #academic publishing
January 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My very last issue (on ♿️) has now come out with BMJ Medical Humanities: I have stepped down from my role as Editor in Chief. There are a lot of factors—after 17 years editing two consecutive journals, it was time. But there’s more, and I feel we should talk about the climate of #academic publishing
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Question for the bird experts: we have a window-adjacent and very busy bird feeder with a variety of PNW clients.
In light of potential issues with bird flu, are there any changes or considerations you’d recommend? It’s fairly close to the house. Pic of our most raucous client for tax.
In light of potential issues with bird flu, are there any changes or considerations you’d recommend? It’s fairly close to the house. Pic of our most raucous client for tax.
January 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Question for the bird experts: we have a window-adjacent and very busy bird feeder with a variety of PNW clients.
In light of potential issues with bird flu, are there any changes or considerations you’d recommend? It’s fairly close to the house. Pic of our most raucous client for tax.
In light of potential issues with bird flu, are there any changes or considerations you’d recommend? It’s fairly close to the house. Pic of our most raucous client for tax.
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We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how:
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#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
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November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how:
docs.bsky.app/docs/advance...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
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#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
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Researchers have successfully trained African giant pouched rats to sniff out illegally traded animal parts and alert their handlers. The rats were taught to remember the scents of elephant ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales against background scents. https://buff.ly/3AMu5OZ
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Giant Rats In Tiny Vests Trained To Sniff Out Illegally Trafficked Wildlife
This brings a whole new meaning to getting ratted out.
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November 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Researchers have successfully trained African giant pouched rats to sniff out illegally traded animal parts and alert their handlers. The rats were taught to remember the scents of elephant ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales against background scents. https://buff.ly/3AMu5OZ
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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I've created a Black In Psychology Starter Pack to highlight the excellence of Black psychologists, #psychology trainees, psych organizations, & prospective students. Let me know, if you'd like to be added! 👨🏾🏫👩🏾🏫🧠
Help me spread the word by reposting 🙏🏽
go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8
#BlackSky #PsychSky #SciSky
Help me spread the word by reposting 🙏🏽
go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8
#BlackSky #PsychSky #SciSky
November 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
I've created a Black In Psychology Starter Pack to highlight the excellence of Black psychologists, #psychology trainees, psych organizations, & prospective students. Let me know, if you'd like to be added! 👨🏾🏫👩🏾🏫🧠
Help me spread the word by reposting 🙏🏽
go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8
#BlackSky #PsychSky #SciSky
Help me spread the word by reposting 🙏🏽
go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8
#BlackSky #PsychSky #SciSky
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Today in relatable science: Gulls making a mysterious daily trip that turned out to be to a potato chip factory
November 15, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Today in relatable science: Gulls making a mysterious daily trip that turned out to be to a potato chip factory
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A reminder that the wonderful @prideinstem.bsky.social has created two starter packs of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM:
part 1: go.bsky.app/BFc4wgf
part 2: go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
part 1: go.bsky.app/BFc4wgf
part 2: go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
November 15, 2024 at 9:43 PM
A reminder that the wonderful @prideinstem.bsky.social has created two starter packs of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM:
part 1: go.bsky.app/BFc4wgf
part 2: go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
part 1: go.bsky.app/BFc4wgf
part 2: go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
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Finally made a #Blackademics starter pack! Let continue to build community here. This is part of #Blacksky so please show your appreciation to the architect, @rudyfraser.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Finally made a #Blackademics starter pack! Let continue to build community here. This is part of #Blacksky so please show your appreciation to the architect, @rudyfraser.com
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Alright you March Mammal Madness contributors and fans!
@mammalssuck.bsky.social, who is in NO WAY associated with this account, has asked if I’d be willing to create a MMM Starter Pack.
So here ‘tis! Every contributor and Superfan I could find on this happy blue sky location
go.bsky.app/BVUtr1g
@mammalssuck.bsky.social, who is in NO WAY associated with this account, has asked if I’d be willing to create a MMM Starter Pack.
So here ‘tis! Every contributor and Superfan I could find on this happy blue sky location
go.bsky.app/BVUtr1g
November 15, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Alright you March Mammal Madness contributors and fans!
@mammalssuck.bsky.social, who is in NO WAY associated with this account, has asked if I’d be willing to create a MMM Starter Pack.
So here ‘tis! Every contributor and Superfan I could find on this happy blue sky location
go.bsky.app/BVUtr1g
@mammalssuck.bsky.social, who is in NO WAY associated with this account, has asked if I’d be willing to create a MMM Starter Pack.
So here ‘tis! Every contributor and Superfan I could find on this happy blue sky location
go.bsky.app/BVUtr1g
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Since there's been another influx of people, fleeing from Elon's forum for harassment, hate speech & authoritarianism, it's probably worth sharing my animal studies Starter Pack again. Welcome everyone: go.bsky.app/Tn1bWb3
October 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Since there's been another influx of people, fleeing from Elon's forum for harassment, hate speech & authoritarianism, it's probably worth sharing my animal studies Starter Pack again. Welcome everyone: go.bsky.app/Tn1bWb3
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Motivated by all these other animal-centric starter packs to fill in another niche: comparative cognition!
go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr
Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places.
go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr
Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places.
November 14, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Motivated by all these other animal-centric starter packs to fill in another niche: comparative cognition!
go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr
Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places.
go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr
Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places.