Karolina Heyduk
@kheyduk.bsky.social
Assistant Prof UConn EEB | CAM photosynthesis keeps me up at night | made of cookies | She/her. Views my own.
Big news, two sleeps until #plantsgiving ARE YOU READY?!
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Big news, two sleeps until #plantsgiving ARE YOU READY?!
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Sen. Kelly responds: "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Breaking:
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sen. Kelly responds: "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Me: *sends reminder email to myself*
Outlook: message!
Me: I swear to god who - oh.
Outlook: message!
Me: I swear to god who - oh.
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Me: *sends reminder email to myself*
Outlook: message!
Me: I swear to god who - oh.
Outlook: message!
Me: I swear to god who - oh.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
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Serial section videography (SSV): A low-cost protocol for generating 3D reconstructions of internal plant structure
New in #AppsPlantSci by Jacob Suissa & Giselle Reyes
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #plantanatomy #plantdevelopment #microCT #PlantScience
New in #AppsPlantSci by Jacob Suissa & Giselle Reyes
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #plantanatomy #plantdevelopment #microCT #PlantScience
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Serial section videography (SSV): A low-cost protocol for generating 3D reconstructions of internal plant structure
New in #AppsPlantSci by Jacob Suissa & Giselle Reyes
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #plantanatomy #plantdevelopment #microCT #PlantScience
New in #AppsPlantSci by Jacob Suissa & Giselle Reyes
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #plantanatomy #plantdevelopment #microCT #PlantScience
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I am currently searching for a new postdoctoral researcher to study the evolution, genetics, and physiology of cold acclimation and freezing tolerance in switchgrass at Michigan State University. This work will be funded by a newly funded five-year DOE grant. careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...
Research Associate-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct molecular and physiological experiments to understand the causes of genetic va...
careers.msu.edu
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I am currently searching for a new postdoctoral researcher to study the evolution, genetics, and physiology of cold acclimation and freezing tolerance in switchgrass at Michigan State University. This work will be funded by a newly funded five-year DOE grant. careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...
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Please apply to join the Diversity Committee of the American Society of Naturalists!
www.amnat.org/announcement...
www.amnat.org/announcement...
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Please apply to join the Diversity Committee of the American Society of Naturalists!
www.amnat.org/announcement...
www.amnat.org/announcement...
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You may have heard that the UC decided to cancel the Presidential Postdoc program, a decision which lots of folks found incredibly short-sighted. But we just got an email from UC Pres Milliken that the fellowship program is back, baby! (at least for the time being, but hey, it's something)
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
You may have heard that the UC decided to cancel the Presidential Postdoc program, a decision which lots of folks found incredibly short-sighted. But we just got an email from UC Pres Milliken that the fellowship program is back, baby! (at least for the time being, but hey, it's something)
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Climate and hybridization shape #stomatal trait evolution in #Populus
📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
by Zavala-Paez et al.
@WileyPlantSci @michellezavala.bsky.social @jillahamilton.bsky.social
📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
by Zavala-Paez et al.
@WileyPlantSci @michellezavala.bsky.social @jillahamilton.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Climate and hybridization shape #stomatal trait evolution in #Populus
📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
by Zavala-Paez et al.
@WileyPlantSci @michellezavala.bsky.social @jillahamilton.bsky.social
📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
by Zavala-Paez et al.
@WileyPlantSci @michellezavala.bsky.social @jillahamilton.bsky.social
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omg
Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
omg
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Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
Resumption of Operations at NSF
Information for NSF staff and the research community regarding the agency's resumption of operations after a lapse in appropriations.
www.nsf.gov
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
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“No one respects women more than I do. No one.” — Trump, 2016 when confronted with the numerous sexual assault allegations.
"When an off-camera female reporter... began to ask if there was anything 'incriminating' in the Epstein emails, Trump pointed a finger in her face. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy,' he said menacingly."
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“No one respects women more than I do. No one.” — Trump, 2016 when confronted with the numerous sexual assault allegations.
I really don't understand the point of the ai cute animal/prank/funny videos that are now all over my social media. Who wants this?!
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I really don't understand the point of the ai cute animal/prank/funny videos that are now all over my social media. Who wants this?!
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"Let others wallow in Watergate, we are going to do our job." Richard Nixon, before being totally consumed by Watergate
Trump: "What I just don't want Epstein to do is detract from the great success of the Republican Party ... don't talk about it too much, because honestly I don't want it taking away from us. It's really a Democrat problem. The whole thing is a hoax."
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Let others wallow in Watergate, we are going to do our job." Richard Nixon, before being totally consumed by Watergate
Is clicking between the 40 open tabs on my browser considered "productivity"?
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Is clicking between the 40 open tabs on my browser considered "productivity"?
I majored in econ and wanted to go to grad school for it. Went to office hours of a prof whose class I was taking to ask for advice. He told me my grades were too low and that my area of interest (ag econ) wasn't a real thing.
My grades were good. Ag econ was a whole dept at my university.
My grades were good. Ag econ was a whole dept at my university.
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I majored in econ and wanted to go to grad school for it. Went to office hours of a prof whose class I was taking to ask for advice. He told me my grades were too low and that my area of interest (ag econ) wasn't a real thing.
My grades were good. Ag econ was a whole dept at my university.
My grades were good. Ag econ was a whole dept at my university.
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Tuning the C4 supercharger: improving #photosynthesis and #yield in C4 #crops
#TansleyReview by @mariaermakova.bsky.social, Robert E. Sharwood and Robert T. Furbank
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#PlantScience @monashbiol.bsky.social.
#TansleyReview by @mariaermakova.bsky.social, Robert E. Sharwood and Robert T. Furbank
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#PlantScience @monashbiol.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Tuning the C4 supercharger: improving #photosynthesis and #yield in C4 #crops
#TansleyReview by @mariaermakova.bsky.social, Robert E. Sharwood and Robert T. Furbank
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#PlantScience @monashbiol.bsky.social.
#TansleyReview by @mariaermakova.bsky.social, Robert E. Sharwood and Robert T. Furbank
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#PlantScience @monashbiol.bsky.social.
Second year in a row I put up our little fake upstairs Christmas tree in mid November because *waves at everything*
November 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Second year in a row I put up our little fake upstairs Christmas tree in mid November because *waves at everything*
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NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
this is really not important to anything but the chaos! . of the . punctuation / is wild .
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
this is really not important to anything but the chaos! . of the . punctuation / is wild .
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As one of her first acts, Grijalva has vowed to be the final signature needed to force a vote in the House on releasing the Epstein files.
BREAKING: Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn in after a 7-week delay.
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As one of her first acts, Grijalva has vowed to be the final signature needed to force a vote in the House on releasing the Epstein files.
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The Speaker of the House shut the chamber down for two months to block the release of the Epstein Files and the president is huddled in the Situation Room of the White House to formulate a plan to keep them from being released, and I don't know why you crazy libs think there's some kind of cover up.
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Speaker of the House shut the chamber down for two months to block the release of the Epstein Files and the president is huddled in the Situation Room of the White House to formulate a plan to keep them from being released, and I don't know why you crazy libs think there's some kind of cover up.
Wham bam CAM!
Former lab member @njorisfleck.bsky.social and colleagues just showed that some carnivorous plants do CAM photosynthesis! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🌱☀️🧪
🌱☀️🧪
Yes, we CAM! First evidence of CAM photosynthesis in a carnivorous plant
Evidence for weak, facultative CAM is reported for the first time in a carnivorous plant, i.e., in Mexican representatives of Pinguicula (Lentibulariaceae).
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wham bam CAM!
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Vast sin-concealing chaos
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Vast sin-concealing chaos