Cameron Stern
@plantpolyploidy.bsky.social
PhD student @MacquarieUni. Aspiring ornamental plant breeder studying biochemistry and genetics of Anigozanthos flower color (blue). MSc @AucklandUni. BSc @Cornell. Science, creativity, education, daylilies, and plants. He/Him
Stylidium are so cool. A slowmo video I took during fieldwork showing the flower being triggered
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Stylidium are so cool. A slowmo video I took during fieldwork showing the flower being triggered
I’m sharing because this gave me a chuckle
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I’m sharing because this gave me a chuckle
@simonmaechling.bsky.social Agreed. It’s time for scientists (and all experts) to stand up, stand together, and get loud. Without someone communicating the science, the science can’t speak for itself #SciComm
September 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
@simonmaechling.bsky.social Agreed. It’s time for scientists (and all experts) to stand up, stand together, and get loud. Without someone communicating the science, the science can’t speak for itself #SciComm
Haven’t finished reading, but seems interesting. Communications is key for influence. #SciComm
“Institutions unprepared or slow to engage have repeatedly been outflanked by bad-faith actors who were weak on facts but had superior communication tactics.”
“Institutions unprepared or slow to engage have repeatedly been outflanked by bad-faith actors who were weak on facts but had superior communication tactics.”
September 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Haven’t finished reading, but seems interesting. Communications is key for influence. #SciComm
“Institutions unprepared or slow to engage have repeatedly been outflanked by bad-faith actors who were weak on facts but had superior communication tactics.”
“Institutions unprepared or slow to engage have repeatedly been outflanked by bad-faith actors who were weak on facts but had superior communication tactics.”
Too many to choose from, but daylilies (Hemerocallis) will always be my first love
September 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Too many to choose from, but daylilies (Hemerocallis) will always be my first love
I remember the first time I saw one at Kings Park. A closeup I took of the new leaves
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I remember the first time I saw one at Kings Park. A closeup I took of the new leaves
Glad to see this got answered. I was reminded of the post after seeing lulo (Solanum quitoense) in Colombia. It has purple hairs in the leaves, sometimes has spines, and is very delicious
August 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Glad to see this got answered. I was reminded of the post after seeing lulo (Solanum quitoense) in Colombia. It has purple hairs in the leaves, sometimes has spines, and is very delicious
Also, the two research reviews cited hardly support her thesis around medical intervention and ultimately conclude more research is needed re depression/suicide. While instances of depression/suicide may be unclear (fails to highlight reason for such feelings), one states quality of life improves.
June 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Also, the two research reviews cited hardly support her thesis around medical intervention and ultimately conclude more research is needed re depression/suicide. While instances of depression/suicide may be unclear (fails to highlight reason for such feelings), one states quality of life improves.
@jaycapasso.bsky.social at Watermelon Variety Demo field day. I love when people get to see and experience fun and interesting varieties they wouldn’t typically see… in this case the yellow watermelon
June 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
@jaycapasso.bsky.social at Watermelon Variety Demo field day. I love when people get to see and experience fun and interesting varieties they wouldn’t typically see… in this case the yellow watermelon
Very good resemblance to real water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes). Apologies for my poor picture
April 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Very good resemblance to real water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes). Apologies for my poor picture
Straight from the ThermoFisher website on “What’s So Rare About Rare Earth Elements?” (www.thermofisher.com/blog/mining/...)
April 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Straight from the ThermoFisher website on “What’s So Rare About Rare Earth Elements?” (www.thermofisher.com/blog/mining/...)
I may be over 18,000 km away 11,000+ miles), but the next generation of #daylilies must be grown. I’m lucky my mom is willing to make crosses and grow seedlings for me while I’m away. There are 18 trays that look like this and have over 3,000 seeds planted. 🌺
March 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I may be over 18,000 km away 11,000+ miles), but the next generation of #daylilies must be grown. I’m lucky my mom is willing to make crosses and grow seedlings for me while I’m away. There are 18 trays that look like this and have over 3,000 seeds planted. 🌺
Colorful magic with anthocyanins… just add acid 🧪
March 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Colorful magic with anthocyanins… just add acid 🧪
Long shot question for the science community 🧪 Does anyone have a recommended method/instrument/software for getting CIELAB colorspace values from liquid flower extracts?
March 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Long shot question for the science community 🧪 Does anyone have a recommended method/instrument/software for getting CIELAB colorspace values from liquid flower extracts?
I have yet to see a honey possum, but Banksias are wonderful plants.
Unfortunately they are under threat of dieback, caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Unfortunately they are under threat of dieback, caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
February 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I have yet to see a honey possum, but Banksias are wonderful plants.
Unfortunately they are under threat of dieback, caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Unfortunately they are under threat of dieback, caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Have you considered a tissue layer promoter w/ CRISPR to KO Chlorophyll and attempt stable variegation patterns? Always been interested in the idea given how unstable variegation can be.
February 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Have you considered a tissue layer promoter w/ CRISPR to KO Chlorophyll and attempt stable variegation patterns? Always been interested in the idea given how unstable variegation can be.
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery 🌿
January 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery 🌿
I have to get in on this #BloomScrolling
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I have to get in on this #BloomScrolling
This is a post from @victorshi.bsky.social over on the other place. While this is a political take, it’s also an important lesson for scientist in #SciComm. You need to make your science easy, concrete, and relatable.
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This is a post from @victorshi.bsky.social over on the other place. While this is a political take, it’s also an important lesson for scientist in #SciComm. You need to make your science easy, concrete, and relatable.
While I have yet to find them in the wild (though I haven’t been looking), you can see these wonderful flowers at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
January 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
While I have yet to find them in the wild (though I haven’t been looking), you can see these wonderful flowers at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Anxiously waiting to see if I get good NMR data to determine the identity/structure of this blue pigment
November 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Anxiously waiting to see if I get good NMR data to determine the identity/structure of this blue pigment
February 23, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Our lab is looking for a postdoc wd3.myworkday.com/mq/d/inst/1$...
January 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Our lab is looking for a postdoc wd3.myworkday.com/mq/d/inst/1$...
