Dr. Joel Steyer
@sporespawnpaladin.bsky.social
Queer microbiologist with a PhD in fungal genetics, blending science, TTRPGs, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
Passionate about creating inclusive spaces in gaming and beyond, I’m here for nerdy chats, microbiology facts, and supporting queer rights (and wrongs).
Passionate about creating inclusive spaces in gaming and beyond, I’m here for nerdy chats, microbiology facts, and supporting queer rights (and wrongs).
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A nice way to finish the year, with the publication of our new species, genus and family. This is yet another new species from a little creek in Scott Creek Conservation Park. So many undescribed species! #fungi #aquatic_fungi #freshwater_fungi phytotaxa.mapress.com/pt/article/v...
A new family of freshwater ascomycetes from Australia: Rivulataceae fam. nov. , Rivulatus australiensis gen. et. sp. nov. (Diaporthomycetidae)
| Phytotaxa
phytotaxa.mapress.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A nice way to finish the year, with the publication of our new species, genus and family. This is yet another new species from a little creek in Scott Creek Conservation Park. So many undescribed species! #fungi #aquatic_fungi #freshwater_fungi phytotaxa.mapress.com/pt/article/v...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
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Approximately 30% of all job postings are fake, with millions of ghost jobs making a tough hiring process even worse.
November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Approximately 30% of all job postings are fake, with millions of ghost jobs making a tough hiring process even worse.
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
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Just a reminder, Susan Collins voted to block the release of the Epstein files.
Why is Susan Collins protecting pedophile Jeffery Epstein and his associates?
Release the Epstein files.
Why is Susan Collins protecting pedophile Jeffery Epstein and his associates?
Release the Epstein files.
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a reminder, Susan Collins voted to block the release of the Epstein files.
Why is Susan Collins protecting pedophile Jeffery Epstein and his associates?
Release the Epstein files.
Why is Susan Collins protecting pedophile Jeffery Epstein and his associates?
Release the Epstein files.
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To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
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Exciting news! I have two positions open in my lab at the UoManchester: one PDRA and one Research Tech.
Join our team to study evolutionary mycology and help us understand antifungal resistance in fungal pathogens. A fantastic opportunity to join the brilliant Manchester Fungal Infection Group!
Join our team to study evolutionary mycology and help us understand antifungal resistance in fungal pathogens. A fantastic opportunity to join the brilliant Manchester Fungal Infection Group!
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Exciting news! I have two positions open in my lab at the UoManchester: one PDRA and one Research Tech.
Join our team to study evolutionary mycology and help us understand antifungal resistance in fungal pathogens. A fantastic opportunity to join the brilliant Manchester Fungal Infection Group!
Join our team to study evolutionary mycology and help us understand antifungal resistance in fungal pathogens. A fantastic opportunity to join the brilliant Manchester Fungal Infection Group!
Spent some time this weekend fall leaf peeping at Amicacola Falls State Park #amnicacolafalls #hiking #fallfoliage
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Spent some time this weekend fall leaf peeping at Amicacola Falls State Park #amnicacolafalls #hiking #fallfoliage
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Part of the reason that it's hard to "adult" right now is that most of what you're expected to do in "adulting" is activity to set up a stable future.
But most of us have felt for a long time that stability is a lie being told to us with enough "one in a lifetime" disasters every 6 months...
But most of us have felt for a long time that stability is a lie being told to us with enough "one in a lifetime" disasters every 6 months...
October 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Part of the reason that it's hard to "adult" right now is that most of what you're expected to do in "adulting" is activity to set up a stable future.
But most of us have felt for a long time that stability is a lie being told to us with enough "one in a lifetime" disasters every 6 months...
But most of us have felt for a long time that stability is a lie being told to us with enough "one in a lifetime" disasters every 6 months...
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A close cousin of Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis, they were previously thought to be the same species.
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A close cousin of Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis, they were previously thought to be the same species.
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idk why this concept is difficult to grasp for a lot of people and doesn't take priority over wether or not liking wizards makes you a good person. Dont give her money! The money funds evil! its truly that simple
A portion of every dollar spent on Harry Potter merchandise goes to anti-transgender campaigns.
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
idk why this concept is difficult to grasp for a lot of people and doesn't take priority over wether or not liking wizards makes you a good person. Dont give her money! The money funds evil! its truly that simple
It’s #wildrumpus here in Athens, so going as a Trill Scientist from Star Trek
October 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It’s #wildrumpus here in Athens, so going as a Trill Scientist from Star Trek
So excited to be in the Pit Seats to see Ludovico Einaudi for the second time. Year after year, he’s been my top artist and can’t wait to listen to him live again.
#ludovico #summerportraits
#ludovico #summerportraits
October 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
So excited to be in the Pit Seats to see Ludovico Einaudi for the second time. Year after year, he’s been my top artist and can’t wait to listen to him live again.
#ludovico #summerportraits
#ludovico #summerportraits
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Susan Collins's stance is indefensible.
A quarter million dollars in dark money behind her is indefensible.
Reopen the government, reverse the healthcare cuts, ban billionaires buying elections.
A quarter million dollars in dark money behind her is indefensible.
Reopen the government, reverse the healthcare cuts, ban billionaires buying elections.
October 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Susan Collins's stance is indefensible.
A quarter million dollars in dark money behind her is indefensible.
Reopen the government, reverse the healthcare cuts, ban billionaires buying elections.
A quarter million dollars in dark money behind her is indefensible.
Reopen the government, reverse the healthcare cuts, ban billionaires buying elections.
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Six weeks.
Average contribution: $31.
And not a single corporate PAC.
Average contribution: $31.
And not a single corporate PAC.
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Six weeks.
Average contribution: $31.
And not a single corporate PAC.
Average contribution: $31.
And not a single corporate PAC.
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Bluesky runs on open protocols with open source code. Today we’re taking an additional step and making a patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everyone can build confidently on our work.
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Bluesky's Patent Non-Aggression Pledge - Bluesky
Bluesky develops open protocols. We're taking a short and simple patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everybody feels confident building on them.
bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Bluesky runs on open protocols with open source code. Today we’re taking an additional step and making a patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everyone can build confidently on our work.
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
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Former GOP South Carolina Rep. RJ May admitted in court to sending hundreds of videos of children being sexually abused on social media.
October 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Former GOP South Carolina Rep. RJ May admitted in court to sending hundreds of videos of children being sexually abused on social media.
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To date, more than 160 students participating in the Mycological Curriculum for Education and Discovery (Myco-Ed) have made 800+ observations on @inaturalist.bsky.social. Nearly 300 species have been identified since Fall 2024! 🖥️🧬 🍄
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @biosci.lbl.gov @axelvisel.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @biosci.lbl.gov @axelvisel.bsky.social
Open Frameworks Training the Next Generation of Scientists | Joint Genome Institute
Educational training technologies provide opportunities for students and professors alike
jgi.doe.gov
September 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
To date, more than 160 students participating in the Mycological Curriculum for Education and Discovery (Myco-Ed) have made 800+ observations on @inaturalist.bsky.social. Nearly 300 species have been identified since Fall 2024! 🖥️🧬 🍄
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @biosci.lbl.gov @axelvisel.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @biosci.lbl.gov @axelvisel.bsky.social
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I often share links to paywalled research articles.
Quick reminder: NEVER pay those outrageous journal access fees. If you don’t have access, just email the corresponding author. They’re usually glad to share a PDF for free, whether or not you’re a “professional scientist.”
Quick reminder: NEVER pay those outrageous journal access fees. If you don’t have access, just email the corresponding author. They’re usually glad to share a PDF for free, whether or not you’re a “professional scientist.”
September 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I often share links to paywalled research articles.
Quick reminder: NEVER pay those outrageous journal access fees. If you don’t have access, just email the corresponding author. They’re usually glad to share a PDF for free, whether or not you’re a “professional scientist.”
Quick reminder: NEVER pay those outrageous journal access fees. If you don’t have access, just email the corresponding author. They’re usually glad to share a PDF for free, whether or not you’re a “professional scientist.”
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8 Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to enable 14-year-olds in DC to be tried as adults:
Cuellar
Davis (NC)
Gillen
Golden
Lee (NV)
Min
Perez
Vindman
Harmful, heinous, counterproductive, and deeply racist
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
Cuellar
Davis (NC)
Gillen
Golden
Lee (NV)
Min
Perez
Vindman
Harmful, heinous, counterproductive, and deeply racist
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
September 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
8 Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to enable 14-year-olds in DC to be tried as adults:
Cuellar
Davis (NC)
Gillen
Golden
Lee (NV)
Min
Perez
Vindman
Harmful, heinous, counterproductive, and deeply racist
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
Cuellar
Davis (NC)
Gillen
Golden
Lee (NV)
Min
Perez
Vindman
Harmful, heinous, counterproductive, and deeply racist
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
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“37% believe rabies vaccines could make their dog autistic.”
Uh-huh. Even if that *were* a thing - which it’s not - if your dog bites someone and it doesn’t have proof of a rabies vaccine, it has to be tested.
And that makes your dog DEAD.
So vaccinate your dogs!
Uh-huh. Even if that *were* a thing - which it’s not - if your dog bites someone and it doesn’t have proof of a rabies vaccine, it has to be tested.
And that makes your dog DEAD.
So vaccinate your dogs!
September 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“37% believe rabies vaccines could make their dog autistic.”
Uh-huh. Even if that *were* a thing - which it’s not - if your dog bites someone and it doesn’t have proof of a rabies vaccine, it has to be tested.
And that makes your dog DEAD.
So vaccinate your dogs!
Uh-huh. Even if that *were* a thing - which it’s not - if your dog bites someone and it doesn’t have proof of a rabies vaccine, it has to be tested.
And that makes your dog DEAD.
So vaccinate your dogs!
The enemy is the oligarchy!
My name is Graham Platner. I'm the oysterman and Marine veteran running against Susan Collins.
In 10 days we raised $1 million and signed up 3,000 volunteers.
Please share this. Spread the word. Help us build something strong enough to defeat the billionaire class.a
In 10 days we raised $1 million and signed up 3,000 volunteers.
Please share this. Spread the word. Help us build something strong enough to defeat the billionaire class.a
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The enemy is the oligarchy!
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This story has it all: aquaculture, Black Flag, Bernie Sanders, Star Trek as policy, John Hodgman, male tears, and a candidate citing Luthen’s monologue from Andor.
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
Graham Platner’s campaign launch has been a sudden sensation. But what he’s building now is rooted in the work of a lifetime.
newrepublic.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This story has it all: aquaculture, Black Flag, Bernie Sanders, Star Trek as policy, John Hodgman, male tears, and a candidate citing Luthen’s monologue from Andor.
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
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Clearly amazing appearance around 888m in #MarDelPlataCanyon: Amphitretus sp. This telescope octopus has adapted to live in a place where there is nowhere to hide but in plain sight. Deep gratitude to @autsquidsquad.bsky.social for species ID. Description on Insta: www.instagram.com/reel/DNittGh...
August 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Clearly amazing appearance around 888m in #MarDelPlataCanyon: Amphitretus sp. This telescope octopus has adapted to live in a place where there is nowhere to hide but in plain sight. Deep gratitude to @autsquidsquad.bsky.social for species ID. Description on Insta: www.instagram.com/reel/DNittGh...