You cannot legislate away a person, who they are, how they feel, how their friends and loved ones see them.

I stand with my trans friends forever and always. X

Our first livestream is scheduled!!! April 26th at 4pm PT, we'll be chatting with @laurenshippen.bsky.social, @briggon.bsky.social, @juliamorizawa.bsky.social, and Anna Lore about Season 1! Go to atypicalartists.co/10years for the most up to date info and to submit questions in advance.

Pratensis: refers to plants typically found in meadows or pastures.
From the Latin ‘pratum’ meaning meadow.
Examples Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis), Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis), Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) and Red Clover (Trifolium pratense).

Are you spotting Violets (Sweet, Hairy, Common or Early Dog) in bloom? Want to find out which is which?
Check out this handy cribsheet:
bsbi.org/wp-content/u...
It was commissioned by the ever-helpful
@botanybeck.bsky.social for #WildFlowerHour & was created by the amazing @naturelark.bsky.social!

The Journal of Insect Science seeks manuscript proposals for a planned special collection titled “Advancement of Methods in Insect Science: From Genes to Ecosystems.” Proposals due March 30. Learn more: academic.oup.com/insect-scien...

Historic first official wild beaver release in England!

Earlier today, our team was delighted to support the historic first licensed wild beaver release @nationaltrust.bsky.social site at Little Sea in Purbeck, Dorset.

@naturalengland.bsky.social

As dismissals and program closures mount at agencies like the USDA-ARS, ripple effects will include more pests in fields, fewer pollinators, rising food costs, and more invasive species. Learn more in part one of a new series on impacts of cuts to federal funding for insect science. buff.ly/tzR2Ta7

This is happening Tonight!!
What a beautiful setting for queer history.
Grab a ticket and see you there? #LGBTPlusHM25
🌺 🏳️‍⚧️🌸⚧️🌻🏳️‍🌈🌼
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/queer-...

What’s missing in science education?

The Science Teaching Survey is the largest science education survey in the UK and Ireland. In this year’s survey, we’re asking what you need: the missing tools, resources and approaches.

Take the 2025 Science Teaching Survey 🔗https://ow.ly/ALog50V5V12

🦋 A starter pack of scientific societies and associations in the U.S.🧪🔬🧬 🧫

📣 Repost to connect researchers on #BlueSky 🌎

#research #science #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #SciSky #EduSky #Academia #Academics #AcademicBluesky #SciComm #PostDoc #ECR #ECRChat #NewPI #PhD #PhDSky #MedSky #eloquenti
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Followers, please amplify this news and spread the word. The Paleontological Research Institute needs financial help. Their closure would be a devastating loss to science. www.science.org/content/arti... #SavePRI #paleontology

We're proud to be 1 of 10 UKTEPoP partners who today published a joint statement pledging our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion in UK species monitoring schemes:
jncc.gov.uk/our-work/ukt...
We need to better understand how biodiversity loss is impacting under-recorded areas & communities.

A wonderful #wildflowerhour! So lovely to see little glimmers of spring appearing. Special thanks for sharing your gorgeous pics and see you all again next Sunday!

Behold: "graphic evidence of the Darwin brood's curiosity in the dozens of doodles and drawings they made in their father's notebooks, including the original manuscript copy of his magnum opus." www.openculture.com/2025/01/disc... #DarwinDay2025

5 years after herbicide use ended, Hoylake foreshore is thriving:

240+ plant species ✅
42k tonnes of sand captured annually, saving £45k ✅
Home to 2% of UK’s embryonic dunes ✅
Peat soils forming ✅

30ha of rare habitat = biodiversity, protection, carbon capture 🌱❤️

Calling all Councils📢

Register now to be part of #NoMowMay 2025 & make meaningful change for nature🌱

You will receive our best practice guidance, case studies & resources to communicate with your community🌸

Sign up now👇
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So #NewYearPlantHunt is over for another year.
Please send in all your records by Sunday so we can analyse them & report back.
Meanwhile here's our Day 4 round-up: what we know so far, messages from the Hunt founders & a shout-out to the fab Support Team!
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/01/new-...