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carlzimmer.com
1500th bat species discovered in Africa www.batcon.org/press/1500th...
1,500th Bat Species Discovered in Africa's Equatorial Guinea
Breakthrough marks global milestone in biodiversity.
www.batcon.org
October 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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carlbergstrom.com
We’ve got a new paper out today about hummingbirds and game theory. One of my co-authors, @kevinzollman.com, has written a very nice explainer thread here. 🪶
kevinzollman.com Kevin Zollman @kevinzollman.com · Feb 19
I have a new paper about these cute little guys (and some girls)!

White-necked Jacobins are interesting because all males and some but not all (!) females are brightly colored. The scientific question is why some but not all females?

(Img credit: Kate & Sam)
A picture of a white-necked Jacobin hummingbird with a blue head, long beak, blue-green shoulders, and a white belly. The hummingbird is sitting on a branch and staring into the camera.
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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aterkel.bsky.social
BREAKING — USDA says it accidentally fired officials working to combat bird flu and says it’s trying to rehire them

www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog... by @allansmith.bsky.social
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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nigelgoldenfeld.bsky.social
🧪 More information about the #Standupforscience event in this interview with the lead organizer @cdelawalla.bsky.social

and the reasons why the rally is taking place (March 7, DC and near you).

youtu.be/tfNtuhNAxlw?...
Why are Scientists Protesting? I Science is Under Attack I Science March Explained I Donald Trump
YouTube video by Science Talk
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February 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM