Miami Herald: Two-Thirds of Immigrants Held at “Alligator Alcatraz” in July Have Disappeared

MYSTERY TIME. We encountered these odd formations in satellite view while roadtrip planning, and could not figure out what had caused them. Erosion? Oil pumps? Military weapon tests? Erratic boulders? Vegetation? Explosive chupacabras? 🧵 1/?

This is the US government using children as hostages to detain immigrants.

This is a cool study. Researchers put otherwise acceptable food in ant nest garbage piles and the ants stopped foraging for that kind of food outside the nest. It's like ants get icked out by their trash and avoid anything they find in it.

what the fuck are you going to DO chuck? you're posting like a fucking INFLUENCER instead of a SENATOR tell us what you're DOING and what WE can do OUTRAGE is pointless without ACTION (and the midterms are too fucking far away, so don't fucking talk about THAT right now)

When people say “climate models could be wrong”, they are technically correct but should be aware that the models could be wrong by underpredicting change.

This is a feel-good story until you get to the part where 70% of other countries already do this on a national level. 🧪

We love jumping spiders because they are smol, cute, active, friendly and always looking around curiously with their huge eyes. But do you know they’re also masters of mimicry? Check out the bugs they pretend to be (and some of those are really good)!💚💚

man, this guy isn't just *an* embarrassment to evolutionary biologists everywhere, he's like TWO embarrassments at the same time

Real shit real talk: They are going after the trans flag as a way to legally legitimize it as a "hate symbol" that they can then bring terrorism/RICO charges against trans people. As described almost explicitly in "Project Esther".

What WaPo did today is the same gambit universities have taken with DEI. The white people in charge didn’t want the discomfort they felt so they took the first chance they could to cancel it w/what they view as plausible deniability bc they were “forced by circumstances”

This is the first of the attacks on programs that seek to diversify academia that directly affects a member of my lab- one of my undergrads is a McNair Scholar who just presented a poster at the McNair conference earlier this summer.

State AGs have released a video saying that they "will do whatever it takes" to protect trans people in their states. While the message is admirable, they need to take the one step they have not yet: Sue the hospitals that capitulate to Trump, violating state law.

There is so much bad stuff going on, but you are still someone worth taking care of.

Insectember day 14: Epomis Common name: Epomis beetle Woe to the frog this beetle tracks 🎨 #insectember2025 #anthro #bugart

#SciArtSeptember 14 - Mimic The existence of social bees and wasps is a cornerstone of biodiversity, supporting a vast number of mimics, commensals, parasites and much more. Volucella inanis is a species of hoverfly that not only mimics wasps, its larvae also live in wasp nests as parasites.

The reason Berkeley handed over a bullshit list is the same reason Bluesky moderators went on a joke deletion spree. Nazis target large institutions, people at those institutions panic and start pushing buttons somewhat arbitrarily to cover ass. It's not a good response but it's not surprising.

Teaching the bugs how to appreciate anime.

As of last week it started to rain, finally, so I’m back! I went out today and found this Tetranychus species of spider mite, complete with webbing, which you can just make out in the background. A stunningly beautiful colour. I can still take photos, which is a relief. #mite #spidermite

it’s fascinating. majorities of americans oppose the military occupation of cities. a substantial number of those are fucking furious about it, but rather than lean into this anger and attack trump’s perception of strength, these “strategists” want democrats to avoid the confrontation entirely.

Leave the Leaves! You've heard leaf litter is important for many overwintering pollinators. What's the data? A great webinar about how important leaves are in suburban habitats from @xercessociety.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEwO...

“All crews take orders from the same command structure and breathe the same smoke. But the laws that cover government workers do not extend to contractors. To get benefits when they fall ill, contract firefighters must prove that smoke exposure caused their cancer — an all but impossible task”

The number for those who need screen readers (855)435-7693

Confused writing is usually a symptom of confused thinking. As we struggle to clarify writing, we clarify our thoughts. AI writing aids rob us of that struggle, leaving clean-looking text and thoughts still confused for lack of inspection. Writing is not just a product; it is a diagnostic tool.

If you’re trans or cis & unfamiliar w/ “The Mulford Act” then you should do some reading as to why it was created This is the exact same tactic governmental bigots used against Black ppl (specifically the Panthers) when they tried to organize. Only now it’s preemptive Same shit, different targets.

an active genocide funded by the united states

I'M LOSING MY MIND, THE BEST AND MOST EXCITING YHING JUST HAPPENED, BABY SNAPPING TURTLES HATCHED IN MY YARD, HOLY FUCKING SHIT WOW HOLY FUCK

i made the right choice to go birding today (posts a spider)

The Washington Post editorial board is essentially endorsing the backlash against public health, and only Florida took it too far. This is pandemic revisionism at its worst, and completely erases how layers of public health protections did so much to save lives before vaccines were available.

You may wonder how ICE agents can even sleep at night. Well, I guess the answer is they don't sleep at night: they spend their nights kidnapping children. www.huffpost.com/entry/immigr...

Do you know what the worst part about being autistic is? People like this who think being autistic is a fate worse than getting measles or rabies or being dead.

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I'm squeezing a new panel of octopus pee worms into #InverteFest! (I'd hoped to finish two more panels after this one, but August wrecked me, so they'll have to wait for the next round) 🐙🦑🧪

When I read EO Wilson's letters at the LOC, it was clear that he was an ACTIVIST (for "scientific racism"). He was organizing with "race scientists," supporting them, positively reviewing their pubs and books, encouraging them to write Op Eds. Yet only progressives get the "activist" label.

things just got substantially more dangerous for every trans person in the US. the most vile people in the country have been *waiting* for something like this as an excuse.

✨ It’s published! ✨ 🕷️ Social spiders have bigger brains… but only in the right places! Our new study shows that in social huntsman spiders, regions for memory & vision processing are proportionally larger, supporting group living. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

my "NSF's remaining budget will be used to soft nationalize the AI industry as 'infrastructure'" theory stays winning, folks

Double sided bucket hat! Those are my first 2 designs featuring isopods and the whale fall gang! 💚link in bio 🌱

Ok #InverteFest, what's common in your area but likely new to science? This slug moth caterpillar comes in the hundreds in my backyard, their poop accumulates on leaves. When the wind rustles, the poop comes pouring down and sounds like rain. Its identity is currently unknown beyond "Scopelodes".

Wow. Who knew animated films could have mass appeal. Gee whiz it's almost like the female poc director was able to make the film she wanted to make and her vision flourished/grew in the hands of skilled artists, animators, musicians and actors without Ai being shoved down their collective throats.

Got to introduce my sibs to Ms Teef (Sphodros abboti, Abbot's Purseweb Spider) today 🥹 She's safe back in her comfy tube now. Just a big derpy lump who gets extremely fierce for 0.5 seconds at Snack Time 🖤 #InverteFest #EmotionalSupportSpood

picked up this eastern tailed blue and felt like i picked up a kitten by the scruff of its neck :T the little legs tucked in is too cute #invertefest #invertebrates

It's time for #InverteFest, BRING OUT YOUR BUGS! Go find bugs, draw bugs, have a seance with bugs but most importantly share bugs (all inverts). We'll have a special announcement soon as well. Plus, we've got this poster in multiple languages on our website! www.metrofieldguide.com/invertefest/

A beetle friend from @franzanth.bsky.social's backyard! [ 🐛 #art #sciart #pixelart #beetle #bug #invert #invertebrate #invertefest ]

Bug time!! Got this one done just in time for #Invertefest ~

Happy #InverteFest! Post your bugs 🐞