Incisive and depressing from @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

You can do this right now: Think of a person who wrote a paper you love, whose work influenced or helped you, or has made your professional life better. Search up their email address. Shoot them a quick email of thanks. It means so, so much. This is a rough time of year, share some joy.

Response from the APA: “The obituaries are a highly valued part of the American Psychologist. We offer access to the journal as part of our APA membership. If you are interested in membership, please let us know”

Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:

With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

FINALLY got around to reading “Unlocked” by the wonderful @peteetchells.bsky.social. A down-to-Earth, thoughtful, and evidence-based read on all-things-screen-time. Well done Pete! (Psssttt… everyone… it’s 99p on Kindle right now…)

OK here it is, the moment you have all been waiting for! Our advert for 5 posts here at Glasgow: Cognitive neuroscience/psychology. Closing date May 12 - please spread the word www.nature.com/naturecareer...

If you’re new to bsky, visit @suebecks.bsky.social ‘s blog - she’s written a couple of really excellent ‘how to’ guides to help you fly! @xmjandrews.bsky.social might be useful in Jan?