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We have 526 scientists signed up for spring semester. We try to get that to about 1000 scientists before unleashing the teachers on the database. Wanna connect a class of kids with science this spring? Sign up!

We're looking for a brilliant person to cover @kateot.bsky.social while she goes off on maternity leave. It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team. Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...

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Love Notes from Nature Calendars are how we're funding the 2026 Native Plant Project in Philly! We're planning to distribute 10,000 packets of native plant seeds in the city & doing a bar-level promo campaign w/local artists. We have 72 calendars left. Reposts v helpful! Get one at SquidFacts.Net

What unfolded tonight at Brown is beyond a horrible tragedy. There should be more to do about this then "sending thoughts and prayers." I long to see the day that the last horrible tragedy stays the last horrible tragedy instead of being too quickly replaced by the next one.

Looking for an *L.A. based* artist who (against all odds) has time for a poster gig before the end of the year. It's for a science + art event. We can offer $500 for the gig. Dreadfully sorry about the timeline. Link a portfolio if you're interested, I'll delete this post when we found someone.

Western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) are the smallest of the gorilla subspecies and the most widespread. They live in small stable family groups led by a silverback male. Threatened by poaching, disease, climate change, and habitat degradation and destruction. Critically Endangered.

📣 Our team at @nhm.org is #hiring a Program Manager to support our community science programs and integrated social-ecological research. Full time temporary (on grant $) for 4 months, then part-time permanent. Application review begins Jan 5 - apply and/or share widely! tinyurl.com/NHMCS2025 🧪🌎

Here's my latest column, on the natural history of misinformation. Gift link: nyti.ms/3MkcbJ1

Hey all, The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships. Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits. You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.

Bicolor banded langurs (Presbytis bicolor) are endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia, living in single-male or one-male multi-female groups. Threatened by habitat conversion for agriculture and collection for the illegal pet trade. Listed as Data Deficient. Photo:© sichaoma/iNaturalist/CC4.0.

Weddell's saddle-back tamarins (Leontocebus weddelli) are native to the lowland Amazonian forests of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. They generally live in groups of 2-9 and form mixed-species troops with emperor tamarins, white-lipped tamarins, and Goeldi's monkeys. Widespread in their range.

Red-handed howler monkeys (Alouatta belzebul), found in Amazonian Brazil, are dietary generalists. Soil consumption aids digestive processes and provides added nutrients. Threatened by hunting and habitat destruction. Vulnerable. Photo: © Roberto Almeida/iNaturalist/CC 4.0.

Heck's macaques (Macaca hecki) are endemic to Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, a mountainous region with many active volcanoes. Mostly terrestrial, they live in groups of up to 30 individuals. Threatened by habitat loss and forest fragmentation. Vulnerable. Photo courtesy of © Jono Dashper.

Is it even a holiday if you don’t visit the hometown ER?

If a politician: -Has never cared at all about whales before; -Is in the pocket of big oil, an industry which has a financial incentive to oppose alternative energy; and -is a well-documented liar, You don't have to take their "we have to stop offshore wind to save whales" claims seriously.

Black-footed gray langurs (Semnopithecus hypoleucos), also called Malabar sacred langurs, are endemic to the Western Ghats Mountains in India's southwest coast and a world heritage site rich in biodiversity. Threatened by forest degradation from human activities and hunting. Listed as Least Concern.

Africa’s great apes are our closest living relatives. In this video, explore the remarkable world of bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas: their intelligence, social relationships, behaviors, communication, and the challenges they face in the wild. youtu.be/E8aj5ZqX4Rg

Gray-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix cinerea) are found in fragmented populations in Vietnam's central highlands. One of 3 douc langur species, differentiated by the color of their lower legs. Threatened by deforestation and hunting. Critically Endangered.

Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana) are endemic to east-central China. The largest of the macaques. Mostly terrestrial, they prefer to sleep in caves. Threatened by habitat loss; recent halts to deforestation may bring hope for population stability. Near Threatened.

A reminder to all #palaeoartists; the deadline for the Marsh Palaeoart Award is fast approaching! If you want to submit I'd recommend doing it ASAP as, while it says 25th Nov here, the webpage specifies the 21st (I'm glad I checked😅). Anyway, good luck to y'all! #paleoart @palaeontosoc.bsky.social

I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.

just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management. remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.

Guide for the perplexed: One academic expressing an opinion about another academic’s work = not censorship A university dictating what its staff can and cannot teach = censorship

Where in the world do nonhuman primates live—and why there? In this video, we explore the global distribution of primates, traveling to see where they occur and what makes these habitats so vital. Accompanying lesson and activities: neprimateconservancy.org/where-primates-live/ youtu.be/IpYt-KL68Sw

Mexican spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus), also called Northern Mesoamerican and Yucatán spider monkeys, native to Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Populations are highly fragmented. Captured for the pet trade and further threatened by habitat loss. Endangered.

Ornate titis (Plecturocebus ornatus) are endemic to eastern Colombia. They live in monogamous family groups. Fathers are responsible for parental care, only passing infants to mothers for feeding. Their habitat is subject to intense human colonization and widespread forest fragmentation. Vulnerable.

Dogs have been part of human culture for far longer than previously thought based on genomic evidence from @lachiescarsbrook.bsky.social and team. Great read. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Brief explainer from The Royal Society on climate change: “Rigorously tested & reviewed scientific evidence, built up over decades, shows that the world must rapidly reduce emissions & reach net zero to keep warming to below 2°C, a target accepted as necessary to avoid dangerous impacts of warming”

Bemaraha woolly lemur (Avahi cleesei), also known as John Cleese's avahi for the actor's efforts to protect lemurs. Endemic to two regions in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. Their geographic range is severely fragmented. Critically Endangered. Photo: ©ttso/iNaturalist/CC 4.0.

As part of our "Discovering Primates: A Video Journey" series for young learners, this video answers one of the most fundamental questions in primatology: "What are primates?" It highlights the traits that define all primates—yet there are exceptions to nearly every rule! youtu.be/VPKOzmDropA

Bad Art for Good is TOMORROW! We've got free beer, pretzels, cheese, and all the art supplies you'll need to create art that can inspire action to make the world better. Art is great at inspiring people, even if you think you're bad at it Join us! There's 8 spots left :) luma.com/w8v2xk5i

We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000. Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026. More information: www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...

Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla dielhii) are endemic to Cameroon and Nigeria. Only 100-250 mature individuals exist. Once hunted to near extinction. Still threatened by uncontrolled hunting and habitat loss. Critically Endangered.

🚨⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️🚨 i just found out that the smallest mustelidae is literally called the least weasel

“Financial restrictions oblige funders to reject vast numbers of sound proposals. Why not retain them for other funders to consider?” www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/comm...

Evolutionary psychologists have long believed that men prefer physical traits in women which are cues to high potential fertility. A new review concludes: “current evidence base is too weak to support the claim that women’s feminine morphological traits are associated with reproductive potential”

The golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana) are endemic to China's Tibetan Plateau. They endure the coldest temperatures of any nonhuman primates. Flattened noses may protect against frostbite. Threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and disturbances from tourist activities. Endangered.

Through education and awareness, New England Primate Conservancy's programs empower people to protect all of Earth’s citizens. By turning knowledge into compassion, we inspire action that safeguards life and fosters a more sustainable world. Check us out! neprimateconservancy.org

Friday was World Lemur Day. Since we were caught up in Halloween posts, let's celebrate them today! youtu.be/2i3SHCDex5A

Really happy to see that the original article photos have been updated to include Hellen Obiri 🎊

The casual sexism of a woman breaking a sports record, getting the lead of the article headline, but then entirely missing from the photographic coverage. Could we please celebrate her with a picture or her triumph? Or were the photographers too busy with the boys?

AI agents tried to do graphic design, video editing, game development, and administrative chores like scraping data. "Even the best could perform less than 3 percent of the work, earning $1,810 out of a possible $143,991," writes @willknight.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/ai-age...

A video journey into the world of primates, their habitats, their lifestyles, and more. A collection of youth-friendly videos for understanding primates, primate conservation, and how everyone can help. neprimateconservancy.org/discovering-...

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Southern muriquis (Brachyteles arachnoides) occupy forest fragments in Brazil’s coastal Atlantic rainforest. Less affectionate and more competitive than their "hippy" northern muriqui counterparts. Est. population of 1100-1200 individuals. Threatened by forest loss and hunting. Critically Endangered

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Bale monkeys (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) are endemic to the Ethiopian highlands in the Bale Mountains. Habitat specialists, they live in bamboo forests; 75% of their diet consists of young bamboo leaves. Threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and capture due to human-wildlife conflicts. Vulnerable.

As much as I do love a New England fall, this time of year is also when I miss New Mexico the most- especially the smell of roasting green chile early in the season!!