Scientific breakthroughs are rarely unique; someone else would’ve made them soon enough. But when prominent scientists cause harm, that harm isn’t inevitable; the world might simply have been better had the harm not been inflicted. liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...

Just realized that @laymonstera.bsky.social acknowledged my silly dog Rocoto in her recent @journal-evo.bsky.social ms! "Continued encouragement" = hot doggy breath over her shoulder when she's eating. Anyway, it's an excellent paper and you should check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/artic...

Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).

Proud of @laymonstera.bsky.social’s @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social webinar in her research on macroevolution of #Hillieae #Rubiaceae! She rocked it, and we had a fun little watch party here at @mobotgarden.bsky.social!

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.

The 5th of 6 faculty positions in UNC Biology is posted. We're working with the @ncbg.bsky.social to fill a joint position as Director of the UNC Herbarium at @ncbg.bsky.social and as Associate Professor within the Department of Biology (BIOL). Please share 1/n unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308...

Yet another way the GRFP will bias towards financially secure, non-working, networked students from large, well-resourced institutions. sigh. I *know* NSF POs understand the difficulties obtaining official transcripts, and certainly in the timeframe available. They might not have control over this.

Rocoto got to me @ixchelgr.bsky.social’s Patata today- just two very good Solanaceae pups hoping for a piece of stray pizza crust in a post-conference happy hour 🌶️🥔.

Incense, a biological material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, is one of the most ancient forms of scenting the air or perfuming oneself. Several plants are capable of producing resinous sap, when hardened, becomes able to be burned as incense. See these and more in #SmellingTheBouquet

A thought I never expected to have: House of Windsor currently beating the US government on transparency and accountability.

I hate application letter season...

"Charlie Kirk University?" New by me. open.substack.com/pub/robertma...

They pay less taxes for employing people with SNAP. They pay those people so little they have to stay on SNAP. And then because they've destroyed local grocery stores, they are the biggest beneficiaries of SNAP dollars. Nice racket, IMHO.

My first full week on sabbatical at @mobotgarden.bsky.social has been wonderful, full of beautiful #Campanulaceae specimens, a vibrant botanical community (including @jaguirresant.bsky.social !), and long, luxurious dog walks among the fall colors in Tower Grove Park 🥰🍂🔬🦮.

Eight new species of Greigia (Bromeliaceae) from the Andean cloud forests! Their pineapple-flavored fruits feed spectacled bears, their flowers smell like fermented milk, and one, G. muysca, honors the Indigenous Muysca people. Read more: doi.org/10.11646/

This work is the result of a lot of persistence, my co-authors especially @draverbee.bsky.social and @nicrodemo.bsky.social, greatly improved by reviewers and handling editors. Poricidal anthers evolved multiple times but this phenotype stayed in lineages 50 my after the origin of all angiosperms.

How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...

Check out @laymonstera.bsky.social’s award winning #Botany2025 talk (and more) on Nov 7, hosted by @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social! #LagoLab

Up next, small museums and outreach by Valerie Stampley #BINHMS

Excited to share I have defended my PhD dissertation. Thanks a bunch to colleagues and friends that helped and collaborated along this journey!

Starting day 2: Laymon Ball speaking about her work on #Herbaria! #BINHMS

Hace 200 años, nada pasó ni nadie nació. Feliz 13 de octubre a los que lo celebran 🤪. Foto tomada en Villa de Leyva, Colombia en 2023 con @jaguirresant.bsky.social y @justkathe.bsky.social

Folks whose jobs, postdocs or grad school fellowships or applications were cut short--drop them a line

I had a great in person “lab meeting” (really extended happy hour). I’m back on sabbatical travel this weekend, so this is the last time I get to soak up this combination of #LagoLab members. They are truly the best- I’ve lucked out with recruiting some of the best people as grad students.

One week to apply before reviews start for the postdoc I am offering investigating the tempo and pattern of river connections with the closure of the isthmus of Panama and its impact on river plant (Podostemaceae) migration. Genomic+fossil+geological data + fieldwork 👇

I’m so proud of my grad student @evoyeyo.bsky.social for defending his @lsubiosci.bsky.social PhD thesis on macroevolution of #Brachyotum and the broader Andean flora today. Felicidades, Dr. Paredes-Burneo!! ⛰️🧬🌻🥳👨🏽‍🎓🇵🇪

History repeats.

I’m going to miss this city (y especialmente su gente). #Bogota 🇨🇴❤️

The Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky is hiring a Microbiologist (broadly defined). Microbial eco-evo folks, this is your sign to come work with us. Not in the search committee, but happy to answer questions. ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/600... #microbiology #ecology

Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, one of my happiest places 🇨🇴🌼⛰️❤️.

In FY25, the University of Vermont had 39 H1B beneficiaries approved. In 2016, I was one of them. What this country, my adopted country, my child’s country, is doing is monstrous and will have grave repercussions for all Americans well beyond this current presidential term. This is so sad to see.

It seems the GRFP solicitation is FINALLY released (like 5 minutes ago)! Due dates have also been pushed back, thankfully! 🧪 🔭 www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

Application review begins in one week for the MSU herbarium director position!!!! More info here: plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/job-postings...

"For centuries, scientists and sailors have know that sperm whales hunted the 'giant squid', Architeuthis dux. Whale bodies are scarred with huge sucked marks and gashes from Archituthus. But the battles take place in deep water, far beyond where humans can easily travel…" - Awesome stuff.

*Twitches in bilingual*

I found this birding book along the side of the road on the Tamiami trail in the Everglades on 8/25/25. It is so well loved with sightings going back decades. If you're a birder (I am not) please spread the word and hep me find the owner so they can be reunited

UPDATE: The 2025-2026 list of faculty and postdoc positions in ecology and evolutionary biology is out! Be sure to check out this active and helpful community run resources! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Such a delight to share our work on the evolution of a cheese rind fungus in @currentbiology.bsky.social. This is the fantastic PhD work of @nicolasleonlouw.bsky.social and resulted from amazing collaborations, a wedding proposal(!), an undergrad course, & more! 🧵 www.cell.com/current-biol...

What is the longest anything has ever sat in your brain's "I should look that up on the internet" queue? In like 2006 my MS advisor showed me this book, and ever since I have periodically been like "what was the name of that book again? I should figure that out and get a copy"

¡Muy invitados a una nueva charla en nuestros #EncuentrosdeBiodiversidad del Instituto de Ciencias Naturales (ICN)! Tendremos este miércoles 17 de Sep a las 5pm a la Dra. Laura Lagomarsino @tropicalbotany.bsky.social, quien hablará sobre macroevolución de la flora Andina 🌱🌿🌳🌴

I never share these, but WHAT??!!??? 🍀 Wordle 1,548 2/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Sábado en Bogota- ajiaco, amigos, aventuras 🇨🇴.

Our department @lsu.bsky.social LSU Biological Sciences is hiring an Assistant Professor in Neurobiology. Our department is amazing - come join us... lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0202...

The Dept. of BioSciences at #RiceUniversity, in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Evolutionary Biology, with a preferred focus on organismal responses to environmental change. Please RT! Apply: apply.interfolio.com/173889

I'm just a US citizen, finding a little bit of solace in today's news out of Brazil...

That place-- the Center for Evolutionary Dynamics-- always gave me exactly the wrong vibes. Hard pass from me.

We're thrilled to see such an enthusiastic response for SSB 2026! 111 spots are already claimed, with a cap of 200. Be sure to register soon, if you're planning to join us! ssb2026.github.io #SSB2026 @systbiol.bsky.social

Okay my fern people, you know what to do! @avascog.bsky.social @crothfels.bsky.social @msundue.bsky.social @afs1893.bsky.social @fernway.bsky.social @ebsessa.bsky.social

The LSRF post-doc fellowship is open (due Oct 31)! The LSRF is a supportive and kind community. We *always* celebrate each other. On a personal level, they've always greeted me with open arms and an abundance of kindness. If you are thinking of applying and have questions, feel free to reach out!

Todas mis frutas favoritas 🥰🍊🥑☕️🍫🥰. Amo Colombia 🇨🇴.