Kathleen Kay
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Scientist, professor, mom, trail runner, plant lover. UC Santa Cruz.
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Is the Most Effective Pollinator Principle a zombie idea? How do plants adapted to one pollinator shift to another without traversing an adaptive valley? How should we measure fitness in pollinator selection studies? We explore these questions and more in a new review
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Beyond the Grant–Stebbins model: floral adaptive landscapes and plant speciation
AbstractBackground. Floral diversity, a striking feature of angiosperm evolution, provides the impetus and rationale for linking pollinator-driven selectio
https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaf096
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Evolution Meetings
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Virtual Evolution is this week! Check out the schedule here:
www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog...
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Virtual Program
Please use the link below to access the virtual program in advance of the conference, as well as the Zoom Event link where the event will be held. NOTE: Access to the Zoom event is only for paid...
https://www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-program--access.html
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California Botanical Society
3 days ago
Interested in listening to Dr. Ricardo Kriebel's, Moving Flowers: Evolution of Floral Form, Function & Pollination in Salvia? You can watch his talk right now on our YouTube channel! Use the link below to watch recordings of previous and upcoming talks!
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California Botanical Society
20 days ago
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Litt, who has been elected as President of the Botanical Society of America. Amy is the recording secretary and outgoing past president of the California Botanical Society Council, and will be seminar organizer for our organization.
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California Botanical Society
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Our newest speaker in our 2026 Botany Speaker Series: Ricardo Kreibel, Assistant Curator and McAllister Chair of Botany at the California Academy of Sciences! He will be discussing; "Moving Flowers; Evolution of Floral Form, Function, and Pollination in Salvia"
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California Botanical Society
8 days ago
“Soil is the ecological interface between life and geology….” Using 53,000 herbarium voucher records, Emma Fryer et al. evaluated each taxon’s affinity and endemism to clay soils and found evidence for endemism to clay soils in California flora.
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Richard Lenski
19 days ago
The Barrick & Lenski Labs in Dept of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology at Michigan State Univ seek a Research Assistant II to manage their research operations and participate in projects related to microbial evolution and synthetic biology. See details below.
careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...
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Research Assistant II - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary The Barrick and Lenski Labs in the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology at Michigan State University are seeking a Research Assistant II to manage their research ope...
https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/research-assistant-ii-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-8725dfd6-64b7-402d-b34a-daac3a7d968d
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David Roberts
about 1 month ago
All right, this piece has triggered me so I have to yell a bit (though this is bluesky, so I realize I'm just preaching at the choir):
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The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/us/politics/supreme-court-shadow-docket.html?unlocked_article_code=1.b1A.VSsu.XkXEgpy8WAY9&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝙲. 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚗
about 1 month ago
After big dams on the upper Klamath River in far northern CA were removed in 2024, Chinook (king) salmon migrated upstream for the first time in 100+ years--and now they have hatched.
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Chinook salmon found naturally hatching in Upper Klamath River for first time in a century
The Klamath Tribes are celebrating evidence of Chinook salmon spawning in Klamath River tributary.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/25/upper-klamath-river-chinook-salmon-naturally-hatching/
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Gina Baucom
about 1 month ago
And PIs, did you know you could gift students and postdocs SSE membership for $10?? And that the virtual meeting is $10-30 for trainees?!? If your lab is not up for travel this year, check into the virtual meeting!
www.evolutionmeetings.org
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2025 Conference info
Evolution 2025 - the joint conference of the SSE, ASN, SSB
https://www.evolutionmeetings.org/
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California Botanical Society
about 2 months ago
One of our first nominated Asters, we had the pleasure to learn more about Gabi McLean, the former President of the California Native Plant Society San Gabriel Mountains Chapter.
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California Botanical Society
about 2 months ago
Meet Emma Rose Fryer, who was previously awarded one of Paul Silva Grants to assist with their research during their Master's degree at Cal Poly SLO! We are happy to celebrate both her, and the research they conducted! Learn more about them, and if interested in learning more, read their articles:
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California Botanical Society
about 2 months ago
An annual grass native to the Middle East, North Africa, and southern Europe. Melanie J. Davis et al., in their article within this edition of Madroño, discussed a collection that represents the first documentation of this taxon in North America since 1933!
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California Botanical Society
about 1 month ago
Astragalus pycnostachyus is a short-lived perennial herb that is split into two described varieties: Coastal Milkvetch and Ventura Marsh Milkvetch. In a study by May B. Roberts et al., the authors focus on the conservation genomics of Astragalus pycnostachyus A. Gray.
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Harmit Singh Malik
about 1 month ago
A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career The loss of Brian Donovan’s grants and job speak volumes about federal funding priorities — and academia
www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/b...
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https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/brian-donovan-fighting-racism-with-genetics-education/
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Karolina Heyduk
about 2 months ago
!! Wow, NPR article highlighting botanist
@naomibot.bsky.social
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e-bikes are pure joy on wheels
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
Fellow botanists! The first issue of Madroño for 2026 is now complete online and open access. Please use the link at the bottom to access the site. We have a new article type this issue, ‘Commentary’, as well as the annual ‘Dedication’. Please check them out.
mailchi.mp/calbotsoc/ma...
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
Learn more about the current California Botanical Society council, and who you may likely interact with! Here is our first batch of the council! We are excited to introduce you to: Adriana - Director at Large Brianne - Outreach Coordinator & Nemophila Editor Andy - Social Media Coordinator
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Solomon
2 months ago
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
On April 25th, CalBotSoc will be having our 2026 Annual Banquet and Mixer! We have recently added a Student Poster Presentation to our agenda! Use the QR Code on the right to submit your poster for our upcoming Banquet. Make sure register and purchase your tickets for the Banquet and field trips!
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
Our current volume of Madroño is dedicated to Dr. Peggy Lee Fielder in recognition of her exceptional contributions to conservation biology, rare plant ecology, the California Natural Reserve System, and the advancement of botanical sciences. Learn more:
doi.org/10.3120/0024...
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
We are looking for Botany Ambassadors for the California Botanical Society! This is a perfect opportunity to both expand your Botany scientific literacy, and science communication skills! If you are interested please email Brianne Palmer at
[email protected]
for more info
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2 months ago
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David Ho
2 months ago
This should be the biggest weather and climate news on your radar today. You can send an email today to say why dismantling NCAR is a bad idea for everyone:
[email protected]
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Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle Renowned Science Lab
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/climate/ncar-breakup-plan-nasa-noaa.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.zAeh.Ns9OiNAlYDn8&smid=url-share
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California Botanical Society
3 months ago
What is meant when we discuss and talk about species? Historically, the history of species concepts goes back over 2000 years! Brent D. Mishler in Madroño discusses the importance of “getting straight about species.” DOI:
doi.org/10.3120/0024...
#MadronoMondays
#Madrono
#botany
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California Botanical Society
2 months ago
This upcoming Thursday (3/12/26), Nancy R. Morin will host a talk on Nemacladus from 7 to 8 pm on Zoom. Nancy will discuss the many puzzles that still exist in this fascinating genus. Free, everyone welcome. Link to zoom link is here:
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Jenn Coughlan
2 months ago
I am SO THRILLED to share our first fully-lab lab paper!!!!!! Led by
@hybridzones.bsky.social
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@hagarsoliman.bsky.social
, w/ a major assist from
@pfschwarz.bsky.social
!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read more below, if you're curious (you should be- it's AWESOME!!!!!!!) link:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Introgression and parental conflict shape repeated occurrences of postzygotic isolation in Mimulus
Postzygotic reproductive isolation is often thought to accumulate as a byproduct of neutral divergence. Yet it frequently evolves rapidly, in line wit…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982226001739
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So excited to do some vernal pool and Sierra foothill botanizing!
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Carl T. Bergstrom
3 months ago
1. I’m quite happy with this popular piece that Lee Dugatkin and I wrote recently. For the next two weeks it’s free to read on the American Scientist website.
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Humbled by Evolution
Understanding the history and diversity of life inspires awe and wonder.
https://www.americanscientist.org/article/humbled-by-evolution
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19thnews
3 months ago
The trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community. But the files also underscore how he used his power and money in ways that kept women out of places where they might succeed.
https://bit.ly/4qWgPLz
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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM
In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”
https://bit.ly/4qWgPLz
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Evolution Meetings
3 months ago
Registration is now open! Early-bird closes April 15.
www.evolutionmeetings.org/registration...
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Evolution 2025 Registration
Evolution 2025 - the joint conference of the SSE, ASN, and SSB
https://www.evolutionmeetings.org/registration.html
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Colin Carlson
3 months ago
Holy shit: it's an RFP for the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology (PRFB). Hello old friend
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/prfb-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-biology
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Jess Calarco
4 months ago
This thread is sickening. But it's so important not to look away.
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Bruce Springsteen
4 months ago
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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jamelle
4 months ago
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ICE Kills Another American
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
https://youtu.be/H_71MhRqpVM
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Maddy Seale
4 months ago
Out in
@science.org
this week: SIPS binds to a conserved region of SRK to control interspecies incompatibility in Brassicaceae. This contrasts with SRK's variable region, which is involved in self-incompatibility interactions.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Pan-family pollen signals control an interspecific stigma barrier across Brassicaceae species
Prezygotic interspecific incompatibility prevents hybridization between species, which limits interbreeding strategies for crop improvement using wild relatives. The Brassica rapa female self-incompat...
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ady2347
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Matt Koski
4 months ago
Check out AJB's special issue "Paradigm shifts in flower color" a bunch of cool papers on flower coloration with a focus on non-pollinator drivers of color variation 🌸🌼🌺https://bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15372197/2026/113/1
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Special Issue: Paradigm Shifts in Flower Color: American Journal of Botany: Vol 113, No 1
Click on the title to browse this issue
https://bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15372197/2026/113/1
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Richard Lenski
4 months ago
Looking for something new to integrate into an
#evolution
or
#microbiology
course? Useful for lectures, labs, homework? Have a look at our STEPS program, which simulates bacterial evolution, including the
#LTEE
. Easy web-based interface & lab manual w/ exercises to help develop students' intuition.
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Tom Buckley
5 months ago
To hell with this.
@nature.com
has only the power we choose to give them by publishing in their profiteering journals. We can take it all away by publishing only in society journals:
@newphyt.bsky.social
@plantphys.bsky.social
@jxbotany.bsky.social
@annbot.bsky.social
@aobp.bsky.social
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evacide
5 months ago
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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Carl T. Bergstrom
5 months ago
Nature would do well to publish more content like this thoughtful piece from
@kevinbaker.bsky.social
and fewer Buzzfeed listicles gussied up as career advice "Five productivity hacks for using AI in your scientific workflow"
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Context Widows
or, of GPUs, LPUs, and Goal Displacement
https://artificialbureaucracy.substack.com/p/context-widows
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Jeremy Yoder says no war
6 months ago
Nice demonstration of different pollinator species "pulling" floral morphology in different directions for optimal pollen deposition, in two South African wildflower species 🌿
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Our economy is a big circle jerk
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Brad Johnson
6 months ago
Short version: Trump: I'm dismantling the Constitution, building a paramilitary fascist army loyal only to me, blowing up the US economy for my billionaire cronies, and destroying the planet. Schumer: Okay, but you have to extend subsidies for corporate health care Trump: No Schumer: Okay
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How Chuck Schumer Planned the Shutdown Capitulation to Trump
In brief. And then in excruciating detail
https://hillheat.news/p/how-chuck-schumer-planned-the-shutdown-capitulation-to-trump
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proof that evolutionary biologists can be good parents 😂
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Jeremy Yoder says no war
8 months ago
This profile is pretty much proof that Seattle stands a very good chance of soon having its most Seattle (laudatory) mayor ever And there's a bonus surprise for the evolutionary biologists in the audience
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/10...
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The Making of Katie Wilson
She’s coming for the mayor’s office.
https://www.thestranger.com/news/2025/10/02/80265661/the-making-of-katie-wilson
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Sado
6 months ago
lol lmao
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Spooky treat from my kid’s Halloween bag 😱@jrossibarra.bsky.social
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