Glenn Branch contributed an article to SciTech† recounting the legal history of evolution education in the U.S. He states that church/state jurisprudence "once more or less settled in its general principles, is now clearly in a state of volatility." ncse.ngo/century-afte... #polisky #scotus #edusky

Impressive detective work by scientists! The broken wings of two pterosaurs tell the story of their demise 150 million years ago -- Researchers suspect they were caught in a violent storm. www.sciencenews.org/article/youn... #FossilFriday

NBC Connecticut's coverage of the Connecticut Climate Education Hub: ctclimatehub.org youtu.be/ZcF9g6ps_tI?... #TeachClimate #EduSky #EduSci

A new report from @nationalacademies.org found that the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding has stood the test of time. The evidence that human-caused greenhouse gases are harmful to our health and welfare is so overwhelming, it's beyond scientific dispute. www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/09...

Last reminder! Applications for the Sound Science Fellowship are due this Friday, September 19 at 11:49 PM ET! ncse.ngo/sound-scienc... #EducationalResearch #edusky #museumed #edresearch #scied

"An updated evolutionary model shows that living systems evolve in a split-and-hit-the-gas dynamic, where new lineages appear in sudden bursts rather than during a long marathon of gradual changes." www.quantamagazine.org/the-sudden-s... #sciencesky #sciencenews #evolution

All three of Ken's videos did really well on TikTok, here's the one that did the best! Quotes for the back of the book can come from unexpected places, explains #biologist Ken Miller. #Evolution #Scopes100 @ncse.bsky.social

Our science education specialists are facilitating an evolution workshop for a group of teachers in Syracuse, New York right now! Today they’re exploring classroom activities from The Human Story, one of NCSE’s newest Evolution Story Shorts - ncse.ngo/evolution-st... #iteachbio #edusky #edusci

Scientists, only 2 weeks left to share your work, why it matters & win up to $500! It's as easy as making a slideshow with our template. This #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social #scicomm 🧪🔊🐸 👉https://galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scijourney-scicomm-competition-2025

"A fossil found in Argentina shows that up to the very end of the age of dinosaurs, they faced serious competition from other reptile species." www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s... #FossilFriday

ICYMI: Michael E. Mann (@michaelemann.bsky.social) and Peter J. Hotez (@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social) discuss their new book Science Under Siege at the Baker Institute at Rice University.

Christina Kwauk discusses girls' education and climate change with Jejune. www.jejunemagazine.com/home/christi... #EduSky #ClimateSky

NCSE's own Glenn Branch itemizes the errors in a mid-20th-century discussion of the Scopes trial. rightingamerica.net/yet-more-fab... #ScopesTrial #Misconceptions #HistorySky

In an article published in @edweek.org, NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley discusses the need to revitalize science education, rebuild the public's trust, and support teachers. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... #EduSky #EduSci #scied #k12

The Illinois Climate Education Hub is a new collection of lessons and resources on climate change especially for educators in the Prairie State. ncse.ngo/illinois-cli... #TeachClimate #K12 #EduSky #EduSci

Happy Star Trek Day to our podcasting friends and listeners who raised $20K for NCSE with their Star Trek podcrawl! ncse.ngo/star-trek-po... #StarTrekDay #Trekkies

Scopes Summer continues--even after Labor Day. For everyone interested, the good folks at @evolutionvu.bsky.social and @ncse.bsky.social have made all the Vanderbilt talks available. Check out Ed Larson, Ken Miller, Lee Meadows, Amanda Townley, Barbara Forrest...tons of amazing speakers, plus me.

Here's a pile of weekend goodies for you all! We now have all 3 Scopes Centennial webinars up online for your viewing pleasure, along with the collection of talks presented at the Scopes Symposium, thanks to @evolutionvu.bsky.social. Enjoy! ncse.ngo/scopes-cente... #Scopes100 #HistorySky #EduSky

After climate.gov went dark, a team of climate communication experts, including former climate.gov staff, began working on carrying on its legacy in the form of a new non-profit organization, @climate.us. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #climatesky #sciencenews #standupforscience #resist

In case you missed our announcement, we're seeking our next cohort of Sound Science Fellows! The application deadline is September 19. ncse.ngo/sound-scienc... #StandUpForScience #EduSky #EduSci #fellowships

NCSE's own Amanda L. Townley collaborated on a new article on teaching human evolution in Alabama high school biology classrooms. evolution-outreach.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #EduSky #EduSci 🧬

A new report from YPCCC (@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social) offers a plethora of insights on the attitudes of the Indian public toward climate change. ncse.ngo/climate-chan... #ClimateSky #stats

9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American." It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

The author "presents what began as a reaction to the antievolutionist crusade of the 1920s, and in particular to William Jennings Bryan," writes our reviewer and deputy director, Glenn Branch. ncse.ngo/review-prote... #Scopes #BookSky #ScienceandReligion

Are you a science communicator? NCSE is co-sponsoring Galactic Polymath's (@galacticpolymath.com) #MySciJourney challenge. Details: www.galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scij... #EduSky #SciComm #EduSci #iteachbio #defendscience ⬇️

Adam Laats' Scopes webinar is today, August 27 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT! Don't forget to sign up to receive a link! He will be discussing the history of the ever-raging culture wars in America. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #webinarseries #scopes #CultureWars #history

NCSE Executive Director Amanda Townley reflects on the history of resistance to evolution education and the ongoing fight to keep anti-science action out of classrooms. ncse.ngo/ongoing-figh... #TeachEvolution #EduSci #edusky

"Cech offers an intriguing tale, enhanced by vignettes of his personal interactions with many of the major players," writes our reviewer, David Ratner. ncse.ngo/review-catal... #Biology #BookReviews #booksky

Our speaker for our next and final Scopes Centennial webinar is Adam Laats! Join us this Wednesday, August 27 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT for a talk on the history of America's culture wars. Sign up in advance to receive a Zoom link. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #scopes #historysky #webinars #academicsky

Reminder: Scopes webinar with Adam Laats coming up on Wed., August 27! He'll be presenting a talk titled, The Scopes Trial: The Start of America’s Hundred-Year Culture War. An audience Q&A will follow. Register in advance to receive a link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #historysky #scopes

"'Small and deceptively cute, but definitely not harmless' is how scientists have described a new species of ancient whale, from a 25-million-year-old fossil found on Victoria's surf coast." www.theguardian.com/environment/... #FossilFriday #evosky #scichat

Teachers and educators, have you heard about NCSE's data and media literacy tool called DataWISE? We've expanded it this year to include 6 lessons and activities designed to equip students with the skills they need to navigate a world full of misinformation. ncse.ngo/datawise #EduSky #STEM #SciEd

"Humans is an engaging book filled with the thoughtful musings of many of the top minds in anthropology, packed with endless insights and ideas," writes our reviewer, Nathan Lents. ncse.ngo/review-human... @columbiaup.bsky.social #BookSky #HumanEvolution #bioanth

Are you a faculty member or museum educator with a passion for tackling misconceptions and improving science education? We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Sound Science Fellows cohort! Full details and application - ncse.ngo/sound-scienc... #Fellowships #EduSky #Academia

Scopes summer continues! Still good (zoom) seats available for my @ncse.bsky.social webinar next Wednesday (8/27) at 7 eastern/4 pacific. I'll look at the impact of the Scopes trial as the start of our 100-year culture war.

The latest issue of RNCSE is now online - ncse.ngo/rncse-453-no...

Scientists, here's your chance to share your work, why it matters, and win up to $500! It's as easy as making a slideshow and recording it. We made templates and examples to make it easier. Our #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social & @civicscimedia.bsky.social sky.social #scicomm

🎉 We're so excited to announce the 2025 #MySciJourney Challenge: A #scicomm competition for researchers to share their authentic journeys in science with students, teachers, & the broader public! 🧪 💸 $1k in cash prizes, thanks to @ncse.bsky.social! 👉 www.galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scij...

Tune in TODAY, August 20 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT for Ted Davis' talk, Bryan’s Religious Opponents: Protestant Modernists and Science, part of our Scopes Centennial webinar series. Be sure to register prior to the event to receive a link for access: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #HistorySky #AcademicSky

Amazing work by @carbonbrief.org - this is a thorough dissection of the DOE's climate report, fact-checked by dozens of scientists, including several whose research was cited in the report but misconstrued. interactive.carbonbrief.org/doe-factchec... #ClimateSky #FactCheck

Next up in our Scopes Centennial webinar series is Ted Davis! Join us on Wed., 8/20 for a discussion on Protestant modernism and its history. Register in advance to receive a link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ScopesTrial #Webinars #HistorySky #scienceandreligion

Climate scientists comment on the DOE's climate report, which is rife with cherry-picked data and a distortion of science. insideclimatenews.org/news/3007202... #FollowTheScience #ClimateSky #DOE

NCSE's founding executive director Eugenie C. Scott and Adam Laats, a recipient of NCSE's Friend of Darwin award, discussed the Scopes trial in "The Scopes 'Monkey' Trial Isn't Done Shaping America," published by Baptist News Global. ncse.ngo/eugenie-c-sc... #ScopesTrial

Eugenie Scott's webinar, "The Trial of the Century": Scopes at 100, happens TODAY, August 13! Tune in at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. Q&A will follow. Register to receive a link to the event: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #HistorySky #AcademicSky #Scopes

#ScienceUnderSiege: A Conversation With Dr. Peter Hotez & Dr. Michael Mann | Upcoming book event with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social & yours truly, courtesy of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social of @riceuniversity.bsky.social, Houston Texas Tues Sep 9 2025: www.bakerinstitute.org/event/scienc...

John Cook discusses the spread of misinformation by online influencers, and how games like Cranky Uncle can help people develop critical thinking skills and combat the spread. Full interview is on our website: ncse.ngo/safeguarding-sound-science #podcasts #stopmisinformation #sciencedenial #edusky

Ken Miller stepped up and put on a show about his own experience. He used science to show that intelligent design is #NotScience. Check out his video here >> https://loom.ly/9QKyqck#NotScience#Evolution #Scopes100 @ncse.bsky.social

Reminder: We have a Scopes Webinar with Eugenie Scott coming up this Wednesday, August 13 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. It's open to the public and free to attend. Come join us! Register in advance to receive a Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ScopesTrial #history #webinarseries

With sea levels projected to rise a meter or more in Boston by 2100, rather than run and hide, the city has tackled the problem head-on and become one of the most climate resilient cities in the world. #ClimateResilience #ClimateSky

Teachers, this is for you! Evolution Story Shorts provide a new, teacher-friendly take on NGSS storylines. These short, flexible instructional units engage students in the three dimensions and help them resolve misconceptions. ncse.ngo/evolution-st... #iteachbio #EduSky #ngsschat #back2school