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I can’t describe what a thrill exploring a new part of our planet has been. It’s just totally unbelievable. My mind is blown. #OctoOdyssey @SchmidtOcean

Check out our new perspective on the interplay between viral evolution and immune memory, and how consideration of these factors has grown increasingly critical in light of globalization and anthropogenic activity.

Come join us!! We are hiring a Deputy Director of Policy and Engagement to join the Institute team. This role will be an integral member of a small team to help shape and grow the Institute for Science & Policy’s programs, research, and engagement. dmns.org/about/careers/…

My student Griffin just sent me this profoundly sad photo of a Great Bowerbird bower. The painting on the right depicts what the bower should look like, filled with pebbles, shells, and bones. Nowadays, the birds use what they can most easily find in their surroundings: garbage.

@evornithology Faaaaaack

@evolambert Also huge congratulations, can’t wait to see what you do in the position 🙌

@evolambert Ooooh let’s talk about disease surveillance and ecology of EIDs at the human-wildlife interface!

Some professional news — I'm joining NPR's Science Desk! For the next 6 months I'll be covering the wonders of the living world, the forces that threaten them, and how scientists and policymakers can make a difference. If you've got tips for stories in this space, reach out!

Guys, we are so back! It looks like The Onion has funding again, and this new election clip is better than ever.

@ATinyGreenCell @cameronmartino

What's a good IP-free yeast cell line I can play around in? My client has me diving into some yeast work and I'd love to have clearance for both commercial and open source educational product dev. Can be brewers or other species. I don't know enough about yeast to have pref TYIA!

Golden hour with Riven

@elbasti @xkcd I am so, so sorry… 😬👀

@fieldomics @xkcd Remember when you brought a bat with rabies to my house?

Bats. I just don’t trust them. @xkcd

@ATinyGreenCell @DenverMuseumNS Let’s chat some time, I would love to tell you all about it. I’ve been fascinated by your work for a long time as well and would love to hear more!

@fieldomics @DenverMuseumNS That's so cool!!! What would your day to day look like with this new position? (I know nothing of museum work)

Now that I have keys+office, I guess I can share that I have officially begun my role as Curator of Mammals @DenverMuseumNS. I am honored to join this institution and could not be more thrilled to be part of such an innovative and forward-thinking group of people (and specimens).

@phylodiversity @DenverMuseumNS Thank you Sushma, honored to join your ranks, and hope to lean on you for (more) guidance!

@fieldomics @DenverMuseumNS Congratulations and welcome to the curators club! Not too many women here but we are slowly fixing that. I’m so excited for you,

@evornithology @DenverMuseumNS BRO. Mammals > Birds. FIGHT ME. (Jk don’t birds are sick and I love them)

@fieldomics @DenverMuseumNS BRO

A small blessing during these trying times.

Internet needs more cat content, so here is our new 4mo kitten Riven walking on a leash like a total pro

@OneNerdyOpinion I think you know what you need to do.

Umm… so this just showed up outside my work… I have no idea what to do and everyone I would call about it sleeps like normal people…

@EliotITMiller This is fascinating! Awesome work 🙌

Chapter 2 in an awesome collaboration led by Ben Freeman out today, check it out.