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Have you ever thought about visiting all of the national parks in the U.S. in one epic road trip?
In 2016, data scientist Randy Olson optimized the route of 14,498 miles (23,333 km) which would take 2+ months. He even designed the journey as a circle so you can begin at any point & direction.
All the details: randalolson.com/2016/07/30/the… #science #data #nature #travel
Dr. Randal S. Olson | The Optimal U.S. National Parks Centennial Road Trip
Randy Olson shows how to create an optimized road trip that visits the U.S. National Parks.randalolson.com
Meet the critically endangered Talaud bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotis). Hunting & deforestation have forced this shy marsupial to the brink of extinction.
Living in the forest canopy, the Talaud bear cuscus eats leaves & fruit. It also helps to limit invasive plants.
We know very little about this quiet & rare species, which scientists believe inhabits just 4 Indonesian islands. I hope we work to protect it before it disappears forever. news.mongabay.com/2022/06/to-w… #SharedPlanet #nature #science
To win island-wide conservation, Indonesia’s Talaud bear cuscus needs to win hearts
In northern Indonesia dwells a shy and overlooked species: the Talaud bear cuscus. Critically endangered and found on only a few small islands, the marsupial faces a decline due to hunting and habitat loss.Philip Jacobson (Conservation news)
Beatrice ‘Tilly’ Shilling was born in 1909 in Hampshire. She became an aeronautical engineer & daredevil motorcycle racer.
In 1936, Shilling joined The Royal Aircraft Establishment. 5 yrs later, she led a team that designed a device to prevent Merlin plane engines from stalling during flight, which helped the Allies win WWII.
Shilling was also the 2nd woman to earn a Brooklands Gold Star for lapping the track at >100mph. wes.org.uk/sites/default/files… #HistoryRemix #science #history #women
Science Debate - the ngo I cofounded with an incredible team - lives on as Science on the Ballot!
It’s now part of the National Science Policy Network - a network of advocates for science, built by & for young scientists. They will carry the mission forward, pressing U.S. candidates to address #science #policy issues like #ClimateChange, #energy & public health before the 2024 election.
I’m so excited to watch them shine!
For more on how to volunteer or get involved: scipolnetwork.org/science-on-t…
The history of Earth as the length of a human’s outstretched arm - representing 4.5 billion years of time.
At this scale, humans emerged so recently that we could be filed off from a microscopic slice at the very tip of a fingernail.
Infographic by Katie Scott from original article in Nautilus. Details at ncse.ngo/deep-time-really-real… #space #time #science #SharedPlanet
Deep time is, like, really, really deep, man | National Center for Science Education
Have you heard the joke about the museum guide who, when asncse.ngo
Stressed #plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them
Fascinating new research using microphones captured ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured. nature.com/articles/d41586-023… #nature #science
Stressed plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them
Microphones capture ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured.Marris, Emma
At 14, Mary Fairfax (later Mary Somerville) studied algebra & mathematics, defying her father’s wishes.
Eventually, she began experimenting & writing about #science. Her interests spanned fields from astronomy to chemistry to physics. Mary published articles & books & is now celebrated as a mathematician, scientist & writer.
Along with Caroline Herschel (see earlier #HistoryRemix post), she became one of the first 2 honorary members of the Royal Astronomical Society. physicstoday.scitation.org/doi…
It's Coming For FL
FL may be doomed....as If that Wasn't Obvious for other Reasons
The Continent-Sized Algae Blob That’s Coming for Florida
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If we calculate how many grains are in a teaspoon of sand (an average) & multiply that by the amount of sand estimated on every beach & desert in the world, we get (roughly) seven quintillion, five hundred quadrillion grains of sand on Earth. npr.org/sections/krulwich/2012… #space #science
Meanwhile, there are ~70 thousand million, million, million stars in the observable universe - a figure vastly surpassing all of those grains of sand. The universe is immense, breathtaking & beyond imagination ✨
Meat industry blocked the IPCC’s attempt to recommend a plant-based diet
“A leak of a draft of the Intergovernmental Panel on #ClimateChange (#IPCC) report..has been particularly enlightening when it comes to just how much how delegations negotiate, watered down & delete scientists’ findings.”
qz.com/ipcc-report-on-climate-… #science #food
The meat industry blocked the IPCC’s attempt to recommend a plant-based diet
A leaked draft revealed how the meat industry is obstructing efforts to curb climate changeAurora Almendral (Quartz)
About 60 million years ago, a gigantic snake called Titanoboa slithered through the swamps of Colombia, killing its prey by constriction.
Titanoboa was massive, estimated to grow up to 50 ft (>15 m) long, over 2,000 lbs (>900 kg) & 3 ft (~1 m) wide. It could have easily devoured animals as large as alligators. floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100years… Image: Smithsonian Channel
#nature #science #SharedPlanet
Titanoboa
Titanoboa, discovered by Museum scientists, was the largest snake that ever lived. Estimated up to 50 feet long and 3 feet wide, this snake was the top predator in the world’s first tropical rainfo…Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating
If you're at #Mozfest this week, come say hi to some of our volunteers.
We'll be in the Garden of Movement Building (top left corner of Emergent Encounters > The Gardens, Spacial Chat) Friday at 10:00 EDT to meet folks and run through a small activity surfacing some considerations the #translation of #science
Feel free to add questions or suggestions to the document below and hope to see some folks: etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/Trans…
Once upon a time, ~36,000 years ago, unicorns were real.
The “Siberian unicorn” (scientific name: Elasmotherium sibericum) weighed >4 tons, had a long horn ~3 feet on its nose & roamed Eurasia’s grasslands at the same time as modern humans.
More at theconversation.com/amp/how-a-… #history #science #SharedPlanet
How a change in climate wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'
The loss of the Siberian unicorn shows just how vulnerable some animals can be to environmental change that can impact on their food supply.Kieren Mitchell (The Conversation)
This week, the world’s human #population is expected to reach 8B. About 109B people have lived and died. Each grain of sand represents 10M.
Spectacular #data visualization of human life on Earth by Max Roser #science #SharedPlanet
“Ron DeSanctimonious” and The Psychology of Name-Calling on the Campaign Trail
Why Donald Trump's snarky nicknames stick - and undermine his rivals.Sheril Kirshenbaum (Unelected Representative)
One of my favorite animals is the very rare blanket octopus. Few people have seen them firsthand. youtu.be/QJcXMPJ9XN8
The female has a spectacular ‘cape’ enclosing her tentacles, making her look larger to predators. She can grow >6.5ft or 2m!
The male is smaller than a walnut. He weighs 40,000x less than the female measuring 2.4cm.
Blanket octopus are the most extreme example of female vs male size discrepancy across the (non-mircoscopic) animal kingdom. #nature #science #SharedPlanet
Rare 'rainbow' blanket octopuses caught on camera in the Philippines | USA TODAY
Two rare, multi-colored octopuses were spotted off the coast of the Philippines.» Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh» Watch more on this and other...YouTube
Just learned Serving Up Science - the quirky PBS series I write & host - has been recognized with two Broadcast Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. We won Best Mini-Documentary or Series & Best Use of Multiplatform Media.
wkar.org/station-news/2023-03-… #science #tv
So lucky to work with our incredible WKAR team!
WKAR Earns Multiple Radio, TV, and Media Awards
WKAR wins 8 Best in Category, 11 Merit at MAB Broadcast Excellence AwardsWKAR
@Sheril oh thank you for sharing this!! She is one of my #hero’s!! #Hero #greatwomen #Science #climate #pittsburgh #book
Extinct mega penguin was tallest and heaviest ever
A fossil foot bone found in Antarctica suggests that one extinct species of penguin was a true giant, clocking in at 115 kilogramsJeff Hecht (New Scientist)
Rachel Carson was born in 1907. She became a marine biologist & prolific writer.
Carson questioned the assumption that humans should dominate #nature. She recognized the dangers to natural systems from the misuse of pesticides like DDT. She also accused the chemical industry of spreading lies & politicians of accepting industry claims uncritically.
Her 1962 book, Silent Spring, is widely credited as being the catalyst for the modern environmental movement. #history #science #HistoryRemix
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#Fisheries #Barcoding #DNA #oceanography #science #IABO #USFCMS @PeerJ
Evaluation of DNA metabarcoding for identifying fish eggs: a case study on the West Florida Shelf
A critical factor in fisheries management is the protection of spawning sites for ecologically and economically important fish species. DNA barcoding (i.e.PeerJ
Imagine you’re a 25 year old staffer in Congress responsible for drafting legislation, meeting with constituents, writing speeches & responding to lobbyists. You also make recommendations for how your boss should vote.
Here's how you might start the day: sheril.substack.com/p/morning-… #science #politics
Morning On The Hill
A few hours as a legislative staffer.Sheril Kirshenbaum (Unelected Representative)
Over on the bird site they're talking about how MDPI journals have been added to the list of "predatory" journals.
What do you think?
predatoryreports.org/news/f/li…
#academia #AcademicChatter #academic #science #publishing #PeerReview
- About time! All MDPI journals are "predatory" (57%, 26 votes)
- Mmm, only some MDPI journals are "predatory" (20%, 9 votes)
- MDPI journals are iffy, but not fully "predatory" (20%, 9 votes)
- MDPI journals are fine! (2%, 1 vote)
Healthy soil is teeming with life.
🪱 🦠 🐜 🪲 🍄
It’s made up of billions of microscopic & macroscopic organisms representing the greatest concentration of biomass anywhere on Earth.
This includes millions of different species of bacteria, algae, fungi, insects, earthworms, beetles, ants & mites.
Just a teaspoonful of healthy soil contains more microbes than there are people on the earth, according to the USDA. nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/fi… #nature #science #SharedPlanet
Mileva Marić Einstein was a physicist born in Serbia in 1875.
We remember her husband, Albert Einstein, as one of the most celebrated physicists of the 20th century, but I suspect most folks haven’t heard of her.
However, Albert & Mileva’s letters & other accounts suggest they worked together on his groundbreaking scientific contributions. They collaborated from the time they met in 1896 until their separation in 1914.
This is her story: blogs.scientificamerican.com/g… #science #history #HistoryRemix
The Forgotten Life of Einstein's First Wife
She was a physicist, too—and there is evidence that she contributed significantly to his groundbreaking scienceScientific American Blog Network
What kind of biologist should you be?
I adore this charming - and pretty accurate - chart by @rosemarymosco to help make the decision.
Also, fungi wins 🍄 #art #science
The Scope of Packages that pyOpenSci Reviews
What types of packages does pyOpenSci review?: pyOpenSci reviews higher level software packages that support scientific workflows. Image showing the tiers of software in the python ecosystem starti...pyOpenSci Software Peer Review Guide
Because of the headline, people are panicking over this article.
It doesnt mean that the virus “would turn people into zombies”. They meant “the virus has been dormant in permafrost for a long time and it has now been resurrected.”
As of March 2023, 72 #women have flown in #space.
Of these, 44 have worked on the International Space Station as long-duration expedition crewmembers, as visitors on space shuttle assembly flights, or as space flight participants on short-duration missions.
Learn more about these inspiring pioneers from around the world: nasa.gov/feature/womens-histor… #science #history #HistoryRemix
Women's History Month 2023: Celebrating Women Astronauts
As of March 2023, 72 women have flown in space. Of these, 44 have worked on the International Space Station as long-duration expedition crewmembers, as visitors on space shuttle assembly flights, or as space flight participants on short-duration miss…Kelli Mars (NASA)
Mary Anning was born in 1799 in Great Britain. Her family lived in poverty, selling fossils to make ends meet.
Scientists of Anning’s day could not believe that a poor young woman could posses her knowledge & talent. She has been described as 'the greatest fossilist the world ever knew' yet many are still unaware of her incredible contributions.
The majority of her discoveries ended up in museums & collections without credit. ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/anni… #history #science #HistoryRemix
...Nope.
BOTH of those are 'buried' under a layer of AIR.
The 'atmosphere' is invisible, so it's easy to ignore, but we are all SUBSURFACE dwellers...
#Science
#SciComm
#Atmosphere
#Aerodynamics
Planet Earth or Planet Ocean?
Take a look at this fascinating data visualization of countries by their share of Earth’s surface.
There are over 510M square kilometers of area, but <30% is covered by land. Over 70% is the ocean.
Image by Nicholas LePan for Visual Capitalist. Details at visualcapitalist.com/countries… #nature #science
Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface
There are over 510 million km² of area on Earth, but less than 30% of it is land. We chart countries by share of Earth's surface.Nicholas LePan (Visual Capitalist)