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RNA biologist and botanic garden aficionado

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Bouquet of brown seaweeds #PhycologyFriday #SciArt

01.03.2026 03:11 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 AM, Lake Street fog

05.03.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

The USA dismantling its world-best scientific infrastructure in favour of billionaires and media influencers. What a world

05.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Jim, Charles and Roscoe, photographed just after the recording of their difficult third album.

Jim, Charles and Roscoe, photographed just after the recording of their difficult third album.

... Chilling out with his bandmates.

05.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 229 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

When someone says β€žScientists do not want you to knowβ€œ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.

03.03.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 9435 πŸ” 4102 πŸ’¬ 77 πŸ“Œ 164
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CUPE condemns US attack on Iran CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick made the following statement on the situation in Iran and the Middle East.

CUPE condemns the bombing of Iran and the escalation of hostilities across the Middle East. The implications for peace and security in the region, and around the world, are enormous.

Read the full statement: cupe.ca/cupe-condemn...

03.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's kind of wild how driving the speed limit feels like an act of resistance against car culture

03.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 830 πŸ” 105 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 36
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01.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 3319 πŸ” 955 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2

if people are using classified information to place bets, then theoretically others can analyze betting behavior to find signals that reveal classified information.

01.03.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 3455 πŸ” 943 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 35
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02.02.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 6143 πŸ” 2216 πŸ’¬ 53 πŸ“Œ 205
photo of a bee covered all-over with bright orange pollen.

photo of a bee covered all-over with bright orange pollen.

this is the most pollen ive ever seen on a single bug, shes having the time of her life

10.10.2025 00:31 πŸ‘ 2286 πŸ” 421 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 31
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I'm addicted to these videos from a bakery in Uzbekistan

this bread is beautiful

01.03.2026 04:47 πŸ‘ 1224 πŸ” 343 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 22
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Ultra-sensitive CAR T cells eliminate hard-to-treat tumours in mice Nature - A proof-of-concept study opens up an avenue for treating solid tumours that express low levels of a target antigen.

Ultra-sensitive CAR T cells eliminate hard-to-treat tumours in mice

A proof-of-concept study opens up an avenue for treating solid tumours that express low levels of a target antigen.

www.nature.com/artic...
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01.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we went to the UBC truffle orchard (called a truffière) for a workshop and met some expert truffle hunting dogs! #fungifriends

01.03.2026 06:18 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Song Sparrow standing a rock in a small stream surrounded by other rocks and a tuft of grass.  The stream is flowing over the rock like a waterfall, and the sparrow is looking down over the edge to the next level, which is only a few centimeters below.

Photo of Song Sparrow standing a rock in a small stream surrounded by other rocks and a tuft of grass. The stream is flowing over the rock like a waterfall, and the sparrow is looking down over the edge to the next level, which is only a few centimeters below.

A Song Sparrow debates whether or not to take a plunge.

In a small tributary to Canyon Creek on Spanish Banks Beach, Vancouver, BC.

#Birds #SongSparrow #

01.03.2026 06:23 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A Flat-Headed Cat:  a cat the size of a housecat, with white or buff on the belly, brown brindle on the body, and lighter brown tabby striping on the face, with white on the cheeks.  It hunches up on a wooden branch in what looks like a zoo exhibit, with some greenery framing the scene.
CREDIT:  Jim Sanderson

A Flat-Headed Cat: a cat the size of a housecat, with white or buff on the belly, brown brindle on the body, and lighter brown tabby striping on the face, with white on the cheeks. It hunches up on a wooden branch in what looks like a zoo exhibit, with some greenery framing the scene. CREDIT: Jim Sanderson

It may look like a housecat, but this is the 'flat-headed cat' (Prionailurus planiceps) native to wetland/swamp areas of Southeast Asia.

The close-set eyes are an adaptation to being a dietary specialist. You're looking at one of the best four-legged fish-catchers in the world.

(πŸ“·: Jim Sanderson)

12.06.2025 12:54 πŸ‘ 230 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5

Gene Rodenberry: In my TV show I invented the The Arsenal of Freedom as a cautionary tale.

American military: At long last, we have created the The Arsenal of Freedom from classic sci-fi TV show The Arsenal of Freedom Will Destroy All of Us.

28.02.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In world-first, B.C. teen cured of rare genetic disease The 19-year-old, who lives in Kelowna, had been diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease around age five, compromising his immune system

In a world first, B.C. teen cured of rare disease through gene editing treatment. Ty Sperle cured of chronic granulomatous disease with a treatment known as β€œprime editing,” by Brenna Owen www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti... via @theglobeandmail.com

26.02.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Until I moved here, I had no idea how much curling means in Canada. It’s Canadian snooker.

27.02.2026 04:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
TAKE BACK our SCIENCE RALLY!
MARCH 7th 2026
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION

We believe in SCIENCE

standupforscience.net/march7

TAKE BACK our SCIENCE RALLY! MARCH 7th 2026 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION We believe in SCIENCE standupforscience.net/march7

This administration must not be allowed to continue their dismantling of the nation's scientific structure. Join us in fighting to protect science on March 7th in Washington D.C. or at your local rally! Learn more at standupforscience.net/march7

#March7
#rally
#standupforscience
#ImpeachRFKJr

24.02.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
Rotating view from the top of the Shedd Aquarium where Chicago meets Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-24 02:06:05 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: fox32chicago.com // Current Temp in Chicago: 23 F | -5 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: N at 1 mph | 2 kph // Humidity: 76%

Rotating view from the top of the Shedd Aquarium where Chicago meets Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-24 02:06:05 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: fox32chicago.com // Current Temp in Chicago: 23 F | -5 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: N at 1 mph | 2 kph // Humidity: 76%

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

24.02.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5
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In this 2024 interview, Jack Hughes, who just scored the game-winning goal for the US Olympic hockey team, explains why it was important for him to embrace Pride Night when many other NHL players refused to do so.

22.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 13767 πŸ” 2733 πŸ’¬ 236 πŸ“Œ 189
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Entrance to the Moulin de la Galette - 1887
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14070

23.02.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brooklyn 8:37 PM

23.02.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 8850 πŸ” 917 πŸ’¬ 177 πŸ“Œ 92
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Suprematism, by Nikolai Suetin, 1920-21, πŸ“Έ by @tiltoncreative

22.02.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 9962 πŸ” 2273 πŸ’¬ 65 πŸ“Œ 112
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US political vibes these days be like

22.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The photo displays Edward Jenner, vaccination pioneer, with a virologist and vaccination advocate.

The photo displays Edward Jenner, vaccination pioneer, with a virologist and vaccination advocate.

In the first 7 weeks of 2026, in the United States we have already surpassed the total number of measles cases for all of 2020-2024.
The photo displays Edward Jenner, vaccination pioneer, with a virologist and vaccination advocate.

22.02.2026 03:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What more does this man need to do before he is removed from office?

20.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨Kelp embryos looking extra photogenic under the confocal today πŸŒ±πŸ”¬ Young Egregia menziesii embryos developing from the megagametophyte πŸ“Έ Image by Siobhan Braybrook #FluorescentFriday

20.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3