no that is gen Ai image. Our dean is a strong advocate for gen Ai use though, and I think this is more ethical way to promote pi day than dragging a goat to campus.
06.03.2026 03:44
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06.03.2026 03:38
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Our dean wants us to tether a goat on campus to graze to demonstrate the mathematical principles of pi, in celebration of #PiDay. This is wrong on so many levels.
05.03.2026 16:25
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Why leave the water if you are a fish?
Despite being a major event in early tetrapod evolution, many living fish species occasionally leave water, but the reasons are not always obvious. Some do it to feed, some to escape predation, and some to cope with poor water quality, although rarely for long periods of time. Another intriguing possibility is that fish may use land to help regulate their body temperature.
Why leave the water if you are a fish?
Despite being a major event in early tetrapod evolution, many living fish species occasionally leave water, but the reasons are not always obvious. Some do it to feed, some to escape predation, and some to cope with poor water quality, although rarely for…
20.02.2026 14:20
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Ottawa seeks to attract grad students from abroad
Immigration Department advertises option for families to come to Canada as figures show steep decline in international students
"Look, we know we told you all loudly and repeatedly to fuck off for two years, and talked down Canadian institutions as being low-quality for the same space of time, but that's all behind us, please won't you come?"
- A government that can't think more than one news cycle ahead
18.02.2026 16:48
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Redirecting
🚨 New paper!
We show that even short-term, gentle handling changes skin temperature and activity in salamanders, with implications for thermal physiology research and animal welfare. 🌡️🔥
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
@tattersallg.bsky.social @melaniedscientist.bsky.social @thermal-biology.bsky.social
29.01.2026 11:08
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I said something similar at a hibernation meeting in 2014 and nearly got taken outside and thrashed.
23.01.2026 17:35
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⭐EDITOR'S CHOICE⭐
Operative temperatures of Eastern Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) reveal a Goldilocks effect for habitat use
harrykumbhani.bsky.social et al., including Dr. Glenn Tattersall and
Dr. Danilo Giacometti (he/him) 🇧🇷🇨🇦
https://ow.ly/vhwz50XWN0C
#FreeAccess while featured!
14.01.2026 18:02
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Stay tuned this January and February as we explore the Journal of Thermal Biology's most interesting hibernation
publications in this limited series ❄️
10.01.2026 19:18
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and please complete your mandatory e-learning by 31 December.
25.12.2025 10:15
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Supercool interview with NPR
Danilo Giacometti was interviewed by NPR a couple of weeks ago about our blue-spotted salamander paper in CJZ. Check it out here: And next spring, see if you can find salamanders migrating over snow.
Supercool interview with NPR
Danilo Giacometti was interviewed by NPR a couple of weeks ago about our blue-spotted salamander paper in CJZ. Check it out here: And next spring, see if you can find salamanders migrating over snow.
24.12.2025 13:30
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Too Hot, Too Cold, Just Right: The Goldilocks Effect in Garter Snake Habitat Use
Our new paper, led by MSc student Harry Kumbhani and building on fieldwork conducted by former MSc student Curtis Abney, explores how Eastern Garter Snakes (Figure 1) navigate the complex thermal landscapes of wetlands in southern Ontario. Using detailed operative temperature models, which were copper snake replicas equipped with temperature loggers, our team quantified how three adjacent habitat types (closed forest, mixed shrub, and open peat; Figure 2) differ in the thermal opportunities they provide.
Too Hot, Too Cold, Just Right: The Goldilocks Effect in Garter Snake Habitat Use
Our new paper, led by MSc student Harry Kumbhani and building on fieldwork conducted by former MSc student Curtis Abney, explores how Eastern Garter Snakes (Figure 1) navigate the complex thermal landscapes of…
13.12.2025 19:00
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Oxytocin Neurons and the Rhythm of Warmth and Wakefulness
A new study led by Morgane Vandendoren, Nicole Bedford, and others from Adam Nelson's lab at the University of Wyoming has uncovered a new role for oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone.” Published in eLife, the research shows that oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular hypothalamus act as a kind of biological switch, helping mammals transition from cooler, resting states to warmer, active ones.
Oxytocin Neurons and the Rhythm of Warmth and Wakefulness
A new study led by Morgane Vandendoren, Nicole Bedford, and others from Adam Nelson's lab at the University of Wyoming has uncovered a new role for oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone.” Published in eLife, the research shows that oxytocin…
24.10.2025 20:15
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It’s spotted salamander month in the @jexpbiol.bsky.social calendar!
01.10.2025 16:53
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Exaggeration Through Sexual Selection May Impact the Thermal Biology of Arthropods
Synopsis. Sexual selection is often invoked to explain the evolution of extravagant morphologies, such as antlers and horns. While the focus is typically o
🚨 New paper in ICB! 🚨
We demonstrate that sexually selected traits like horns and claws aren’t just about mating success: these structures can also shape thermal biology. 🦀🪲🌡️
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
@tattersallg.bsky.social @avpalaoro.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social
15.09.2025 21:36
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Well deserved! I am so happy to share this news about @giacometti.bsky.social's PDF success.
29.07.2025 21:37
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Anyone looking for an MSc student with interests in ecology, physiology, and evolutionary biology (with possible focus on vertebrates) and extensive experience with husbandry, care, and management of large mammals, animal health and welfare? Let me know, I can connect to start a conversation.
18.07.2025 19:04
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15 so far (people who have declined to review a manuscript submitted 10 days ago).
10.07.2025 19:28
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Social card featuring bird for the Canadian Journal of Zoology Call for Applications: Early Career Researcher Associate Editor.
📢 Now #hiring: @canjzoology.bsky.social is recruiting an #ECR Associate Editor! This is a great volunteer opportunity for a postdoc or early-career faculty member to gain editorial experience and build connections!
▶️ buff.ly/hpVApYd
#AcademicSky #SciComm 🧪 #AcWri #PHDSky #ScholComms
04.07.2025 13:25
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Shots of the winners holding their certificates in front of the journal of thermal biology banner
Congrats to the #ASABSpring2025 student winners:
Talks: Justin Tsz Hin Lo, Francesca Angiolani-Larrea and Gabriel Melhado
Posters: @madelinedavis.bsky.social,
Kirstin Gaffney and Jakob Wiil
Flash talks: Jillian Hendricks and Helana Norman
Prizes generously donated by @jthermbiol.bsky.social 🥰
25.04.2025 17:04
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Another paper spotlight for spring migration! Check out this 2020 study where researchers examine energy saving strategies used by migratory songbirds 🐦 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
14.05.2025 15:27
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Temperature fluctuations are all around us as we watch the seasons change. Explore how temperature changes impact migration strategies in Chinook salmon in our latest migration spotlight paper 🐟☀️🌊
25.05.2025 13:03
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Check out our recent publication where Lucchini et al. demonstrate the interspecific differences in metabolic rate and evaporative water loss in the Vipera genus. 🐍❄️🔅
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
27.05.2025 04:10
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