Jonathan Eisen
Prof @UCDavis Guardian of Microbial Diversity #OpenScience #Diversity #RedSox #Barca #Microbiomes phylogenomics.me May the Microbes be Ever in Your Favor
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Why viruses deserve a better reputation
Sure they cause disease, but the microbes can be a help as well. Witness long-lasting pepper seeds, drought-resistant crop plants and even our own placentas.
Suzanne Eaton memorial fund
With the outpouring of grief and the desire of many to honor Suzanne Eaton as a remarkably pioneering scientist, mentor, and friend we have established a fund in Suzanne’s...
Overlooked No More: Florence Merriam Bailey, Who Defined Modern Bird-Watching
Her pioneering approach involved quietly examining birds in their natural habitat, rather than shooting them, as people had previously done.
At the Immigrant's Table - Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas
Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas are a joy to make, and an even bigger joy to eat - just wait until you break one of these babies in half!
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Leadership CHIEF EXECUTIVE PHILOSOPHER Colin McGinn [email protected] Colin
A philosopher accused of sexual harassment started a company to advise on business ethics
McGinn says he has "insider knowledge" of sexual harassment. “I consider myself an expert in that subject, having gone through a process."
Most Wikipedia Profiles Are of Men. This Scientist Is Changing That.
Jessica Wade has added nearly 700 Wikipedia biographies for important female and minority scientists in less than two years.
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This @nytimes article by @Maya__Salam shows one of the reasons (there are many) why everyone - yes everyone - should follow @jesswade on Twitter: Most Wikipedia Profiles Are of Men. This Scientist Is Changing That.
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'Exemplary' medical student who raped unconscious woman caved to temptation, lawyer argues | CBC News
A former medical student who raped an unconscious woman "availed himself of an opportunity" he could not resist due to the stress of "leading an exemplary life," his lawyer has argued.
Identification of hidden population structure in time-scaled phylogenies
Population structure influences genealogical patterns, however data pertaining to how populations are structured are often unavailable or not directly observable. Inference of population structure is highly important in molecular epidemiology where...
We Can't Let "Send Her Back" Chants Be Our Normal. This Is How We Fight Back.
In this op-ed, lawyer and organizer Aditi Juneja examines how "send her back" chants like those directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar are part of the fabric of the United States and what the country can do to change that.
Days after the president tweeted…
Federal Law Says 'Go Back To Where You Came From' Counts As Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cites the phrase President Trump recently used against four congresswomen as workplace harassment.
Tiny Teamwork: Sociovirology Explores How Viruses Work Together
By David Slipher If you’ve seen any heist movie, you know it takes a team to get the job done. The safe-cracker, the inside man, the getaway driver. Each member plays a key role, without which the group’s success is jeopardized. …Continue reading...
World’s most invasive mosquito nearly eradicated from two islands in China
Researchers combined sterilization with a bacterium in an attempt to stamp out the Asian tiger mosquito.
Yosemite Landmarks To Get Names Back After Suit Is Settled
The National Park Service said Monday the settlement with Delaware North allows the park to restore the previous names of some properties at Yosemite.
Closed Gates and Opening New Doors: #SciFoo 2019
A glimpse into the world of spider monkeys Last year I fell in love with Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series. It’s about a scho...
The plan to mine the world’s research papers
A giant data store quietly being built in India could free vast swathes of science for computer analysis —but is it legal?
Trump Rally Crowd Chants 'Send Her Back!' About Ilhan Omar
The audience at a Trump rally in North Carolina chanted "send her back" as President Donald Trump railed against freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Wednesday.