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Hortus Praefectus

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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Systematics and Ecology of Zambesiaca flora.πŸͺ΄πŸŒ³πŸŒ΄πŸŒ²πŸŒ³

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Idiot

02.03.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you must declare your war then declare it and let civs evacuate long before the first bombs drop. What the actual fuck is this bullshit. You're telling me Israel couldsend a missle into the side of an apartment building and only hit its target, but we somehow precision-bombed a school full o kids

28.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S.A. are terrorists

01.03.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The USA is disgusting!!!!!!

01.03.2026 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice

28.02.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20.01.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Might have to fully divest from Agrobacterium soon. Everything is pointing to biolistics and, if unlocked, carbide whisker tech. This is gonna be fun...

20.01.2026 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ˆ Registrations now open!
Time Series Analysis & Forecasting in R
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A very hands-on course on dynamic GLMs/GAMs for ecological time series using {mvgam} & {brms}. Bayesian models, nonlinear effects, forecasting & live coding in R.

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07.01.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture horsechestnut - bright green hand-shaped leaves, dark brown smooth bark.

Picture horsechestnut - bright green hand-shaped leaves, dark brown smooth bark.

πŸŒ±πŸŒΎπŸŒ²πŸŒπŸŒΏπŸ„πŸŒΊπŸŒ³πŸŒ΄πŸŒ·πŸͺ³πŸπŸ§¬πŸ₯¦Another question to test your botanical knowledge. What plant family does this tree belong to? Five options - which would you pick? #BUC2026

07.01.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

A comedian once said the Grand Canyon is America's vagina. If that is the case then Donald Trump is America's dick because, pardon my French, that thug is being a dick.

07.01.2026 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Donald Trump is a thug. He kidnapped a legitimate foreign premiere without hiding his true intentions.

05.01.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is summer in Zimbabwe. This often means battling houseflies during the day and mosquitoes during the night. It's hot.

05.01.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I want to try something:

Post what makes you proud when working as an academic. Why do you keep at your question(s) even when things get rough and/or dataless?

Would love to hear of valiant science in spite of and despite of the current everything. Even if WIP or failed attempts; lore must be told

05.01.2026 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

BREAKING: FAA bans U.S. commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace over "ongoing military activity" ahead of explosions in the capital, Caracus.
The Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

03.01.2026 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 11
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GitHub - MichelNivard/gptstudio: GPT RStudio addins that enable GPT assisted coding, writing & analysis GPT RStudio addins that enable GPT assisted coding, writing & analysis - MichelNivard/gptstudio

gptstudio is an R package that integrates ChatGPT directly into RStudio via a user-friendly add-in. It helps generate and explain R code using natural language, supports GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, and boosts productivity for both beginners and expertsβ€”all without leaving your IDE.
github.com/MichelNivard...

02.01.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There are many things I would have wanted to tell you, but I have chosen to say: peace.

31.12.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Robert Mugabe

29.12.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AFIM, by ZΓ© Ibarra 8 track album

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· My 4️⃣ favorite Brazilian albums of 2025

ZΓ© Ibarra’s β€œAFIM”

2nd solo album of the sweetest MPB, from a musician who has toured with Milton Nascimento & Seu Jorge and is also in the supergroup Bala Desejo

1/4

mrbongo.bandcamp.com/album/afim

24.12.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

God jul

25.12.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People who are better than me are not those who make me feel inferior or insecure around them. Those who are better than me are the ones who lift up my spirits and strengthen me when I am weak. Those around whom I feel most like a human being.

24.12.2025 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pilostyles blanchetii with scale in Brazil by Joey Santore / iNaturalist CC-BY-NC

Pilostyles blanchetii with scale in Brazil by Joey Santore / iNaturalist CC-BY-NC

Botanists track where a plant thief hides

🌱 Now in @botany.one 🌿
botany.fyi/tb947t

Full paper: doi.org/10.1093/aob/...

23.12.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Scientists Discover Neural Basis of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Using lab-grown brain tissue, researchers uncovered complex patterns of neural signaling that differ subtly between healthy brains and those linked to severe psychiatric disorders. For the first time,...

scitechdaily.com?p=504573

21.12.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub.

BREAKING: Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub, authorities said.

21.12.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana, Easing Restrictions on the Drug

I support this move to β€˜reschedule’ marijuana. Michiganders voted on this issue in 2018 and now the federal government is catching up. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...

19.12.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 2
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Warner Bros. Urges Shareholders To Reject Paramount’s Hostile Takeover Bidβ€”Netflix Shares Up In Premarket Warner Bros. Discovery told shareholders Netflix’s deal was better than Paramount’s offer, urging them to reject the latter.

Warner Bros. Discovery told shareholders Netflix’s deal was better than Paramount’s offer, urging them to reject the latter.

17.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3955    πŸ” 804    πŸ’¬ 128    πŸ“Œ 51

Where can I find plant systematics PhD positions for 2026?

17.12.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Phenolic Analysis of Cannabis Reveals Rare Flavoalkaloids in Leaves | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights Using an optimized analytical method for this research, the phenolics of cannabis were tested resulting in new findings.

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Science just found rare, medicinal compounds in cannabis.
Most cannabis growers discard the plant’s leaves after harvest but new research suggests they might be throwing away chemical gold that might hold powerful therapeutic potential.

www.cannabissciencetech.com/view/phenoli...

13.12.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4820    πŸ” 1335    πŸ’¬ 239    πŸ“Œ 100

Vince gilligan is Lazy. He pretends to focus on detail but he sends people into boredom with his pedantic rigidity. Take episode 6, we know what the voicemail says. No need to repeat it. And answering with a billboard. Well done dumb ass. The rotten tomato rating is right, below 70%

05.12.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A green-toned flyer titled β€œLet’s Botanize Science Communication Internship Program Spring 2026.” At the top, a large stylized β€œLet’s Botanize” logo appears with a small leaf accent. Below, the internship is described as a program for undergraduate students interested in botany and science communication, running February 2–May 22, 2026 for about 12 hours a week. Sections include bullet lists for Key Responsibilities (media management, SciComm content creation, data and analytics), Qualifications (enrolled undergraduate in botany or related field, strong communication skills, familiarity with social media, teamwork, U.S. work authorization), and Benefits (experience in science communication, mentorship, nonprofit insight, flexible schedule, $1,500 stipend or course credit). The application process lists required materials such as proof of enrollment, resume, cover letter, and two references. At the bottom, candidates are instructed to email materials to letsbotanize@gmail.com with the subject line β€œScience Communication Internship Application [Your Last Name].” The background includes faint botanical illustrations in soft green.

A green-toned flyer titled β€œLet’s Botanize Science Communication Internship Program Spring 2026.” At the top, a large stylized β€œLet’s Botanize” logo appears with a small leaf accent. Below, the internship is described as a program for undergraduate students interested in botany and science communication, running February 2–May 22, 2026 for about 12 hours a week. Sections include bullet lists for Key Responsibilities (media management, SciComm content creation, data and analytics), Qualifications (enrolled undergraduate in botany or related field, strong communication skills, familiarity with social media, teamwork, U.S. work authorization), and Benefits (experience in science communication, mentorship, nonprofit insight, flexible schedule, $1,500 stipend or course credit). The application process lists required materials such as proof of enrollment, resume, cover letter, and two references. At the bottom, candidates are instructed to email materials to letsbotanize@gmail.com with the subject line β€œScience Communication Internship Application [Your Last Name].” The background includes faint botanical illustrations in soft green.

Looking for SciComm experience? πŸ‘€πŸŒΏ

Check out this Spring 2026 internship from Let’s Botanize β€” great opportunity for undergrad students in botany! $1,500 stipend or course credit.

Apply via: letsbotanize@gmail.com

05.12.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conversations on Health Care

πŸ“»Join me on Sun Dec 7 on WXDU 88.7 FM, wxdu.org, 5-6pm, for another episode of Conversations on Healthcare

We'll focus on aging & β€œgeroscience,” which is aimed not at extending life but at extending the health-span or years lived of healthy life

Past episodes: globalhealth.duke.edu/conversation...

05.12.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0