The Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy.

BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.

Electrification+renewables are far more efficient.

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PhD Opportunity in Plant Biosecurity - Apply Now Join a PhD project in Plant Biosecurity, gaining essential skills for leadership roles while engaging in vital biosecurity research in Australia.

Ready to take molecular ecology into the wild? @arc-pbtc.bsky.social is seeking a PhD student to use eDNA to protect Northern Australia’s biosecurity. Mix molecular biology, remote fieldwork and real-world impact. Generous stipend + national training network. See link to apply tinyurl.com/mw5uk32z

I reckon a few more mergers would be good. Are there any significant downsides ?

Group Leader: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biology

📣 We're pleased to open applications for a new Group Leader in Artificial Intelligence (#AI) in Biology.

Join our collaborative and inter-disciplinary research environment, exploring the natural world through the lens of #genomics.

🗓️ Applications close: 24 Oct
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#machinelearning

Hi current plant scientists 👋
We would love to be able to signpost undergraduates to sandwich year opportunities. Do you know of any you can share with us?
The plant scientists of tomorrow thank you! 🫶

#plantscience #plantsci #plantbiology

A fun week on Skomer rebuilding rat detection boxes and enjoying the sights and sounds

Where does the cranberry sauce comes be from? It was fun to visit a cranberry bog at U mass Amherst with Scott Soby. They are grown in peat bogs which when flooded cause the berries to float so they can be mechanically harvested. This is their fruit sorter.

Last Chance to register for #PPATH2025 and #ECPP2025
9-11 September | University of Nottingham
Programme includes:

Applied Plant Pathology

AI in Plant Health

Induced Resistance in IPM

Programme: www.bspp.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Register: bspp.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Is anyone testing herbicide tolerant crops to help remove invasive weeds from natural environments? Spray weeds, sow with ht crop, remove filled heads, sow with native species. Crop would also remove n p and k.

Perfect conditions for the balloon fiesta

Where is this?

Late-breaking abstracts for #ECPP2025 are still open, but not for long.
Deadline: July 31
Join global experts in plant pathology and contribute to the conversation.
Details: www.bspp.org.uk/final-call-f...

The dry weather is encouraging the rusts- like this one on willow, probably a Melampsora species I think

YouTube video by Science Communication Lab The Most Beautiful Experiment: Meselson and Stahl

Just learned that Frank Stahl (of the Meselson and Stahl DNA replication experiment ("the most beautiful experiment in biology") died at the beginning of April, to no fanfare. Here's a lovely video of them reminiscing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-tn...

Nominations Open: RKS Wood Prize 2026
Celebrate excellence in plant disease biology! 🧬
£1000 prize + BSPP lecture
Deadline: 31 July
Details: www.bspp.org.uk/rks-wood-pri...

#PlantPathology #SciencePrize #BSPP

With @pietrospanu.bsky.social Spanu and 4 days into a port tack from Lands End now off the Mull of Kintyre

Do any fungicides really work well for sclero ?

Fluazinam - Wikipedia

Possibly en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluazinam

What’s fluazithromycin?

Four plastic microcentrifuge tubes held in a bright yellow rack, each containing small metal beads and liquid in shades of orange and yellow, used for processing biological samples such as fungal DNA.

📢 JOB: Lead a landmark project to sequence 20,000 fungi & lichens from one of the world’s largest fungarium collections. Shape science, support biodiversity, and help safeguard our fungal future 🌍🧪

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🗓️ Apply by 25 May

#PlantSciJobs #fungi

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics at Aarhus University, Denmark - Vacancy at Aarhus University Vacancy at Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - BiRC - Bioinformatics Research Center, Aarhus University

📣 🥳 🧑‍💻 Our department is hiring:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics at Aarhus University, Denmark

Deadline June 1st

Thanks for sharing!

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I’m just amazed you all kept in touch. Please tell

The Trait Discovery Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social is looking for a new Leader.

"The candidate will lead a team focused on identifying and characterizing genes for genome editing that contribute to key trait product launches in KWS crops."

#PlantScience #PlantSciJobs

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Tweeps, please spread the word. We're still looking at recruiting a structural biologist (any level) to study plant-pathogen protein complexes especially in the context of coevolution. Direct inquiries welcome.

Please include a cover letter.

Applicant from US welcome? medium.com/@kamounlab/2...

Phyto-World! 🌿
I am looking for a Peronospora variabilis isolate (downy mildew in quinoa).
Please spread the word and help connect me with anyone who’s got a culture or experience. 🙏 Any leads appreciated!
Thanks!🎉

#PlantPath #PeronosporaVariabilis #Quinoa #DownyMildew #Phytopathology #Oomycete

🚨 Site crash update: We’re extending the Early Bird deadline to Tues, 6 May, midnight!
Still can’t register? Email meetings@bspp.org.uk by then & we’ll count you in.
Thanks for bearing with us! 🙏
#BSPP #RegistrationUpdate

The last 3 meetings of the BSPP have had attendances of 84, 161 and 280. If that trend continues, we will definitely exceed capacity. Also, we begin selecting amongst the offered papers for talks immediately after Early Bird ends.

VACANCY - We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic individual to join us as the Course Director for our highly regarded MSc degree in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement.

www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/ms...

Closing date - 21 May 2025
Contract - Full-time or part-time, indefinite

VACANCY - We’re seeking an Archivist and Collections Engagement Co-ordinator, to manage the rare, scientific JI Collections and share insights from them with the world, to encourage others to access and use them

www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/ar...

Closing date - 14 May 2025
Contract - Full time, 5 years