The Freducator

Glad you like it! The art was done by Karl Glastad one of the Co-First Authors on the paper!

Neuropeptides specify and reprogram division of labor in the leafcutter ant Atta cephalotes We identify specific neuropeptides mediating worker division of labor in the leafcutting ant A. cephalotes, finding two neuropeptides associated with characteristic behaviors of leafcutting and of bro...

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Check out this new paper on Leaf Cutter Ants The Berger lab has published in cell! This story is super cool and provides new insights into conserved mechanisms in eusocial societies!

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

I guess I have never shared here what I actually study! These are 2 of the species of ants I'm using for my PhD research! Atta cephalotes and Harpegnathos saltator!

😆 and 😂 means we're laughting the joke or situation is funny. 💀 and ☠️ means we have transcended the state of laughter and the humor has left us deceased. The distinction is very important

A drone view of detainees forming the letters SOS with their bodies in the courtyard at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility, where Venezuelans at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling are held, in Anson, Texas, U.S. April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Paul Ratje

April 28, 2025: Migrants are making SOS signs out of their bodies so drones can see them at our country's concentration camps.

I barely use this app lol so I'm not even sure how to do that lol!

So are you! We still use your Trans Formations site to keep track of bills in PA! We need to catch up sometime!

Yesterday was 50 years since governor Milton Shapp made PA the first state to extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ people. Was honored to meet with LGBTQ Advocates,Leaders, and Legislators from across the commonwealth to mark the occasion and remind folks we need to continue the fight!

Oh following! Doing my Phd research on ants! Focusing on Leaf Cutters but I'm into all things ants!

Trying to use Bluesky more to to build a community of #scientists and #advocates to discuss topics with!
A little about me:
Phd Student at Upenn studying Evolutionary Biology
LGBTQ Advocate in PA
Advid Gaymer and Animation enthusiast
Hoping the algorithm connects me with new peeps! #science #sayhi

"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." - President Lyndon B. Johnson

Thank you!!

Thank you! I appreciate it!

I appreciate it! Unfortunately I'm not sure if I'm in the position to hire anyone lol, but I can follow you back!

Super honored to be included in those who were funded this year!

Since I have no followers this is a great place to shout I GOT THE NSF GRFP AND WAS MY FULL AUTHENTIC BLACK QUEER SELF! SUPER HAPPY! You can politicize my identities but my science always speaks for itself!

JUST IN: HNL Lab Medicine will begin subtyping all positive influenza A samples from hospitalized patients to detect H5N1 bird flu.

Why scientists are counting tiny Antarctic krill from Space Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Krill have been slaying the transparency trend. 💅

Now we're shining a light on them (literally) to see if we can track them from space. 📸

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Another successful PhD defense from the @fchrisbennett.bsky.social lab! So so so proud of Dr. Sonia Lombroso. An absolute masterclass of a thesis. Can’t wait to follow what is sure to be an amazing career ahead! #PhDone

I actually think it's more valuable as scientists to combat the belief that science is inherently neutral. All science is a product of the social political environment that surround it. People believing it's apolitical and neutral is the perfect front for bad science to harm society

The new White House has already deleted dozens of environmental justice websites and reports. Worry not, they’re all backed up on various independent university websites. eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker-type...

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AI-designed proteins tackle century-old problem — making snake antivenoms Machine learning has supercharged the field of computational protein design.

Proteins designed using AI can block the lethal effects of toxins delivered in the venom of cobras, adders and other deadly snakes

https://go.nature.com/3E1jvVK

Just had an amazing meeting with the governor of PA talking about the priorities and concerns of the LGBTQ community in response to the upcoming presidential administration, it's wonderful to have a governor who Standing 10 toes down on fighting for us. #LGBTQ

I've joined Blue sky! Hoping to make meaningful connections here and share my journey as a budding scientist and advocate! Now to figure out how this site works lol