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‪How to write a scientific paper in 15 steps. Rooted in the logic of discovery, this approach demystifies the writing process and begins with a narrative arc. #ScientificWriting #PLOSComputationalBiology @bahanbug.bsky.social @jdrakephd.bsky.social

Read more: journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...

Commentary: Harmful algal bloom in Hudson may be unprecedented, but it won't be the last State leaders must see this outbreak as a call to action to prepare for the next one.

Cary's Chris Solomon + @riverkeeper.org's Dan Shapley
on what needs to be done to prevent and manage future harmful algal blooms in the Hudson River. "With this bloom, the river is telling us something. We should listen."
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My colleague Sarah Batterman and others from @caryinstitute.bsky.social are organizing what looks like a great crash course on ecosystem ecology for graduate students at an exceptionally affordable cost:

On Thu, Oct 9 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with California Institute of Technology's Dr. Dana Chadwick: Biogeochemical Landscapes. Free + open to all. #ecology Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/biogeochem...

On Oct 24 @ 7pm ET, Cary scientist Amy Zanne, in conversation with Cary President Josh Ginsberg, will bring guests into the rich and often unseen world of dead trees. For more information + to register: caryinstitute.org/events

On Thu, Oct 2 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with Cambridge University's Dr. Adriane Esquivel-Meulbert:
Forest Ecology for a Changing Planet. Free + open to all. #ecology Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-eco...

On Thu, Sep 25 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with @caryinstitute.bsky.social‬'s Vanessa Rubio: The Role of Stochastic and Deterministic Processes in Forest Dynamics. Free + open to all. #ecology
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-role-o...

Graduate Opportunities Dedicated to science education, our ecology courses taught by institute scientists and graduate study opportunities advance the institute's goal of supporting the scientists of tomorrow.

Graduate students in ecology, environmental studies, or related fields can apply now for Cary's 2026 FEE course - an intensive overview of ecosystem ecology.
Course dates: JANUARY 6-16, 2026
Application deadline: October 5, 2025
For more info + to apply: caryinstitute.org/fee

On Thu, Sep 18 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with Montclair State University's Dr. Matthew Schuler: Effects of Salinization on Aquatic Community Structure and Function.
Free + open to all. #ecology Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/effects-of...

Extensive Harmful Algal Bloom in the Hudson River Estuary Researchers at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies observed a massive algal bloom in the Hudson River Estuary in a large stretch from Kingston to Norrie Point in Staatsburg. The bloom has been confirm...

“The magnitude and extent of this cyanobacteria bloom is unprecedented, and concerning. While Microcystis is often observed in the Hudson, and sometimes produces blooms, this is by far the largest bloom we have observed” - Cary aquatic ecologist Chris Solomon.

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Urban spaces in the Hudson Valley support a lot of wildlife! @caryinstitute.bsky.social
#NatureinCities

Breakthroughs happen when diverse expertise is woven together. Collaboration can be messy—different vocabularies, different tools—but it’s worth it. We made a video with @MinuteEarth about it. 🎥 @fviromics.bsky.social @payeldas.bsky.social & Drew Kramer #EEID

Thank you @granitegeeknh.bsky.social for including a look at how scientists at Hubbard Brook continue to collect water samples during dry conditions. Read more and subscribe: bit.ly/4n55N5m

📹: @caryinstitute.bsky.social's Tammy Wooster 🧪

Scientist spotlight: Amy Zanne on the afterlife of plants and ecology at the edges Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies recently welcomed senior scientist Amy Zanne. Zanne is working to refine our understanding of how carbon moves through forests, savannas, grasslands, mountains, ste...

Cary’s Amy Zanne studies how carbon moves through forests, savannas, polar deserts, + other ecosystems. In this Q&A, she discusses her interest in the plant afterlife, her collection of hot sauces from around the world, the importance of being curious, and more www.caryinstitute.org/news-insight...

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Cary Research Experience for Teachers (BIORETs) participants, who just wrapped up six weeks of summer field research. Now, they will take what they learned about the scientific process to implement innovative, authentic STEM experiences for their students.

🏆 William H. Schlesinger, President Emeritus of the @caryinstitute.bsky.social‬, is recipient of this year's Eminent Ecologist Award. His pioneering work on global element cycles and biogeochemistry has reshaped ecological science. A past ESA President, he is also a true scicomm champion.

The @caryinstitute.bsky.social‬'s Winslow D. Hansen is recognized as an Early Career Fellow for his forest resilience research & leadership in fire policy. His remote sensing & modeling work informs management across western landscapes.

Tara E. Stewart Merrill of the @caryinstitute.bsky.social‬ is recognized as an Early Career Fellow for her work on freshwater disease ecology. Her research explores how parasites shape ecosystems from individuals to communities.

Wildfire collaborative responds to community concerns about air quality.

A new study assessed air quality impacts of the Jan 2025 #LAwildfires, w/ suggestions on how to improve the accuracy of regulatory monitors by integrating low-cost sensors + satellite data. Led by members of WFFRC, a Cary program. More: caryinstitute.org/news-insight... @UCLA #wildfiresmoke

Calling all community scientists in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, & Kingston! Cary Institute + @scenichudson.bsky.social are working w/ community-based orgs to study how changing green spaces in cities impact plants, animals, & people. You can help at an upcoming Bioblitz: rb.gy/aiom8g #NatureInCities

It was great to hear Dr. LaDeau speak about this project at our Newburgh Teacher Center course on July 1st!

PNAS Special Features – Timely Collections on Breakthrough Research Across Disciplines Explore PNAS Special Features—rigorously reviewed thematic collections that highlight cross-disciplinary research on urgent scientific challenges and innovations.

Special @pnas.org issue explores how cities can harness nature-based solutions to climate change while advancing equity and public health. Contributors include @timonm.bsky.social‬ and Elizabeth Cook.
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Nitrogen may limit natural climate solutions Forests, grasslands, and other natural areas around the world have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, according to a new study published today in Nature. Coauthored by ...

New global inventory in @nature.com ‪co-authored by Cary’s @sarahbatterman.bsky.social reveals natural areas receive 25 million tons less nitrogen each year than previously thought — which could limit carbon storage in plants and soils. www.caryinstitute.org/news-insight...

Thunderstorms are a major driver of tree death in tropical forests Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate. While deforestation is the primary cause of forest loss, intact fo...

Thunderstorms are a major — and growing — threat to tropical trees, reports a new analysis in Ecology Letters led by Cary’s @evangora.bsky.social. Insights are critical to guiding decisions about forest restoration and conservation www.caryinstitute.org/news-insight...

Tammy Wooster, @caryinstitute.bsky.social, contributes to these data sets:

Continuous precip and stream chemistry data 1963 – ongoing: bit.ly/4jn0SKN

Chemistry of Mirror Lake outlet streamwater 1967 – 2021: bit.ly/43Hwczb

Stream bryophytes promote cryptic productivity, 2018-2021: bit.ly/4ky7vLl

Fast start to tick season has doctors preaching preventative measures Hospitals are already seeing an unusually high number of emergency room visits for tick bites, which are raising concerns about tick-borne illnesses.

CBS News reporter Tony Aiello visited Cary's campus and spoke to Rick Ostfeld about this year's surge in emergency room visits for tick bites, and what we can do to be safer while still enjoying the outdoors. See the full story: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

Cary partners with Scenic Hudson on project exploring urban biodiversity With more than half of all people living in cities, urban green spaces and the benefits they provide — including cooling, mitigating floods, and filtering water — are increasing in importance. Many ci...

In partnership with Scenic Hudson, Cary's Shannon LaDeau is exploring how the expansion of urban green spaces is impacting #biodiversity and residents in the River Cities of Kingston, Newburgh, and Poughkeepsie, NY. @scenichudson.bsky.social

www.caryinstitute.org/news-insight...

On Thu, May 15 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with @colorado.edu's @lauradee.bsky.social: Causal Inference for Ecology and Conservation. Free + open to all. #ecology #conservation Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/causal-inf...

Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants A new study led by scientists from Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies found that termites are not thriving in replanted rainforests in Australia. Because decomposers like termites are essential for r...

Termite populations are slow to recover in Australia's replanted rainforests, finds a new Journal of Applied Ecology study led by Baptiste Wijas. The research team recommends termite transplants for quicker forest recovery.
@bapswijas.bsky.social @jappliedecology.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yywmd295

‪On Thu, May 8 @ 11am ET, join us for a virtual science seminar with @mobotgarden.bsky.social's Kelly M. Anderson: Nutrient Limitation in Tropical Forests. Free + open to all. #ecology #tropicalforests #nutrient_cycling
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrient-l...