My coteacher was a media studies major in college, so now in our Earth science classes we show related disaster movies. Is so fun, students are very engaged, and there is lots to unpack! We showed San Andreas too. Can’t wait to watch your video!

You’ll all have seen the many announcements and PR pieces from #ColossalBiosciences. There are reasons to be concerned about the general message promoted by CB, one being that it is seen >by some< (US politicians in particular) as meaning that we can devalue conservation. A 🧵 1/n

I love their books! Definitely the kind of books you are happy to read over and over again!

Wow! So it’s not just non-existent academic research and case law now.

I’ve lived here for almost 40 years, but I’m from Portland. It’s a much smaller city and there is a lot of public support for climate friendly infrastructure projects as opposed to here.

All this is tough in such a big city with entrenched interests. Wealthy folks who are pretty happy with the system as is. Also I can only imagine how hard it is to make BIG changes here.

And/or…make it less convenient to drive (it already is). The transit system is already pretty decent in Manhattan. The outer boroughs need more public transit investment too. Also flooding resilience structures. But…I’ll bet there are projects in the works that I don’t know about.

Yes, but also investing in a climate-resilient public transportation system will increase ridership and get more cars off the road. NYC is huge and has aging infrastructure, so the sooner the better. The city has taken major steps, but we need more still.

Not to be a party pooper, but this mighty created is also now a vital science communicator, perhaps helping to inspire some awe and wonder for the natural world in people who would not otherwise visit a natural history museum.

Yes! Minimum is $5/month and you get access to tons of amazing shows!

PBS also makes lots of educational resources based on their shows.

Amazing texture and detail!

I’m a high school science and sometimes comics teacher…thanks for creating this amazing account! I’m in awe of the drawing tutorials you create. Sharing your account and how to sign up for your digital magazine today at a workshop for using comics in science education.

Okay…sold!

Oof! Pretty hard to sequence DNA from fossils that old!

Really fun poster! Can I ask what the incorrect info is?

Love the grumpy expression on the ammonite!

Thanks! Will DM you.

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Museums need to be funded by the people (tax $$$), not by the whims of billionaires.

Even I know better and I’m a lowly high school science teacher.

5 Signs of a Situational Narcissist When success or fame changes someone you know.

All of this puts me in mind of Acquired Situational Narcissism. It is what it sounds like, but it’s when a person exhibits narcissistic behavior after becoming successful or popular. It shows up in the workplace A LOT. And in government.

Sounds like they are pulling the plug on Trump. I was surprised they released details of his health issues.

A sad and good point.

Looking a lot like a real sketchy eurypterid.

This really should be common sense/common decency.

The tiny turtles 🐢!!!

And thanks for sharing your process!

Okay, I’m super-duper impressed! The figures are so detailed and perfect looking that I assumed you were hacking high quality toys (nothing wrong with that). Wonderful and lifelike effect. Looks like a lot of fun to make.

Thanks for sharing! I’m planning a mini-unit for my Earth Science classes debating de-extinction efforts.

My son went to HS with the son of another former college roommate of Cruz. He also confirmed that Ted was a jerk in college.