An infographic titled 'The chemistry of tulips and tulip fingers' explains allergic contact dermatitis from tulips. It defines 'tulip fingers' as redness, eczema, or pustules from handling bulbs or flowers. Two chemical structures are presented: 6-tuliposide A and its breakdown product tulipalin A, which are identified as the skin-reaction triggers. Tulipalins are also stated to act as a defense against soil fungi. Below the text is a vibrant row of fresh red and yellow tulips with green leaves.

On #NationalGardeningDay, here's a look at the chemistry behind why planting the tulips which are blooming at the moment might be hard on your hands: www.compoundchem.com/2018/04/25/t... 🌷 #ChemSky 🧪

The problem with Canada’s plan to buy scientific prestige The government’s plans to poach 100 US researchers might make good economic sense. But what about the existing community?

Absolutely essential reading for anyone considering those "unicorn" hiring positions in Canada. Observations from researchers who are already there: www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪

This is an interesting survey aimed at understanding how humans view different forests and which people would prefer to preserve.

It made me wonder what I value - is arboreal perfection for me to do with the mix of species, their age or the amount of sunlight that filters through the canopy? 🧪 🌳 🌲

Biodiful Etude de la perception humaine de la biodiversité. Studying human perception of biodiversity.

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For Canadian scholars, the reality is bleak .
Ottawa is dangling money for American researchers, but what about our own? #academicsky #neuroskyence #psychscisky

The genius of trees: how forests have shaped humanity, from chocolate cravings to our ability to dream Since our early ancestors came down from the canopy, we may think we have learned how to live without trees. But our lives remain intertwined in incredible ways

Trees changed us / les arbres nous ont changé !
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Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies

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Connection with nature has a profound effect on who we are

4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.

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Solar power is here!

Our new untargeted metabolomics paper is out in @theplantjournal.bsky.social revealing how willow adapts to NaCl and Na₂SO₄ salinity Congrats @Eszter Sas and team ! @njbbrereton.bsky.social @adrienfrem.bsky.social
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Infographic on how alcohol-free beer is made. Definitions of alcohol-free beer vary in different countries, with some allowing small amounts of alcohol. Alcohol-free beers can be produced by avoiding fermentation entirely, but this can impact flavour. More common methods include dilution (where a concentrated beer is produced then diluted), dealcoholisation (where alcohol is removed via distillation or membrane filtration) or limiting the production of alcohol (by using specialised yeast or low fermenting temperatures).

Alcohol-free beer chemistry is also available! www.compoundchem.com/2022/08/24/a...

How a Cup of Tea Laid the Foundations for Modern Statistical Analysis Scientific experiments run today are based on research practices that evolved out of a British tea-tasting experiment in the 1920s.

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L’impôt est une utilisation intelligente de notre argent Le problème de l'impôt n'est pas qu'on en paie trop. C'est que tous ne paient pas leur juste part.

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Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.

Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.

Québec is doing something good! 64% of operating revenues of universities come form provincial government funding and 29% from tuition fees paid by students. In Ontario it's the other way around.

Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list | CBC News The federal government is moving to add PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products from food containers to clothing, to the official list of toxic substances, in light of...

Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list #Canada #cdnpoli

Move does not ban PFAS, but starts a process to restrict them in various consumer and industrial products

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Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters | Plantae The Decline of Classical Botany Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century science. ‘Botany’ is not used frequently in our…

#JustIn on Plantae - Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters. In this piece, Plantae Fellows, @kesmaio.bsky.social @carlosgonzsanz.bsky.social and @vedjiwan.bsky.social discuss the decline of the term and education of botanical sciences https://plantae.org/classica…

A brassica joke!
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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

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Yes to the scientists, and philosophers of science, and historians of science, and sociologists of science, and metascientists, and humanities scholars, and academics of all stripes 🧪 #academicsky