Elonus spp found on West... another by the awesome @thirtylegs on iNaturalist. wild looking brown insect with super long segmented antennae beautifully shot sitting on the underside of a leaf as background.

today is the day! And another by the awesome @Thirtylegs on iNaturalist. Ant like leaf beetles... who knew. 1 PM West Campus

High five.

Eastern sycamore lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) found on west by awesome grad student, Carter Young

Found this beauty on West....Think you can find one?? So much Biodiversity in one area, if only we look. Eastern sycamore lace bug (Corythucha ciliata)

Villanova Meadow Biodiversity We share Villanova's campus with many cool plants, birds, insects and other organisms. The meadow is especially diverse and used by Villanova Biology and GEV courses such as Global change Ecology,...

#BioBlitz tomorrow in West Campus Meadow here at VU. Don't miss it!! 1 pm All part of #EarthWeek fun here with CBEST. www.inaturalist.org/projects/vil... @villanovagev.bsky.social @inaturalist.bsky.social Come out and be a part of #citizenscience #biodiversity

Anyone have any awesome kids Backyard Biodiversity coloring sheets out there?

Dr. Sam Chapman doing a little teaching before we starr. Lots of people listening

Students and crew working hard at edge of meadow

Lots of people working to get the job done.

Thanks to all great people who came out to West Campus and helped remove invasive plants! So cool to work with Grounds Dept to make 🌎 a better place! Until next time Elaeagnus angustifolia. Make way for natives. @villanovagev.bsky.social

Monday April 13, 2026 7:30, Aaron Bauer #herpetology scientist extraordinaire will give a talk in person at DCIS in Media. "How Geckos Rule the Night: From Ancient Amber to Modern Stowaways." Or, catch it live-streamed on delco science Facebook. Doors open at 7! www.facebook.com/delcoscience

Love the synergy!

a seagull is standing on a stump with the words ca-cawww written below it ALT: a seagull is standing on a stump with the words ca-cawww written below it

#SciComm Opportunity‼️
We are looking to direct hire a temporary course developer for Bird Academy (Cornell Lab).
Would love a strong science communicator who loves birds (don't have to be an expert!) and has instructional design expertise.

6 mo position with extension (1 yr total). DM me!

Measurement of Gas Fraction and Gas Permeability of Thawing Permafrost Caused by Climate Change Experimental measurements of the gas permeability and gas fraction of permafrost have been made during thawing and refreezing There are significant increases in permeability up to two orders of m...

We do not start the week with good news.

"Thawing of permafrost due to climate change is known to release gases such as the climate drivers carbon dioxide and methane, as well as the carcinogen radon.....Climate change is warming the Arctic regions four times faster than elsewhere."

Baby lupine plants growing in peat-free soil in cow pots.

What's up? Lupines are up! I'm looking at about 40 of these little beauties to be sent out into the world come May 7th, which is a.w.e.s.o.m.e. 🤞. Happy Friday! #biodiversity #nativeplants #NativePlantEvent2026

Trump’s new science panel includes 9 tech billionaires—and just one scientist There’s a glaring hole in the president’s new science and tech council

There’s a glaring hole in the president’s new science and tech council

Why Do Nuthatches Coat Their Nest Entrances With Sap? A simple series of experiments looked into why Red-breasted Nuthatches use sticky conifer resin to defend against nest predators and competitors.

I'm spending less time on social media lately, but I wanted to share that I have a story in the spring issue of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology magazine, about the story behind Red-breasted Nuthatches' quirky habit of painting the entrances of their nest cavities with pine resin. 🪶

I don't know... this just makes me smile. Happy spring today, people.

roots of basil plants exposed. strong and deep on happy green plants

And..... unwound perfection to be up-potted.

OMG

It's getting warm out there! I'm not getting used to it, though. I still have my snowshovel on my front porch, but look what is happening in the greenhouse! Best tomato babies yet. I'm totally going with it. Up-potting as we speak. Save the date: May 7. Native Plant and Garden Fun Event, Villanova.

baby basil plants that aren't so baby anymore. They fill the space completely

13 days later!! Highly recommend the snail planting approach for basil.

2026 Native Plant Project Party · Luma We're gearing up for the 2026 iteration of the Philly Native Plant Project, and we need YOUR HELP! Last year we distributed 10,000 packets of native plant…

Philly, we have a good problem on our hands.

We had TOO easy of a time distributing 10,000 packets of seeds. 12 bars & 13 distribution stations later, Poof!

Wanna help me pack up more? Let's meet on Monday.

I'll have free pint glasses in exchange for your help 😘

luma.com/q82nwao2

Tiny Genovese Basil sprouts nestled in soil coiled for space-saving plant germination. Looks like a snail shell coil. Will probably need to thin these (smiley face inserted for fun).

As the snows continue to fall, I introduce to you: Genovese Basil. She's an early greenhouse sprouter and approver so far of the snail seed growing method. Lovelies to be available come May along with lots of PA natives and other fun garden offerings. Hey, locals: any plant requests?

The Florida reef gecko is disappearing—can we save it before it’s too late? The overlooked reptile is earning state-level protections, but it may not be enough to save the species.

The Florida Reef Gecko has gained threatened spp status. Thanks #AaronBauer for helping to protect our small friends who can't get far fast from ramifications of human activity. #nationalgeographic www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

Love your art. :-)

Gorgeous shot, Susan!! 🙌

Hey hey hey - Thanks @cznews.bsky.social for the reminder- All of our Biogeochem friends, Hark! Get those abstracts in!

Volunteers wanted to to live on Skomer Island and count puffins Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island.

OH BOY, AM I EVER www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Three tips for scientific writing: a guide for graduate students Do you struggle with the blank page? These strategies could help.

Writing is a big part of being a researcher, but grad students are rarely trained to do it well. Three researchers who double as writing instructors share their strategies for making the process more productive than painful: spklr.io/633238aIlD

#AcademicSky #SciWri #AcademicWriting

Due to a threat, Villanova will be closed today; all activities are canceled.

Residential students are advised to stay in their residence hall. Non-residential students should not come to campus. All faculty and staff should not report.

Stay safe out there, people.

A valentine that says You Make My Jaw Drop, then the inside that says "With their mouths closed, pelical eels are long and skinny. When they open their mouths to grab food, they can balloon out to engulf animals much larger than they are" then the back has a little snailfish that says "Take action to help animals in the deep sea by slowing down climate change ang vocally opposing deep sea mining

Hey cuties. You need a valentine set right now, I can tell. It's only $20. You get 20 of them, 4 designs, & each one has a little fact inside.

I need a little more cashflow into Skype a Scientist to do the amount of shit I want to do this year. These valentines are a good start!

SquidFacts.net

Aerial imagery of an tundra snow fence experiment at Toolik Field Station. Graphic has Toolik logo and text that reads "We're hiring! GIS & Remote Sensing Manager" and "The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status."

Toolik Field Station is seeking a GIS & Remote Sensing Manager! Join us on Alaska's North Slope to support Arctic science. Candidates need experience w/ GIS systems, surveying & analysis, team & project management. Work is split between Toolik & Fairbanks

Apply at careers.alaska.edu/jobs/gis-rem...

2026 Native Plant Project Launch Party · Luma We're gearing up for the 2026 iteration of the Philly Native Plant Project, and we need YOUR HELP! Last year we distributed 10,000 packets of native plant…

Philly!

Come to the Native Plant Launch Party Wed 1/21!

Here's why
- I'll have ice whistles/zines
- We'll make seed bombs for a collab w @wednightrides.org
- Poster hosters can pick up seed kits
- I need help packing seeds SO bad
- Free beer/food thx to community donations

RSVP luma.com/sgn1d246