𝐆𝐫𝐫𝐥𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, scientist & journalist – Medium

𝐆𝐫𝐫𝐥𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, scientist & journalist

11.9K followers

The Decline And Fall Of The Human Empire By Henry Gee — Review

An entertaining and thought-provoking overview of the rise and fall of the human population — as our species declines towards extinction.

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The Decline And Fall Of The Human Empire By Henry Gee — Review

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Dialogue & Discourse

Genomic Erosion Is Threatening The Genetic Health Of Endangered Species

Even when genetic diversity appears to be adequate, hidden genetic risks can be present that can compromise a species’ long-term viability.

Jun 30

Genomic Erosion Is Threatening The Genetic Health Of Endangered Species

Jun 30

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Gardening, Birding, and Outdoor Adventure

Cloud Forest Reserve Created In Ecuador To Conserve Endangered Parrot

A cloud forest reserve was recently created in the Andes of southern Ecuador to help conserve the range-restricted Endangered Red-faced…

Jun 27

Cloud Forest Reserve Created In Ecuador To Conserve Endangered Parrot

Jun 27

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Gardening, Birding, and Outdoor Adventure

Extinct-In-The-Wild Bird Species Is Breeding On A New Island Home

The Guam kingfisher was extinct in the wild for almost 40 years but this species was recently released into the wild where it is now…

Jun 23

Extinct-In-The-Wild Bird Species Is Breeding On A New Island Home

Jun 23

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The Academic

Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers

Yellow warblers near busy roads become increasingly aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could…

Jun 11

Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers

Jun 11

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Gardening, Birding, and Outdoor Adventure

These Hummingbirds Live In Colonies In Ecuador’s Andes, Surprising Scientists

The first hummingbird species to presumably nest and roost in colonies has been discovered in the high Andes of Ecuador.

Jun 9

These Hummingbirds Live In Colonies In Ecuador’s Andes, Surprising Scientists

Jun 9

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The Academic

Targeted Conservation Efforts Help Restore Crashing Biodiversity

A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that with greater resource allocation, conservation can halt and reverse…

May 26

Targeted Conservation Efforts Help Restore Crashing Biodiversity

May 26

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Gardening, Birding, and Outdoor Adventure

The Birding Dictionary By Rosemary Mosco — Review

An amusing, and yet accurate, dictionary of birding terms that includes delightful birdorable art on nearly every page.

May 17

The Birding Dictionary By Rosemary Mosco — Review

May 17

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The Academic

Alarming Report Finds US Bird Populations Are Still Crashing

About one-third of all American bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern due to low populations, declining population…

May 14

Alarming Report Finds US Bird Populations Are Still Crashing

May 14

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Fossils et al.

Avocados Were Domesticated 7,500 Years Ago According To Fossil Evidence

The ancient peoples of Latin America did us all a tremendous favor by saving avocados from extinction and gradually making them tastier…

May 12

Avocados Were Domesticated 7,500 Years Ago According To Fossil Evidence

May 12

𝐆𝐫𝐫𝐥𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, scientist & journalist

𝐆𝐫𝐫𝐥𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, scientist & journalist

11.9K followers

PhD evolutionary ecology/ornithology. Psittacophile. SciComm senior contributor at Forbes, former SciComm at Guardian. Also on Substack at 'Words About Birds'.

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