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Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity
Biodiversity Conservation | Science Outreach

Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity

A digitally edited image of a massive Antarctic iceberg floating in the ocean, with stormy clouds and distant mountains in the background. Superimposed on the iceberg is a cartoon-style pipe system, symbolizing the concept of “Antarctic plumbing”—possibly referring to the movement of meltwater beneath ice sheets or human-engineered solutions related to polar melt. The image blends natural elements with industrial symbolism
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Science Outreach

The Antarctic Plumbing Problem That’s Speeding Up Ice Melt

A digitally created image of a kelp forest underwater with clear blue water in the background. In the foreground, a large, stylized, monochrome illustration of a sea urchin shell is superimposed, contrasting with the natural colors of the kelp forest. The image visually represents the impact of sea urchins on marine ecosystems, highlighting their role in kelp forest decline and the need for conservation effort
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Policy

How Overfishing Became a Conservation Strategy in Australia

A digitally edited image of a great white shark swimming in the ocean, framed through the fossilized jaws of a megalodon. The perspective emphasizes the massive size difference between the extinct megalodon and modern sharks. The background features a school of fish, adding depth to the underwater scene and reinforcing the contrast between past and present marine predators
Biodiversity Conservation | Evolution | Paleontology

The Real Reason Megalodon Got So Gigantic (and Then Went Extinct)

A digitally edited image of a dense, misty forest with an overlaid red AI microchip graphic. The microchip has circuit-like connections extending outward, symbolizing the integration of artificial intelligence with nature. The combination of the lush greenery and technology highlights the potential role of AI in environmental monitoring, conservation, and sustainable resource management.
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

AI Meets Conservation: The Tech That Could Change How We Protect Forests

A digitally edited image of Alabra Atoll, an isolated tropical island surrounded by deep blue ocean waters. Overlaid on the image is a cartoon superhero wearing a blue suit, brown boots, and a flowing cape, flying over the island with a determined expression. The artwork combines real satellite imagery with playful illustration, symbolizing protection or conservation efforts for remote ecosystems.
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

What This Atoll Can Teach Us About Protecting Vulnerable Islands

A digitally edited image of a black sea urchin on a coral reef, with cartoon-like virus icons overlaid, symbolizing disease or environmental threats. The background features a vibrant underwater ecosystem with corals and clear blue water. The combination of real marine life and illustrated pathogens highlights concerns about marine biodiversity and the impact of disease on sea urchin populations.
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

Marine Pandemics Are Becoming a Growing Threat to Our Seas

A digitally edited image of a sea turtle swimming above a vibrant coral reef, with small fish in the background. An overlaid graphic of a flaming Earth with a thermometer symbolizes global warming and its impact on marine ecosystems. The image highlights the connection between climate change and the survival of coral reefs and marine life
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

Can Coral Reefs Beat the Heat? A New Study Offers a Surprising Answer

A digitally edited image of an underwater coral reef scene features a watercolor-style shark swimming among vibrant orange and black fish. The coral reef is rich in detail, showcasing various types of coral formations. The mix of realistic marine life and the artistic shark creates a striking contrast, blending art with nature in a visually engaging way
Biodiversity Conservation

Shark Loss Is Causing Coral Reef Destruction — Here’s How

An underwater scene of a vibrant coral reef teeming with colorful fish. A sign reading ‘SORRY! WE’RE CLOSED’ is superimposed over the image, symbolizing the temporary shutdown of coral reef growth
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Paleontology

The 3,000-Year Coral Reef Shutdown That Left Scientists Puzzled

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This image is bold and visually striking—perfect for drawing attention to a piece about the asteroid impact that ended the reign of dinosaurs. The juxtaposition of the roaring T. rex with the impending asteroid makes the stakes immediately clear and dramatic. It has a cinematic, almost sci-fi tone that could work well for outreach, educational posts, or teaser content
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Did the Fossils Lie? The Dinosaurs Weren’t in Decline Before the Asteroid
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Can This Wildflower Keep Up With Climate Change?
This image illustrates the powerful ecological role of ants using a striking visual metaphor: a colony of leafcutter ants carrying vegetation beneath a toppling line of dominoes. The dominoes symbolize the cascading effects ants can trigger within ecosystems — from soil health to plant diversity. It hints at how small creatures can have disproportionately large impacts, much like a single domino can start a chain reaction.
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Being an international student means learning more Being an international student means learning more than science.

Here are 5 things I had to figure out quickly:

	•	“Interesting” didn’t always mean they liked my work
	•	Asking questions showed confidence, not confusion
	•	Silence in meetings meant different things than back home
	•	Networking wasn’t arrogance—it was how people got ahead
	•	English wasn’t just a language—it shaped whose voice mattered

When I started my PhD, I wasn’t fluent in English,
and I didn’t fully understand the academic culture around me.
I had to learn how to communicate, belong, and make an impact—all at once.

If you’ve ever felt that gap, how did you navigate it?
The climate is moving faster than evolution. (And The climate is moving faster than evolution.
(And this wildflower proves it.)

Researchers tried a simple test:
Move alpine plants to warmer spots.

Here’s what they found:
	•	Local plants struggled
	•	Some are already maladapted today
	•	Gene flow won’t save them
	•	No perfect seed to move around
	•	Future success? Patchy at best

Adaptation isn’t guaranteed.
Survival takes more than hope. 

Full story in the link in bio
I cried after my first conference talk. Here are I cried after my first conference talk.

Here are 5 reasons it changed my science journey:

	•	I spoke English the whole time (barely)

	•	My slides made sense—people took notes

	•	I forgot words but didn’t freeze

	•	A stranger said, “Great talk” afterward

	•	I realized I belonged in academia

I didn’t cry because I failed.

I cried because I did it. Scared. But I did it.

That moment gave my work purpose

I now LOVE giving conference talks.

What moment made you feel like you finally belonged?

Let’s talk about the messy milestones we rarely share.
Dinosaurs weren’t declining before the asteroid. Dinosaurs weren’t declining before the asteroid.

They were just hard to find.

Here’s what changed paleontologist's perspective:

	•	Fossils are shaped by geology, not just biology
	•	Gaps in records don’t mean extinction
	•	Detection ≠ abundance
	•	Some species hide better in deep time
	•	Science is built on what survives

Absence in the record isn’t proof of absence.

Full story in link in bio
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