In a new editorial, NAS President Marcia McNutt stresses the apolitical nature of science and its vital role in providing objective evidence for policy decisions while avoiding prescriptive stances. Read her editorial in Science Magazine: ow.ly/LLfc50U7qtb

I wrote about Laura Helmuth's departure from Scientific American reason.com/2024/11/18/how…

The 1st rule of night science is that only when we’re not trying to be efficient is there actually a chance for a new idea to be born.

Years of advocacy paid off: Canada’s 2024 budget delivers the largest pay rise in 20 years for graduate students & postdocs, thanks to the relentless efforts of SOS, spearheaded by students like Kaitlin Kharas and Sarah Laframboise Sarah Laframboise ! nature.com/articles/d4158…

Wow 2023 was a huge year for Peer Community In, I can't wait to see the numbers for 2024!!

What are folks favourite *free* tools for finding potential reviewers for manuscripts? I have used JANE (buff.ly/2XdHUyw) previously, which is great, but I'm wondering if there are other open tools to try too.

📑 New PCI Genomics recommendation, by Nicolas Pollet: buff.ly/40lxBsq On the work of Sallé et al. (2024) Spatio-temporal diversity and genetic architecture of pyrantel resistance in Cylicocyclus nassatus, the most abundant horse parasite buff.ly/4jCCiqK

#buycanadian: Trump’s tariffs are unnecessary, designed to hurt 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸, violate existing trade agreements, and disrespect the strongest international friendship. Canadians, here is a list of USA products to avoid at the grocery store & 🇨🇦 alternatives. 🙏 to whoever made this

I have hesitated to share this document I received earlier this year, mostly for my own sanity, but on this, the anniversary of my father's death, I feel obliged to share it in hope that it leads to someone somewhere having a better fate than him.

We are looking for PhD students! Fully funded studentships available to work on a range of topics, from small proteins to developing computational tools to study the global microbiome

Our department (Undergrad EEB) is searching for a Post-Doc! Post-docs funded by this fellowship are independently supported, with research funds available. We invite applications from innovative, collaborative candidates. See the job ad here: eeb.utoronto.ca/wp-content/upl…

How do portable peer review (PPR), Review Commons and Peer Community In make peer review more sustainable? Check out this editorial in PLOS Biology! buff.ly/96q28aG

We have a 4-year PhD position available in the Slotte lab at Stockholm University, to investigate genomic signatures of selection associated with pollination mode shifts. Full ad: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/jo… Apply by April 22, 2025. Pls repost! #PhDposition #evolution #genomics