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NTLS brings together educational leaders, journal editors, policy makers, and corporate representatives to develop recommendations on the use of new technology in classrooms, and how to utilize it in ways that enhance student learning. ncse.ngo/ncse-invited... #edusky

ncse.ngoNCSE invited to join National Technology Leadership Summit | National Center for Science EducationEvery time new technology enters science classrooms, it raises the question: how it will be used and whether or not it will help students understand how science works. For more than 20 years, a…
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Yale Climate Connections interviews Amy Westervelt, climate reporter and author of Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Public, and Broke Democracy. yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/10/the-... #climatesky

yaleclimateconnections.orgThe story of how big business began shaping our understanding of reality » Yale Climate ConnectionsAn interview with Amy Westervelt, climate reporter and author of ‘Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Public, and Broke Democracy'
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Congratulations to our President and CEO, Amanda L. Townley, on receiving the 2026 Innovative Leadership Award! Conferred by the American Institute for Biological Sciences, this award recognizes "commendable innovative leadership in the biological sciences community." www.aibs.org/news/2026/26...

aibs.orgAIBS Selects Winner of 2026 Innovative Leadership AwardThe American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is pleased to announce Dr. Amanda Townley as the winner of its 2026 Innovative Leadership Award. The Innovative Leadership Award recognizes…
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"The scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review" led by Ben Santer, a former NCSE board member and a recipient of NCSE's Friend of the Planet award. news.agu.org/press-releas... #climatesky

news.agu.orgScientists reaffirm ‘incontrovertible’ evidence of human influence on climateThe scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review in Earth’s Future, AGU’s journal for research on the state of the planet and its…
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Known for their resiliency, coast redwoods can live for centuries, withstanding fires and rot, and even resprouting through their root crown and dormant buds after catastrophic events. But how will they fare under the pressures of climate change? www.sciencenews.org/article/clim... #climatesky

sciencenews.orgWhen climate change brings the heat, what happens to a mighty redwood?In heat wave-like temperatures, coast redwoods' photosynthesis slows down, which may put one of Earth's most efficient carbon storers in jeopardy.
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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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But the proposed standards will not be submitted to the state board of education for its consideration until December, so there will still be time for public criticism of the proposed standards to make a difference after the comment period ends. ⬇️

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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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Third, you can try to convince organizations to which you belong and that have a stake in the integrity of science education, including professional societies, civic groups and churches, educational and environmental organizations, and so on, to take a stand against the proposed standards. ⬇️

National Center for Science Education
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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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But don't stop there: you can address a broader audience through letters to the editor and op-ed columns in your local newspaper, calling into talk radio shows, and using your favorite social media channels to express your views and to amplify the views of science education's allies. ⬇️

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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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3. They are not based on science education research, unlike the standards in practically every other state, which follow the National Research Council's A Framework for K-12 Science Education. See Orlando Sentinel - www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/30/f... ⬇️

orlandosentinel.comExperts: Florida ‘moving backwards’ on teaching evolution, climate change in public schoolsThe state announced new K-12 science standards on Friday and is now taking public comment on them.
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The Florida department of education released a proposed set of new science standards and is accepting comments until the end of Oct. The proposed standards would replace the current standards, which were adopted in 2008 and are probably the oldest standards in use in the nation. #edusky #edusci ⬇️

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Our website is temporarily down as a precautionary measure due to the PHP vulnerability that's currently impacting millions of websites around the world. We are in the process of implementing a fix and hope to have it back up soon!

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Riley Black describes "five findings that contributed to the ever-changing image of the tyrant lizard" Tyrannosaurus rex. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu... #paleo

smithsonianmag.comFive Discoveries That Changed Our Understanding of T. Rex Forever, From Warm Blood to LipsPaleontologists are still unraveling the secrets of the world’s most famous dinosaur, such as its outward appearance or the way that it hunted. With each new finding, our view of the “tyrant lizard…
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A fossil crocodilian discovered in the 45-million-year-old limestone used to build the Great Sphinx adds a new branch onto the gavial family tree. www.sciencenews.org/article/exti... #FossilFriday #paleo

sciencenews.orgAn extinct crocodilian was found among rocks that built the Great SphinxHerugavialis is the new name for a fossil found in the same rocks that built the Great Sphinx. The reptile is a unique branch of the gharial family tree.
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Floridians, fight the proposal for new science standards! Help give students the education they deserve. #edusci 🍎

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How can students understand Earth's age if they aren’t taught the science behind it? Students deserve a complete, fact-based education, not one shaped by political agendas. Our students deserve science, not ideology. This Nov., let’s fight for change: https://bit.ly/45ramjA

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Bertha Vazquez comments on the proposed updates to Florida's science standards, and offers guidance to Florida residents on what they can do to push back on these latest attempts to sideline evolution and climate change in public K-12 schools. centerforinquiry.org/blog/intervi... 🍎 #iteachbio

centerforinquiry.orgINTERVIEW: CFI Education Director on Proposed Updates to Florida’s Science Standards (and What To Do About Them) | Center for InquiryLast week, multiple media outlets in Florida reported on the state’s proposed changes to the K–12 science standards, which would effectively “sideline evolu ...
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Florida's proposal for new science standards downplay evolution, remove climate change, and reduce science to fun facts trivia. This giant leap backwards would be a major set-back for students, making them ill-prepared for college and the challenges ahead. ncse.ngo/proposed-new... #edusci #edusky 🧪

ncse.ngoProposed new Florida science standards attract fierce criticism | National Center for Science EducationMiami, Florida. Photo by Denys Kostyuchenko on Unsplash.

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If you are part of an academic society or a professor of any kind, public statements that you do not condone Drexel cutting off the academy of natural sciences from the public of Philadelphia is very important right now. We need your voices. Urgently.

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Scientists have found the first series of dinosaur tracks suspected to be left by a t-rex, shedding some light on their walking pace. The individual who left these tracks appears to have been moving along about as fast as a human speedwalking. www.sciencenews.org/article/t-re... #FossilFriday 🦖 🧪

sciencenews.orgFirst series of adult T. rex footprints hints at its walking speedThe steps were poorly preserved, but still hint at an ambling pace of 1.6 meters per second, roughly equivalent to a quick walking speed for a human.
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Excellent list from @the-independent.com of environmentalists making an impact and helping us turn the tide on the climate crisis. www.the-independent.com/climate-chan... #climatesky #climateaction

the-independent.comThe Independent Climate 100 List 2026Back for its third year, The Independent is proud to publish its list of the world’s leading environmentalists – marking the campaigners, change makers and innovators who are making a positive and sig...
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A new report from the AP-NORC/EPIC found a slight increase in the percentage of republicans under the age of 45 who understand climate change is happening is and primarily being driven by human activity. However, the percentage has overall remained steady. ncse.ngo/acceptance-h... #climatesky

ncse.ngoAcceptance of human-driven climate change remains steady in the U.S. population | National Center for Science EducationPhoto by NOAA on Unsplash.
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What a find! Scientists discover a remarkably well-preserved bird feather in dinosaur coprolite. Beyond the gorgeous feather find though, they were able to assess through micro-CT scanning that a dinosaur ate the bird and the bird ate a fish. www.abc.net.au/news/science... #FossilFriday #paleo

abc.net.auFeather discovered in fossilised dinosaur poo is first of its kindA well-preserved feather discovered inside fossilised dinosaur faeces could help explain why ancestors of modern birds survived the mass extinction.

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🚨Research alert! A new study based on the largest bat genome and fossil study ever conducted has found that bats most likely arose in Europe around 65 million years ago, overturning previous assumptions. Read more.👇

amnh.linkNew Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe | AMNHNew bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before going global. 
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"[I]f the public can be helped to recognise heatwaves as the major disasters that they are, lives would be saved and people would be convinced that the difficult work of adapting to the climate crisis is urgent and necessary." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #climatesky

theguardian.comThe Guardian view on extreme heat: its scale should be a wake-up call to us all | EditorialEditorial: With thousands dead across Europe this summer, it’s time to recognise heatwaves as the major natural disasters they are
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"Tens of thousands of years ago, a long-legged cat nicknamed the 'American cheetah' prowled North America. But an analysis of the cat family tree reveals this cheetah's closest living relatives are pumas, researchers report." www.sciencenews.org/article/amer... #paleosky #evolution 🧪

sciencenews.orgWas the ‘American cheetah’ a cheetah at all?Ancient DNA confirms Miracinonyx trumani was more closely related to modern pumas than cheetahs and had a more varied diet than previously thought.

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Join me TOMORROW from 3-5pm in NYC for a panel discussion hosted by @standupforscience.net as part of #ClimateWeekNYC. My fellow panelists and I will discuss how climate science shapes policy and where we struggle to act. More info here: www.climateweeknyc.org/event-search...

climateweeknyc.orgScience, Democracy and Climate: A Panel DiscussionThe science on climate change has never been clearer – yet the political response has never felt more uncertain. What happens when the evidence and the electorate don't move in step? Join Stand Up fo...