Yet, there is cause for optimism in this twilight of technocratic hubris. President Trump’s re-election signals a pivot toward evidence-based policy, unshackling science from the misinformation inq... Read more Yet, there is cause for optimism in this twilight of technocratic hubris. President Trump’s re-election signals a pivot toward evidence-based policy, unshackling science from the misinformation inquisition. By defunding activist enclaves like NCAR and enforcing transparency via executive order, the administration paves the way for genuine inquiry. Imagine a world where debates on climate sensitivity, the role of solar cycles, or the costs of adaptation are conducted openly, without fear of cancellation. Show less

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  Rhacophorus hujianshengi  Liu, Hou, Rao & Li, 2025 Malipo Tree Frog | 麻栗坡树蛙  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230328130358 Researchgate.net... Read more   Rhacophorus hujianshengi  Liu, Hou, Rao & Li, 2025 Malipo Tree Frog | 麻栗坡树蛙  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230328130358 Researchgate.net/publication/375103242ABSTRACT We describe a new species of Rhacophorus based on morphological and molecular evidence of specimens collected from Malipo Coun­ty, Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The new species is morphologically most similar and phylogenetically close­ly related to R. laoshan, but it can be distinguished from the latter by the following morphological characteristics: Relatively greater eye diameter, relatively greater transverse diameter of third-finger disc, tibiotarsal articulation reaching or beyond nostril when hindlimb is adpressed forward, and nuptial pad absent in adult males. In addition, the new species differs from R. laoshan by 3.3 % in 16S rRNA sequences. Adult males of Rhacophorus hujianshengi sp. nov. in life. A, B, C, the holotype (KIZ2020012); D, E, F, the paratype (KIZ2020013).  Adult females of  Rhacophorus hujianshengi sp. nov. in life.A, B, C, the paratype (KIZ2020009); D, E, F, the paratype (KIZ2020011). Rhacophorus hujianshengi sp. nov. Diagnosis: Body size moderate, SVL 31.9‒36.1 mm in adult males and 48.6‒52.7 mm in adult females; snout rounded; nostril closer to tip of snout than to eye; internasal space smaller than interorbital space, interorbital space larger than width of upper eyelid; tympanum distinct, approximately half of eye diameter; vomerine teeth well developed; dorsal skin smooth; distinct dermal calcars present at heels; coloration in life very variable; single subgular vocal sac present in adult males, and nuptial pad absent in adult males.Etymology: The species name, hujianshengi, is a patronym honoring the retired professor of Yunnan University, Dr. Jiansheng HU. We name the new species after Dr. Hu in recognition of his contributions to the zoological research in Yunnan Province, China. We suggest “Malipo Tree Frog” as its English name, and “麻栗坡树蛙” (Pinyin: má lì pō shù wā) as its Chinese name.Shuo Liu, Mian Hou, Dingqi Rao and Song Li. 2025. A New Species of Rhacophorus Kuhl and Van Hassalt, 1822 (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Southeastern Yunnan, China. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 57(2); 709-719. DOI: doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230328130358 Researchgate.net/publication/375103242_A_New_Species_of_Rhacophorus_from_Southeastern_Yunnan_China Show less

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New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in wha... Read more New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what scientists have called a “visible signal” of climate breakdown disrupting the natural world.A Met Office analysis of data from the annual new year’s plant hunt over the past nine years found an extra 2.5 species in bloom during the new year period for every 1C rise in temperature at a given location during the previous November and December. This year’s hunt started on Thursday and runs until Sunday. Continue reading... Show less

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Tropidurus galileiiFerreira, Dias, Rodrigues & Carvalho, 2025 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2024.2436572 Researchgate.net/publication/388269545Abstract Microendemism remains a poorly studied... Read more Tropidurus galileiiFerreira, Dias, Rodrigues & Carvalho, 2025 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2024.2436572 Researchgate.net/publication/388269545Abstract Microendemism remains a poorly studied phenomenon within Brazil’s Caatinga biome, yet recent research has revealed a number of species complexes with diverging lineages confined to narrow geographic ranges. These lineages often inhabit remote and undersampled regions lacking conservation efforts. Notable examples include the flat lizards from the Tropidurus semitaeniatus group, which comprises the broadly distributed T. semitaeniatus species complex plus T. helenae, T. jaguaribanus, and T. pinima, all endemic to the Caatinga biome. Incomplete knowledge of their taxonomic boundaries, phylogenetic relationships, and geographic distribution hinders both the formal description of new microendemic taxa and their conservation assessment. To address these gaps, we conducted a phylogenomic analysis of the T. semitaeniatus group employing ultra-conserved elements (UCEs) and investigated its microendemic diversity. Our analysis revealed that T. semitaeniatus is paraphyletic, with T. helenae emerging as sister to a clade formed by microendemic lineages of T. semitaeniatus (sensu lato), within which T. jaguaribanus is embedded. Additionally, the discovery of a new microendemic species, Tropidurus galileii sp. nov., from calcareous formations of Itaguaçu da Bahia, Brazil, exposed T. pinima as paraphyletic, revealing a novel species complex composed of multiple microendemic lineages. This finding led us to produce the first illustrated morphological guide for the T. semitaeniatus group, aimed at facilitating future comparative studies. Most species requiring taxonomic treatment in the T. semitaeniatus group exhibit morphological distinctiveness, and the number of microendemic taxa is significantly higher than previously estimated. Our findings suggest that range expansion followed by allopatric speciation is unlikely to be the sole driver of microendemism in this group. However, the specific biogeographic processes underlying the origin of microendemic lineages remain elusive. This study sheds light on the microendemic lizard diversity of the Caatinga, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced systematic and conservation efforts. Key words: Microendemism, South American Flat Lizards, Tropidurinae, Tropidurus, ultra-conserved elementsTropidurus galileii sp. nov. Elaine Ferreira, Iuri Ribeiro Dias, Miguel Trefaut Rodrigues and André L. G. Carvalho. 2025. Microendemism can be the Rule in the Brazilian Caatinga: Evidence from Flat Lizards of the Tropidurus semitaeniatus group (Squamata: Tropiduridae). Systematics and Biodiversity. 23(1); 2436572. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2024.2436572 [21 Jan 2025] Researchgate.net/publication/388269545_Microendemism_of_the_Tropidurus_semitaeniatus_group Show less

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Manchester City fans are slamming Savinho after their goalless draw in the Premier League at Sunderland. Many believe that the winger was the key reason why they failed to score in the game.

Originally appeared on Tenderlove Making.I bought a Pixoo64 LED Display to play around with, and I love it! It connects to WiFi and has an on-board HTTP API so you can program it. I made a Ruby cli... Read more Originally appeared on Tenderlove Making.I bought a Pixoo64 LED Display to play around with, and I love it! It connects to WiFi and has an on-board HTTP API so you can program it. I made a Ruby client for it that even includes code to convert PNG files to the binary format the sign wants. One cool thing is that the display can be configured to fetch data from a remote server, so I configured mine to fetch PM2.5 and CO2 data for my office. Here’s what it’s looking like so far: Yes, this is how I discovered I need to open a window 😂 Show less