We need to change the language from “making” money to the more accurate “acquiring “ money.
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Simple solution - write the legislation to specify exactly what it’s intended to achieve, and no more 🤷🏽
We work really hard at the Journal of Pollination Ecology @jpollecol.bsky.social but this was still a (very pleasant) surprise - JPE's 2025 impact factor is 1.8. Keep supporting Society-published, independent open access journals! #OpenAccess
#Pollination
Thomas Pape talks Nomenclature - Scientists often quote the famous ecologist Robert May about the value of taxonomy & systemstatics BUT Thomas argues that nomenclature is necessary first for those disciplines to be studied
#BIOCOREFlies26
Stereo3D view of the Miraflores butte captured yesterday by Curiosity. First time we see it delineated against the backdrop of the walls of the rim of Gale Crater in the distance.
To go 3D: eyes' lines of sight parallel, left image for left eye, right image for right eye.
#Mars 🧪🔭
Eight EU-funded research consortia warn that Europe risks a crisis if it fails to halt pollinator loss.
Their solution: a roadmap to reverse wild pollinator decline and protect managed bees.
@butterfly-project.bsky.social
@vitenskapsteori.bsky.social
butterfly-europe.eu/eight-eu-fun...
Calling my fellow #nzpol wonks. Read this thread. Doctorow is talking about other countries but you'll see NZ in there anyway.
We have to beat the drum loudly on the Greens' policies. If we can get people to listen/read long enough to understand then them they will be wildly popular.
I don’t think I have ever donated to a political party but I think it’s time to make an exception 💚
Phil Garnock-Jones
The Jones, Chour, Upston, grifts should be devastating vote losers but actually line up with the pervasive idea that people who love making too much money will be good at managing yours. Greed is good. Grift is savvy. Public service is for losers. I hate this for us.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Critics warn that while the minister promises no ‘large swathes’ will be sold, his new bill technically keeps that option on the table - Newsroom Pro - $ -
Maria Clara Castellanos
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Erica McAlister
Phil Garnock-Jones
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Jeroen van der Sluijs
Daniel Pomarède
Guy Body
A $63,000 Canadian trip, an on-call limo, and a $17,000 parking bill show a rapid pattern of personal spending by coalition ministers.
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MadSheahan
Clarivate released the 2026 JCR yesterday.
We are thrilled that, from a standing start, JPE's first-ever Impact Factor is 1.8!
An outstanding result for the journal and a testament to the high-quality contributions of our authors, reviewers and editors.
Carolin and Maria Clara
JPE Senior Editors
Newsroom NZ
JPE - Journal of Pollination Ecology
Today's chart after ACT got another $150k👀
The game is rigged, although funny when you think ACT are only polling at around 6%
#nzpol
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Some people love to admire a beautiful football play; me, I can't get enough of politicians doing good politics - and like those World Cup fans, I am doubly pleased when it's my team making the play.
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