Symbiosis

when there are two organisms living in close proximity to each other and by associating with each other they have an advantage (ex. bacteria in your stomach)

Philip Ball

Philip Ball

@philipcball.bsky.social

Finally caught up with this fascinating paper from December, reporting evidence that the genesis of eukaryotes began way before the symbiotic event that created mitochondria. By the time that happened, these critters already had most of the genetic resources needed...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09808-z

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Lodestar

1. a star that leads or guides (commonly used when referring to the navigation of ships) 2. one that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide.

Susan Page

Susan Page

@susanpagedc.bsky.social

As a fourth-generation Kansan, I am especially thrilled to receive the William Allen White National Citation for Journalism. He was a lodestar in his time, and in ours. Thank you, @universityofkansas.bsky.social.
https://journalism.ku.edu/news/article/susan-page-to-accept-william-allen-white-foundation-national-citation

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Pristine

having its original form or its original beauty or original purity; almost unchanged or unsullied; perfect; flawless; fresh; new; virgin; pure

Kyri

Kyri

@chuparos.bsky.social

Listen, no quote unquote Western country is beyond reproach and essentially none of them have a pristine history (who does?), but not sure why Americans are getting so defensive today. I know half of you didn't vote for him but a few barbs coming America's way is both topical and merited.

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