Major advance in #BCI: man w/ speech impediment speaks expressively after invasive brain surgery. Sounds like #magic, but it's #science. I want to see the video.

15th annual bird survey at Elon U Forest: 25 bird species. Nice to have the northern parula return, but where is the wood thrush?

Crows better than baboons at geometry #evolution #intelligence #cognition #math #geometry.

Jawbone fossil from #Taiwan - 50,000yrs ago featured 4+ #human species on Eurasia: Homo sapiens, neandertalensis, floresiensis, & denisova.

My research student, Mason, did a great job coding #SyntheticBirdsong in #Python. Looking forward to where this project goes

Survey sample obviously biased (75% of US scientists won't leave the US), but wise #Republicans will work to understand the legitimate concerns expressed by these scientists. Strong #science makes America great. @realDonaldTrump

#Republicans (and all Americans) have legitimate concerns about government waste, and I'm sure there's waste in @NSF and @NIH. But what are the tradeoffs of the current approach by @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk?.

@NSF funded three years for me in grad school - I learned how research works in real life, not textbooks. Also participated in first ever studies of a Panamanian bird species. Thanks, @NSF.

Editorial from a leading British science magazine argues that #Trump's actions are hurting American #science now, and especially in the long-term future. I'd love to hear a #Republican rebuttal. @Nature

Like family history? My church is sponsoring a free event in Greensboro on Sat March 8th, 8:30-1. I teach the beginner's class. Register at

RT @ElonBiology: Students in Experimental Design (BIO2520) showcase their #VocalMimicry research at the 3rd annual Citizen Science Symposiu….

RT @ElonBiology: Non-science majors in Dr Dave Gammon’s Journey Thru Time class try their hands at hunting and gathering. Thank goodness fo….

Don’t expect quick #election results Tuesday night. @nypost article explains why, with detailed analysis of each swing state

How did #brains evolve differently in #humans compared to other organisms? Check out this student-friendly immersive website from @Nature @ElonBiology #Neuroscience

I greatly enjoyed speaking this week at Chapel Hill Bird Club: "Birdsong: communication or music?" zoom recording at

I would also love to hear constructive ideas on how to keep mainstream science perceived as nonpolitical by both liberals and conservatives.

I would love to hear constructive and realistic ideas on how to hold @realDonaldTrump accountable in '25-'29 when it comes to representing science accurately. #ChecksAndBalances #FactsMatter.

I believe #Republicans support #science generally, and I’ve also seen abuses of scientific evidence from politicians on both sides, including this morning from a liberal politician.

This editorial from @Nature (a leading scientific organization globally) discusses possible risks to scientific literacy and science-based policy that would likely happen during a 2nd Trump presidency.

How do #Trump and #Harris #economic plans compare? Insightful and nuanced analysis by economist @davidmwessel from @BrookingsInst; @nprfreshair