Special guest Roxanne Khamsi, science writer and author of Beyond Inheritance, joins Nels and Vincent on This Week in Evolution 126.

Ebola doesn’t seem to replicate well in differentiated epithelial cells. @angierasmussen.bsky.social discusses the “going airborne” theory around the Ebola virus on a new episode of Rasmussen Retorts.

From TWiV 1315, the hosts discuss the article “Wildlife trade drives animal-to-human pathogen transmission over 40 years” (Science) and what it reveals about how human activity shapes spillover risk.

@angierasmussen.bsky.social is NOT being quiet about it 🎥: @chrissuspect.bsky.social

Ever wonder about the etymology of the phrase ‘6ft under’? From This Week in Parasitism 279: Tolling for hookworms 🪱

A quick look at the “Travisano-style” experiment @markowenmartin.bsky.social uses with his students. From Matters Microbial 129: Microbes reveal how evolution might replay with Dr Michael Travisano

Dr. Griffin (@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social ) and Vincent Racaniello discuss the global spread of the ‘eradicated’ poliovirus

New Case alert Male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social social tells us all about it! Send your guesses to: twip@microbe.tv with ‘TWIP 276 Case’ in the subject line Deadline: April 9th 2026

Vincent calls out the concept of medical freedom as a false narrative on microbetV’s newest program Rasmussen Retorts with @angierasmussen.bsky.social Episode 3 is available now

New from Matters Microbial! Dr. Kevin Kohl discusses coevolution, the boundaries of the holobiont, and the variables that shape these relationships. Watch Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology hosted by @markowenmartin.bsky.social

Make this holiday season a healthy one! #HealthyForTheHolidays #GWwellness #LifestyleMedicine

My experience at Alabama based Taco Casa. #food #foodie #foodreview #alabama

"Quite unlike any other roguelike out there - and for that, it's a delight" - GameSpew, 8/10 Froggy Hates Snow is out now for PC & Consoles!

23-year-old Asal Shakeri was a videographer & photographer from Tabriz. On January 9th 2026, she was murdered by regime forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. She had just recently survived cancer, when she was stolen from us. May her dream of a free Iran be achieved. #Iran #FreeIran #IranProtests

"When we're working best as the Assembly, it's when we work together cross-party." At our event with the London Assembly yesterday, @carolinerussell.bsky.social shared her experience of working across political divides under a proportional system. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/live/BDnIo7W...

The SAVE America Act forces states to submit their voter rolls to a DHS program that has a history of flagging eligible U.S. citizens for removal with little to no explanation. You may not realize your state removed you until election day. And to reregister, you'll need documents you may not have.

Setting up irrigation in the huerto. Saw 2 Bonelli’s eagles, cuckoos and hoopoes very vocal. Beautiful soft evening.

I don't know what your phone app for Sunday but it's NOT a washout. That being said, there are no 100% dry chunks of time until after 6PM.

Who will buy Warner Brothers Discovery? @heatherfallon.bsky.social from Broadcast and Alex Segal of InterTalent on the new Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/DNDnm45MWS4 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

24 May 2026: Several Telegram channels report a fire at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Reportedly, a Leroy Merlin warehouse near the Vesna shopping center is on fire, residents say on social media.

Starmer: -46. Burnham: +14 over Farage. Streeting: +7. Labour won't change leader. Crown won't change at all. Anti‑politics? Or just anti‑two‑party? 📊#BBCLauraK

😂😂😂😂man I hate that shit

Ryan Hunter-Reay loses the car and spins, Katherine Legge has to move left to avoid hitting him which puts her in the inside wall

So now I'M not allowed to make jokes??? #Vsky | #VTClips

Staying at Hotel Splendide Royal during Travel Classics Ticino feels like stepping into another layer of Lugano. Step outside and the lake is right there. Some hotels are a place to stay. This one feels like part of the story. #Lugano #Switzerland #travelclassicsswitzerland #travel

Health Risks Forecast for May 27, 2026 Check with bub this summer: Heat, bugs & pollution risk

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Im Straßenverkehr wird doch jeder zur Bestie oder?🫨💀 #gaming #TaxiLife #germangirl🇩🇪 #KathyClips #taxilifeacitydrivingsimulator #viral #rage

Oh it's in response to something.. Someone alright🤯 #NETANYAHU

Canada issued 2,250 ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class candidates, with a minimum CRS score of 509, reflecting continued focus on in-Canada applicants. zurl.co/ScGXn

U.S. @duckworth.senate.gov (D-IL) questions the Trump administration's reasoning for going to war with Iran. "I am deeply concerned that I don't think the Trump administration knows what their own goal line is, either."

As we prepare Christmas Meal Kits, we still need donations (by Dec 17) + volunteers for Dec 21–22. Email: office@parkavenuechristian.com

Pam Bondi still refuses to give clear answers about the DOJ's mismanagement of the Epstein files. Eliza Orlins is on site with the latest.

Good Game Spawn Point x Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream

Nigel Farage recorded a paid endorsement for a Canadian neo-Nazi group. The Guardian has the footage. This is who he is when he thinks no one important is watching. #ReformUK #NigelFarage #Politics

Replying to @chloe_c_84 I agree! So frustrating, but really really sadly, not surprising.

ついみてしまうの　20260512 #恋　#昼休み

All these Bar Races have the same finish... #NBABarRaces

For neurodivergent kids, Halloween can be more overwhelming than fun. Prep with social stories & role-play. Keep costumes comfy, go early, bring sensory supports. Try inclusive events or home celebrations. Small steps = a magical night for all. #SensoryFriendlyHalloween #NeurodiversityAcceptance

On #NCCBookClub, Sai Prakash of UVA Law School explores Fries's Rebellion and the precedent it set for the presidential pardon. Learn more and watch the full program: https://ow.ly/FqxW50YV5Cz

Naz Hillmon and Emily Engstler threes to open the Atlanta Dream/Portland Fire game #WNBA

What are your thoughts on the #StrangerThings finale? #strangerthings5 #st5 #netflix (If you’re seeing this on a platform other than TikTok, sharing and direct donations help most!)

We need term limits not just for the Supreme Court, but for Congress. No one should serve for a lifetime or even decades. If we actually want a government that represents the will of the people and responds to today’s challenges, we need new leadership, and that means term limits.

This must go to no:1 on Spotify.

energy independence 🤝 renewables It’s time for a #JustTransition to a climate-safe future powered by wind and solar, not polluting fossil fuels.

As state legislatures begin their sessions, this feels worth remembering. Behind the scenes with Doug Goodman, U.S. Army veteran, founder of Nevadans for Election Reform, and member of Veterans for all Voters. People vs. Politics — coming in 2026.

В Минобороны Румынии подтвердили, что на крышу жилого дома в городе Галац упал российский дрон, в результате чего ранены 2 человека

Need a timeline cleanse? Eastern Bluebird Crew Reporting for duty! 🫡 💙 #HarrisBirdCam 🪶 #birdfy

Congresswoman @scanlon.house.gov warns of federal government "labeling people who disagree with the president's policies as 'domestic terrorists' under NSPM-7, putting their names on secret government lists..."

Ghouls 'N Ghosts with MEGA MAN armor!!

Den BirdBuddy hat SQ heute wohl lieber gemieden. Da war zu viel Flugverkehr und Specht und er "mögen sich wohl nicht", wie ich im Baum gegenüber schon sah. 😉 #BirdBuddy #BirdCam #BirdWatching 🐦 #Balconylife #Wildlife #München

Noch was Niedliches am Abend? Okay, hier, einer der kleinen Steinmarder, die hier nach wie vor regelmäßig vorbeischauen 😍

📢 Journal of the Week: Advanced Textile Technology From fiber science to dyeing innovation, this journal is where textile breakthroughs get published. Scopus indexed. Peer reviewed. Worth your time. Read it here: www.academax.com/XDFZJS/home #TextileScience #FiberInnovation #AcademicSky 🎓

We need more people like Matti. Happy Pride Month!

Got my cinematic system to be more beefy with animation triggers and character position! Here is a quick scene of Jun and Loren first meeting. #gamedev #indiedev #lovestory

Oh, For Real?!? Y'all just gonna take AFCON championship away from Senegal?!? 🤯 #AFCON #Senegal #Morocco #CAF

This is the kind of leadership we need. Not symbolic statements. Not empty outrage. Real legislation that protects our communities.

'The Peace Thieves' is an honest- and at times very graphic- depiction of what Canada's peacekeepers were dealing with in Croatia in the early 90's @annettehamm.bsky.social. FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live...

Arizona State University right now after spending millions trying to be legit after being voted best party school for like a decade:

dancing like nobody's watching, always a mood #automation2026 #fyp #viral