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Kermyt G Anderson
@kermytanderson.bsky.social
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Biological anthropologist. Demographer. Human behavioral ecologist. I study reproductive outcomes, parental care, contraceptive usage, low fertility, age at first birth, paternity confidence, and other arcane subjects.
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kermytanderson.bsky.social
I got my flu shot!

(I think 80% of my students have already been sick with something this semester, so I'm happy to have this protection.)
Me posing with a sticker that reads "I got my flu shot"
October 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
Another entry in the "minor distraction from all the terrible stuff going on" category: About 115 years ago, Argentine composer Julio Sagreras wrote this little mazurka for his baby sister, Maria Luisa. (He had 9 siblings, but this is his only piece named after one of them.)
youtu.be/py3GQynjOuo
October 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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nbedera.bsky.social
I've gotten a lot of requests from faculty about how to talk to their students about the Cornell 7. I'll post a few resources I've built over the years that I've heard are the most helpful:
September 30, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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karenguzzo.bsky.social
Hey, demographers! If you've ever used
@prbdata.bsky.social's World Data Sheet, consider making a donation so they can continue producing this valuable resource!

Visit www.prb.org/donate/!
When the funding that made the World Population Data Sheet possible was abruptly cut last year, something meaningful happened: stories poured in from around the world—from teachers, researchers, and policymakers sharing what this resource meant to their work. Those stories became the foundation of a fundraising effort that secured this 2026 edition. If the Data Sheet has ever mattered to your work, here's a way to show it—and to help keep it alive. Donors who give $200 or more to PRB will receive a printed copy. Those who give at least $500 will also receive a copy of the inaugural 1962 edition. 🔗 Visit prb.org/donate to learn more!* *Under IRS guidelines, the estimated value of the printed 2026 and 1962 World Population Data Sheets is not substantial; therefore, the full amount of your contribution is deductible as a charitable contribution.
September 29, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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disabilitystor1.bsky.social
Jesus christ
September 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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dorsaamir.bsky.social
Hey folks, I'll be considering PhD applications for the 2026-27 cycle over here at Duke Psych. To learn more about the lab, check us out at www.mindandculturelab.com and/or read through this short FAQ for prospective students: www.mindandculturelab.com/faq
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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anthrofuentes.bsky.social
Not often in agreement the @wsj.com but am here: "Want to Succeed in an AI World? Study Anthropology"
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Want to Succeed in an AI World? Study Anthropology
College students and workers alike are finding a new set of skills is needed for a rapidly changing workplace.
www.wsj.com
September 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
As a follow-up, here's a brief piece by Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega, who is a strong contender for the father of the modern classical guitar:
youtu.be/NLHAsx7MuDk
September 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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dorsaamir.bsky.social
This is a real photo from 1913. It hasn’t been colorized. It was made using a technique called the Autochrome Lumière which captured true color using microscopic dyed starch grains as color filters, decades before color film existed. Pretty incredible, no? More below 👇
September 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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chriskrupenye.bsky.social
🚨 PhD position in human, nonhuman primate, and/or dog cognition!

I am thrilled to be reviewing applicants this year for a new PhD student to join the Social & Cognitive Origins Group in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins @jhu.edu @jhuartssciences.bsky.social

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September 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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amandajean.bsky.social
Come learn about reproductive process models, demographic data, and more in Boulder or online Nov. 11-13.
Apply to join me, @lesja.bsky.social, and legend Jane Menken, with talks from others working in this area.
Being wrong about birthrates is easy. But being right isn't *too* hard and we'll help!
Reproductive Demography Workshop
Workshop dates: Wednesday, November 11th - Friday, November 13th, 2026 The Colorado Fertility Project and CUPC are pleased to announce a workshop for graduate students and early-career researchers wh...
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September 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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jameskgibb.bsky.social
I’m recruiting PhD students to join my lab in Anthropology at Indiana University Bloomington for Fall 2027. Folks interested in biological anthropology, human biology, or LGBTQ+ population health please reach out! Happy to chat about potential projects! Applications are due Dec 1st!
September 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
Just for a change of pace from all the terrible stuff going on, here's me playing a Mozart tune, arranged by Paganini for guitar around 1820. (Caveat: some pretty terrible stuff goes on in Don Giovanni too.)
youtu.be/RFCPK8mNw8Q
Paganini/Mozart - Là ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni
YouTube video by Kermyt Anderson
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September 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
Look what came into the mail!! @kateclancy.bsky.social

I'm going to add it to my human reproduction syllabus for the spring - the best way to guarantee I read the books I buy. (With sincere apologies to all the other books I've bought but haven't yet read - this one's jumping the queue.)
Hardcover edition of Kate Clancy's new book "Pregnancy Interrupted"
September 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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gaudipern.bsky.social
(1/2) Since I haven't seen anyone else mention this one... It was an open secret that Dolly Parton secretly funded a massive number of southern high school bands, most especially predominantly Black high schools. A marching band member in her youth, Dolly never forgot the joy that playing snare drum
gaudipern.bsky.social Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · Aug 25
(1/3) With Dolly Parton's passing, I want to put good words on the wind for her. Feel free to quote reply with your own.

Dolly became the single largest donor for the Moderna COVID vaccine because of a chance encounter and friendship with a Vanderbilt researcher Dr. Naji Abumrad years earlier. She
August 25, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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kateclancy.bsky.social
It's pub day for PREGNANCY INTERRUPTED: THE SCIENCE AND STORIES OF HOW PREGNANCIES REALLY HAPPEN. Woo hoo!!!
Book describes loss as a central feature of pregnancy – News Bureau
news.illinois.edu
August 25, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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killgrove.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/news/outshin...
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass contamination, company says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
www.cbsnews.com
August 20, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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drjenndowd.bsky.social
"When comparing childbirth rates and recorded miscarriages between vaccinated and unvaccinated women, the researchers found adjusted hazard ratios of .... 0.86 for miscarriages — suggesting that vaccinated women were 14% less likely to have a miscarriage." www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/lar...
Large study finds COVID-19 shots don’t affect fertility
www.cidrap.umn.edu
August 11, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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beebrookshire.bsky.social
It. WORKED!!! The calling and comments and yelling! It works.

It's a temporary stall but it can be made permanent. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sena...
U.S. senators push against giving political appointees control over science funding
These proposed changes have seen significant bipartisan pushback and have been criticized by scientists across disciplines
www.scientificamerican.com
August 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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charlesefferson.bsky.social
This fall, the Dept of Ecology and Evolution @ the Univ of Lausanne will be looking for an associate professor in behavioral ecology and cultural evolution. If that sounds like you, please apply. CH is an outstanding place to live and work. ⛰️🚄🔥 wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/appli...
wwwfbm.unil.ch
August 2, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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nataliehaynes.bsky.social
Want to learn more about the women of the Odyssey? This is where to start! From ancient epics to Buffy and Beyoncé, meet the women of Greek myth and discover how their stories have been shaped over time.

Pandora’s Jar is 99p on Kindle.
August 1, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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marchudson.bsky.social
From the LinkedIn of an academic I have a lot of respect for.
Last week, I emailed a (previously?) respectable journal in my field to let them know that a recent article I had been hoping to cite had hallucinated hashtag#AI references and that the author should be asked to update their article with credible citations to support their arguments. Someone from the admin team responded to say, basically, that they weren't going to do anything about it. I feel like this is how academic credibility dies. The main recourse I have in the face of AI slop is academic papers. If you can't trust journal articles to contain established evidence (even though the system has never been perfect) then I don't know how we can make policy recommendations, advise NGOs and charities, design credible experiments, etc., etc. My only hope is that this is the trigger that begins to kill the profiteering publishing system and the 'quantity over quality' performance criteria under which we all are drowning - but I have a feeling that all of academia will need an overhaul to maintain any kind of credibility.
July 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
I cannot recommend Natalie Haynes' "A Thousand Ships" strongly enough. Retells the Iliad and the Odyssey from the perspective of the women in the tale. Superb storytelling. Couldn't put it down.
nataliehaynes.bsky.social Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · Jul 22
Odysseus and the Cyclops, told by Penelope in A Thousand Ships 📘👁️
July 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
kermytanderson.bsky.social
Turns out boosting testosterone to every soldier with "low" T levels could lead to unforeseen health issues, including negative impacts on their fertility. Who'da thunk?

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Health experts warn of fertility risk over US military's testosterone plan
Medical professionals told the BBC that Pete Hegseth's new policy could lead to an increase in incorrect diagnoses, as well as other issues.
www.bbc.com
July 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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hetanshah.bsky.social
It’s 25 years since we lost Douglas Adams. I am happy to have been able to get a reference to him into this piece in the FT about why the humanities are essential
www.ft.com/content/fbde...
It is 25 years since the death of Douglas Adams. He was prescient in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in concluding that finding the answer to life, the universe and everything was not that difficult - it was 42. But the hard part was understanding the question. The humanities are here to help us make sense of the questions of our time.
July 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM