Marta Głowacka
@birchgreen.bsky.social
Outdoor health, nature connectedness, neurodiversity, science and health communication. Researcher and teacher of things useful in academia and beyond. Open to remote research and teaching jobs contrea.eu
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Marta Głowacka
@birchgreen.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Not providing online access to scientific events/conferences is discrimination. It excludes many disabled or chronically ill people, those with caring responsibilities, or those with fewer resources. This cannot be good for science.
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My short book is available on Amazon. May be valuable for families and teachers preparing for the new term.
Embracing Monotropism and Supporting Young People To Help Prevent Autistic Burnout
www.amazon.co.uk/Embracing-Mo...
Embracing Monotropism and Supporting Young People To Help Prevent Autistic Burnout
www.amazon.co.uk/Embracing-Mo...
August 19, 2026 at 9:54 AM
My short book is available on Amazon. May be valuable for families and teachers preparing for the new term.
Embracing Monotropism and Supporting Young People To Help Prevent Autistic Burnout
www.amazon.co.uk/Embracing-Mo...
Embracing Monotropism and Supporting Young People To Help Prevent Autistic Burnout
www.amazon.co.uk/Embracing-Mo...
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Are you hosting an event online, in person or hybrid?
Check out @stimpunks.org accessibility guide
stimpunks.org/access/
Check out @stimpunks.org accessibility guide
stimpunks.org/access/
Enable Dignity: Everywhere Should Be Accessible
Enable dignity. Everywhere should be accessible. The accommodations for natural human variation should be mutual. Accessibility is a collective process.
stimpunks.org
August 19, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Are you hosting an event online, in person or hybrid?
Check out @stimpunks.org accessibility guide
stimpunks.org/access/
Check out @stimpunks.org accessibility guide
stimpunks.org/access/
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Poster highlight from #SAA2026 @saa2026.bsky.social Sarah Landskron presented her poster "Effects of yoga on stress-inflammation processes: Study protocol and initial findings of a randomized controlled trial". 🧘♂️🧘♀️
August 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Poster highlight from #SAA2026 @saa2026.bsky.social Sarah Landskron presented her poster "Effects of yoga on stress-inflammation processes: Study protocol and initial findings of a randomized controlled trial". 🧘♂️🧘♀️
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I know so many autistics with "spiky" profiles for whom the functional level they would be considered in today's system vary by context. I would really love to see more nuance but that might require a lot more research and care.
April 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I know so many autistics with "spiky" profiles for whom the functional level they would be considered in today's system vary by context. I would really love to see more nuance but that might require a lot more research and care.
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“We cannot say we ‘accept’ autistic individuals while continuing to use practices that ask them to override their nervous systems just to be seen as successful.” Rebecca Engle, at @endseclusion.bsky.social:
endseclusion.org/2026/04/03/a...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth #neurodiversity #autism
endseclusion.org/2026/04/03/a...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth #neurodiversity #autism
Autism Acceptance Month Is Not a Celebration—It’s a Reckoning
Every April, the world turns its attention to autism. The posts go up, the slogans circulate, and suddenly everyone is talking about “awareness” again. But if I’m being honest, awareness has never bee...
endseclusion.org
April 20, 2026 at 1:17 AM
“We cannot say we ‘accept’ autistic individuals while continuing to use practices that ask them to override their nervous systems just to be seen as successful.” Rebecca Engle, at @endseclusion.bsky.social:
endseclusion.org/2026/04/03/a...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth #neurodiversity #autism
endseclusion.org/2026/04/03/a...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth #neurodiversity #autism
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Organic farming has to be the only way forward....
April 23, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Organic farming has to be the only way forward....
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We are all paying attention to spring trees, but flowers seem to get all the attention. Vegetative growth, as buds open and leaves enlarge, are doing complicated, interesting things, and they are certainly worth a close look.
Have a look at spring growth
We are all paying attention to the glory of spring flowers like the pawpaw we looked at yesterday, or the amazing redbuds from last week.
open.substack.com
April 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
We are all paying attention to spring trees, but flowers seem to get all the attention. Vegetative growth, as buds open and leaves enlarge, are doing complicated, interesting things, and they are certainly worth a close look.
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This is true. No one wants to admit COVID still exists or ever existed. Quite incredible. Where are the huge conferences dedicated to COVID, like there still is for HIV?
Research on COVID is being hampered by a lack of interest by publishers and funding, imo. Considering we are only about 7 years into a brand-new disease, we lost interest pretty quickly.
April 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
This is true. No one wants to admit COVID still exists or ever existed. Quite incredible. Where are the huge conferences dedicated to COVID, like there still is for HIV?
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Unimaginable destruction going on – day in, day out – in places that are supposed to be 'protected' for nature.
When words become totally meaningless.
When words become totally meaningless.
"around 95% of species being hauled up were not the intended target of the fishery"
The destructive power of bottom trawling has been known for a long time yet authorities still allow it in so-called 'protected areas'
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/world-f...
The destructive power of bottom trawling has been known for a long time yet authorities still allow it in so-called 'protected areas'
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/world-f...
World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling's catch - Oceanographic
Study reveals that bottom trawling catches more than 3,000 fish species, including critically endangered sharks, rays and seahorses.
oceanographicmagazine.com
April 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Unimaginable destruction going on – day in, day out – in places that are supposed to be 'protected' for nature.
When words become totally meaningless.
When words become totally meaningless.
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So, the ABA industry got worse on this, not better:
"Ninety-three percent of statements claiming no [potential bias] were false. Conflicts of interest are increasingly pervasive in ABA autism intervention research, and the vast majority remain undisclosed"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41956104/
"Ninety-three percent of statements claiming no [potential bias] were false. Conflicts of interest are increasingly pervasive in ABA autism intervention research, and the vast majority remain undisclosed"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41956104/
A 5-Year Update of Conflicts of Interest in Autism Intervention Research in Applied Behavior Analysis Journals - PubMed
Researchers' false, incomplete, or missing disclosures of conflicts of interest (COIs) can introduce bias into research, can erode public trust in research findings, and represent ethical violations of most academic journal policies. A 2020 study discovered that publications in applied behavior anal …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
April 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
So, the ABA industry got worse on this, not better:
"Ninety-three percent of statements claiming no [potential bias] were false. Conflicts of interest are increasingly pervasive in ABA autism intervention research, and the vast majority remain undisclosed"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41956104/
"Ninety-three percent of statements claiming no [potential bias] were false. Conflicts of interest are increasingly pervasive in ABA autism intervention research, and the vast majority remain undisclosed"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41956104/
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Did u know? Flies are essential in healthy ecosystems: they're pollinators; they're organic matter recyclers; their huge numbers feed other bigger animals & their diverse numbers mean that they add to the varied biodiversity on earth. So don't swat, celebrate 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🪰
April 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Did u know? Flies are essential in healthy ecosystems: they're pollinators; they're organic matter recyclers; their huge numbers feed other bigger animals & their diverse numbers mean that they add to the varied biodiversity on earth. So don't swat, celebrate 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🪰
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There is little evidence to support the prominence of psychological distance: most people actually perceive climate change as occurring now and close by.
www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
April 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
There is little evidence to support the prominence of psychological distance: most people actually perceive climate change as occurring now and close by.
www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
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Still masking at conferences 😷
(Hey, that's the name badge I designed)
(Hey, that's the name badge I designed)
April 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Still masking at conferences 😷
(Hey, that's the name badge I designed)
(Hey, that's the name badge I designed)
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Serj Tankian chose to wear a mask while signing autographs at his new coffee venue Kavat Coffee earlier this week.
Protecting your health and the community around you is still relevant and still matters. Clean air and small precautions aren’t overreactions, they’re care in action.
#MaskUp
Protecting your health and the community around you is still relevant and still matters. Clean air and small precautions aren’t overreactions, they’re care in action.
#MaskUp
April 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Serj Tankian chose to wear a mask while signing autographs at his new coffee venue Kavat Coffee earlier this week.
Protecting your health and the community around you is still relevant and still matters. Clean air and small precautions aren’t overreactions, they’re care in action.
#MaskUp
Protecting your health and the community around you is still relevant and still matters. Clean air and small precautions aren’t overreactions, they’re care in action.
#MaskUp
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Climate + nature need joined-up solutions 🌿 Our Oxfordshire strategy with the Oxford Local Nature Partnership & the district councils shows a diverse habitat approach could boost carbon storage by 28% & offset ~20% of emissions in 30 years.
Designing a carbon strategy that delivers for climate, biodiversity and resilient land use
Developing a high-integrity nature-based carbon sequestration strategy for Oxfordshire
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
April 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Climate + nature need joined-up solutions 🌿 Our Oxfordshire strategy with the Oxford Local Nature Partnership & the district councils shows a diverse habitat approach could boost carbon storage by 28% & offset ~20% of emissions in 30 years.
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Not providing online access to scientific events/conferences is discrimination. It excludes many disabled or chronically ill people, those with caring responsibilities, or those with fewer resources. This cannot be good for science.
November 14, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Not providing online access to scientific events/conferences is discrimination. It excludes many disabled or chronically ill people, those with caring responsibilities, or those with fewer resources. This cannot be good for science.
Reposted by Marta Głowacka
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Did u know? If you accidentally dig up or uncover a pupa in your outside space (the appearance of this one suggests that it'll emerge as a moth or butterfly) just pop them back where you found them - in the same place, at the same depth....and wish them luck on their journey... 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🦋
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Did u know? If you accidentally dig up or uncover a pupa in your outside space (the appearance of this one suggests that it'll emerge as a moth or butterfly) just pop them back where you found them - in the same place, at the same depth....and wish them luck on their journey... 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🦋
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Here is the original Map of Monotropic Experiences I created and expanded with @stimpunks.org team.
We now have free open-source training and a reflective workbook to accompany this neuro-affirming resource.
Check it out:
autisticrealms.com/the-map-of-m...
We now have free open-source training and a reflective workbook to accompany this neuro-affirming resource.
Check it out:
autisticrealms.com/the-map-of-m...
The Map of Monotropic Experiences: A Summary | Autistic Realms
The Map of Monotropic Experiences, created by Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms in collaboration with the Stimpunks Foundation, visually represents 20 common a ...
autisticrealms.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Here is the original Map of Monotropic Experiences I created and expanded with @stimpunks.org team.
We now have free open-source training and a reflective workbook to accompany this neuro-affirming resource.
Check it out:
autisticrealms.com/the-map-of-m...
We now have free open-source training and a reflective workbook to accompany this neuro-affirming resource.
Check it out:
autisticrealms.com/the-map-of-m...
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Saline nasal sprays offer so much potential as a public health intervention to reduce viral illnesses. Easy to use, relatively cheap and widely available.
Congratulations to Professor Paul Little, winning Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year 🌟
He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Saline nasal sprays offer so much potential as a public health intervention to reduce viral illnesses. Easy to use, relatively cheap and widely available.
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Research shows that a #communitygarden can make you more democratic, and happier.
globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...
globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...
Why our GLAS gardens are exactly what research says the world needs - Global Action Plan
Healing our broken relationship with nature is the foundation for solving environmental crises
globalactionplan.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Research shows that a #communitygarden can make you more democratic, and happier.
globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...
globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...
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This open-access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities & rationales of key leaders in their own words.
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This open-access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities & rationales of key leaders in their own words.
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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"Preregistering allows readers to discriminate between confirmatory analyses, which provide valid p-values and trustworthy results, and exploratory analyses, which provide invalid p-values and tentative results." 2/2
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Psychology's Renaissance
In 2010–2012, a few largely coincidental events led experimental psychologists to realize that their approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting data made it too easy to publish false-positive fi...
www.annualreviews.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"Preregistering allows readers to discriminate between confirmatory analyses, which provide valid p-values and trustworthy results, and exploratory analyses, which provide invalid p-values and tentative results." 2/2
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...