Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 5h

That’s the unofficial #1 reason R01 grants are not funded. “Poor conceptualization of analytic plan. And excessive use of the term ‘herein in SA page’”

1 2

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 5h

When preparing lunches in the morning, does anyone else find the kids swapping your apple for their apple, cause theirs “has a dent and mine doesn’t”?

1

Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 5h

Friday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 11th lowest on record (JAXA data)

• about 20,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,300,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,400,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 3,040,000 km² below the 1980s mean

More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...

Line graph time series of 2025's daily Arctic sea ice extent compared to decadal averages from the 1980s to the 2010s. The decadal averages are shown with different colored lines with purple for the 1980s, blue for the 1990s, green for the 2000s, and white for the 2010s. Thin white lines are also shown for each year from 2000 to 2024. 2025 is shown with a thick gold line. There is a long-term decreasing trend in ice extent for every day of the year shown on this graph between August and November by looking at the decadal average line positions.

1 19 49

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 1d

As a public health scientist, we refer RFK Jr l’s statement as a ‘shotgun response.’ It is when a student who doesn’t know the answer on an exam, instead tries to toss out a collection of random and nonsensical scientific terms in hope that some will be correct by chance (hint: they never are)

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 3d

It’s just a casual “you should personally add 10-15% more working years onto your life, but it will make the US economic numbers seem sooo much better.”

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

The #Yankees gave up 23 runs in the first two games of a best of five. This has only happened one other time with the 1999 Red Sox, who incidentally came back to win. I’m not that optimistic.

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

Also seems like several plays where receivers aren’t even looking for a ball that’s thrown their way (Shavers, Palmer). Allen getting frustrated cause guys aren’t where he’s expecting them/needs them to be.

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

You know who’s lost a step? Tre White

3

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

Is it just me or does it seem like Keons first step is always backwards? #Bills

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

Nice job #Yankees with 8 strikeouts in 9 plate appearances from the top 5 in your order

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 4d

So these carrots were all planted from the same seeds, at the same time, in the same half of the plot, and watered the same way. Lots of variance going on.

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 5d

You will be pleased to know that my wife is getting a masters in early childhood education at the U. And this is exactly how they say to develop a curriculum for very young. Each lesson builds vocabulary, but sparks follow-up thought and development in each kid based on their interest

1 1

UCS Climate & Accountability Campaigns @ucsclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Climate change won’t stop for a government shutdown. We’re following a developing late-season heatwave in the Midwest and Northeastern US. Temperatures are expected to be over 20F above normal today through early next week.

1 6 8

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 11d

And will Universities stand as one against this policy? Or are all the provosts giving each other side eye to see who gives in first, so they can quickly follow suit?

1 1

Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 13d

It is really funny that Jimmy Kimmel Live showed more moral fortitude and adherence to a system of values than Columbia University

150 2.2K 13K

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 15d

Yes. Especially in the shallow Lake Erie, but also in the other lakes. It also allows for more erosion on lake shores that no longer have an ice buffer to protect them from winter storms

2

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 15d

This is a main contributor to less ice on the Great Lakes. An extended summer season lets the lakes retain their warmth. Even when it cools off, they can’t dissipate heat fast enough to take advantage of the still cold winter season. Ice simply forms later, remains less thick, and breaks up faster

1 4

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 17d

Being taught something new is a good way to start a Tues morning - even if it is obscure etymology

c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 17d

"Dead as a doornail" dates back to at least Shakespeare, who used it in "Henry IV Part 2: Falstaff Boogaloo" (1596).

By the time of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol" (1843), the idiom was well-worn, so that the narrator ponders what the phrase even means.

What the heck even IS a 'doornail'?

I've composited a bit of Henry IV, part 2 where the phrase appears and one of those quote sites of Charles Dickens' narrator rambling about dead as a doornail. I put two line art drawings of their heads.

It's a bit of a mess as illustrations go.

1 2

c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 17d

"Dead as a doornail" dates back to at least Shakespeare, who used it in "Henry IV Part 2: Falstaff Boogaloo" (1596).

By the time of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol" (1843), the idiom was well-worn, so that the narrator ponders what the phrase even means.

What the heck even IS a 'doornail'?

5 19 74

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 18d

I noticed that Josh Allen has a profile in IMDB. It says he’s born in Firebaugh CA, is married to Hailee Steinfeld, and for career is a Talent Agent. Interesting thing to highlight in my opinion

Josh Allen | Talent Agent

Known for: The NFL on CBS, NFL Monday Night Football, NFL on FOX

m.imdb.com

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 19d

Definitely. I always remember Peters for longevity, but forgot how damn good he was for so many years with the Eagles. So may first and second All Pros

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 20d

Who from that team would replace the current Bills position parallel? Not too many. Jackson as RB2, Moorman as punter, Evans over Coleman, Williams over Daquan Jones, maybe Whitner over Rapp, McGee over White. Not too many more…

1

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

Overnight thoughts on #Bills game. One, I like the development of Moore and Shavers. Becoming role players in this offense and can be counted on for 4-5 catches (combined) per game. Two, Bills could really use a rested and effective Hoecht. Pass rush needs some help badly. Solomon ain’t cutting it

3

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

#Bills did not play their best game by a long shot. But it also shows that they are still such a good team that they can put up 30 points on crummy nights, while waiting for their opponent to make just one mistake to capitalize on. Miami had a good game plan, but they just aren’t the better team

3

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

Great play by Bernard. But doesn’t excuse the complete lack of pash rush, late safeties, and allowing probably a half dozen 3rd and longs by #Bills defense

2

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

Has there been any pressure from the line? Rousseau has been invisible. And against half backups

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

#Bills pass rush is apparently on hiatus

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 21d

And the stated alternative is that measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella should all be given separately. How much reluctance will be caused simply by parents not wanting to subject their kids to 4 separate shots at once?

6

Jesse Berman @jesseberman.bsky.social · 22d

And upon walking home from the kids bus stop, a monarch on the same patch of zinnias. Lots of butterflies around here