Grant scored over payline

Absolutely people do. There are scientists who lobby to get all the lead up prizes to position themselves for consideration.

My quote of the day

Nobody ever thanks you for saving them from the disease they didn't know they were going to get.

William Foege

MolBio alumni Ali Nouri telling us about his first talk in this room, as he gives the alumni talk for the Many Minds, Many Stripes alumni event. @princeton.edu @princetonmolbio.bsky.social

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As for her call for non-academics to get involved: one thing you should do if you see attacks on academic freedom or administrators capitulating to Trump's extortion at your alma mater is to write the uni/college president & express your outrage. They need to hear from alumni ASAP. Template👇

I am writing this because it has swiftly become crystal clear to me that many people have no idea what is happening or how this works. Here is a thread for non-academics to put into context what just happened to Dr. Mark Bray, a fellow historian.

"My ignorance is as good as your knowledge" say people who trust Dr. Google.

i am not saying the world has gone completely bonkers but
the world has gone absolutely completely bonkers

Louisville

I thought it was great. It made me chuckle, and I got the point that politicians aren't entertainers. I must be old because I too wish they could be people our kids look up to.

This is a piece worth reading (and @radiofreetom.bsky.social often gifts them so give it a read). If you don't subscribe to the Daily newsletter from the Atlantic, I highly recommend it.

The piece was great, and I'm terrified.

This is a piece worth reading (and @radiofreetom.bsky.social often gifts them so give it a read). If you don't subscribe to the Daily newsletter from the Atlantic, I highly recommend it.

The piece was great, and I'm terrified.

So sad to hear of the passing of a legend. My interactions with him at meetings were always pleasant and engaging. My condolences to his family and friends. #Devbio

UPenn professors have responded forcefully to the Trump administration's that colleges sign a "compact" in order to secure funding:

"When an invitation is accompanied by consequences for not accepting it, it is in fact a threat, not an invitation." aaup-penn.org/statement-by...

Once again I’m reminded, trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets.

More new work from the lab! @idrm.ox.ac.uk @oxforddpag.bsky.social
Do all zebrafish regenerate their hearts equally? Also featuring the Mexican cavefish☺️
Thanks to all co-authors and especially the incredibly talented DPhil student Kostas Lekkos who drove the project. #zebrafish #heartregeneration

trying to get ahead of the curve: the argument that we need a CR so that appropriations negotiation can happen would be a lot more compelling if Republicans had been negotiating on appropriations before the deadline

Fantastic talk! Thanks for sharing your time and science with us!

This whole press conference confirms that Donald Trump had zero involvement with any of his kids' doctor visits throughout their childhoods.

I always like the joke after the Indecent Proposal movie

Would your wife sleep with Robert Redford for one million dollars?

Yes, but fortunately she doesn't have that kind of money.

I'm saddened, but not surprised. This admin has made it very clear that some are more equal than others. Welcome to Animal Farm.

I'm saddened, but not surprised. This admin has made it very clear that some are more equal than others. Welcome to Animal Farm.