Cathy 👩🏼🔬
@cathypaddock.bsky.social
Midwesterner #UglyDogs, Bench Scientist (I do the experiments) and podcast obsessive. She/her
Joined June 15, 2023 #131,329
Joined June 15, 2023 #131,329
Pinned
Cathy 👩🏼🔬
@cathypaddock.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Milwaukee-Area Engineer Aids International Environmental Crises
Parts of the Midwest are still reeling from spring flooding caused by a winter's-worth of snow melting in a very short period of time. The floods have…
www.wuwm.com
Moving my pinned post over here. It's a 2019 WUWM story about the international volunteer work my husband does.
www.wuwm.com/podcast/lake...
www.wuwm.com/podcast/lake...
@jeneye127.bsky.social @kazurcher.bsky.social
My advent calendar came from Vosges came today. It's magical ☺️ 🎶
My advent calendar came from Vosges came today. It's magical ☺️ 🎶
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
@jeneye127.bsky.social @kazurcher.bsky.social
My advent calendar came from Vosges came today. It's magical ☺️ 🎶
My advent calendar came from Vosges came today. It's magical ☺️ 🎶
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
The emergence of Edith in attendance of a botanical breakthrough:
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The emergence of Edith in attendance of a botanical breakthrough:
#UglyDogs Charlie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social sent Sahara an early Christmas present
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#UglyDogs Charlie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social sent Sahara an early Christmas present
Great group of people we have in charge of scientific recommendations right now. /s
I'm looking at you, RFK Jr. and all the enablers who put you in charge of things.
I'm looking at you, RFK Jr. and all the enablers who put you in charge of things.
NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great group of people we have in charge of scientific recommendations right now. /s
I'm looking at you, RFK Jr. and all the enablers who put you in charge of things.
I'm looking at you, RFK Jr. and all the enablers who put you in charge of things.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Who would have thought? Congratulations!
In case you missed it, Jamaica has won a gold medal in bobsled!
Shane Pitter and his 4-man team slid to gold in the second North American Cup race in Whistler in Pitter's 6th 4-man race as a pilot, beating out a pretty experienced field in the process.
Race recap: www.slidingonice.com?p=13180
Shane Pitter and his 4-man team slid to gold in the second North American Cup race in Whistler in Pitter's 6th 4-man race as a pilot, beating out a pretty experienced field in the process.
Race recap: www.slidingonice.com?p=13180
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Who would have thought? Congratulations!
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Today is the anniversary of the British evacuating New York City after the end of the Revolutionary War. Here's how I learned about it: the piece that introduced me to the terrific work of @bencarp.bsky.social
Evacuation Day: Marking the End of the Revolutionary War
We know how to honor the image of soldiers charging forward, but we often forget to cheer the backs of troops as they peaceably depart.
werehistory.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Today is the anniversary of the British evacuating New York City after the end of the Revolutionary War. Here's how I learned about it: the piece that introduced me to the terrific work of @bencarp.bsky.social
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N), opens new tab said on Monday it has begun a correction in the United States for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose monitoring sensors after internal testing showed some units may report falsely low glucose readings.
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N), opens new tab said on Monday it has begun a correction in the United States for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose monitoring sensors after internal testing showed some units may report falsely low glucose readings.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s dark skies.
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’
Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s dark skies.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
PSA for very very near-sighted people with small-ish kids - this fall FDA finally approved essilor's stellest lenses, which fit into standard glasses frames and which significantly slow the progression of myopia
they will stop your kids' eyes from getting as bad as yours!!! THAT SHIT IS MAGIC
they will stop your kids' eyes from getting as bad as yours!!! THAT SHIT IS MAGIC
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
PSA for very very near-sighted people with small-ish kids - this fall FDA finally approved essilor's stellest lenses, which fit into standard glasses frames and which significantly slow the progression of myopia
they will stop your kids' eyes from getting as bad as yours!!! THAT SHIT IS MAGIC
they will stop your kids' eyes from getting as bad as yours!!! THAT SHIT IS MAGIC
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
it’s not a phase
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
it’s not a phase
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
A detailed run through of literature and claims concerning vaccines and autism. Long story shot: vaccines do not cause autism.
No, Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism—Here’s the Proof Parents Need to See
Countless studies have shown no link between vaccines and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. But some parents still hold onto that belief.
www.parents.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A detailed run through of literature and claims concerning vaccines and autism. Long story shot: vaccines do not cause autism.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
We've enrolled more than 700 participants (of 1,000 planned) in 3 weeks to a randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid
Founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, @erictopol.bsky.social, and Julia Moore Vogel, co–principal investigator of the Long COVID Treatment Trial, were featured in @wired.com, sharing insights on a nationwide study testing GLP-1s for long COVID.
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.
ow.ly
November 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We've enrolled more than 700 participants (of 1,000 planned) in 3 weeks to a randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid
Happy Sunday afternoon. Thought I'd share my delight of the day (™️ of @minnesotagirl.bsky.social ). Some plants I brought inside this fall are flowering.
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Happy Sunday afternoon. Thought I'd share my delight of the day (™️ of @minnesotagirl.bsky.social ). Some plants I brought inside this fall are flowering.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Take your turkey out of the freezer tonight and put it in the fridge.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Take your turkey out of the freezer tonight and put it in the fridge.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
#UglyDogs A very sweet story about our favorite bookstore!
Thanks to @baihlywdio.bsky.social and crew for this sweet segment on the bookstore, bar, theater, and community space. Plus, a visualization of a honest dog vs not-so--honest dog.
Honest Dog Books: Well-vetted reads and a place to gather
Honest Dog Books stays vibrant in the winter, even as Bayfield tourism season slows down. The bookstore serves as a hub for readers, creatives, and anyone looking for connection. Owners Julie and Char...
www.wdio.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#UglyDogs A very sweet story about our favorite bookstore!
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Let’s go Bleral and help!
This has been one hell of a year (literally) for Kat and Mr. Kat, and next year is going to start out even more rough.
Ignore the target $$ - I don’t know when it was last updated or if it covers how their medical deductible will reset on Jan 1.
This has been one hell of a year (literally) for Kat and Mr. Kat, and next year is going to start out even more rough.
Ignore the target $$ - I don’t know when it was last updated or if it covers how their medical deductible will reset on Jan 1.
Donate to Unfortunately it’s Kathy’s Turn Now, organized by Kathy Albano
My name is Kathy and I'm starting this fundraiser because my husband John suffered mu… Kathy Albano needs your support for Unfortunately it’s Kathy’s Turn Now
www.gofundme.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Let’s go Bleral and help!
This has been one hell of a year (literally) for Kat and Mr. Kat, and next year is going to start out even more rough.
Ignore the target $$ - I don’t know when it was last updated or if it covers how their medical deductible will reset on Jan 1.
This has been one hell of a year (literally) for Kat and Mr. Kat, and next year is going to start out even more rough.
Ignore the target $$ - I don’t know when it was last updated or if it covers how their medical deductible will reset on Jan 1.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
You could always subscribe to my newsletter instead of reading... that.
Degenerate Art
Andrea Pitzer on politics and history, the Arctic, and Appalachian exile.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
You could always subscribe to my newsletter instead of reading... that.
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Hi. I'm on Substack now. Taking a break deom most social media thx cooperhill1.substack.com
Cooperhill | Substack
cooperhill1.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hi. I'm on Substack now. Taking a break deom most social media thx cooperhill1.substack.com
#UglyDogs @honestdogbooks.bsky.social Still has some bonus goodies available for @blairbraverman.bsky.social 's book - The Day Leap Soared
We has still have signed bookplates, bookmarks & Voodoo stickers!!
honestdogbooks.com/browse/filte...
honestdogbooks.com/browse/filte...
Opened my copy of The Day Leap Soared by @blairbraverman.bsky.social & illustrated by @oliviawhen.com and it's even more gorgeous in person.
@honestdogbooks.bsky.social once again made the package feel super special.
The story, about Leap finding what makes her unique? 11/10
#BookSky #UglyDogs
@honestdogbooks.bsky.social once again made the package feel super special.
The story, about Leap finding what makes her unique? 11/10
#BookSky #UglyDogs
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
#UglyDogs @honestdogbooks.bsky.social Still has some bonus goodies available for @blairbraverman.bsky.social 's book - The Day Leap Soared
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Ay me, detested! How am I beguil’d!
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ay me, detested! How am I beguil’d!
Reposted by Cathy 👩🏼🔬
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days