Stephanie
@stephy.bsky.social
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I’m still a chemist, even if I don’t work in a lab
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I’m still a chemist, even if I don’t work in a lab
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Stephanie
@stephy.bsky.social
· Dec 22
Personal news time: my time at the FDA is coming to an end. Chemistry reviewers are shielded from a lot, but as my boss put it, this year was awful. (She's retiring after 30 years at FDA, so she's seen a lot.) And it's pretty clear that things are going to get much worse before they get better.
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the 3D printers making whistles now are the modern equivalent of the ladies from WWII sewing flags and uniforms for the war effort
Also whoever sent this filament, please know I have a plate printing now and it will go to @lookitup.baby 😍 (as long as they are still loud!)
January 21, 2026 at 11:21 PM
the 3D printers making whistles now are the modern equivalent of the ladies from WWII sewing flags and uniforms for the war effort
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Every Stephen Miller tantrum and DHS recruitment ad speaks in these existential terms about "defending your culture" to elide the fact that they need people with the courage to wear a mask while interrogating a sixth grader
January 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Every Stephen Miller tantrum and DHS recruitment ad speaks in these existential terms about "defending your culture" to elide the fact that they need people with the courage to wear a mask while interrogating a sixth grader
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Being a baseball fan is fun because you experience torment and misery at minimum 60-70 nights a year and every player is a moron chud
January 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Being a baseball fan is fun because you experience torment and misery at minimum 60-70 nights a year and every player is a moron chud
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one thing about immigration reporting at this particular moment is many US news organizations actively do not interview or hire non-Americans and the ones who do, don't make it easy for them to stay in the country, don't understand the process or constant stress or consider it a "bias"
January 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM
one thing about immigration reporting at this particular moment is many US news organizations actively do not interview or hire non-Americans and the ones who do, don't make it easy for them to stay in the country, don't understand the process or constant stress or consider it a "bias"
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BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
I’m going to miss the Yard Goats #gogoatsgo
January 21, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I’m going to miss the Yard Goats #gogoatsgo
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January 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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just got a quote for moving our 2 br townhouse…. we are packing our own stuff and it’s still $15,000 🫠
January 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
just got a quote for moving our 2 br townhouse…. we are packing our own stuff and it’s still $15,000 🫠
“minor electrical issue” would be an interesting euphemism for a heart issue
(a girl can dream)
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...
(a girl can dream)
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...
Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System
The heart is a pump made of muscle tissue. Its pumping action is regulated by electrical impulses.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 AM
“minor electrical issue” would be an interesting euphemism for a heart issue
(a girl can dream)
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...
(a girl can dream)
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...
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This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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This article describes a measles patient who spread measles to 4 others who had evidence of immunity (2 MMR vaccines or positive measles serology). Measles vaccination is great (97% protective), but 97% is not 100%. With enough exposure, those 3% of people will be getting sick 2/4
January 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM
This article describes a measles patient who spread measles to 4 others who had evidence of immunity (2 MMR vaccines or positive measles serology). Measles vaccination is great (97% protective), but 97% is not 100%. With enough exposure, those 3% of people will be getting sick 2/4
This is an incredibly naive question, but given the state of things in St. Paul - should I assume that an adult will have to pick my middle schooler up from school or the bus stop?
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
This is an incredibly naive question, but given the state of things in St. Paul - should I assume that an adult will have to pick my middle schooler up from school or the bus stop?
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As Homeland Security’s siege on Minneapolis enters its third week, locals are volunteering for patrol shifts, protesting in the streets, and keeping one another up to date in group texts.
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
It’s worse than it looks in Minneapolis
But locals are organizing to keep each other safe from ICE agents.
www.theverge.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
As Homeland Security’s siege on Minneapolis enters its third week, locals are volunteering for patrol shifts, protesting in the streets, and keeping one another up to date in group texts.
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
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this was their first TV, 66 years ago
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
this was their first TV, 66 years ago
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The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com illuminates the science behind these dazzling light shows in the sky. cen.acs.org/environment/...
#chemsky 🧪
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January 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com illuminates the science behind these dazzling light shows in the sky. cen.acs.org/environment/...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
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Vaccine proponents worry that Kennedy will drive manufacturers from the US market by adding autism to the vaccine injury compensation program & unleashing a flood of litigation. The path to that change is through a committee he's currently "acip-ing." (clearing out) www.statnews.com/2026/01/20/k...
RFK Jr. is moving to remake a little-known vaccine panel. It could have big consequences
Firing the advisory panel's members could be a first step toward revamping the vaccine injury compensation system.
www.statnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Vaccine proponents worry that Kennedy will drive manufacturers from the US market by adding autism to the vaccine injury compensation program & unleashing a flood of litigation. The path to that change is through a committee he's currently "acip-ing." (clearing out) www.statnews.com/2026/01/20/k...
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How many places should someone apply these days? How much should they be willing to compromise on a dream project to ensure getting in somewhere?
How far in advance of the formal application should they reach out, and how?
How far in advance of the formal application should they reach out, and how?
January 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
How many places should someone apply these days? How much should they be willing to compromise on a dream project to ensure getting in somewhere?
How far in advance of the formal application should they reach out, and how?
How far in advance of the formal application should they reach out, and how?
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What skills or experience do you look for when hiring a graduate student? If you get a lot of inquiries, which I know many of you do, what makes someone stand out?
How do you recommend that a prospective student find a potential advisor/institution/project?
How do you recommend that a prospective student find a potential advisor/institution/project?
January 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
What skills or experience do you look for when hiring a graduate student? If you get a lot of inquiries, which I know many of you do, what makes someone stand out?
How do you recommend that a prospective student find a potential advisor/institution/project?
How do you recommend that a prospective student find a potential advisor/institution/project?
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This week I am working on the section of my marine biology career advice book about applying to graduate school.
Colleagues, what advice would you (or do you) share to prospective graduate students?
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Colleagues, what advice would you (or do you) share to prospective graduate students?
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January 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
This week I am working on the section of my marine biology career advice book about applying to graduate school.
Colleagues, what advice would you (or do you) share to prospective graduate students?
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Colleagues, what advice would you (or do you) share to prospective graduate students?
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Pediatricians say they are fielding more questions from families, illustrating the confusion and anxiety sown by the overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule despite the administration’s assurances that anyone can still get them free.
What happened after the Trump administration upended childhood vaccine planning
Pediatricians say they’re fielding more questions from confused parents and finding some even more determined to vaccinate their children.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pediatricians say they are fielding more questions from families, illustrating the confusion and anxiety sown by the overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule despite the administration’s assurances that anyone can still get them free.
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OK, research query here:
I'm collecting conspiracy theories and urban legends about cancer, specifically about cancer chemotherapy.
Send it my way. But need a source/cite/reference to it, not just hearsay
I'm collecting conspiracy theories and urban legends about cancer, specifically about cancer chemotherapy.
Send it my way. But need a source/cite/reference to it, not just hearsay
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
OK, research query here:
I'm collecting conspiracy theories and urban legends about cancer, specifically about cancer chemotherapy.
Send it my way. But need a source/cite/reference to it, not just hearsay
I'm collecting conspiracy theories and urban legends about cancer, specifically about cancer chemotherapy.
Send it my way. But need a source/cite/reference to it, not just hearsay
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Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
January 19, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
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I suspect 9 of 10 Americans are unaware that the Hmong are here because they aided the US in the Vietnam war, and then had to flee as refugees afterwards. Quite the “thank you” we’re giving them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
ICE is allegedly hunting for Hmong people in Minneapolis and as I watched video of the incident lo and behold @whstancil.bsky.social was on the scene
January 20, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I suspect 9 of 10 Americans are unaware that the Hmong are here because they aided the US in the Vietnam war, and then had to flee as refugees afterwards. Quite the “thank you” we’re giving them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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This is a really important story, and one that explains the place of the Hmong community in the Twin Cities and why this entire occupation is really just ethnic cleansing (my words). Also, props to Marisa for doing the work to get this story right when so many out-of-town journalists have failed.
New — I wrote about ChongLy Scott Thao, the elderly Hmong American wrongly arrested and forced out of his home by ICE in his underwear during the punishing Minnesota winter, what witnesses saw, and DHS's racist claim that he fit the description of another Asian man they were looking for.
My story:
My story:
Behind the disturbing image of ICE snatching a half-naked, elderly Hmong American from his home
DHS has claimed without evidence that they were looking for someone else when they took ChongLy Scott Thao.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 20, 2026 at 1:14 AM
This is a really important story, and one that explains the place of the Hmong community in the Twin Cities and why this entire occupation is really just ethnic cleansing (my words). Also, props to Marisa for doing the work to get this story right when so many out-of-town journalists have failed.