mac
@caulmemaybe.bsky.social
a lover of nature and small things. scientist. dog mom. this wasn't meant to be serious. she/her 🌈
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We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
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All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
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Paper itself is here and is open-access: www.nature.com/articles/s41... /end
Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains - Nature Medicine
Pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry reveals the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in human kidney, liver and brain tissue samples from 2016 and 2024, with higher proportions found ...
www.nature.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Paper itself is here and is open-access: www.nature.com/articles/s41... /end
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USAID provides everything from humanitarian assistance and global health interventions to education and conflict prevention.
As climate change impacts ramp up (about 30% of which are the result of cumulative US emissions) these efforts have become ever more critical.
As climate change impacts ramp up (about 30% of which are the result of cumulative US emissions) these efforts have become ever more critical.
Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
www.npr.org
February 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
USAID provides everything from humanitarian assistance and global health interventions to education and conflict prevention.
As climate change impacts ramp up (about 30% of which are the result of cumulative US emissions) these efforts have become ever more critical.
As climate change impacts ramp up (about 30% of which are the result of cumulative US emissions) these efforts have become ever more critical.
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Elon Musk’s staffers entered USAID offices and accessed classified materials without proper clearance. Two senior security officials who tried to stop them were placed on leave. DOGE staffers have since obtained the classified information and carried materials out of the building.
February 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Elon Musk’s staffers entered USAID offices and accessed classified materials without proper clearance. Two senior security officials who tried to stop them were placed on leave. DOGE staffers have since obtained the classified information and carried materials out of the building.
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I wish I had better news for you today.
In what appears to be the first time an abortion provider has been criminally charged since Roe was overturned, a Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for shipping abortion medication to a teen patient.
In what appears to be the first time an abortion provider has been criminally charged since Roe was overturned, a Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for shipping abortion medication to a teen patient.
Louisiana Indicts New York Abortion Provider, Arrests Mother
These are the first post-Roe criminal charges brought against a doctor.
jessica.substack.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I wish I had better news for you today.
In what appears to be the first time an abortion provider has been criminally charged since Roe was overturned, a Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for shipping abortion medication to a teen patient.
In what appears to be the first time an abortion provider has been criminally charged since Roe was overturned, a Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for shipping abortion medication to a teen patient.
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Well the award for most cowardly, boot-lickingest academic society has squarely gone to the American Society of Microbiology, who has taken down features of various non-white scientists. Absolutely pathetic behavior. Those articles are now coming up as “under review”. Truly sickening cowardice here.
February 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Well the award for most cowardly, boot-lickingest academic society has squarely gone to the American Society of Microbiology, who has taken down features of various non-white scientists. Absolutely pathetic behavior. Those articles are now coming up as “under review”. Truly sickening cowardice here.
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The digital infrastructure of the United States Government is both critical and fragile. Many of us who work in digital government have been trying to figure out what’s going on as norms and protocols are being subverted — Thread on some of what we know so far:
February 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The digital infrastructure of the United States Government is both critical and fragile. Many of us who work in digital government have been trying to figure out what’s going on as norms and protocols are being subverted — Thread on some of what we know so far:
are govt employees expected to exclusively support the presidents agenda? Bc I thought they were there to implement/support law and idk.. support tax payers?
January 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
are govt employees expected to exclusively support the presidents agenda? Bc I thought they were there to implement/support law and idk.. support tax payers?
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Transgender issues aren’t “a distraction.”
They are the main event for the GOP.
They hate us enough to hurt everyone.
They are the main event for the GOP.
They hate us enough to hurt everyone.
So Trump's shutting down of the entire government's funding system for American projects is literally so he can go line by line and target transgender people and other minorities.
When we said transphobia affects cis people too, well... here you go.
When we said transphobia affects cis people too, well... here you go.
January 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Transgender issues aren’t “a distraction.”
They are the main event for the GOP.
They hate us enough to hurt everyone.
They are the main event for the GOP.
They hate us enough to hurt everyone.
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Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
getting excited to go to bed so i can try out my new night guard
January 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
getting excited to go to bed so i can try out my new night guard
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If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
USAspending.gov
www.usaspending.gov
January 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
i'm at the point in HP Legacy where i can learn the forbidden curses and i really gotta weigh my options here folks
January 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
i'm at the point in HP Legacy where i can learn the forbidden curses and i really gotta weigh my options here folks
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At @nature.org we're launching a new monthly webinar series highlighting cutting-edge research and innovation at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.
The first webinar is TODAY - click below to register & participate or watch the video later!
The first webinar is TODAY - click below to register & participate or watch the video later!
All-in-one virtual event platform | Zoom Events
events.zoom.us
January 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
At @nature.org we're launching a new monthly webinar series highlighting cutting-edge research and innovation at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.
The first webinar is TODAY - click below to register & participate or watch the video later!
The first webinar is TODAY - click below to register & participate or watch the video later!
watching a lot of science govt job ads getting paused/terminated 😅
January 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
watching a lot of science govt job ads getting paused/terminated 😅
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We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
January 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
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New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
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Buried in the flurry of Executive Orders last night is one that halts all funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Yes, the law that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass that fixes our roads, modernizes old bridges and makes drinking water safer.
Yes, the law that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass that fixes our roads, modernizes old bridges and makes drinking water safer.
January 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Buried in the flurry of Executive Orders last night is one that halts all funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Yes, the law that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass that fixes our roads, modernizes old bridges and makes drinking water safer.
Yes, the law that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass that fixes our roads, modernizes old bridges and makes drinking water safer.
everyone who voted for trump: "i don't wanna talk politics" / "people who talk politics will be BLOCKED" so subtle 👀
January 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
everyone who voted for trump: "i don't wanna talk politics" / "people who talk politics will be BLOCKED" so subtle 👀
waking up a total hellscape of news and I'm not quite sure where to begin
January 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
waking up a total hellscape of news and I'm not quite sure where to begin
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if there is one funny thing about yesterday’s blitzkrieg of executive orders is that it makes the “democratic opposition went too far last time” crowd look like total dipshits
January 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
if there is one funny thing about yesterday’s blitzkrieg of executive orders is that it makes the “democratic opposition went too far last time” crowd look like total dipshits