@chrissies.bsky.social
I am a scientist, specialising in a rare brain disease.
‘No science without service, no service without science’ Prof Michael Alpers
‘No science without service, no service without science’ Prof Michael Alpers
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With time, it's become more and more clear that the Belgian objections to giving Russian frozen assets to Ukraine are not just legal/technical.
When Italy's Meloni joined the anti-assets fight, it became clear that this is about US pressuring 🇪🇺capitals.
When Italy's Meloni joined the anti-assets fight, it became clear that this is about US pressuring 🇪🇺capitals.
The EU’s problem isn’t Belgium — it’s Trump
As European leaders prepare to meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss Ukraine funding, they do so under huge and unprecedented pressure from the U.S.
www.politico.eu
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
With time, it's become more and more clear that the Belgian objections to giving Russian frozen assets to Ukraine are not just legal/technical.
When Italy's Meloni joined the anti-assets fight, it became clear that this is about US pressuring 🇪🇺capitals.
When Italy's Meloni joined the anti-assets fight, it became clear that this is about US pressuring 🇪🇺capitals.
And before I could understand how this all happened I am celebrating tonight my 21 year old fine young man. Quiet and understated that he is
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
And before I could understand how this all happened I am celebrating tonight my 21 year old fine young man. Quiet and understated that he is
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Mom’s a lib, Calvin is a lefty.
December 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Mom’s a lib, Calvin is a lefty.
My childhood sheroes.
#OTD in 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a #Nobel Prize (#Physics).
AND
#OTD in 1935, her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie won the Nobel Prize in #Chemistry for the discovery of artificial radioactivity.
They're the only mother–daughter pair to have both won Nobel Prizes. #WomenInSTEM
AND
#OTD in 1935, her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie won the Nobel Prize in #Chemistry for the discovery of artificial radioactivity.
They're the only mother–daughter pair to have both won Nobel Prizes. #WomenInSTEM
December 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
My childhood sheroes.
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Hey James Massola why is it everyone else can find this stuff out on the Opposition but you can't? @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hey James Massola why is it everyone else can find this stuff out on the Opposition but you can't? @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
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"Clearly the reason young people feel hopeless is all the Ticky-toks" - Prime Minister Albanese chaser.com.au/national/bac...
December 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"Clearly the reason young people feel hopeless is all the Ticky-toks" - Prime Minister Albanese chaser.com.au/national/bac...
So true!
It's impressive that Big Tech was like: We aren't douchy enough. What if we made asshole intelligence and burned up some of the earth's power and water faster?
December 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So true!
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It is becoming increasingly obvious that the oligarchs, backed by the scum in the Kremlin and the White House, want to carve up Europe between the USA and Russia.
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the oligarchs, backed by the scum in the Kremlin and the White House, want to carve up Europe between the USA and Russia.
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Trump bekommt den Fifa-Preis wahrscheinlich für seine Rolle als Rechtsaußen der Weltpolitik, der mit seinen unvergleichlichen Bananenflanken Putin immer wieder zum Abschluss verhilft.
www.faz.net/aktuell/spor...
www.faz.net/aktuell/spor...
Donald Trump erhält FIFA-Friedenspreis von Gianni Infantino
Für die Auslosung der WM-Gruppen kommen reichlich Stars nach Washington. Donald Trump äußert sich schon vor der Show – und bekommt auf der Bühne einen umstrittenen Preis vom FIFA-Präsidenten.
www.faz.net
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Trump bekommt den Fifa-Preis wahrscheinlich für seine Rolle als Rechtsaußen der Weltpolitik, der mit seinen unvergleichlichen Bananenflanken Putin immer wieder zum Abschluss verhilft.
www.faz.net/aktuell/spor...
www.faz.net/aktuell/spor...
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Great book by @palaceletters.bsky.social
A must-read for every Australian
www.audible.com.au/pd/166503737...
A must-read for every Australian
www.audible.com.au/pd/166503737...
The Palace Letters
Check out this great listen on Audible.com.au. What role did the queen play in Governor-General Sir John Kerr’s plans to dismiss Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975, unleashing one of the most divisi...
www.audible.com.au
December 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Great book by @palaceletters.bsky.social
A must-read for every Australian
www.audible.com.au/pd/166503737...
A must-read for every Australian
www.audible.com.au/pd/166503737...
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
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If Europe gives back the Russian frozen assets, it'll be pretty ironic when Russia uses that money to rebuild its military and attack Europe.
Can't get stupider than this.
SEIZE THE ASSETS NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.
Can't get stupider than this.
SEIZE THE ASSETS NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.
December 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If Europe gives back the Russian frozen assets, it'll be pretty ironic when Russia uses that money to rebuild its military and attack Europe.
Can't get stupider than this.
SEIZE THE ASSETS NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.
Can't get stupider than this.
SEIZE THE ASSETS NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.
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Have you ever wondered why
not a single mainstream media outlet
is outraged at income inequality
the greed of the wealthy
superrich tax avoidance
and has as its policy to
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
#TaxTheRich
#TaxBillionairesOutOfExistence
meme via People's Chancellor - Economics For The Many
not a single mainstream media outlet
is outraged at income inequality
the greed of the wealthy
superrich tax avoidance
and has as its policy to
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
#TaxTheRich
#TaxBillionairesOutOfExistence
meme via People's Chancellor - Economics For The Many
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Have you ever wondered why
not a single mainstream media outlet
is outraged at income inequality
the greed of the wealthy
superrich tax avoidance
and has as its policy to
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
#TaxTheRich
#TaxBillionairesOutOfExistence
meme via People's Chancellor - Economics For The Many
not a single mainstream media outlet
is outraged at income inequality
the greed of the wealthy
superrich tax avoidance
and has as its policy to
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants
#TaxTheRich
#TaxBillionairesOutOfExistence
meme via People's Chancellor - Economics For The Many
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Something evilly vampiric about the ‘sleeps in the day, rants venomously by night’ Trump model.
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Something evilly vampiric about the ‘sleeps in the day, rants venomously by night’ Trump model.
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Here's an excellent resource that tracks events/actions by the Trump administration.
(NARRATOR VOICE: Why aren't any media outlets doing this?)
h/t @chrischirp.bsky.social
www.trumpactiontracker.info
(NARRATOR VOICE: Why aren't any media outlets doing this?)
h/t @chrischirp.bsky.social
www.trumpactiontracker.info
www.trumpactiontracker.info
November 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Here's an excellent resource that tracks events/actions by the Trump administration.
(NARRATOR VOICE: Why aren't any media outlets doing this?)
h/t @chrischirp.bsky.social
www.trumpactiontracker.info
(NARRATOR VOICE: Why aren't any media outlets doing this?)
h/t @chrischirp.bsky.social
www.trumpactiontracker.info
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The Albanese government will need to substantially ramp up its climate policies to meet its recently announced 2035 emissions reduction target, according to an official projection that says it will otherwise be missed by a huge margin.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia projected to miss 2035 emissions reduction target ‘by a country mile’ unless it ramps up climate policies
Climate change minister Chris Bowen acknowledges ‘additional work’ needed to meet 2035 goal
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Albanese government will need to substantially ramp up its climate policies to meet its recently announced 2035 emissions reduction target, according to an official projection that says it will otherwise be missed by a huge margin.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
‘They don’t have symptoms’: CAR-T therapies send autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.
www.nature.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
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We should start a tradition that every year in October or November every country in the world except the USA gives thanks that they aren't the USA
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We should start a tradition that every year in October or November every country in the world except the USA gives thanks that they aren't the USA
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When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
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I miss sane people being in office.
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I miss sane people being in office.