Sci-Vi
@vi-does-sci.bsky.social
Science nerd (and sci-fi nerd too) ✯ still coviding ✯ still masking ✯ Way too many interests: archaeology/anthropology, weather, climate, auroras, studying 🦠 and more ✯ lover of cats and horses ✯ 🏳️🌈 🖤☠️🤍💜 she/her
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Sci-Vi
@vi-does-sci.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hey, you can call me Vi! I'm basically just a covid-conscious science nerd. I'll probably mostly end up posting stuff about SARS-COV-2, H5N1, and other general science stuff, as well as some pet pics and dark humor of course. Anyway, here's a pic of my horse!
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Why does the naked mole rat have the longest lifespan of any rodent, nearly 40 years?
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Why does the naked mole rat have the longest lifespan of any rodent, nearly 40 years?
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Good news: The FDA finally approved the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
Bad news: There are new restrictions that will create lots of problems for people who want to get the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
Bad news: There are new restrictions that will create lots of problems for people who want to get the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
May 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Good news: The FDA finally approved the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
Bad news: There are new restrictions that will create lots of problems for people who want to get the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
Bad news: There are new restrictions that will create lots of problems for people who want to get the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
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Masks for The Smallest Toddlers to Young Children to Older Children, Teens & Small Adults
This chart is sorted by vertical mask length, but fit based on 3D geometry of multiple attributes. Therefore fit testing is essential.
Green masks have headstraps
This chart is sorted by vertical mask length, but fit based on 3D geometry of multiple attributes. Therefore fit testing is essential.
Green masks have headstraps
October 18, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Masks for The Smallest Toddlers to Young Children to Older Children, Teens & Small Adults
This chart is sorted by vertical mask length, but fit based on 3D geometry of multiple attributes. Therefore fit testing is essential.
Green masks have headstraps
This chart is sorted by vertical mask length, but fit based on 3D geometry of multiple attributes. Therefore fit testing is essential.
Green masks have headstraps
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@michael-hoerger.bsky.social
PMC dashboard 3/31/2025
PMC dashboard 3/31/2025
March 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@michael-hoerger.bsky.social
PMC dashboard 3/31/2025
PMC dashboard 3/31/2025
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Hundreds of millions of bees, almost 80% of bees in the US, have died over he past eight months. Researchers don't know why.
Here is what this means:
Here is what this means:
March 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Hundreds of millions of bees, almost 80% of bees in the US, have died over he past eight months. Researchers don't know why.
Here is what this means:
Here is what this means:
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#H5N1 #H1N1
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Maybe now that this is happening in Silicon Valley some attention will be paid. The tech bros are in a wee bit of danger, with both #H5N1 and #H1H1 circulating hand in hand.
Wastewater data from the Silicon Valley Clean Water plant:
data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?cha...
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Maybe now that this is happening in Silicon Valley some attention will be paid. The tech bros are in a wee bit of danger, with both #H5N1 and #H1H1 circulating hand in hand.
Wastewater data from the Silicon Valley Clean Water plant:
data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?cha...
December 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM
#H5N1 #H1N1
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Maybe now that this is happening in Silicon Valley some attention will be paid. The tech bros are in a wee bit of danger, with both #H5N1 and #H1H1 circulating hand in hand.
Wastewater data from the Silicon Valley Clean Water plant:
data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?cha...
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Maybe now that this is happening in Silicon Valley some attention will be paid. The tech bros are in a wee bit of danger, with both #H5N1 and #H1H1 circulating hand in hand.
Wastewater data from the Silicon Valley Clean Water plant:
data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?cha...
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I never thought I would need to look this up in my lifetime, but here I am.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd...
December 14, 2024 at 5:17 AM
I never thought I would need to look this up in my lifetime, but here I am.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd...
My rescue cat has discovered sherpa fleece blankets and is LOVING them. He's too cute ❤️
December 10, 2024 at 7:41 PM
My rescue cat has discovered sherpa fleece blankets and is LOVING them. He's too cute ❤️
Well that's not good. We really need to push senators and representatives to allow there to be continued access to telehealth services for all.
www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
Telehealth Will Die In 3 Weeks Without Congressional Action
Urgent action is needed to pass the Telehealth Modernization Act before it expires, ending telemedicine on Dec. 31. This would be devastating for disabled and rural patients.
www.forbes.com
December 9, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Well that's not good. We really need to push senators and representatives to allow there to be continued access to telehealth services for all.
www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
Covid cautious folks, does anyone know if the Hobart Black Reusable P100 All-purpose Half Face Respirator is any good? I'd still mostly use masks with source control rather than this, but there are times when a safe black mask would be really nice.
November 30, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Covid cautious folks, does anyone know if the Hobart Black Reusable P100 All-purpose Half Face Respirator is any good? I'd still mostly use masks with source control rather than this, but there are times when a safe black mask would be really nice.
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ACTION ALERT: Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the CDC urging them to recommend universal N95 masking in healthcare settings.
You can submit comments directly by email at [email protected] or via their website form:
You can submit comments directly by email at [email protected] or via their website form:
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
HICPAC is a federal advisory committee that provides advice and guidance on infection control and st
www.cdc.gov
November 22, 2024 at 6:27 PM
ACTION ALERT: Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the CDC urging them to recommend universal N95 masking in healthcare settings.
You can submit comments directly by email at [email protected] or via their website form:
You can submit comments directly by email at [email protected] or via their website form:
Alright, an H5 wastewater level of 43.03 virus/PMMov in Goleta (a town with plenty of raw-milkers, no apparent dairies, and fairly limited poultry production) is a concern.
Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
November 20, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Alright, an H5 wastewater level of 43.03 virus/PMMov in Goleta (a town with plenty of raw-milkers, no apparent dairies, and fairly limited poultry production) is a concern.
Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
Well... That's not great.
Investigation by the Hawaiʻi DOH and HDOA "of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu has identified a potential exposure to members of the public who attended the Mililani Pet Fair"
health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroo...
Investigation by the Hawaiʻi DOH and HDOA "of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu has identified a potential exposure to members of the public who attended the Mililani Pet Fair"
health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroo...
DOH NOTIFIES PUBLIC OF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO AVIAN INFLUENZA AT MILILANI PET FAIR HELD NOV. 2
HONOLULU — Investigation by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu ...
health.hawaii.gov
November 18, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Well... That's not great.
Investigation by the Hawaiʻi DOH and HDOA "of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu has identified a potential exposure to members of the public who attended the Mililani Pet Fair"
health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroo...
Investigation by the Hawaiʻi DOH and HDOA "of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu has identified a potential exposure to members of the public who attended the Mililani Pet Fair"
health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroo...
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Our newest paper on #CorsiRosenthalBox es.
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Gr8 prolonged performance at 9 hrs/day & 7 days/week for $70. Degradation of CADR over study, but still well above $250-$600 HEPA units for particles in size range of respiratory aerosols.
Never been rocket science, folks.
Longevity of size-dependent particle removal performance of do-it-yourself box fan air filters
Filtration performance of do-it-yourself (DIY) box fan filters deployed across a university campus was assessed over an academic year. Four DIY air filters were constructed from box fans and air filte...
pubs.rsc.org
November 16, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Our newest paper on #CorsiRosenthalBox es.
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Gr8 prolonged performance at 9 hrs/day & 7 days/week for $70. Degradation of CADR over study, but still well above $250-$600 HEPA units for particles in size range of respiratory aerosols.
Never been rocket science, folks.
Also of note, Goleta, CA wastewater is suddenly 7.24 virus/PMMov for its first H5 detection according to Verily. Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
Last wastewater readings found H5 bird flu in Lompoc, Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco, Ontario, Paso Robles, Redwood City, Riverside, Sacramento, San Jose, Sunnyvale and Turlock.
November 16, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Also of note, Goleta, CA wastewater is suddenly 7.24 virus/PMMov for its first H5 detection according to Verily. Source: publichealth.verily.com/plants/988f4...
Hey, you can call me Vi! I'm basically just a covid-conscious science nerd. I'll probably mostly end up posting stuff about SARS-COV-2, H5N1, and other general science stuff, as well as some pet pics and dark humor of course. Anyway, here's a pic of my horse!
November 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Hey, you can call me Vi! I'm basically just a covid-conscious science nerd. I'll probably mostly end up posting stuff about SARS-COV-2, H5N1, and other general science stuff, as well as some pet pics and dark humor of course. Anyway, here's a pic of my horse!