Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say
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Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say
okay Friday party thread for a timeline cleanse
tell me about the outfit or article of clothing (any era from baby to present) that you just know in your heart of hearts was your best look
"SHIT"
"FUCK"
"NO"
"FUCK"
"SHIT"
"FUCK"
Summary of recent HHS departures:
-Unqualified weirdo Jim O’Neill out as CDC Director
-“Measles outbreaks are the cost of doing business” Ralph Abraham out as his Dumbass Deputy
-Venomous podcaster Vinay Prasad out at FDA.
Yet human cassowary and denim enthusiast RFK Jr. remains.
I remember a grad advisor describing this situation in the humanities. It was 1997.
ALL of my earrings from the 1980s
Baseball in one ear, bat in the other? ✅
12 giant neon hoops in a row, 3 each on neon pink, yellow, green & orange? ✅
Footballs that we threw back and forth on the school bus? ✅
NKOTB album cover ✅ 😳
Spider dangling from one ear, giant web on the other? ✅
Spot. On. I loved Breaking Bad and cannot stomach a re-watch. Why TF am I rooting for the *seriously* bad guy here? So wrong
Baltimore plant nerds, I just learned about this plant swap in a month. I might go. Lmk if you might be there! Closer to the date I'll try to remember to post what I'm bringing. 🌱
boltonhillgardenclub.org/plant-swap/
As a working parent, to prepare for a Saturday conference (that I'm SUPER excited about), I've spent Friday night menu planning, grocery shopping, doing the dishes, doing 6+ loads of laundry. Totally worth it but I am wiped out!
hands down the absolute *strangest* “on background” sourcing I have ever seen in the NYT. Completely bonkers stuff www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
Tomorrow my college, TCNJ, is hosting the Mid-Atlantic @sacnas.bsky.social Community Gathering. I am so excited!! One of my undergrads is giving a talk and she's going to do an amazing job!! She and I are co-moderating a session! A lab alum is coming back!
It is going to be a fabulous day!!
Very sad news: Becky Burdine's 20-year old daughter Sophie passed away suddenly on Tuesday
Becky has been vocal about Sophie, is an @angelmanfoundation.bsky.social advocate, and wants her science/cilia/LR community to know
We love you @rburdine1.bsky.social
www.matherhodge.com/obituaries/S...
ATTN all #Arabidopsis researchers
The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR), powered by @tairnews.bsky.social, @phoenixbio.bsky.social, has new updates in the database and website featuring major advances since 2024.
Learn mire in #GENETICS: 🔗 buff.ly/94ycP3S
It’s Women’s History Month. Rather than post factoids I’m just gonna post a picture and a name and y’all can google why they’re important. Knowledge for you without a lot of free labor from me. Win win.
Today’s prompt is Celia Cruz
New from 404 Media: Proton Mail, the privacy-focused email service, gave authorities data that let the FBI unmask an anonymous 'Stop Cop City' protester. It was payment data linked to the anonymous email account. From that, FBI ID'd them, then tracked their movements www.404media.co/proton-mail-...
Saturday Clifton 2pm No ICE No Wars Main Memorial Park
#Clifton
Saturday
I, too, sit with lots of rage.
But I also stand up with rage!
JOIN US MARCH 7th! NATIONWIDE! Let’s pull every lever. Together.
Large impressionist painting of a swirling orange yellow and red nebula at the bottom and upper right , some white clouds above it on a blue black background with about 25cm of tiny little bastard stars at the top
Been well over a month since I've been able to work on this due to some RSI issues with my painting hand.
About 3 hours (painting fucking stars 😐)
So... A friend was supposed to give a PURELY SCIENTIFIC talk at NIH within the next couple of weeks and it was cancelled because of a "new process" where all speakers/talks have to be CLEARED BY A POLITICAL APPOINTEE.
Are you a scientist or someone who wants science to help shape public health, the environment, our energy future or other issues? Join us Saturday at Stand Up For Science UNC-Chapel Hill Noon March 7
fight2win.standupforscience.net/RTP-March/
Stand Up for Science rally poster March 7th, 1:00 PM at Allegheny Landing in Pittsburgh.
Very excited to be speaking at the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
I am speaking just prior to Dr. Rachel Levine
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“Fish” can be both singular (one individual) and plural (multiple individuals of the same species.) “Fishes” is multiple species.
🐠 Fish
🐠🐠🐠 Fish
🐠🐡🐟 Fishes
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
Dubai police are threatening jail time for "any content that contradicts official announcements."
Wellcome Connecting Science Epigenomics of Common Diseases, hybrid conference Conference dates: 4–6 November 2026 Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK and online Bursary deadline: 3 August Abstract deadline: 7 September In-person registration deadline: 5 October Virtual registration deadline: 26 October
An exciting conference for global biologists!
Join us for Epigenomics of Common Diseases 2026 to explore the advances enabling the translation of research into clinical and therapeutic applications.
🗓️ Dates: 4-6 November
📍 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
📎 bit.ly/3ZTJI0a
#Epigenomics26 🧬🔬
I am preparing a course on "Philosophy of Scientific Communication" for the LMU summer term. I have worked out much of what I want to teach (which I will share once I finalize), but hivemind please let me know what readings or topics would interest you for a course like this.
#philsci #philsky
When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.
If you ever want to read a paper for free and can't find it otherwise, email the lead author and politely ask for a copy. You will not be bothering the person. You will in fact make their whole entire day. I have had scientists get so excited I asked they sent me everything they ever published.
This may seem trivial to people who use the word "sportsball" online, but remember that, for many Americans, the events that finally drove home the severity of COVID was the cancellation of March Madness.
🚨 Hiring a Malawi-based pre-doc/RA 🚨
The Oxford Centre for Macro-Experimental Development is hiring a Field Research Assistant to support our research in Malawi, with scope to contribute to activities across East Africa.
Deadline: rolling
#predoc #econra #econ_ra
Provocative!
