Dr. Sharon Homer-Drummond

Breaking: Our study finds Tylenol use dropped after White House autism event. Leucovorin prescriptions skyrocketed despite lack of evidence. Today, my colleague Dr.

A really well-done study on the health impacts from a single press conference. open.substack.com/pub/insideme...

Wow!

Also for Women’s History Month.

NOAA satellites helped rescue 300 people in 2025 From an injured skier in the Rockies to a disabled catamaran in the Atlantic Ocean, NOAA’s satellites were pivotal in helping rescue 300 people from life-threatening situations in the U.S. and its sur...

Just in: NOAA satellites helped rescue 300 people in 2025

See how: noaa.gov/news-release...

NOAA.gov via NOAA Satellites

#SARSAT

Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on Reference Manual for Judges

Continuing the war on science.

“A group of Republican state attorneys general sent a letter to the center on Jan. 29, claiming that the climate chapter was biased and demanding its retraction. About a week later, the center deleted the chapter…”

NSF Plans to Boost Staffing, Halve Grant Solicitations Following last year’s cuts, the chief management officer of the federal research funding agency says its number of employees is “too low.”

Important for current and future applicants and grantees to understand when crafting proposals. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...; grantedai.com/blog/nsf-hal...

Trump’s NSF pick is a stranger to its research community Jim O’Neill will need to build ties, say former agency leaders

I have somewhat nuanced thinking on this. We definitely need to robustly support basic research. otoh, use-inspired/translational research is a natural outgrowth and is critical for NSF to support. We need a balance. But, a working scientist would be a better fit. www.science.org/content/arti...

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.

This is … bad. It’s dangerously short-sighted and will kill people. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

NIH research grant funding rates plummeted in 2025 Agency acknowledges young investigators are losing out as result of multiyear funding policy imposed by White House

Nothing we didn’t generally know, but this report on plunging NIH funding rates is sobering. www.science.org/content/arti...

Dr Oz: "We're announcing a 6 month national moratorium blocking all new enrollments for durable medical equipment -- prosthesis, orthotics -- supplies across the board."

Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals The global race for the critical minerals that are powering the world’s green transition.

If you want to understand some of the impacts to environmental & social justice, the STEM workforce & globalization of tech supply chains, this is an excellent documentary. www.pbs.org/video/lithiu...

Trump Opens Marine National Monument in Atlantic to Commercial Fishing

On Friday, the administration moved to open the only US Atlantic National Marine Monument to commercial fishing. Cetacea, unique deep sea corals, sea turtles and more depend on the protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamount as a refuge. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...

Carter G. Woodson Timeline | ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine r...

Black American history is American history.
asalh.org/carter-g-woo...

A montage image of Nichelle Nichols, Woopi Goldberg, and Mae Jemison (astronaut) in their roles on Star Trek, with a quote by Nichelle Nichols that reads: “This kind of future isn’t impossible, and we all need to rethink our priorities to really bring that vision to life.”

“… And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?” Gandalf, ‘The Return of the King,’ JRR Tolkien

Share your comments on NCAR with NSF Tell NSF the future that you want for NCAR by 13 March

AGU has an easy-to-use toolkit set for public feedback to proposed government actions. Now is a great time to respond to NSF’s proposed shuttering of NCAR. agu.quorum.us/campaign/154...

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU) | Lulu Sun Call for NSF IUSE reviewers/panelists NSF IUSE https://lnkd.in/eUSbHGyn is looking to expand its pool of reviewers/panelists for upcoming proposal review panels. If you work in undergraduate STEM ed...

NSF is looking to expand its IUSE reviewer pool. www.linkedin.com/posts/lulusu...

An image of a lit candle across a black background. In the foreground is written ‘Over 80 years later, the world’s Jewish population has still not recovered to pre-Holocaust numbers.’ In smaller print is written ‘ncjw National Council of Jewish Women.’

#neverforget

What Americans Lose If Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled - Eos Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.

eos.org/opinions/wha...

“Poverty.. Starving a child..
Suppressing a culture.. Neglecting school children.. Discrimination against a working person.. Ghetto housing.. Ignoring medical needs .. Contempt for equality.. even the lack of will power to help humanity is a sick and sinister form of violence.”

Coretta Scott King

It’s worth reading this whole thread.

This will take us decades to recover from. www.science.org/content/arti...

Gladys West Obituary (1930-2026) - King George County, Virginia, United States Mathematician and "Hidden Figure"

Farewell Dr. Gladys West. Rest in peace, rise in glory. memoritree.com/memorial/gla...

NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

NSF is seeking public input on its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Now is a great time to provide your feedback. www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...

‘Well, I'm a vampire, baby,
Sucking blood from the earth
Well, I'm a vampire, baby,
I'll sell you twenty barrels worth.’

—Neil Young, “Vampire Blues”

‘Their frail human nature was subjected to a strain greater than it was made for; the fires of great had been lighted in their hearts, and fanned to a white heat that melted every principle and every law.’

—Upton Sinclair, Oil

After legal deal, NIH to review grant proposals frozen, denied, or withdrawn because of Trump directives Agreement requires agency to evaluate hundreds of applications “in good faith” using its standard process

Some hopeful news to close out 2025. www.science.org/content/arti...

Kristina Gjerde, defender of the deep ocean, has died. She was 68. Half the planet lies outside any country’s border. In those waters, rules have long been thinner than the myths: freedom to fish… | ... Kristina Gjerde, defender of the deep ocean, has died. She was 68. Half the planet lies outside any country’s border. In those waters, rules have long been thinner than the myths: freedom to fish mea...

Truly heartbreaking news. www.linkedin.com/posts/rhetta...

Publish or Perish: A Humorous Party Game about Academic Publish Welcome to the chaotic life of academic publishing. In this game, you are a clueless researcher trying to do the one and only thing that matters in your academic life: churning out publications, fast....

Yes please! publishorperish.games