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connectingducts.bsky.social @connectingducts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🧬 Mammary gland & breast cancer trainees! Join "Connecting the Ducts" this Mon, Aug 24, 12PM EST. 🗣️ @patrickaouad.bsky.social (Genentech): AR signaling in ER+ breast cancer 🗣️ Subhajit Maity (UT Dallas): Innervation in mammary gland differentiation 🔗 Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8470309361...

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APHA @apha.org · 05/06/2026

"What’s really needed going forward is stronger trust-building between scientists and the public, not just sharing information but actually listening to communities and responding to what they need," said @emmalovesscience.bsky.social, of @sciforgood.bsky.social

Two women smile and pose for a photo while holding protest signs about science in front of the reflecting pool in Washington, DC with the Washington Monument in the background. One sign says, "Bill Nye taught you better," and the other shows a graph that says, "Rushed funding cuts" on the y axis, "Preventable deaths" on the x axis, and "Stop the regression" next to the graph.

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

My lab is moving to St. Jude's in Memphis, and recruiting Postdoctoral Researchers in Cancer Biology: talent.stjude.org/careers/JobD... If you know anyone looking for postdoc positions, please share with them - and, would love to know of any Memphis recommendations or connections!

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology

Our previous work has uncovered key mechanisms linking systemic changes to tumor initiation, single cell signatures of models of breast normal and cancer development and identified epigenetic and...

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Benjamin Riley @benjaminjriley.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I am grateful to the New York Times and reporter @teddyrosenbluth.bsky.social for sharing the sad story of my father’s reliance on AI for medical guidance, and how it caused him so much pain, and likely hastened his death. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/w...

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He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The data is in: the NIH goalposts have shifted. What were once almost certain fundable scores have become coin flips and what used to be likely grants have become aspirational, leading to fewer awards. Another manifestation of how HHS policies have led to fewer awards and less science.

Graph of award probability of R35 and R01 from NIH factbook as a function of review rank percentile. As is apparent, 2025 is a significant departure, with lower award probabilities at all scores <40 and significant departures from norm, where even being in the top 10% is no longer a nearly certain indicator of success.

Data source: https://report.nih.gov/nihdatabook/report/302

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

One Iran war can buy many USAIDs

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I'm hearing from multiple people that students who submitted ecology GRFP proposals are having those proposals rejected without review, despite ecology being listed as an eligible field. If this is a programmatic change, this is devastating. Ecology is the study of Earth's life support systems.

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Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

If you are a student whose NSF GRFP application was returned without review for vague 'eligibility' reasons: 1) Let your department chair & Graduate School know. Encourage them to contact NSF & congress 2) Write to your congressional reps. 3) Write to grfp@nsf.gov to request re-consideration;

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Democratizing Knowledge Through Global Health Podcasts Podcasts are a great way to learn, share, exchange, and democratize global health knowledge Here is my new list of podcasts worth checking out! communities.springernature.com/posts/democr...

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Democratizing Knowledge Through Global Health Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to learn, share, exchange, and democratize global health knowledge. Here are several wonderful podcasts worth checking out!

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Energy transitions can happen faster than we think: In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels. In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.

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Nathaniel Comfort @nccomfort.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Fascinating that the humanities seem to be getting a bump from those worried about Al. Natural intelligence—what a concept!

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Nathaniel Comfort @nccomfort.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Had a great time in New Orleans at #HSS2025! Historians of recent science may be interested in my guest essay in this morning’s @nytopinion.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...

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Opinion | James Watson Saw the True Form of DNA. Then It Blinded Him.

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Exciting new work coming out of the dos Santos lab at CSHL!

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Nature @nature.com · 13/10/2025

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development. go.nature.com/4hj9NNV

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Economics Nobel prize won by researchers who showed how science boosts growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development.

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Sebastian S. Cocioba @atinygreencell.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Surreal to hear folks don't think agricultural biosecurity isnt a national security risk and a massive strategic weakness for ALL countries on earth. We are very very VERY not secure when it comes to food production. We are one big blight away from ruin. Everyone needs to eat.

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Sharing some news I'm excited about! SCOPE (Science Careers and Opportunities in Policy and Education, @scopepolicy.bsky.social) is recruiting for new volunteer leadership roles. If you’re an undergrad, grad student, or early-career scientist interested in science + society, this is for you!

Orange background with orange text bubble and white text that says SCOPE is recruiting!

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The new NSF GRFP solicitation is up as of today, and it looks like second year graduate students may no longer be eligible... The 2025 solicitation states that applicants must "have completed less than one academic year in a graduate degree program" www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Jason “Obstacle to Progress” Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Good news! Still no solicitation or guidance but as of this morning it seems NSF has moved the deadline into November. Keep up the pressure! Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.

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Jason “Obstacle to Progress” Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment. The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

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An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🚨 NEW: Climate change is already causing 30,000 deaths per year - a global annual economic loss of $100-350B USD - but the true damage is probably 10x higher. Out TODAY in Nature Climate Change: the first systematic look at the science of "health impact attribution" 🔓 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

"Health losses attributed to anthropogenic climate change," a brief communication in the journal Nature Climate Change. There's a map showing regions of the world, and pie charts of relevant studies as they apply to different health impacts like "heat-related deaths" and "maternal and child health"

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

This is the shit they’re defunding. Scientists can make your teeth see so you can get back to balling and they want to take that away from you forever

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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Please repost! We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky

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Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA - Biomch-L

The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

RFK Jr.'s #2 is stepping in as acting CDC director. You need to call your Congress people now and demand hearings until RFK is forced out. They're politically weak for another 48-72 hours, then they'll do unbelievable damage in the next month. Show me that you called and I will give you a reward 👇

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

There is a massive walk out at the CDC by staff unfolding right now. It is NECESSARY. I stand in solidarity with my CDC colleagues. standing up for science and public health. It is a moral imperative.

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

American Public Health Association: “Legislators and officials at all levels of government who are interested in protecting their constituents should demand Kennedy’s removal.” That’s what I call leadership 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 www.apha.org/news-and-med...

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Kennedy’s attack on public health must be stopped

The abrupt attempt to oust Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC’s director just weeks after her Senate confirmation, is yet another glaring sign of Secretary Kennedy’s failed leadership and reckless mismanageme...

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A real Romeo & Juliet situation right now…

image of taylor swift and travis kelce, with the text that says "getting excited planning your next grant application" and "there being grants to apply for"

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

👩‍🔬✨ Ever wanted to share your science through COMICS?! The Science Communication & Comics course at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is looking for scientists across all fields to partner with undergrads who will transform your research into 4-page comics! www.bit.ly/comicscollabfall2025 🧵⬇️

Poster of a call for scientists that says "Want to collaborate with an art student on a comic about your research? All career stages and fields are welcome!" Learn more and apply by 9/5 - bit.ly/comicscollabfall2025

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I said this elsewhere but the way that the white male dominated field of economics is defending Lisa should tell you how serious this move is. Not that they wouldn’t — her work is stellar — but this isn’t a case like Harvard where colleagues are willing to risk losing a colleague.

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Claire Zagorski, PhD, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

If you’re unwilling to take risks, imagine a better world, and be brave in your efforts to realize that better world, then science isn’t for you anyway. That’s what we do here. That’s our whole deal.

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

It's not just experts—most American voters agree with the Endangerment finding, and are in overwhelming support of regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

Across both parties, 79% of likely voters agree with the endangerment finding. When broken down by party, 68% of republican voters and 88% of democratic voters are in agreement with the endangerment finding.

Across both parties, 86% of likely voters are in support of regulating greenhouse gases. When broken down by party, 79% of republican voters and 93% of democratic voters are in favor of regulating greenhouse gases.

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Are you a scientist who wants to advocate for federal science funding? 📣 SNAP is helping early-career researchers meet with their representatives while they’re home this August, ahead of the FY2026 budget vote, where major cuts to NIH and NSF are on the table. No experience needed—Just your voice!

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 23/07/2025

Oh man sounds like a really dangerous tool maybe we should regulate it

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Sam Goldstein @samschuelstein.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

"Science is not just something I do; it’s a core facet of who I am. If science is taken from me, an important piece of me will be gone."- @feliciatuchman.bsky.social @sciforgood.bsky.social Bravo, friend! So well done. We can't just switch off what inspires us, especially when it is under attack.

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OPINION: Moments are being taken away from the next generation of scientists

I’m 17 years old. In AP Psychology, our final project is to design an experiment, collect data, and write up the results. My teacher suggests that our group, fascinated by

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

On Monday, the NIH announced it will no longer fund new research proposals that rely solely on animal testing. Researchers must now include AI or computational modeling to predict human health outcomes. Watch the full announcement here: www.youtube.com/live/vz1uF42...

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"I'm delighted to make an announcement today that all new NIH funding opportunities moving forward should incorporate language on consideration of NAMs [New Approach Methodologies]. NIH will no longer seek proposals exclusively for animal models."
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Acting NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The initial 2025 NSF GRFP awards largely mirrored historical distributions across scientific fields. However, the 500 additional fellowships announced in June marked a sharp departure—concentrated in emerging tech sectors like AI and CS, with entire disciplines such as life sciences receiving none.

2024 to 2025 funding shifts, showing the departure from the norm in the newly awarded grants.

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Compared to previous years, the 2025 NSF GRFP awards show a sharp shift in which fields are being funded—breaking from a decade of relatively stable trends. Here’s a breakdown of the last 10 years of NSF GRFP funding by major field of study:

NSF GRFP funding by major field over time, with sharp shifts shown in the post-2025 period because of these newly awarded grants.

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In June, the NSF announced it would award 500 extra Graduate Research Fellowships this year, bringing the total to 1,500 — still a sharp cut from the 2,000 awarded in 2024. However, not a single NSF GRFP in June was awarded to someone studying in the life sciences. www.science.org/content/arti...

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Prestigious NSF graduate fellowship tilts toward AI and quantum

Students in the life sciences are shut out of latest cohort of 500 fellows

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

To every Democratic Party consultant, candidate, staffer, and operative I have ever said “money doesn’t vote” to, I would like to reiterate…MONEY DOESNT VOTE.

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

In an unprecedented move, all 12 members of the Fulbright Scholarship Board have resigned — accusing the Trump administration of illegally meddling with one of the U.S.’s most respected international education programs. www.cbsnews.com/news/fulbrig...

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Entire Fulbright scholarship board quits, accusing Trump administration of meddling

The board that oversees prestigious Fulbright scholarships accused the Trump administration of meddling that could "damage the integrity of this storied program."

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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

In case you missed what happened to covid.gov in April — here’s a before-and-after snapshot of the site. Imagine the same thing happening to climate.gov. These sites exist so people can get clear, trusted facts.

covid.gov on April 16th, with information about COVID including a toolkit for vaccines, treatment, and testing, and information about long COVID.

covid.gov on April 18th, updated to showcase the lab leak hypothesis with an image of Trump. There are points below that are suggesting that the virus was leaked from a lab. Information about treatment and testing has been removed.

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Dr. Karen Carr @quatrus.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

As we celebrate Pride, remember those who are not here. 40,000 squares of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display October 11-13 1996 on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display October 11-13 1996 on the National Mall in Washington D.C., filling the entire Mall with 40,000 quilt squares.

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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

There's still time to write a McClintock Letter in support of federal funding of research! Interested and don't know where to start? Join this workshop tomorrow, June 6th, at 12 ET ☀️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Image for a McClintock Letters writing workshop tomorrow at 12p ET, hosted by Dr. Katherine Xue at UC Irvine, who has written for the New Yorker. She will walk participants through how to write and pitch your op-ed!

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Jordan Williams (she/her) @jolybdenum.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Day #1: ✅ So excited to work with this incredible cohort and with @scopepolicy.bsky.social in this training! #scopenewmedia #scicomm #scipolicy

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Jennifer Thalappillil @jthalapp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

It's already known that #colorectalcancer is on the rise, especially in younger people. How does cutting this funding benefit Americans? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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