Reposted by Felix RuhnowUrban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026“Compared with non-active travelers, the cyclists had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's, a 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia (before the age of 65), & a 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia.” Connecting bike-riding with reduced dementia risk. #UrbanTruthsciencealert.comCycling Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study of Half a Million FindsGetting from A to B on a bicycle more often could reduce risk of dementia, possibly by protecting a part of the brain tied to memory functions, new research finds. 17520201
Felix Ruhnow @fruhnow.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Crossed something off my bucket list today #stadtrundfloat #sightfloating 020
Reposted by Felix RuhnowEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 31/05/2026In the EU, you belong – exactly as you are. As Diversity Month comes to a close, we reaffirm a simple principle: you deserve to be safe, respected, and free to be yourself. Discover how we are making this a reality: link.europa.eu/Nrrgvw 222447
Reposted by Felix RuhnowScience Magazine @science.org · 09/05/2026Breaking news: Indiana University plant microbiologist Roger Innes has been locked out of his laboratory by the school in response to a request by one of his federal funders. The move comes after Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs. scim.ag/4tsDqRrscim.agAfter USDA request, Indiana plant biologist locked out of lab by schoolMove comes after Roger Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs 19839442216
Reposted by Felix RuhnowPhysics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 04/05/2026👩🔬Calling all researchers! Are you interested in working on a project at Physics of Life? 🔬Our new Visitors Program will allow scientists to visit PoL for up to 6 months to pursue an interdisciplinary project, with their travel and accommodation covered. Learn more here and apply: tud.link/nasaw5 01814
Reposted by Felix RuhnowJoel Boerckel @jboerckel.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I present the most interesting graph ever made. HUMAN ON BICYCLE beats every other living thing. www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-hu... 1822577
Reposted by Felix RuhnowInstitut Jacques Monod @ijmonod.bsky.social · 27/10/2025#JobOffer 💼 Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F) in Biophysics of Bacterial Infection 📆 January 1st, 2026 📍Institut Jacques Monod, Bonazzi Lab Apply before November 6th 🔗 emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/U... 096
Reposted by Felix RuhnowSurrey Lab @surreylab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025⚡Ready to grow and be inspired as a scientist? We’re looking for a *PhD student* to join our lab at @crg.eu in Barcelona and explore how cells self-organize, uncovering life’s inner design💡 We offer strong mentoring, cutting-edge science, and a vibrant international team🌍 Check the link below! 21916
Felix Ruhnow @fruhnow.bsky.social · 20/07/2025#Barcelona, how about this? We don't even have inclement weather here 🚴☀️ 040
Reposted by Felix RuhnowCentre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG) @crg.eu · 30/05/2025Endinsa’t en una vivència sensorial única que connecta ciència i art immersiu. “SEEING: Un ull i una caixa” arriba del 5 al 14 de juny al Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí (Carrer del Comerç 36, Barcelona). www.crg.eu/en/event/see... 01018
Reposted by Felix RuhnowDivIDE conference @divide-conference.bsky.social · 06/02/2025🚀 Registration is officially OPEN! 🚀 Join us for the 3rd DivIDE Conference from 22–25 September 2025 in sunny Barcelona ☀️. An inspiring line-up of speakers awaits — reserve your spot and help spread the word! Follow the link for early bird registration: forms.creacongresos.com/DivIDE/ 198
Reposted by Felix RuhnowEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 14/04/2025A strong Europe that rolls on at high speed: not just possible. Necessary. Efficient EU train services offer clean and smart ways to travel. We want to bridge gaps in the EU's rail network with a new high-speed rail plan ↓ europa.eu/!nvqbGc 1157989
Reposted by Felix RuhnowRita Strack @ritastrack.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Your yearly reminder to acknowledge the core facilities you use and their staff scientists in your papers. These scientists are a crucial part of the scientific ecosystem and to continue to exist they need tangible credit for their work. Plus their associated expertise adds credibility to your work. 7485165
Reposted by Felix RuhnowParc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona @prbb.org · 08/04/2025A study by @isglobal.org, with the collab of @bsc-cns.bsky.social, shows how urban and mobility decisions directly affect people’s health. ❌🚙For example, reducing traffic in Barcelona by 25% could save around 200 lives a year. Read more here 👇 ellipse.prbb.orgLess cars, more life - El·lipseA study by ISGlobal shows how urban and mobility decisions directly affect people's health. Specifically, reducing traffic in Barcelona by 25% could save around 200 lives a year. 022
Reposted by Felix RuhnowJoachim Goedhart @joachimgoedhart.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Bright and photostable yellow fluorescent proteins for extended imaging by François St-Pierre and team: www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comBright and photostable yellow fluorescent proteins for extended imaging - Nature CommunicationsYellow fluorescent proteins (YFPs) photobleach rapidly, restricting microscopy experiments. Here, the authors report mGold2s and mGold2t, YFPs that extend imaging durations up to 25 times longer than ... 07326
Reposted by Felix RuhnowDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 05/04/2025"Emissions from cycling can be more than 30x lower for each trip than driving a fossil fuel car, and about 10x lower than driving an electric one."theconversation.comCycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero citiesActive travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day. 7364108
Reposted by Felix RuhnowEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 02/04/2025Applications for the next DiscoverEU round are now open 🚆 You could win a free 30-day train pass to explore Europe if you are... ✅ Born between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 ✅ Live in the EU or a third country associated to Erasmus+ ⏰ Deadline: 16 April 412845
Reposted by Felix RuhnowJournal of Cell Biology @jcb.org · 28/03/2025Mike Sheetz (1946-2025) made immense contributions to our understanding of motor proteins, membrane biology, cytoskeleton and mechanobiology. Haguy Wolfenson, Gregory Giannone, and Martin Schwartz recall his life and work: rupress.org/jcb/article/... 25018
Reposted by Felix RuhnowChristophe 🔬 Leterrier @christlet.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Bonkers. French researcher on its way to a conference was denied US entry and his electronic equipment seized after computer searched and anti-Trmp *messages* found. Even if CNRS doesn't put the US on the travel black list (which they likely will do), it's clearly not safe to go there 😨lemonde.frEtats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines. Le chercheur du CNRS aurait subi un contrôle aléatoire à son arrivée, avant q... 53322
Reposted by Felix RuhnowPhysics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Scientists, please share!🔬 Explore living systems through a physics lens. The #Biophysics MSc at @cmcb-tud.bsky.social opens applications on 1st April 🗓️ Taught entirely in English, with no tuition fees! Learn more: physics-of-life.tu-dresden.de/career-educa... #Physics #Masters #MSc #FreeTuition 01712
Felix Ruhnow @fruhnow.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Wanna study how proteins bind the GTP cap of microtubles? Make microtubules that mimic the cap! 141
Reposted by Felix RuhnowCentre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG) @crg.eu · 25/02/2025❗ BIG JOB ALERT: we are looking for a new Administrative Director at the CRG. This is a critical role and unique opportunity to help steer the operational strategy of our research institute. Please share and apply by 23rd of March, 2025: recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs... 037
Felix Ruhnow @fruhnow.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Finally out! Great work team @surreylab.bsky.social and congrats to @bilirubina.bsky.social for publishing and defending the PhD within the same week 🎉 0121
Reposted by Felix RuhnowMichael Greshko @michaelgreshko.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Government scientists & employees: I'm a freelance journalist who writes for NYT, Science, SciAm, Nature, etc. If you want to securely discuss disruptions to your work, I'm available on Signal at mgreshko.01. Use a personal device on a trusted network. 🧪 06541
Reposted by Felix RuhnowCentre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG) @crg.eu · 21/11/2024We are amongst the lucky few who can do science and gaze into the Mediterranean sea on a daily basis. So it was truly remarkable to also see pink skies emerge during sunset in Barcelona yesterday 🥰🌅 0242