Reposted by Gareth LengBritish Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Are you a postdoc or student working on a neuroendocrine research project? 🔬 Get up to £8,000 support for consumables/other research costs to enable you to carry out the best possible neuroendocrine research project. Deadline 1 Oct 2025 Apply: www.neuroendo.org.uk... 022 0
Reposted by Gareth LengSociety for Endocrinology @socendocrinology.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Do you have any students passionate about science communication and busting myths? Why not encourage them to enter the our Student Media Award to show off their skills. Whether it’s videos, blogs, podcasts, or graphics there’s a chance to win up to £300! bit.ly/SfEStudentMe... 022 0
Reposted by Gareth LengMIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Neuroendocrinologist Gareth Leng, author of “The Heart of the Brain,” unpacks the intricacies of the hypothalamus—a tiny yet powerful structure at the core of what makes us human. 🎧 Listen to Part 1 of his interview on Leafing through Science: @champalimaudf.bsky.social @g-leng.bsky.socialrss.com5. The Brain Below: Mating Marathons & the “Love Hormone” (Part 1) | Podcast Episode on RSS.comAppetite. Aggression. Puberty. Parenthood. Even 48-hour prairie vole mating marathons. Is there anything the hypothalamus isn’t involved in? In Episode 5 (Part 1) of Leafing Through Science, Hedi is… 0136 0
Reposted by Gareth LengChampalimaud Foundation @champalimaudf.bsky.social · 25/06/2025🍽️ Appetite. 😡 Aggression. 🧒 Puberty. 👶 Parenthood. Is there anything the #hypothalamus isn’t involved in? Join our new #podcast #LeafingThroughScience 🎙️ as we shine a torch 🔦 into this deep, dark cave of the brain 🧠. 🎧: rss.com/podcasts/lea... 🎥: youtu.be/et_T1gpXoHU @mitpress.bsky.socialrss.com5. The Brain Below: Mating Marathons & the “Love Hormone” (Part 1) | Podcast Episode on RSS.comAppetite. Aggression. Puberty. Parenthood. Even 48-hour prairie vole mating marathons. Is there anything the hypothalamus isn’t involved in? In Episode 5 (Part 1) of Leafing Through Science, Hedi is j... 101 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 23/05/2025www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comSenzo Mchunu: South Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claimsOf the six most recent victims of farm killings, five were black and one white, the latest figures show. 040 0
Reposted by Gareth LengPaul Smaldino @psmaldino.bsky.social · 09/05/2025As grant money starts drying up, it's more important than ever not to waste it on paying publishers' open access "article processing fees" when we can host PDFs for free. Tom Morgan and I wrote a paper on this, forthcoming at Science and Public Policy. Accepted draft here: osf.io/preprints/os... 10408140 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 29/04/2025"... how important it is to create a laboratory filled with young scientists from all aspects of our cultural and societal mosaic." @denisebelsham.bsky.social is the Alison Douglas lecturer at @bsneuroendo.bsky.social Bradford, and this is from her abstract. Alison would have been so pleased. 171 0
Reposted by Gareth LengMark Rubin @markrubin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Consensus vs Convergence "Unlike declarations that a consensus exists...a claim that convergent evidence exists honors science’s norms of critique and correction by inviting discussion of the extent of existing knowledge and the multiple ways in which it was developed” By @holdenthorp.bsky.socialscience.orgConvergence and consensusIn these days of political instability, geopolitical tensions, and social discontent around the world, there are continued threats to the principles, conduct, and findings of science. This assault on ... 21710 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 15/04/2025From Nature Index, the top 10 academic institutions in the world ranked by number of papers published in 2023-24 in the most prestigious scientific journals (all fields of science). Harvard is first by a long way; the next 9 are all Universities in China. 040 0
Reposted by Gareth LengKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Chinese trolling us… 559107143202 0
Reposted by Gareth LengGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 30/03/2025And yet Joe Rogan puts guests on who say "Vaccines aren't actually responsible for the reduction in infectious diseases.” 903230066741 0
Reposted by Gareth LengKate Jeffery @katejj.bsky.social · 28/03/2025OK here it is, the moment you have all been waiting for! Our advert for 5 posts here at Glasgow: Cognitive neuroscience/psychology. Closing date May 12 - please spread the word www.nature.com/naturecareer...nature.comProfessor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy... 1123140 0
Reposted by Gareth LengProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Finally, there were various comments from viewers about how universities are just ivory ideas discussing abstract ideas and of no use to society. This was my defence of university & higher education 610326 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Poets say things best. "To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them." 000 0
Reposted by Gareth LengThe Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025💡 Are you passionate about promoting and championing equity, diversity, and inclusion? Are you interested in doing so within your institutions? Find out how our new EDI Fund could support you! 📆 Deadline is 3 April 🔗 Apply here:buff.lyEquity, Diversity and Inclusion FundApplications are now open for our new EDI Fund. We are committed to creating a community and culture in which equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded across all activities, and we want to support… 012 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Why is anyone decent still on X! If your Society or Journal or University is - just let them know it's not OK. 010 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 23/03/2025In 1938, the American sociologist RK Merton (at Columbia University) drew attention to political attacks on scientific institutions. He went on to ask “How should scientists respond”... www.the-matter-of-facts.com/post/the-imp...the-matter-of-facts.comThe Importance of Scientific SocietiesIn this time of trial, when Science is again under attack, we must re-examine its foundations, and where necessary, rebuild its institutions 063 0
Reposted by Gareth LengAndrea Baronchelli @baronca.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Indeed academic.oup.com/brain/articl...academic.oup.comOn the responsibilities of intellectuals and the rise of bullshit jobs in universitiesYou may never have considered yourself to be one. Why would you? But if you’re reading this, there is more than a likelihood that you are one. If you’re a 1116 0
Reposted by Gareth LengPrivate Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Russia demands to keep captured territory The new Private Eye is out now 451886756 0
Reposted by Gareth LengDave Cadaqu @spek-music.bsky.social · 18/03/2025m.soundcloud.com/dave-cadaqu/...m.soundcloud.comWhen Evil Is At the Door, Cadaqu (c)2016Stream When Evil Is At the Door, Cadaqu (c)2016 by The Cadaqu Band on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. 021 0
Reposted by Gareth LengJohnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Been revisiting the ancestors for guidance, these last few months. This is the mindset in which I keep finding myself: 07523 0
Reposted by Gareth LengBritish Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Found an interesting conference abroad you’d love to attend but aren’t sure how to finance? Get up to £700 towards your travel costs with our international conference travel grant. Deadline: 1 March 2025 More information: www.neuroendo.org.uk... 001 0
Reposted by Gareth LengStrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Basel, Switzerland 634129983843 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 11/03/2025"Scientific work which promises direct practical benefit to the Nazi party or the Third Reich is to be fostered above all and research funds are to be re-allocated in accordance with this policy...the scientific significance of any knowledge is of secondary importance" RK Merton (1933) 000 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline 150 0
Reposted by Gareth LengPim Huis in 't Veld @huis.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Here with subtitles: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmDV...youtube.comClaude Malhuret, Senator of the French Republic, speaks the truth about what is happening in the USYouTube video by Gregory Mullins 12217 0
Reposted by Gareth LengTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Fifty-five of the top 200 universities in the THE World University Rankings 2025 have a female v-c or president, representing 27 per cent and a milestone for the seventh consecutive year #AcademicSky #higheredtimeshighereducation.comMore than quarter of world’s top 200 universities led by womenNumber of female university leaders reaches record high, with Switzerland seeing biggest growth 142 0
Reposted by Gareth LengBritish Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 05/03/2025What is JNE's main strength? "Society-owned journals allow scientists to be in control of publishing research that serves science and society." #LoveMyJNE @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social chatted with JNE Editor-in-Chief @mikelehman.bsky.social to find out more: 011 0
Reposted by Gareth LengPLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · 21/02/2025PLOS has issued a statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity. We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry. plos.io/3D4O8cHplos.ioPLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS BlogSince its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to… 291113436 0
Reposted by Gareth LengRetraction Watch @retractionwatch.com · 13/02/2025Thrilled to announce the creation of the @elisabethbik.bsky.social Science Integrity Fund to provide "funding for training programs, grants, or awards for science integrity advocates." Thanks to @science.org for covering this. Help us grow the fund with a tax-deductible donation.science.orgRenowned scientific integrity investigator endows fund to support fellow sleuthsMicrobiologist Elisabeth Bik donates $200,000 to support training, travel 018373 0
Reposted by Gareth LengSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance. 383129753387 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Rediscovering Robert K. Merton. Here from a 1942 essay 020 0
Reposted by Gareth LengBritish Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Found a neuroendo lab in the UK or abroad whose work you love? Apply for up to £5000 for travel and accommodation with our research visit grant. Deadline: 1 March 2025 More: www.neuroendo.org.uk... 032 0
Reposted by Gareth LengJournal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 30/01/2025What is JNE's main strength? "Society-owned journals allow scientists to be in control of publishing research that serves science and society." #YourJNE @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social chatted with JNE Editor-in-Chief @mikelehman.bsky.social to find out more: 082 0
Reposted by Gareth Lengpnkalugin.bsky.social @pnkalugin.bsky.social · 27/01/2025I’m thrilled to share our preprint presenting MORSE: a new way to simultaneously & quantitatively track patterns of neuromodulators/neuropeptides in vitro & in vivo using spatially multiplexed 3D imaging of 10+ green optical sensors on a microendoscope biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.26.634931v1 34213 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Don't you just hate IKEA? Clear plans, given everything you need, everything fits, and in the end it all works. God I miss science sometimes. 140 0
Reposted by Gareth LengKarl DEFEND DEMOCRACY Bunday 🇺🇸 🗽 🇺🇦 🇹🇼 @45xiatai.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. #MetaScience www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The Long Shadow of Fraud in Alzheimer’s Research (Gift Article)Fraud in research needs to end. 163 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 24/01/2025For my application to extend my residence in France (and prove that I am still living with my French wife) I had to provide a HANDWRITTEN letter. This is more than I have written by hand in 20 years, but I found a fountain pen and covered myself with ink. which made me strangely happy. 090 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Looks like Trump might be giving China a helping hand on its way to science dominance. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comHalf of the top 20 science cities are now in China — and regional city growth is the keyThe country’s research progress means its cities might lead in all Nature Index subjects within a decade. 000 0
Reposted by Gareth LengBjørn Sætrevik @satrevik.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2025This is such a great journal cover (and journal)! journal.trialanderror.org. Cover by Lieve Visser. #JournalOfTrialAndError #AcademicPublishing 06314 0
Gareth Leng @g-leng.bsky.social · 21/01/2025deevybee.blogspot.com/2025/01/toma... This is my first post on Bluesky after leaving the cesspit - using it to express my respect to Dorothy Bishop for her integrity and boldness - and for making me laugh out loud with this blogpostdeevybee.blogspot.com 060 0