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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
done. DM me, and I'll send more info
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
@gregkoblentz.bsky.social , guessing you might have some thoughts on this.
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Chris Gorski @scigorski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We're hiring an editor @cenmag.bsky.social -- based in the US, and looking for people interested in editing news and features, as well as working closely with our publishing partners both inside and outside of ACS. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1095ACHM/...
recruiting.ultipro.com
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Second one. Because I had So Many Questions
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Science Magazine @science.org · 28/09/2026
Last year, scientists developed an innovative way to vaccinate the bats against rabies—by making use of their extraordinary fondness of mutual grooming. #WorldRabiesDay scim.ag/4yeJbVW
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Vampire bats’ mutual grooming helps spread innovative rabies vaccine
A gel that bats lick off one another’s fur could help prevent rabies outbreaks in cattle, a growing problem in Latin America
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CDC confirms multistate outbreak of E coli linked to raw milk cheese Over half the patients are young children, and California and Nevada have the most cases. Read more: bit.ly/3TdVtih
cheese wedge
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another study links multistrain probiotic to lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants A study in Sweden finds administration of a probiotic formula in very premature infants was associated with 72% reduced risk of death or NEC. More: bit.ly/4yXhWPK
Premature infant in an incubator, with focus on feet
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ahhhhhhh, earworm!
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Foxfeather Zenkova @foxfeather.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Bald is beautiful! And normal for blue jays (and cardinals) this time of year. Bluey is rocking the 'catastrophic molt' look, dropping all her head feathers at once. This happens in late summer, coinciding with the availability of fatty seeds and food abundance, allowing them to be replaced fast.
A blue jay missing alll of its normal head feathers, looking quite bedraggled.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Goooood morning! The 2026 Snail Facts Calendars are OUT! We've got 24 days of scratchable snail fact goodness, designed by Philly artist Kelly Nichols! Advent calendars are cute as hell, a delightful tradition, and keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social funded! Get one at SquidFacts.net Pls repost ❤️
An 11x14 inch poster featuring snails, slugs, nudibranchs, and other snails! There are 24 yellow-green snail shells that you can scratch off. There's a leaf sheep and sea bunny and sea angel and fire snail and banana slug and mystery snail and ramshorn snail and candy cane snail
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am not a fan of OPM collecting this level of information.
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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the chemistry that makes friction-erasable pen ink appear and disappear: cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
Infographic titled “How do friction-erasable pens work?”. The pen ink contains microcapsules with a leuco dye, a weak organic acid color developer, and a long-chain alcohol or ester solvent. At room temperature, the developer donates a proton to the leuco dye, making it colored. Heat above 60 °C generated by friction melts the solvent, detaching the developer and turning the dye colorless. Cooling the writing surface below –10 °C in a freezer restores the ink color.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm still mad there wasn't a sequel to the 2016 Ghostbusters movie.
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Goodnews @goodnews.computer · 04/09/2026
Take a break from being depressed that everything you love is being destroyed by slop for a moment and let me tell you about the beautiful symbiotic relationship between graffiti writers, train yard workers, and model train enthusiasts.
A hand holding a model train with a replica of the same graffiti on the full scale train car behind it.A model train with two graffiti pieces on opposite sides.
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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Happy Rice Truck Day to all who observe
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I feel like the "Karen" appellation requires a certain overtone of entitlement. We need a new one for those of us who are just exhausted and stubborn and have the time today.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
So this is kind of cool - there's a national PTA art competition. There are grants available and the topic this year is "What My Culture Means to Me". If you have kids in pre-K -12 who like art or a school that would enjoy it, spread the word! www.pta.org/home/program...
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Reflections Arts Program | National PTA
Give students confidence in their abilities to explore ideas and learn through the arts in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts....
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Science Magazine @science.org · 01/09/2026
Unlike the embryos of other vertebrates, early snake embryos coil as they get longer, typically forming clockwise spirals. A new study offers an explanation for why embryonic snakes go through these contortions—and why they tend to curve in one direction. Learn more: scim.ag/4ygkAQk
Snake embryos often coil in one direction. Now, we may know why
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Multistrain probiotic tied to reduced risk of severe GI disease in preterm newborns A formula containing 3 strains of probiotic was associated with a 51% reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis. Read more: bit.ly/4qOWrO0 📷: Sarah Hopkins/Flickr cc
Premature infant in an incubator drinking formula from a bottle
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
how late can you be vaccinated?
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Trump administration announces ban on using on federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for puberty blockers and gender-affirming care for gender-diverse kids. www.federalregister.gov/public-inspe...
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Public Inspection: Medicaid Program: Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children
Medicaid Program: Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
My arguments are much more refined now! They involve glaring stubbornly and saying, "you can't make me!" 😂
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I firmly believe unpacking emotions in therapy is good for many people. I find therapy useful for helping me keep those fuckers in the mental boxes where they belong.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I can't post on the main thread, but a truly excellent resource for academic reading and writing was created by Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega www.raulpacheco.org/blog/ Sadly, he passed away recently, but his blog lives on so far. Highly recommend.
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Blog – Raul Pacheco-Vega, PhD - Understanding and solving intractable resource governance problems.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I ordered something from Amazon, and it suggested an add-on of a few things. One of those was shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms. 🤔
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Can you recognize measles rash on different skin tones? Accurate recognition, combined with high vaccination rates, is essential to preventing measles outbreaks. Inclusive medical images help everyone recognize illness, reduce disparities in diagnosis, & improve care for all. 1/2 🧵
with measles cases spiking, do you know what it looks like on different skin tones?

picturesrepresentation matters in medical reference materials. 

This is measles rash on dark skin tone. 

picturesmeasles is spiking, here is what measles rash looks. 

picturessave and share. picture so f measles rash on different skin tones. 

no one should have to wonder what measles looks like.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Reading about the PlayStation decision to go all digital in the future led me down a rabbit hole about game preservation. That led me to this article, and I'm still de-boggling my mind. www.ign.com/articles/201...
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ESA Says Preserving Old Games is Illegal Because it's 'Hacking' - IGN
ESA also opposes scientists modifying consoles to conduct research.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 01/05/2025
Scientists who study climate don't automatically attribute all changes to human activity. Rather, we carefully investigate every possible natural factor that could explain the planet's warming. Could these be the real culprits? The evidence is in--and the answer is NO. This thread explains! 🧵
A graphic with an icon of the sun, a wiggly line denoting natural cycles, and a volcano, with a title reading "WHY is climate changing?" created by me. Not fancy, as my graphic design skills lean to function over art!
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The OPCW has released its latest monthly progress report on the elimination of the former Syrian CW program. This report adds some details to the big reveal in May regarding the discovery of a cache of Assad-era chemical weapons. Here are the highlights: www.opcw.org/sites/defaul...
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 01/07/2026
Virginia’s new two-year budget earmarks millions to help offset current and forthcoming federal funding changes to healthcare. It also accomplished a bipartisan multi-year effort to fund cancer screenings for firefighters. via @virginiamercury.com
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Virginia to fund cancer screening program for firefighters
Virginia’s new two-year budget earmarks millions to help offset current and forthcoming federal funding changes to healthcare and social services. It also accomplished a bipartisan multi-year effort…
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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
My final thoughts on yesterday’s SCOTUS trans ruling.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I'm still recovering from my kids knowing the new version of the Spiderman theme song.
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Vibrating pill could help predict relapse risk for anorexia nervosa patients | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Vibrating pill could help predict relapse risk for anorexia nervosa patients
A vibrating pill could help doctors determine if a patient with anorexia nervosa may have a higher risk of relapse, according to a new study by UCLA Health.
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Brave kid. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I’m a 14-year-old trans athlete. No one should face the vicious attacks I have faced | Lina Haaga
People understand gender differently, and I was taught to respect all ideas. But the vitriol I recently experienced was not a healthy debate
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Spotted a spotted lantern fly nymph. First of the year. yaaaay
spotted lantern fly nymph on cement
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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
In studies in mice and in human placentas from healthy pregnancies, researchers have found that labor begins as placental NAD⁺ levels decrease. #chemsky 🧪
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Coenzyme works as a molecular brake for labor
Depletion of placental nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide provokes the onset of labor in pregnant mice
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Petra Korlević @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
found a little buddy and brought her to a nice flower shrub, but why are her wings so mangled? :( #invertebrate
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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I’m not sure it matters anymore, but the “triumphal arch” project is currently open for public comment. If anyone is inclined to share their feelings: parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm...
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ParkPlanning - Triumphal Arch - Section 106 Assessment of Effect and Draft Programmatic Agreement
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
There are almost no crustaceans in the deep ocean. Not because they would get crushed, but because they would DISSOLVE. The cold & high pressure cause changes to water that make it very corrosive to calcium carbonate shells. But there's one crustacean who solves this problem with ALUMINUM ARMOR.
A trench amphipod, Hirondellea gigas, from the deepest place on Earth: Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench (10,890m).
Alan Jamieson, Newcastle University
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Rachel Navarre @rnavarre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
For non- Spanish speakers, this is announcement of the passing of Raúl Pacheco Vega. It doesn’t say when or what happened, but comments on his work and how generous he has been to colleagues not just at his home institution but around the world.
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Science Magazine @science.org · 01/06/2026
Until leaving the nest, jumping spiders suckle spider milk from their moms, according to a 2018 Science study. Learn more on #WorldMilkDay: scim.ag/4ahxd3P
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Prolonged milk provisioning in a jumping spider
A nursing jumping spider?
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
but it'll be a day of intensity and dreams!
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
☠️Biggest find by OPCW since fall of the Assad regime: "dozens of undeclared chemical munitions such as aerial bombs and rockets as well as separately found chemicals and related equipment" at undeclared locations in northern coastal and central regions. www.opcw.org/sites/defaul...
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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 21/05/2026
Toxic, cannibalistic, and indiscriminately predatory: four species of tiny Taricha, or Pacific newt, carry a deadly poison around the misty forest floors from Alaska to Southern California. Don’t let them sneak into your camp coffee.
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Get to know the Pacific newt - High Country News
Toxic, cannibalistic, and indiscriminately predatory: four species of tiny Taricha, or Pacific newt, carry a deadly poison around the misty forest floors from Alaska to Southern California. Don’t let...
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Kelly Hereid @kellyhereid.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
And here's the paper, this whole situation is delightful www.nature.com/articles/s41... "Retrospective forecasts incorporating shark-derived observations showed up to 40% lower surface temperature error" vs controls Cc @whysharksmatter.bsky.social (Bloomberg story is a gift link)
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Improved seasonal climate forecasting using shark-borne sensor data in a dynamic ocean - npj Climate and Atmospheric Science
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science - Improved seasonal climate forecasting using shark-borne sensor data in a dynamic ocean
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ElizaBOO 🎃🕸️ @elizabethh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Snowplants (Sarcodes sanguinea) are sneaky neat plants, they don't use chlorophyll to get energy, instead they steal sugar from a specific fungus (Basidiomycete Rhizopogon ellenae) which in turn has a symbiotic relationship with pines and firs. They live in the montane zones of western N. America.
Solid red snowplant in front of a green meadow
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khchem.bsky.social @khchem.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I wish everyone something that brings them as much joy as a Scholastic Book Fair brings a 3rd grader
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help I've autumned and I can't get up @daniskitchen.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
this is devastating - Pennsylvania fruit crops decimated by warm April and hard freezes www.wesa.fm/environment-...
Weber has been traveling across the state visiting orchards, and he estimates that plum, sweet and tart cherry crops will see near-total losses. Peaches, he said, will vary more, with 70% to 90% crop loss. The state’s biggest fruit crop, apples, may see losses in the 80% to 95% range
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Kristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Amazing speed from the teams in Uganda and the DRC - impressive! Three genomes released so far - a few quick takes: 1️⃣ New genomes ~equidistant from 2007 and 2012 outbreaks. 2️⃣ Represents new spillover from reservoir. 3️⃣ Limited diversity, so too early to speculate on timing. Great work ⭐!
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