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Supports 1950s born women Pro-science Profile image: simple pink dahlia from my garden Banner: trend ShowYourStripes.info I encourage posts with alt text so blind people can use Bluesky "Like" means appreciate post, NOT necessarily I like what happened

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ProPublica@propublica.org · 2w ago

Our analysis shows that the measles virus seen in Utah as recently as May is very closely related to one that circulated in Texas a year ago. Given our findings, one expert said it’s going to be difficult for the U.S. to prove measles isn’t endemic: https://propub.li/4vKYjs3

A comparison of eight measles virus DNA sequences with 12 genetic letters each. The first sequence is labeled "Texas, May '25," and the rest are labeled as Utah and dated between June '25 to May '26. The sequences for "Texas, May '25" and "Utah, June '25" are identical, and the first five letters of all sequences stay the same. After the "Utah, June '25" sequence, each sequence gains one to two mutations from the previous sequence listed.
Philippe Auclair@philippeauclair.bsky.social · last wk.

New UEFA statement. "UEFA knows there is significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme. FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends. We can grow the game correctly. It’s time to prioritise associations, clubs, leagues, players and fans"

Further UEFA statement on FIFA plans Today we have learned of FIFA’s deadline to associations to support their proposals or have the one-off payout offer withdrawn. This says everything you need to know about this plan. But having held discussions with many stakeholders across the game, UEFA knows there is significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme. FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends. We can grow the game correctly. It’s time to prioritise associations, clubs, leagues, players and fans.
Laura G.@hawklady.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is the first time I've actually seen the yellow crowns of Eastern Kingbirds. On this day, they chased a juvenile Bald Eagle out of their nest tree, biting at its head and face as it flew. Poor guy was just looking for a place to perch! 🪶 #Raptors

Two Eastern Kingbirds attack a juvenile Bald Eagle as it flies. The Kingbirds peck at the eagle's head and are showing their bright yellow crowns. The Eagle had committed the crime of landing in their nest tree.
Molly McKew@mollymckew.bsky.social · 3w ago

Kudos to the A+ Americans in Hillsborough, NJ who meticulously salvaged ever speck of the meteorite that plummeted into their home, giving us some of the coolest findings about stuff arriving from space ever /1 share.inquirer.com/fOraF4

A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contained ‘alien world chemistry,’ a new study says

The meteorite that crashed into a Somerset County home in 2024 contained cosmic ingredients that are considered the "building blocks of life," a new study says.

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Jane@localnotail.bsky.social · 3w ago

4 amendments from Reform UK to the Representation of the People Bill 1. Removal of right to vote from Commonwealth citizens 2. Election material to be in English or Welsh 3. Postal voting 4. family voting

Richard Tice NC106 Lee Anderson Sarah Pochin Danny Kruger Robert Jenrick Andrew Rosindell Suella Braverman To move the following Clause- "Removal of right to vote from Commonwealth citizens (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4). (2) In section 1 (parliamentary electors), in subsection (1)(c) for "Commonwealth" substitute "British". (3) In section 2 (local government electors) for subsection (1)(c) substitute- "(c) is a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; and" (4) In section 4 (entitlement to be registered as parliamentary or local government electors) (a) in subsection (1)(c) for "Commonwealth" substitute "British", (b) for subsection (3)(c) substitute- "is a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland", (c) in subsection (6) omit the words from "Commonwealth" to "such leave"." Member's explanatory statement This new clause would remove the right of Commonwealth citizens who are not British citizens to vote in parliamentary elections and in local government elections in England and Wales.☆To move the following Clause- "Requirement that political literature be in English or Welsh (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 110 (details to appear on election publications) insert- "110ZA Election publications to be in English or Welsh (1) A person shall not print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any bill, placard, poster or printed document to which section 110(1) of this Act applies unless the material is in the English language or the Welsh language. (2) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction- (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (3) In the case of a candidate or election agent, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice." (3) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (4). (4) After section 143 (details to appear on election material) insert- "143ZA Election material to be in English or Welsh (1) No election material shall be published unless the material is in the English language or the Welsh language. (2) In subsection (1), "election material" has the meaning given by section 143A(1) of this Act. (3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence. (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction- (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (5) In the case of a registered party or its officers, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice."" [Explaination] This new clause would require election material to be published only in English or Welsh.Richard Tice NC108 Lee Anderson Sarah Pochin Danny Kruger Robert Jenrick Andrew Rosindell Suella Braverman To move the following Clause- "Limitations on postal voting (1) The Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 2 (power to make regulations about registration, absent voting and other matters) insert- "2A Postal voting entitlement restricted to serving members of the armed forces and those unable to vote in person (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person is entitled to vote by post at a parliamentary or local government election unless the person is a serving member of the armed forces of the Crown or unable to vote in person. (2) For the purposes of this section, a "serving member of the armed forces of the Crown" means a person who- (a) is a member of the regular forces or the reserve forces (within the meaning given by section 59(1) of this Act), and (b) is serving with the armed forces on the date of the poll. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe the form of declaration or evidence required to establish entitlement under this section. (4) The Secretary of State must by regulations prescribe the categories of persons who are unable to vote in person."" Member's explanatory statement This new clause would limit postal voting to serving members of the armed forces and other persons who are unable to vote in person.To move the following Clause- "Protection against controlling and coercive in-person voting (1) Section 62C of RPA 1983 (influencing voters at polling booths) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After subsection (5) insert "(6) The presiding officer or a representative of the presiding officer may require that persons, who appear to have arrived at the polling station together, or who are otherwise associating with each other, enter the polling station and cast their votes one at a time in order to ensure that there is no undue influence. (7) The presiding officer or a representative of the presiding officer may speak to any voter to determine, in general terms, the voter's ability to understand (a) the voting process (b) the English or Welsh language. (8) If the presiding officer or representative has concerns over the voter's ability to understand either matter referred to in subsection (7), the presiding officer shall- (a) place the ballot paper aside, mark it as belonging to the voter, and it shall not be counted; and (b) inform the voter that the vote has been set aside and of the right of appeal under subsection (9). (9) The person whose vote has been set aside under subsection (8) may appeal to the magistrates' court (or, in Scotland, the sheriff court) for an order that the vote be counted, and such an appeal must be made no later than 48 hours after the close of the poll and the court shall list the matter within 48 hours. (10) A person who does not comply with the requirement of a presiding officer or representative is guilty of an offence under this section and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months (or both) This new clause would allow presiding officers or their representatives to require voters to vote separately and to set aside votes from voters where there are concerns about their ability to understand the voting process / language
Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 3w ago

🔴 Reform UK Plans To Jail Candidates For Using Irish, Gaelic Or Cornish On Election Leaflets EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage’s party propose amendment to the Government’s elections Bill which would mean candidates using Irish and Scottish Gaelic would face up to six months in prison

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 3w ago

This morning in Biddeford, Maine, a 26-year-old man said goodbye to his wife and daughter and left for work. Moments later he was dead, shot in the head by ICE agents, the second man ICE has killed in six days. ICE is killing our neighbors. ICE cannot be reformed. Abolish ICE.

@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC@drjoepajak.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hotter summers, once rare extremes, becoming normal. Such days present health risks, especially for older people and those in poorly ventilated buildings. We need cool, clean indoor air everywhere: homes, schools, hospitals, workplaces - as a basic safety standard. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/10/w...

What is the impact of climate change and adverse weather on summers in the UK?

Climate change is often talked about in terms of emissions targets and future scenarios, but most people experience it far more directly: through overheated homes, disrupted travel, worsening air qual...

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@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC@drjoepajak.bsky.social · 4w ago

Long‑term exposure to air pollution is increasingly linked to serious health risks, including a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. The message is clear: action on clean air now can help reduce the global burden of disease. #CleanAir Article source: @cam.ac.uk www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Long‑term exposure to air pollution is increasingly linked to serious health risks, including a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. The message is clear: action on clean air now can help reduce the global burden of disease. #CleanAir Article source: @cam.ac.uk https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/long-term-exposure-to-air-pollution-linked-to-increased-risk-of-parkinsons-disease
SnackSafely@snacksafely.bsky.social · 4w ago

The FAO has set new standards for "may contain" precautionary allergen labeling. Although their recommendations are a major step in the right direction, we believe they don't go far enough to safeguard the #foodallergy community from potential risks.

Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard for "May Contain" Allergen Labels - SnackSafely.com

International food safety experts adopt new science-based guidance to improve the reliability of "may contain" allergen warnings.

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Tim Verstynen@tdverstynen.bsky.social · 4w ago

Jessica (@cantlonlab.bsky.social) lost her funding because she dared to include gender as a relevant variable in studying how people learn math. Only the enemies of truth seek to suppress the search for it. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/c...

She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut. (Gift Article)

Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to explore whether people could improve spatial problem-solving skills through training. Then the program was cut.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 4w ago

There is a police investigations into whether £500k sent to Reform by Fiona Cottrell in May 2024 involved an attempt to evade donor rules by another source. There is a separate investigation into £1m she transferred to Tice, £500k of which he sent to Reform www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Police investigate Reform donations by mother of fraudster who bankrolled Farage

Fiona Cottrell, mother of George Cottrell, who has been funding the Reform UK leader’s operations, gave £500,000 to the party before the last general election

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Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 4w ago

When Lucy from Compass Books in Dartmouth, Devon, was victim to shoplifting people told her to install CCTV. Instead she put this ancient book thief curse on the wall from the Monastery of San Pedro in Barcelona so book stealers would be consumed by "the flames of hell" with "their members blasted".

A Curse Against Stealers Of Books For him that stealth a book from this place, let it change into a serpent in his hand and rend him. Let him be struck with palsy, & all his members blasted. Let him languish in pain crying aloud for mercy, & let there be be no surcease to his agony till he sink to dissolution. Let bookworms gnaw his entrails in token of the Worm that diets not, & when at last he goeth to his final punishment, let the flames of hell consume him forever & aye. (Monastery Of San Pedro, Barcelona.)