Shannon Carroll
@shcarroll.bsky.social
Scientist Craniofacial Development 🐭 🦓🐟 Also nature enthusiast and science geek. posts & misspellings = my own, she/her
A good reminder that when you enjoy something someone has done -- a book they wrote, a performance they gave, a speech they made, whatever -- it is incredibly powerful to just reach out and tell them directly.
Will Oremus@willoremus.com · last mo.randomly giving out genuine compliments is such an easy way to make the world a little nicer, i'm always surprised more people haven't figured that out and have a ton of respect for those who have
Our own Dr. Yi Xing et. al developed a low-cost long-read RNA sequencing platform that revealed disease-causing variants in 88 children with a range of #RareDisorders —including a patient whose condition went undiagnosed for a decade. Read more: www.research.chop.edu/cornerstone-...
Americans hold $500 billion in medical debt, burdened by the most challenging crises in their lives. We used to have consumer protections to relieve that burden—until CFPB Director Vought rescinded them. His legacy will be one of hurt & harm. The people deserve better.
Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds. n.pr/4oJ4Npy
Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after Israeli airstrike on her home
Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds.
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Just a deer relaxing in a dog bed while the storm rolls in - to brighten your scrolling ⛈
Even in these hard times, we’ve got to try to do hard things and trust that we’ll figure it out in the end. Because we will figure this out - together.
Is a penguin the size of a gorilla still adorable or terrifying? 🐧 Steve Brusatte joined Science Friday to talk about demon ducks, terror birds, and colossus penguins. Hear the full convo today on your public radio station from 2-4pm ET. Or listen to our podcast right now! https://bit.ly/4ekd6VQ
Preach!
Representative Becca Balint@balint.house.gov · 5mo agoToday, @usprogressives.bsky.social unveiled our New Affordability Agenda – concrete and courageous policies that directly tackle the cost of living crisis. We can’t stop at anything to get this done – no matter what Big Pharma, Big Tech, and Big Oil say.
If you were horrified watching elected leaders run & scramble because of gun violence, just imagine how my daughter Jaime felt in school running from an active shooter before she was killed. Now, become a part of the solution & only vote for people determined to address gun violence in America.
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone. n.pr/4sR4fyc
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
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Scrolling Bluesky and burning my dinner: causation or correlation?
For those who missed it: this was the moment The Strokes ensured they’ll never be invited back to Coachella again! I'm so proud of them
Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition. n.pr/4mAmAxW
Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent
Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
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This seems like a great solution for shopping with my kid
ContempraInn 🌹@contemprainn.bsky.social · 6mo agoGERMANY JUST INTRODUCED “DOG PARKING” OUTSIDE STORES Supermarkets are now installing climate-controlled, ventilated pods where you can leave your dog safely while you shop. Locked by app. Temperature regulated. Stress-free design.
A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career The loss of Brian Donovan’s grants and job speak volumes about federal funding priorities — and academia www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/b...
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