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What Happens to the Next Generation of Scientists if Politicians, Not Peers, Determine Research Funding - Science Politics

Fewer trainees today will mean fewer scientific discoveries tomorrow.

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"What’s really needed going forward is stronger trust-building between scientists and the public, not just sharing information but actually listening to communities and responding to what they need," said @emmalovesscience.bsky.social, of @sciforgood.bsky.social

My lab is moving to St. Jude's in Memphis, and recruiting Postdoctoral Researchers in Cancer Biology: talent.stjude.org/careers/JobD... If you know anyone looking for postdoc positions, please share with them - and, would love to know of any Memphis recommendations or connections!

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology

Our previous work has uncovered key mechanisms linking systemic changes to tumor initiation, single cell signatures of models of breast normal and cancer development and identified epigenetic and...

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I am grateful to the New York Times and reporter @teddyrosenbluth.bsky.social for sharing the sad story of my father’s reliance on AI for medical guidance, and how it caused him so much pain, and likely hastened his death. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/w...

He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.

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Read this. this is what the administration wants to happen. this is how they destroy science... www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/b...

A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career

Brian Donovan had persuaded high school teachers and education researchers that prejudice might be ended by changing how genetics is taught.

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The data is in: the NIH goalposts have shifted. What were once almost certain fundable scores have become coin flips and what used to be likely grants have become aspirational, leading to fewer awards. Another manifestation of how HHS policies have led to fewer awards and less science.

One Iran war can buy many USAIDs

Leah McElrath@leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Preliminary Pentagon cost estimate of the war in Iran is $1 BILLION a day. So far.

I'm hearing from multiple people that students who submitted ecology GRFP proposals are having those proposals rejected without review, despite ecology being listed as an eligible field. If this is a programmatic change, this is devastating. Ecology is the study of Earth's life support systems.

Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️@napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A number of our students got the following comment back on a rejection for the NSF GFRP. They are in an eligible STEM field. Is this something people in other places are getting too? Is it a quirk or targeted?

If you are a student whose NSF GRFP application was returned without review for vague 'eligibility' reasons: 1) Let your department chair & Graduate School know. Encourage them to contact NSF & congress 2) Write to your congressional reps. 3) Write to grfp@nsf.gov to request re-consideration;

Omg I’m just learning this is a thing www.harvardmagazine.com/health-medic...

How Measles Causes Immune Amnesia | Harvard Magazine

Michael Mina explains “immune amnesia” and the lasting impact of infection.

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The Creatively Maladjusted@tyrotcm.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Measles immune amnesia is going to rip those people apart. They'll lose acquired immunity to other diseases which are common in prisons.

Democratizing Knowledge Through Global Health Podcasts Podcasts are a great way to learn, share, exchange, and democratize global health knowledge Here is my new list of podcasts worth checking out! communities.springernature.com/posts/democr...

Democratizing Knowledge Through Global Health Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to learn, share, exchange, and democratize global health knowledge. Here are several wonderful podcasts worth checking out!

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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think: In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels. In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.

Fascinating that the humanities seem to be getting a bump from those worried about Al. Natural intelligence—what a concept!

Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦@hisbpf.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Had a great time in New Orleans at #HSS2025! Historians of recent science may be interested in my guest essay in this morning’s @nytopinion.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...

Opinion | James Watson Saw the True Form of DNA. Then It Blinded Him.

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Exciting new work coming out of the dos Santos lab at CSHL!

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory@cshlnews.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Breast cancer can sometimes come back with a vengeance. A new discovery from CSHL’s Camila dos Santos lab could one day help prevent recurrence and keep breast tumors susceptible to common hormone therapy. www.cshl.edu/breast-cance... #BreastCancerAwareness

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development. go.nature.com/4hj9NNV

Economics Nobel prize won by researchers who showed how science boosts growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development.

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Surreal to hear folks don't think agricultural biosecurity isnt a national security risk and a massive strategic weakness for ALL countries on earth. We are very very VERY not secure when it comes to food production. We are one big blight away from ruin. Everyone needs to eat.

Sharing some news I'm excited about! SCOPE (Science Careers and Opportunities in Policy and Education, @scopepolicy.bsky.social) is recruiting for new volunteer leadership roles. If you’re an undergrad, grad student, or early-career scientist interested in science + society, this is for you!

The new NSF GRFP solicitation is up as of today, and it looks like second year graduate students may no longer be eligible... The 2025 solicitation states that applicants must "have completed less than one academic year in a graduate degree program" www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Good news! Still no solicitation or guidance but as of this morning it seems NSF has moved the deadline into November. Keep up the pressure! Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.

Jason “Obstacle to Progress” Williams@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment. The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment. The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

🚨 NEW: Climate change is already causing 30,000 deaths per year - a global annual economic loss of $100-350B USD - but the true damage is probably 10x higher. Out TODAY in Nature Climate Change: the first systematic look at the science of "health impact attribution" 🔓 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

This is the shit they’re defunding. Scientists can make your teeth see so you can get back to balling and they want to take that away from you forever

ryan cooper@ryanlcooper.com · 11mo ago

TIL that for some people with irreparably damaged corneas, you can pull one of their teeth, drill a hole in it, install an artificial lens, sew it into their cheek (so tissue attaches), then pull it out and stick it in their damaged eye, and ... it works fine!?! www.nbcboston.com/news/health/...

Please repost! We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky

RFK Jr.'s #2 is stepping in as acting CDC director. You need to call your Congress people now and demand hearings until RFK is forced out. They're politically weak for another 48-72 hours, then they'll do unbelievable damage in the next month. Show me that you called and I will give you a reward 👇

There is a massive walk out at the CDC by staff unfolding right now. It is NECESSARY. I stand in solidarity with my CDC colleagues. standing up for science and public health. It is a moral imperative.

American Public Health Association: “Legislators and officials at all levels of government who are interested in protecting their constituents should demand Kennedy’s removal.” That’s what I call leadership 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 www.apha.org/news-and-med...

Kennedy’s attack on public health must be stopped

The abrupt attempt to oust Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC’s director just weeks after her Senate confirmation, is yet another glaring sign of Secretary Kennedy’s failed leadership and reckless mismanageme...

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A real Romeo & Juliet situation right now…

👩‍🔬✨ Ever wanted to share your science through COMICS?! The Science Communication & Comics course at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is looking for scientists across all fields to partner with undergrads who will transform your research into 4-page comics! www.bit.ly/comicscollabfall2025 🧵⬇️