Why do people turn to populist parties? 🤔 📣 Our new study just published at @ejprjournal.bsky.social shows it’s not just real inequality - it’s perceived inequality that drives populism. 📌 Blog: hu-govlab.de/en/perceived... 📊 Study: tinyurl.com/msnndnpn 🏛️ Funded by: @scripts-berlin.eu

"There’s no two ways about it: tardigrades are badass." New @nature.com, a fun read by @benjplackett.bsky.social on the researchers who are working to make water bears a model organism for systems neuroscience. 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

RFK Jr and his MAHA crew are alleging a replication crisis in health research. Meet the scientists have been working on solutions for years. My latest for @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/research-int...

#abswss25 #SummerSchool Don't miss the 6 workshops 🔗 zurl.co/tUAAn 🎥Becoming a science YouTuber🎥 Ins and outs of how to make a video and upload it, with a focus on what it's like to be a YouTuber. 🎯Producer: @benjplackett.bsky.social 📢Workshop leader: @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social

Start-ups are dominating the cancer clinical trials space, and China has overtaken the US for most trial starts. go.nature.com/3EoPuQi by @benjplackett.bsky.social

Even the most liberal of institutions are at. NYU, my Alma Mater, cancels a talk on the public health consequences of USAID cuts amid fears of “anti government tone”. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The gall of it is impressive. www.reuters.com/world/us-off...

Nine pays its #freelancers a pittance, but refuses to negotiate on higher rates or regular rate increases. Sign our petition, help #freelance #journalists #photographers and #cartoonists fight for fair rates. @withmeaa.bsky.social @theageaustralia.bsky.social @brisbanetimes.bsky.social

Horizon judges recognise “excellent” proposals from U.K. based scientists but aren’t funding them at the same rate as other member countries. The U.K. contributes €2.43 billion per year.

Researchers have exploited bacteria they found in sewage plants to detoxify tetrachloroethene, a common chemical used to dry-clean clothes that can contaminate air and water. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky🧪 #biosky

Mesdames et messieurs, I cannot believe it's come to this, but Aix Marseille Université is specifically allocating funding for US scientists who can no longer carry out their work in the US. The scheme is called "safe place for science". Les détails: www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/ac...

You've watched the Emmy-winning show "Dropout", now read the story behind Erika Cheung's decision to blow the whistle on dodgy science and a duplicitous boss: www.nature.com/articles/d41... @nature.com

How blowing the whistle on the Theranos scandal transformed @erikamcheung.bsky.social's career @nature.com @benjplackett.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...

As Trump and Putin seek to carve up Ukraine, let's remind ourselves of the facts. When it comes to scientists' experiences, Ukrainian researchers overwhelmingly want colleagues in the West to show solidarity: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

I'm looking for #scientists (ideally #chemists) whose #career trajectory was changed as a result of the #pandemic. I'm also looking for #science uni #students whose experience was interrupted. Anyone know of such a person?

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China, and Egypt follow Ethiopia as the countries with the highest rate of retractions, according to a new study: cen.acs.org/research-int...

How hosting Ukrainian refugees has taught British universities how to support scholars fleeing other conflicts: www.nature.com/articles/d41... @nature.com