In the latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics, we take a look at the ingredients doing more than spicing up our cooking: cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪

A complete mathematical model now explains how stalagmite shapes—flat-topped, columnar, or conical—arise from the interplay between water flow and calcite precipitation in caves.

A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire.

With the holidays upon us, don't give to Salvation Army. Not even change. It's a scumbag "charity" run by anti-gay zealots. Habitat for Humanity is great. Your local Food Bank is great. So many "charities" are for-profit scams. Use Charity Navigator to vet them. www.charitynavigator.org

“We can continue accelerating toward an AI-powered future that amplifies existing inequities, or we can deliberately steer toward one that increases prospects for shared global prosperity,” writes Chinasa T. Okolo in a new #ScienceExpertVoices article. https://scim.ag/46JkNka

It’s the last day to order an NCSE t-shirt or hoodie! Every order makes an impact by helping us provide resources for teachers and classrooms under pressure. https://www.bonfire.com/science-makes-you-strong-1/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=Bonfire&utm_content=link #EduSky

Let's recap. This May, the Trump administration established "Gold Standard Science," using the language of scientific integrity and openness to empower political appointees like RFK Jr. to override scientists debunking Trump's dogma around science — from climate change to vaccines. #impeachthequack

European finance ministers support the World Bank and other development banks' climate finance efforts, as the U.S. withdraws its support. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

I hate to say I agree with Bernie. But Oscar's racecraft is impeccable.

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Remembering the late Motorsport Commentator and Journalist, Murray Walker OBE (10 October 1923 – 13 March 2021)

A feature in Nature Medicine explains the repercussions for investigators and patients when clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts and how they do not stop at borders. #Academicsky 🧪

RFK Jr. has a less-than-zero understanding of how science works. "Make the proof" should be disturbing for anybody who cares about health, truth, or democracy. Join our fight to impeach RFK Jr. here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/quack-o-gram... #impeachrfk #impeachthequack

When the government dismantled climate.gov, educators were left scrambling. NCSE Teacher Ambassador Jeff Grant was recently interviewed on the topic for an article published in @science.org. ncse.ngo/science-teac... #edusci #edusky #climate #teachersky #USeducation

Today is #NationalNanotechnologyDay 🔬 Here's a look at some of the big jobs tiny particles can do in @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/articles/94/... #ChemSky 🧪

"Climate change and weather extremes affect everyone, everywhere. Countries should not retreat from supporting the early warning systems and related technologies that save lives," writes Petteri Taalas in a new #ScienceEditorial. https://scim.ag/42tU88u

Learn to tell your story with urgency and hope at our PUBLIC NARRATIVE TRAINING on 10/14! We're preparing to share why we're standing up for science & democracy at No Kings Day Rally, and you can too! Sign up, tell your story, and bring it to your No Kings Rally on 10/18! zurl.co/LM0QK

With the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being announced tomorrow, here's a reminder of the research on protein structure prediction that won last year's prize: www.compoundchem.com/2024/10/10/2... #ChemSky 🧪

Hydrogen produced from biomass offers significant greenhouse gas mitigation compared to fossil-based methods, presenting a cost-effective pathway for reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. doi.org/g953dj

Singlet oxygen can be damaging in both cells and batteries but it has taken almost 60 years to work out exactly when it shows up in chemical reactions within both

Strong electric fields can accelerate water splitting by increasing disorder among water molecules, highlighting the key role of entropy in chemical reactivity under electrochemical conditions. doi.org/g953gf

📣ACTION HOUR TOMORROW!!!📣 Feeling overwhelmed by the political attacks on science, education, and civil rights? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. Join us tmrw @ 8 PM ET to connect with others, make sense of what’s happening, & move into action. RSVP ➡️ zoom.us/meeting/regi...

WFMU is in the midst of its month-long Hellraiser, a silent fundraiser (no on-air pitching). We've been walloped like every other non-profit, but we're mostly listener-supported, which is how we like it. If you enjoy my radio show, please consider making a pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org/donate/GX

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

In a 2020 #ScienceReview, researchers investigated how systematic racist practices such as residential segregation have led to an unequal distribution of “nature” within cities. Learn more on #WorldHabitatDay: https://scim.ag/3KQnEir

A new system captures CO₂ from seawater and converts it into biodegradable plastic precursors, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based chemical production. doi.org/g95zgt

The US Environmental Protection Agency this week began prioritizing chemicals used in data center infrastructure over others in its Toxic Substances Control Act reviews. cen.acs.org/policy/chemi... #chemsky 🧪

“I will miss the creativity of teaching.” On #WorldTeachersDay, check out this #ScienceWorkingLife essay from a retired professor emeritus on how she challenged students to think beyond facts—and how she learned to teach like a scientist. https://scim.ag/4nvwosR

Luis A. Colón has spent decades increasing diversity in the chemical sciences Graduate student Deysi Gómez Cholula talks with this analytical chemist about his award-winning mentorship. #HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/careers/dive... #chemsky 🧪

A feature in Nature Medicine explains the repercussions for investigators and patients when clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts and how they do not stop at borders. 🧪

Car dependency continues to shape U.S. mobility. 68% of American workers drive to work alone, reflecting gaps in climate-effective transportation infrastructure. climatenexus.org/climate-issu... via climatenexus.org/

Playing petty political tit-for-tat with critical funds, with the livelihoods of patriotic civil servants, and with the future of our PLANET makes us all vulnerable. Republicans need to start putting science and the American people over ugly partisan politics.

Every year, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor the weirdest and most wonderful science out there—like studying how drunk bats fly or the physics of perfect pasta. It’s all real research, and it’s all hilariously brilliant. Because sometimes science makes you laugh… then think. 🎤🎥🎞️@tomlumperson.bsky.social

A pilot study published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that urban air contained pathogenic strains of Candida yeast that were absent from coastal air samples. The research reveals a previously unknown method of transmission for these pathogens. Read more:

Inhibiting the circadian clock protein REV-ERBα in mice increased brain NAD+ levels and reduced tau pathology, suggesting a potential pathway for neurodegenerative disease intervention. doi.org/g94wkd

A new technology enables comprehensive mapping of RNA-protein interactions in human cells, offering insights that could inform future treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. doi.org/g9239v

"These cuts will increase consumer costs, undermine grid reliability and deepen the nation’s overreliance on harmful fossil fuels ... hamstringing the nation’s capacity to lead on the technologies and jobs of the future." Read UCS Statement by Julie McNamara.

Dozens of studies in recent years have linked ultra-processed fare to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks, and also to some problems that one might not expect: cancer, anxiety, dementia, and early death.

Air pollution particles can attach to red blood cells, allowing them to circulate throughout the body; wearing an FFP2 mask may reduce the amount of these particles entering the bloodstream. doi.org/g95njc

A newly engineered molecular cage enables catalytic, ultra-selective cross-[2 + 2] cycloadditions of inert substrates using visible light, advancing green and precise photochemical synthesis. doi.org/g95njg

Ancient microbes from permafrost can become active after thawing, gradually forming colonies that may contribute to greenhouse gas emissions as Arctic summers lengthen. doi.org/g95njj

READ ⬇️ Stand Up For Science Statement on Compact Corrupting Higher Education.

Safeguarding Sound Science: Evolution Edition begins! In the first episode, Mat Kaplan chats with Peter Hotez (@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social) and Wendy Johnson on the topic of vaccine skepticism. Listen to it on our website or wherever you get your podcasts - ncse.ngo/safeguarding... #podsky #scisky

WFMU's Hellraiser Fundraiser starts today, and runs through October! There will be many DJ specials, new swag, and events throughout the month celebrating WFMU. If you can, help us out with a donation and grab one of two new Hellraiser T-shirts. Pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org

A targeted gene therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a "Trojan horse" that selectively kills Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-infected cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. doi.org/g95j7c

A medication approved for Alzheimer's disease may improve social functioning in youth with autism spectrum disorder who have elevated brain glutamate, highlighting a potential biomarker for treatment response. doi.org/g95j7f

A protein linked to Alzheimer's disease has been found to enhance immune cell function, offering new insights for developing therapies targeting cancer, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. doi.org/g95j7k

A simple one-step process recovers more than 90% of rare earth elements (REEs) from magnets. cen.acs.org/materials/el... #chemsky 🧪

Researchers have developed the world’s first solid-state, hydrogen-based battery that is rechargeable and works at room temperature. cen.acs.org/materials/en... #chemsky 🧪

A government shutdown stalls science, threaten jobs and weaken U.S. leadership. Call Congress today and tell them to to prevent RIFs, and work together to support science and end a government shutdown. 📲: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...