If you need a little hope this morning - the current tween trend involves decorating clothespins with affirming messages, then clipping them on friends' backpacks when they're not looking. Here are a few that my 11-year-old decorated this weekend ❤️

Do it, California! "Supporters of the proposal said it would effectively create a state version of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation, two of the nation’s largest institutional funders of scientific and public health research."

🧪insightful

Saying farewell to the two most recent graduates Huat and Chris from their PhD and MS degrees. We will miss you in the group but are looking forward to learning of your adventures!

New paper by CEI Grad Fellows Zach Wylie, Kevin Lee (ChemE) on a simple, scalable way to make Sb₂S₃ nanoparticles — a promising anode material for high-power, fast-charging batteries! 🔋🐾 @lilopozzo.bsky.social @uwengineering.bsky.social @uwbuerkcenter.bsky.social pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Have you ever wanted to run LAMMPS in the browser (on one core)? No? Well now you can anyway: www.prs.wiki/utilities/la...

Holy shit.

Watching this video 10 times has significantly improved my mood.

Convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly been cleared to leave prison on work release.

Rapidly running into ‘Roman Empire’ territory

📢 We're seeking a postdoc to work on a project funded by HFSP @hfspo.bsky.social at the intersection of bacterial physiology, ecology and evolution. You can find more details about the project, the position, and how to apply here www.dalbellolab.com/hfsp-project! #bacteria #ecosky #MevoSky #microSky

First it was the rights of trans people, now it is throwing sex toys to working women athletes, what will come next??

we can sneak around town / hunting working folks down / I hear they got a great benefit plan join ICE boy ain’t it nice / join ICE take my advice www.tiktok.com/@jessewelles...

Just Accepted✨ Democratizing AI and robotics which are expensive and complex to set up can enable smaller research groups to conduct research alongside well-funded institutions🤖🧪 Perspectives from Dr Lauren Takahashi (Hokkaido U) is published on Chemical Science👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

For the record, I have a PhD and misspell things ALL the time.

Man, we scientists can be REALLY insufferable sometimes… what is wrong with us???

Over 120 years ago, some of the original inhabitants of #Vancouver were put on a barge by settlers + set adrift in English Bay. Their village, which was called Sen̓áḵw, was then burned down. Today, 3 towers are rising at the site of that village. The development, called Sen̓áḵw, is being built... 🧵

Tim Cook. You broke my heart. It’s going to be painful to boycott Apple and make a switch.

The next big issue will be ‘Data Slop’. Just as we have seen AI permeate the arts, we will be hard faced to distinguish the real science from the fake. It could be manipulated to serve whatever viewpoint you desire.

If I only knew the identity of my manuscript peer reviewers

“For every action, there is always an opposed and equal reaction.” Newton.

Sharing a call for submissions for a special issue in @polymerchem.rsc.org focused on the application of data science and machine learning in polymer research. The submission deadline is November 30, 2025. #Polymers #ChemSky #MachineLearning

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Update: I offered the amendment. Not to refuse acceptance of the Qatari jet; just to prohibit Trump from taking it with him when he leaves office - after the taxpayers spend $1 billion to retrofit it. Failed 14-15. Every single Republican voted to allow Trump to take the jet.

This is the response to Ted Cruz and alike that was needed long ago 👇

Motherfucking wind farms…

Boy does academic life teach you resilience and grit. It has been tough news after tough news.

Before ICE took him, this is who he was. A fun and loving family man who enjoyed time with us; nothing else mattered.

Kishi Bashi free concert downtown Seattle at Westlake Park. Love a thriving city investing in arts and entertainment.

1️⃣ “Do I have to be a genius to study ChemE?” Nope. Just curious, hardworking, and ready to learn new things. 🧠✨ 2️⃣ “Is it just chemistry?” Not at all! It includes physics, math, biology, computer science — and creative thinking. 🧪💻📐

Tenure-track faculty search of the UCSF Biochemistry & Biophysics Department is open for applications! We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology. Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community! aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702

Proving once again that nobody builds bridges because people swim across a river. They cross the river because you built the bridge.

The mass starvation & killing of Palestinians in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli gov’t is a chillul hashem, a desecration of God. Jewish leaders who criticized Zohran Mamdani for three words he doesn’t use should raise their voices loudly here as well. forward.com/opinion/7575...

“When society is under threat, it’s comedians that are sent away first…. “ Jon Stewart

This is a crisis. While I have very little confidence in this administration, I'm calling on POTUS to intervene. No one should starve or die from disease when aid is sitting across the border. Let all humanitarian actors get aid into Gaza. Make sure it can be delivered safely.

The cancellation of Colbert, and threats to other shows from parent corporations makes me think that there is a prime opportunity for disruption. Why not produce independent video media directly and make profits on advertising? Like podcasts.

I have to admit I did not expect the Epstein story could be the one thing that sinks this.

Videos reveal harsh conditions inside Ice’s New York City confinement center

A plane is going to crash and hundreds of people are going to die and I hope someone is ready with the supercut of all the times Sean Duffy went on Fox News to talk about how the subway is scary.

Finally got a chance to watch the @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social routine about Trump and Epstein that came out a few days ago. I am blown away that he managed to put together a full hour of stand-up about breaking news and it's somehow polished and funny as hell. Give it a watch and share it.

I did it!! Fastest run

1. Kevin Gross and I just posted a new science-of-science preprint. This one explores the looming peer review crisis. As many of you know, it's becoming significantly more difficult for journal editors to find scholars willing to serve as peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts.

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I still think this is a strong contender for the funniest video ever uploaded. Absolutely unbeatable comedic rhythm

Gothic basin Sunday hike. Amazing day!!

“These detainees are living in cages. The pictures you have seen don't do it justice. They are essentially packed into cages. 34 detainees per cage.”

Last long run before half marathon next weekend!