"Look, we know we told you all loudly and repeatedly to fuck off for two years, and talked down Canadian institutions as being low-quality for the same space of time, but that's all behind us, please won't you come?" - A government that can't think more than one news cycle ahead

Just got an email from Zoom plugging their "AI Companion," so I immediately looked up how to disable it and disabled it. In case you're interested... support.zoom.com/hc/en/articl...

Hot off the press, our latest publication on the functional role of gene body methylation (gBM). academic.oup.com/nar/article/... Work spearheaded by Jakub Zastapilo with help from @robynemm.bsky.social and Liudmila Mikheeva and co-led by Marco Catoni and @ubechtold.bsky.social 1/3

(11/11) In this new normal, costs are individually adjusted to a consumer’s maximum threshold and wages to a worker’s minimum floor. The next time you see a price, know that it may not reflect what the item is worth—but what the algorithm believes *you* are worth.

I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage. The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts. Follow along!

This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So: In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.

the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex

Grant reviewers in Canada: Please see below and remember that you are NOT allowed to use AI for any aspect of grant review. It breaches applicant and data confidentiality, among other security risks.

'to treat peer review as a throughput problem is to misunderstand what is at stake. Review is not simply a production stage in the research pipeline; it is one of the few remaining spaces where the scientific community talks to itself.' 1/3

Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars? These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research. So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...

Friends, I’d like to show @ucalgary.bsky.social that @bsky.app is where the cool kids hang out and that they should start posting here more and less/none at TheBadPlace™️. Show them some love by reskeeting this 100000000x. 🧪

Yesterday it was cows using tools, today its penguins using satellite imagery.

Next week #winnipeg city council will consider revoking a bird friendly change that was only put in place a year ago. In a time when most bird species are in steep decline, this would be a wrong decision. #birds #wpgpoli open.substack.com/pub/brianpin...

For Canadian scholars, the reality is bleak . Ottawa is dangling money for American researchers, but what about our own? #academicsky #neuroskyence #psychscisky

BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!

“Four storeys is not a skyscraper. Mixed-use buildings with shops at street level and apartments above are a hallmark of healthy, walkable cities.“ This is the kind of development that would make Corydon more vibrant, and the kind of development that mitigates sprawl.

I can't believe this needs to be said: You don't make your country a long-term destination and desirable environment for international researchers and trainees by continually making it a **disadvantage to be in the country**. But it is the only policy consistency they have. /3

As this ramps up and we are asked to cheerlead for it, I remain genuinely shocked that Canada, once again, under the banner of a **nation-building**, has created a funding program that excludes Canadian students and researchers based on presence in Canada. /1 universityaffairs.ca/news/feds-la...

Super interesting and compelling review of epimutations and their transmission (or not) across generations.

I admit I have no domain expertise in this, but surely it can't be that hard to schedule the sidewalk and bike lane plow to come after the road one? Alas, I think this is a feature, not a bug, for #Winnipeg, which purposefully prioritizes cars over #activeTransportation at every opportunity.

A University of Manitoba study is offering free genetic testing to help personalize mental health treatment in Manitoba. They are seeking 200 adults who are starting or changing mental health medication. news.umanitoba.ca/um-study-off... @umanitoba.bsky.social

There has never been this little sea ice in the Arctic during December. We are in a climate emergency. (graphic by @zacklabe.com)

Beyond the obvious*, an important and insidious aspect is how it's marketed to women. Pregnancy and motherhood can be hard. The uncertainty. The expectations. This marketing directly exploits this to suggest that eugenics is the right choice. To give you control and prove you are a good mother.

UMFA Members: Check your inboxes for information on how to opt-out of sharing Winter 2025 and Summer 2025 SRI Results.

This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥

Jon Hamm has been spotted at local restaurants and sports games while filming in the city this fall. Which made me wonder: how do celebs find out where to go and what to do in Winnipeg? Some insights from movie industry insiders in this @winnipegfreepress.com story. buff.ly/4OhZ8TB

Thank you @drjengunter.bsky.social This is oddly not discussed in the media and it should be. It’s dangerous.

Canada, abortion rights are under attack. The forced birthers are using the same strategies that worked in the U.S. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...

🇨🇦 If you care about the evidence demonstrating that EDI makes for better science and more useful outputs - please read and share this response to the recent happenings at the parliamentary standing committee on science and research sciencepolicy.ca/posts/respon... #canpoli #cdnpoli #AcademicSky 🧪

These changes would have made the difference in Rob Jenner living or dying in the summer of 2024. They might make the difference in keeping my family or yours alive, too. We have until December 12th to share how important these changes are to us. Let’s get it done.

If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING

Update: The SRSR amended its motion to request anonymized, aggregated Tri-Council data — protecting researcher privacy, and scientific integrity while supporting accountability. Thank you to Canada’s research community for speaking up! #SupportOurScience

The Canadian government has seemingly never read a single one of its own commissioned reports on what Canadian science needs. (It's not more people.)

Things we can do about this situation: 1. Read & sign the open letter (the letter keeps crashing but names are still being collected): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #AcademicSky #CanPoli Thread, 1/n

as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism

Attn: Canadian researchers/ If you are looking for text/arguments to mix-n-match in a letter to your MP, the committee, Ministers, etc.. here is some. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Dr. Julie Lajoie, virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at UM speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial. To listen to the full interview. #measles

Canadian graduate students... how do you feel about members of parliament going through your transcripts and the personal information you disclosed in your applications in order to question whether you deserved your fellowship or not? @supportourscience.bsky.social

The amount of AI generated art in slides at this conference, primarily used by older scientists, is killing me. Scientists please. Don’t use these ai platforms to make your figures or slides. They look bad and I have yet to see them meaningfully improve the message of talks.

More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1

Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications: Applicant names, profiles, demographics Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores

It's publication day, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is running a promotion bundling the hard cover and e-book, and other offers: cshlpress.com/default.tpl?... #EpigeneticsBook

Here's the link to the system, try it! qedscience.com @qedscience.bsky.social

I am looking to connect with a qualitative researcher to collaborate on a a study on women's health (Gynecology-related). Canadian researcher preferred 🇨🇦 #Endometriosis #MedSky #EpiSky

This is how I want to be awarded the Nobel Prize.

Clearing out my bookmarks folder to prep readings I'll be using in my 300-level Gene Regulation class next semester! We cover a lot of primary "classic" literature in class, with recent accessible science journalism as assigned reading to see how gene regulation is relevant to today's issues. 🧵

Dear Ezra Klein, bodily autonomy is not a bargaining chip. What rights are you willing to give up? Let’s see you walk the talk. The burger is on me. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...

CHRIM @chrimanitoba.bsky.social is looking for a new Scientific Director/CEO! Come be part of a growing, vibrant health research institute that is forward looking, deeply interested in community and patient partnerships, and full of great people.