On the event of James Watson's death, I highly recommend this 2023 commentary from @matthewcobb.bsky.social and Nathaniel Comfort with crucial new insights into the discovery of the double helix. (And also check out Cobb's brand new biography of Francis Crick) www.nature.com/articles/d41...

You can’t really blame arXiv for the decision to stop publishing computer science stuff (given the flood of slop) but this is also a textbook example of a global public good being gratuitously degraded www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Disgusting union-busting behavior by Condé Nast. Journalists hold power to account, including at our own employers. They should be returned to work ASAP.

The cuts mark a dramatic shift in oversight at a time when the US has never been more dependent on foreign food.

Audiences doubt the benefits of AI-generated imagery in news are worth the risks, new study finds www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/audi...

As Maria shared, the work of the @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is not just part of the mission of the @society4science.bsky.social it’s the whole reason the Society exists in the first place!

@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days? @sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025

"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social

"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."

"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social

"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai

"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett

"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social

Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too! "I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social

I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹

Something’s in the air today after a successful election night — I could barely record this interview over the sound of people honking as they drove by in support of the workers!

So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU

I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts

560 days without a contract is too long. Support @sn-media-guild.bsky.social in their 24 hour strike. Give em a follow and sign their petition.

Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social

Our workers are some of the most creative people in the business. We'd rather put that creativity toward writing the news than these awesome signs

We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!

This is a subskeet

*not where we want to be. This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!

Our remote employees are showing up today too!

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Looking to support our cause? Sign our petition calling for a fair contract! actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

Science News is preparing to strike ✊

Proud of my colleagues!!! These are some of the best int he business, and they deserve to be paid for their work, and to be allowed to work where they NEED to.

The @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is on strike! I contributed to the cause by making strike cookies with our logo. You can help by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU

Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.

companies make it difficult or impossible to disable ai in their products because it is an authoritarian project made from a stack of consent violations in a trenchcoat they don't give you a checkbox for "i don't want this and will never use it" because they know many people would check that box

Hmmm...

WAPO: “.. The crisis is as obvious as it is grave .. Billionaires are accelerating their efforts to consolidate control over media platforms and the president is eager to help them do so, provided they shut down his critics.” @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".

CDC's ACIP is about to discuss a potential delay in administering the hep B shot to newborns — here's what's at stake (we're tuning in and will be updating) w/ @elaineywchen.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/09/18/c...

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

it is really important for news outlets to be clear (unlike the nyt here) that Kimmel was suspended not because of some grassroots backlash but because ABC caved to threats from the head of the FCC

While Kennedy once claimed that he was increasing the number of scientists and front-line workers, ProPublica found that more than 1,050 scientists, physicians and public health specialists left or were pushed out of the CDC from January to mid-August.

I can’t believe it’s even necessary to say that NO city in ANY country deserves or should be INVADED by its federal government. I thought we cared about people. Isn’t that the real point? Everyone needs liberation, most of all the people who don’t know.

this is a fair criticism for all of us tech reporters.

One more thing: SciAm is 180 years old this month, the oldest continually published magazine in America. It lasted so long because people were willing to pay for its journalism. Here's a note from new EIC @dme.bsky.social on its past and hoped-for future: www.scientificamerican.com/article/180-...

A reminder that this is what the path to a full ban on vaccines looks like. No one is banning vaccines for everyone overnight. Just like with abortion, they will carve off one group at a time and hope the those still eligible respond with gratitude and self-interest instead of anger and solidarity.

They're openly calling to lock up every trans person by force. We need every ally to speak out forcefully against this because trans folks cannot do this on our own.

Trump signs an executive order tasking Hegseth to establish "specialised units" within the National Guard to "deal with public order issues" across the US. Using the US Military against the American public.

When you have a moment -- take a look at this math story involving butterflies, fractals, Douglas Hofstadter, and patterns in irrational energy potentials! My latest for Quanta. www.quantamagazine.org/ten-martini-... #science #MathSky #math #physics ⚛️👩🏾‍🔬

Of all the things that didn't happen, this didn't happen the most

BREAKING: Workers of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social voted with 92% support to authorize a strike, with 89% of members participating. We're ready to do whatever it takes to get the fair contract we deserve. See our comments below to learn more about how to help our efforts! @society4science.bsky.social

“Microsoft also warns against using the AI function for numerical calculations or in ‘high-stakes scenarios’ with legal, regulatory, and compliance implications, as COPILOT ‘can give incorrect responses.’” 🤷🏿‍♂️