A curious Arctic Fox pup checks out a nature photographer

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Had a great time at my first @amersocvirology.bsky.social conference! Thank you to the organizers for giving me a chance to present my work!

This is Aslan. He is the mystic guardian of this enchanted forest. Will not let you pass unless you answer his tricky riddles or give him 3 pats on the noggin. Your choice. 13/10

This little pup has managed to stay dry despite wearing so much drip. 12/10

Breathe Look away when you need to Take breaks Make sure timeline has some happy content When you are ready Get back in the fight. Somebody somewhere Needs an endless field of flowers today

This is Leo. And that’s a regular-sized tennis ball. He’d like to know when he’ll be big enough to catch it. 12/10 soon, buddy

Calling research on gender identity “unscientific” and stating “no corrective action is possible here”…this letter should alarm all scientists. The scientific process refers to how you approach answering anything unknown about the natural world around us, not OPINION about the questions asked.

This is Buster. He's having the best day ever. Gets to play in the pool AND get rained on at the same time. 13/10 every lab's dream

This is Wesley. He wants to know if you will accept this rose. Because he grabbed it thinking it was a stick, and now doesn't want it anymore. 12/10

Breaking News: A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from enacting President Trump’s cuts to research funding in 22 states.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

“I did it 35 minutes ago”

This plaque in Prague has been rubbed to a shiny gold because for centuries, passersby have touched the dog for good luck, and also to reassure him that he's a very good boy. 14/10

This is Nellie. She is experiencing her first bad hair day. Please give her a moment. 12/10 (IG: little_cocker_nellie)

I am going to put together a thread covering RFK Jr's confirmation hearing for the HHS secretary job. Follow along for clips and commentary.

This is Drake. He is very happy to see you. Saw you about five minutes ago, but is thrilled it's happening again. 12/10

Kansas is grappling with what state health officials say is one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks there since the 1950s, one that has infected dozens of people.

American science and medicine has been thrown into chaos and uncertainty over the past week. Here are some stories to get up to speed. 1/12

Trump just paused all federal grants and loans. In his memo, he claimed to be “ending wokeness.” ​​ “Wokeness” to him is attacking community health centers, Medicaid, disaster relief, child care programs, nutrition assistance programs like SNAP, WIC, and school lunch programs. Unacceptable.

The Trump administration instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.

Withdrawing US funding from the World Health Organization is a potential disaster for public health worldwide, due to the impact it will have on the important work the WHO does. Preventing the CDC from even *talking* with WHO personnel is a step much farther toward undermining global health & safety

Whenever I start to feel anxious I immediately have another coffee and scroll through the worst news imaginable on my phone and omg it does not help at all

In fairness, “you can make millions of individual molecules but there are 13 that you need but can’t make so let’s outsource their production to plants. Also, it’s actually 12…you can make one of the vitamins…as long as the sun’s rays touch your skin like you yourself are a plant” does sound fake.

This is Noodle. Blink and you'll miss her. And even if you see her, you'll probably still miss the cat. 13/10

i don't understand why more men don't go to therapy. paying someone to listen to you because you're not close enough to anyone who will do it for free? the manliest thing imaginable

This is Lady. She just moved from Kentucky to Montana. Winter looks different here, and she’s making her feelings on that very clear. 13/10

This is Teddy. He just finished his first Thanksgiving feast. Immediately proceeded to his new favorite tradition, the post-feast nap. 12/10

This is Lucas. He has never worked a day in his life, but is taking a much needed vacation. 14/10