"Foreign researchers who spoke to Nature are rethinking planned trips to the United States for meetings and fieldwork. And US scientists who are not citizens are weighing their own travel plans, fearful that if they leave the country they will not be allowed to return."

With scientists being targeted, detained, or deported like this, is it safe to attend US conferences? Apparently not.

Can you tell the difference between real and AI-generated images? I had my undergrads complete this quiz today. Most got 10/10 correct but felt strongly that their older (and younger) family members wouldn't be so successful. britannicaeducation.com/blog/quiz-re...

Hey #BikeTO! #CriticalMass is happening next Friday! Meet 6 PM at Bloor and Spadina for 6:30 PM departure and spread the word! #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero facebook.com/events/s/ped...

I was speaking with my students about this in class today. One asked: Since Pharmacare was passed in October, why have only a handful of provinces signed agreements? Another asked: We now know we're having an election. What happens if PP is voted in? theconversation.com/pharmacare-i...

Additional harm reduction and safer supply programs are needed desperately. Libraries are (and should continue to be) a save haven for all. But they cannot fight this battle alone

If you had a grant cancelled, consider submitting info about your terminated grant using this Google Form [Contact Scott Delaney with Qs on Signal (sdelaney.84)] docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Also, see @scott-delaney.bsky.social 's post below for the database of cancelled grants #defendresearch

Submissions for the 2025 Urban Design & Architecture Awards are now open! These awards recognize innovative, sustainable, and human-scaled projects that enhance our city's built environment. The deadline for submissions is June 27, 2025 at 4pm. Apply at: hamilton.ca/designawards

Putting together a lecture on medicalization - trends, challenges, criticisms, and de-medicaliztion. If folks have any readings that they feel are key to these themes, please send them my way.

We’re updating Hamilton’s Public Art Master Plan and we want to hear from you. On Engage Hamilton, share your experiences with public art or imagine a dream art project. Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card! Enter by March 14: engage.hamilton.ca/publicartmas...

Happy to spend my lunch hour today listening to Dr. Lea Ravensbergen and Rachel Johnson speaking about their work on the gender gap in cycling in Hamilton. In 2025, safety concerns are the top reasons cited by women when asked what prevents them from cycling more / at all.

Cc #academicsky

Does authorship mean anything anymore? I've been mulling this over as an early career academic. I've been encouraged to think about projects in terms of LPUs (Least Publishable Units) and strategic citations when submitting to specific journals. What's the point? blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

Deeply invested in this plan. It would be an absolute game-changer for millions of people

Newest addition to my shelves: Living Disability by Emily Macrae. Looking forward to digging into this one over the coming weeks.

Age-supportive communities must prioritize municipal snow clearing. This past week in Hamilton has been an absolute nightmare for many older adults and folks with disabilities.

Adding When Driving is not an Option by @nondriver.bsky.social to the essential reading I recommend around transportation. As a disabled person who cycles for transportation, not a lot was surprising to me in the book. But it’s approachable with data, stories, and specific recommendations. 1/3

Micro homes are not a long-term solution, but they can literally prevent unnecessary deaths in the winter. Toronto (and Hamilton for that matter) need to get their act together immediately.

Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email ([email protected]) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.

A creative research assistant on our team recently created a graphical abstract based on a paper I wrote. Take a look if it's of interest: www.sfu.ca/airp/researc...

New Insights Into Older Hearts. Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients, by Paula Span www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/h... via @nytimes.com #CVD #aging

“America First” should mean that every American has housing.

I've seen several of these posted lately. Where are the copy editors? Have peer-reviewers not caught these? I have so many questions and dwindling trust in the peer-review process...

Boosting. I grew up in this area and witnessed more close calls than I can count. Deeply saddened by this death and will be paying my respects at the ghost bike site next time I visit my parents.

SAVE THE DATE #HAMONT! 🚲Winter Bike Day is back on Friday, February 14 on King William Street between James St N and Hughson St N! The street will be shut down and pedestrian access only. Join us from 7:30-9:30am for treats, hot beverages, and more!🚲 #WBDhamont25

This year, Melissa hosted an eight-part webinar series for 'Women Mobilize Women' on the intersectionality of gender and mobility. Inspiring women from around the world shared their insights, making clear the potential waiting to be unlocked when cities are planned with more diverse needs in mind.🧵

Time to introduce myself 👋 I'm Rachel (she/they) and I'm a social gerontologist working at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social in #HamOnt. I study aging, housing / homelessness, social connection, and inclusive research methods. I'm a cyclist, urbanist, avid reader, & animal lover 💙

“Finland’s success isn’t a matter of luck or the outcome of quick fixes. It’s the result of a sustained, well-resourced national strategy, driven by a ‘Housing First’ approach, providing people experiencing homelessness with immediate permanent housing.” oecdecoscope.blog/2021/12/13/f...

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Finished The God of the Woods yesterday. It was an absolute ride 💙📚

Ontario cyclist starter pack 👇🚲 Take a look and follow some great folks!

I love these top-borrowed book lists bc.ctvnews.ca/these-were-t...

Asking for a favour, #bikesky and #disability sky! Do you have photos of you using your bicycles or (other) mobility devices that you could share here? I am looking for more reference pictures to practice drawing people in action on the street! Thanks so much! Examples:

So often the nay-sayers forget that folks using mobility devices/aids (like scooters and wheelchairs) also benefit from bike infrastructure and multi use paths

Back when I only owned a road bike with reallll skinny tires, I relied on bikeshare all winter. Didn't have to deal with winter maintenance at all

Due to this idiotic statement, by a person who has proven his inability to distinguish truth from online propaganda, I just donated to Wikipedia. Please do the same.

So far nothing has been able to brick my 2009 VW Golf

Happy Christmas from Gandalf and Fig. 🎄🎄🎄 Here are their 2024 holiday portraits that I took last night with the help of multiple pom pom toys and a pouch of liquid treat:

CNN is hopelessly broken. 1. This "expansion" would require military invasions of several allies in violation of international law. 2. It would violate several treaties. 3. The Louisiana Purchase was the sale of land by a colonial power (France). These are sovereign nations.

Residents of a building in #HamOnt recently celebrated the holidays together in a home they now collectively own. In June, tenants purchased their apartment building as a co-op, a model that appears to be making a comeback.

Sometimes I literally sit down with a paper planner and map out my library holds in an attempt to quell my hold-related anxitement

Exactly one year ago today I iced cookies to resemble Shrek and Donkey. I think they're excellent and will not be accepting any criticism.

Excellent cover by Hozier. One of the best of this generation IMO.

“[L]ibrarians say the root cause of the backlog remains the same: restrictive e-book publishing practices.” /1 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Time to introduce myself 👋 I'm Rachel (she/they) and I'm a social gerontologist working at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social in #HamOnt. I study aging, housing / homelessness, social connection, and inclusive research methods. I'm a cyclist, urbanist, avid reader, & animal lover 💙

Some favourites from a recent trip to Seattle. I enjoyed walking around this city & managed to sneak in an "underground" walking tour. The tour guide joked about how Seattle is just as hilly as other west coast cities but it's "not well-advertised"

My PhD work looked at a few angles of this. When streets are dangerous, fast, car-dependent, and loud, many older folks are inclined to stay home. Walkable communities promote health and well-being through so many pathways

New column from me: Mayor Horwath must act *TODAY* to unfreeze the Barton/Tiffany tiny shelters project, before someone freezes to death. Call a proven tiny shelter supplier - worst that can happen is 'extra' shelters to use or give to HATS #yhmcc #HamOnt www.thepublicrecord.ca/2024/12/cole...

A great resource for lectures and conference talks!