Cathleen Crudden
@cathleencrudden.bsky.social
Proud Canadian
Scientist, Chemist, Mother, Daughter, Swimmer, Tree Hugger, Japanophile
Editor-in-Chief ACS Catalysis
All views and opinions expressed are my own
She/her/elle
Scientist, Chemist, Mother, Daughter, Swimmer, Tree Hugger, Japanophile
Editor-in-Chief ACS Catalysis
All views and opinions expressed are my own
She/her/elle
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Submit your nominations for the ACS Catalysis Lectureship Award by Dec 31!
The award winner will receive:
- $1000 USD prize
- Complimentary travel and registration to ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago to deliver the award lecture
- Award plaque
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The award winner will receive:
- $1000 USD prize
- Complimentary travel and registration to ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago to deliver the award lecture
- Award plaque
americanchemical.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
It’s out!! Get your applications and nominations in!
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We have posted this New Yorker's cartoon several times in the last 13 years... it gets only more relevant and infuriating with the passage of time. We are, collectively, a species of idiots.
November 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We have posted this New Yorker's cartoon several times in the last 13 years... it gets only more relevant and infuriating with the passage of time. We are, collectively, a species of idiots.
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The highest calling of journalism isn’t to tell two sides of a story.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The highest calling of journalism isn’t to tell two sides of a story.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
Love this (sarcasm). Ottawa and Alberta agree to build a pipeline through another province, who hasn't been consulted, through Indigenous lands, who don't want it.
I guess I'm done with voting liberal.
I guess I'm done with voting liberal.
November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Love this (sarcasm). Ottawa and Alberta agree to build a pipeline through another province, who hasn't been consulted, through Indigenous lands, who don't want it.
I guess I'm done with voting liberal.
I guess I'm done with voting liberal.
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I wish it didn’t feel so unusual and inspiring to see a leader treating everyone like they matter and saying that we have a responsibility to help each other
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I wish it didn’t feel so unusual and inspiring to see a leader treating everyone like they matter and saying that we have a responsibility to help each other
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“Post pandemic” discussion about RSV and problems with getting vaccines — on 6pm CBC radio news with @laurenpelley.bsky.social .
The shots are “keeping babies out of hospital”
Me: Great! Vaccines are great! What about additional measures for this apparently airborne virus?
The shots are “keeping babies out of hospital”
Me: Great! Vaccines are great! What about additional measures for this apparently airborne virus?
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Post pandemic” discussion about RSV and problems with getting vaccines — on 6pm CBC radio news with @laurenpelley.bsky.social .
The shots are “keeping babies out of hospital”
Me: Great! Vaccines are great! What about additional measures for this apparently airborne virus?
The shots are “keeping babies out of hospital”
Me: Great! Vaccines are great! What about additional measures for this apparently airborne virus?
I should be fine right?
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I should be fine right?
I did not have ‘Rubber duck museum moves to Canada because of tariffs and trade war’ on my 2025 bingo card. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This American rubber duck museum is moving to B.C. due to tariffs, drop in tourism | CBC News
Quirky Point Roberts-based Rubber Duck Museum is coming to Tsawwassen Mills mall in B.C. after increasing tariffs and decreasing tourism have made business in the U.S. exclave unsustainable.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I did not have ‘Rubber duck museum moves to Canada because of tariffs and trade war’ on my 2025 bingo card. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Bulky Phosphine Ligands Promote Palladium-Catalyzed Protodeboronation ( @jacs.acspublications.org ): pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... ( @aspuru.bsky.social , @thematterlab.bsky.social )
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Bulky Phosphine Ligands Promote Palladium-Catalyzed Protodeboronation ( @jacs.acspublications.org ): pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... ( @aspuru.bsky.social , @thematterlab.bsky.social )
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The American Chemical Society has selected Kangjie “Harry” Bian, Philip Lampkin, Hao Liang, Camille Rubel, and Allison Wong as the first recipients of the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic Chemistry. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky
ACS names Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellowships in Organic Chemistry
The inaugural group of fellows will receive funds for up to 2 years of research
cen.acs.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The American Chemical Society has selected Kangjie “Harry” Bian, Philip Lampkin, Hao Liang, Camille Rubel, and Allison Wong as the first recipients of the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic Chemistry. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky
Yup. Bring on 47 factor authentication, caues that's what is already feels like.
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Yup. Bring on 47 factor authentication, caues that's what is already feels like.
Horrifying what people do for the sake of greed.
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Horrifying what people do for the sake of greed.
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AOC with the facts on MTG
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
AOC with the facts on MTG
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I wrote basically this exact piece in 2018, but good on the New Yorker for getting hip to geothermal!
Why the Time Has Finally Come for Geothermal Energy
It used to be that drawing heat from deep in the Earth was practical only in geyser-filled places such as Iceland. But new approaches may have us on the cusp of an energy revolution.
www.newyorker.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I wrote basically this exact piece in 2018, but good on the New Yorker for getting hip to geothermal!
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“At COP30 @cape-acme.bsky.social physicians highlighted the connection between fossil fuel pollution and both human health and they were present for showing that a fossil fuel phase out will save millions of lives.”
The Lungs Of The World Are In Your Hands By Dr NDAYIZEYE MUNYANSANGA Olivier, Lecturer At Protestant University Of Rwanda, Member Of AFAN-CJ And COP 30 Delegate
On 17th November 2025 at COP 30 we were reminded by health professionals from Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) that fossil fuel pollution causes 1 in 5 deaths worldwide: 8...
cbn.rw
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“At COP30 @cape-acme.bsky.social physicians highlighted the connection between fossil fuel pollution and both human health and they were present for showing that a fossil fuel phase out will save millions of lives.”
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Newsweek #Climate
At COP28, oil-rich Colombia moves to end fossil fuels and protect forests
Colombian Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said her country is reducing fossil fuels and deforestation, but global economics don't support climate action.
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Newsweek #Climate
It’s still around ppl.
November 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s still around ppl.
This has been a great visit!
📢Today we have the pleasure to welcome at #ISCR @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr ambassador
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This has been a great visit!
How it started, and how it is. Merci de la CNRS! This has been a fantastic visit thus far.
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
How it started, and how it is. Merci de la CNRS! This has been a fantastic visit thus far.
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politicians, media and large institutions deciding to stop saying 'climate change' hasn't materially reduced public conern about it or support for actions to tackle it
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
politicians, media and large institutions deciding to stop saying 'climate change' hasn't materially reduced public conern about it or support for actions to tackle it
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!