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Powerful story from Carolyn Johnson at the Washington Post...

wapo.st/44ntbo4

[Should be a gift link; let me know if there are problems]
His custom cancer therapy is in an NIH freezer. He may not get it in time.
The purge of probationary federal workers included skilled lab personnel who would have finalized a customized cell immunotherapy for cancer patients.
wapo.st
June 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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May 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I wish Outlook and Word understood that I only need a few superscript letters. Superscript is temporary. Stop already.
May 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Is there coffee on this planet
Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet
Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Direct Economic Contributions of National Institutes of Health (NIH). #NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation. See report at www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/statements/u... and article at news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
UMR Releases Annual NIH Economic Impact Report: 2025 Update - United For Medical Research
A POWERFUL RETURN ON INVESTMENT: $2.56 GENERATED FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED in NIH RESEARCH NIH Research Funding in FY2024 Drove $94.58 Billion in Economic Activity   WASHINGTON, DC — March 11, 2024 — Unit...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
April 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I read a few bond-market articles but this is noteworthy for its plain, understandable language
The bond market sell-off is more worrisome than the one in stocks. Here's what to know.
Bonds have been selling off over the past few days, signaling deep fissures in the economy and financial markets.
www.usatoday.com
April 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Really helpful, practical article on 5 tips if your federal grant is terminated.

Summarizes from a AAAS webinar that had 2,000+ attendees.

Appreciate that it has lots of links for specific agencies too!
Five things to know if your federal grant is terminated
If you want to appeal the decision, know the rules that govern terminations, as well as the specific rationale given in your notice, science policy experts say.
www.thetransmitter.org
April 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
These little watercolor sets are adorable.
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Hey SUFS Community!

If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:

1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial
March 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Introduced kids to Double Dare.

The prizes:

-Garfield phone
-Typewriter
-VCR
-19 inch television
-Skateboard

Sponsor: America Online
March 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Why recycle your cardboard when you can make whatever this is
March 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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To the couple at tonight’s University of Indiana screening of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE who were both seeing it for the first time and who were on a date — I love both of you and hope you go the distance.
March 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Idk how to describe an elementary school dance other than to say it’s louder than the loudest
March 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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The Administration's new strategy for freezing or terminating funds is to rely on T&C of awards. I've written a piece about why that may be unlawful, even where the T&C purport to authorize it. www.justsecurity.org/108132/trump...
The Trump Administration Cannot Use Award Terms and Conditions to Impound Funds
The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.
www.justsecurity.org
February 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM