Monthly Archives: September 2019

Links 9/25/19

Posted on September 25, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Science world mourns passing of prominent voice on antibiotic resistance Dogs Are Dying Suddenly in Norway NIH/CSR reverts to random-order grant review Scientific racism (excellent) Found in Maine: A 1-in-50 Million Lobster Other: Adrift and afraid, … Continue reading →

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The Need to Kick Democrats in the Ass Until and Unless They Do the Right Thing

Posted on September 25, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Because Democratic politicians are haunted by the ghost of Joe Crowley, the incumbent Ocasio-Cortez defeated (boldface mine): August had been a challenge for the party’s rank-and-file, as activists and angry citizens back home browbeat them at town halls, grocery stores, … Continue reading →

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Links 9/24/19

Posted on September 24, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Carcinogens Have Infiltrated the Generic Drug Supply in the U.S. Deep-Sea Octopus Enthralls Scientists With Otherworldy ‘Show’ The climate crisis is about to make allergy season miserable There’s a new group of workers spreading organic pesticide … Continue reading →

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Two Ways to Deal with the Senate Filibuster

Posted on September 24, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Even if Democrats take back the presidency and the Senate (and hold the House), a major impediment to passing any progressive legislation will the Senate filibuster, the requirement of sixty of the hundred senators to agree to bring a bill … Continue reading →

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Links 9/23/19

Posted on September 23, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Textile archaeologists use ancient tools to weave a tapestry of the past A Tomato Grows in the East River Switzerland was sent into scientific exile. No deal could mean the same for Britain Improved metagenomic analysis … Continue reading →

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Scandals Will Hurt Trump, If People Know About Them

Posted on September 23, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

One argument that has been made in favor of impeachment hearings is that hearings would focus attention on Il Trumpe’s misdoings, and that would hurt him–a view I favor. Well, there are data to support that view (boldface mine): Through … Continue reading →

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Links 9/22/19

Posted on September 22, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Invasive Vines Are Trying To Take Control Of Mid-Atlantic Parks — And It Looks Like They’re Winning Scientists rethink Alzheimer’s, diversifying the drug search Scientists are racing to reengineer the banana before it’s gone forever The … Continue reading →

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A Simple Message Would Help

Posted on September 22, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Of course, it has to be reinforced with good policy that changes people’s lives for the better, but I’m getting ahead of myself. Steve M. describes what is missing from the Democratic message (boldface mine): Mainstream news sources, by contrast, … Continue reading →

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Links 9/21/19

Posted on September 21, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: New Electric Eel Is Most Shocking Yet Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases Weather Agencies See Risk to Future Storm Forecasting From 5G This astronaut raised geese to … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on September 21, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Narcissists Gonna Narcissist If Kavanaugh Had Happened to Republicans Caregiving and Income The Business Rent Is Too Damn High: The Bike Store Edition The Nextdoor Presidency What a Movement Looks Like

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