Monthly Archives: November 2019

Links 11/15/19

Posted on November 15, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Go with the flow: Scientists design new grid batteries for renewable energy From symbiont to parasite: the evolution of for-profit science publishing This lead is killing us Many imperial Romans had roots in the Middle East, … Continue reading →

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Stephen Miller, Shanda

Posted on November 15, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

The definition of chutzpah is murdering your parents and then asking for mercy because you’re an orphan. With that, we bring you this latest Republican defense of white supremacist and reason for Judaism to bring back excommunication, Stephen Miller (boldface … Continue reading →

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Links 11/14/19

Posted on November 14, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Determining the Virulence Properties of Escherichia coli ST131 Containing Bacteriocin-Encoding Plasmids Using Short- and Long-Read Sequencing and Comparing Them with Those of Other E. coli Lineages Humans Shipped an Awful Cargo Across the Seas: Cancer Man’s … Continue reading →

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Some Impeachment Thoughts and Concerns

Posted on November 14, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

In no particular order: Republicans are just going to keep firing off bullshit until something sticks with our moronic press corps. For example, Rep. Jim “Gym” Jordan is now arguing that the delay of weapons for 65 days was a … Continue reading →

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Links 11/13/19

Posted on November 13, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Older adults concerned about antibiotic overuse—until they get sick Science chief at NIH drug abuse institute resigned after sexual misconduct probe The troubles with peer review for allocating research funding ‘Ice eggs’ cover Finland beach in … Continue reading →

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The Business Rents Are Too Damn High. What to Do?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

As some asshole with a blog has noted many times, many cities are facing a real estate crisis that’s less heralded than their housing crises, but still important: the business rents are too damn high. Last week, D.C. held hearings … Continue reading →

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Links 11/12/19

Posted on November 12, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Today’s Electric Car Batteries Will Be Tomorrow’s E-Waste Crisis, Scientists Warn Isolating Bacillus is always fun!! Why Saving the Oceans Is as Vital as Protecting Rain Forests This Congolese Doctor Discovered Ebola But Never Got Credit … Continue reading →

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But How Will You Pay for It? The Missing the Point Edition

Posted on November 12, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Ever since Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Warren released her healthcare financing plan which, in part, was an attempt to quell the persistent question of ‘how will you pay for it?’, there has been discussion on the left-ish end of Twitter … Continue reading →

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Links 11/11/19

Posted on November 11, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Healthcare Workers, Activists Demand Flu Shots for Detained Immigrants Long-awaited cystic fibrosis drug could turn deadly disease into a manageable condition Why Do Parrots Waste So Much Food? Isolating conidial ascomycetes from soil collected shortly after … Continue reading →

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Add Hatch Act Violations to the Articles of Impeachment

Posted on November 11, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

While violations of the Hatch Act, which is designed to the use of executive branch powers by federal employees for partisan ends, by Trump administration minions are now de rigueur (party of Law and Order!), you probably won’t be surprised … Continue reading →

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