Monthly Archives: August 2023

Links 8/4/23

Posted on August 4, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: A Theory of Childbirth’s Evolution May Not Be What You’re Expecting (I LIKE BIG BRAINS I CAN NOT LIE) How a Microbial Evolutionary Accident Changed Earth’s Atmosphere When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface Could … Continue reading →

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The Trump Indictment Isn’t about Free Speech

Posted on August 4, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s about a conspiracy to unlawfully overturn an election. David Dayen notes the obvious (boldface mine): …they claim that you cannot criminalize free speech, even as special counsel Jack Smith took pains to say in the complaint that Trump could … Continue reading →

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It’s Become Even Worse for PRoMED

Posted on August 4, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

A few weeks ago, I noted that PRoMED, an infectious disease alert system, was in trouble. Well, it seems it was far worse than anyone knew. Apparently, that letter from July 20 was sent out without any of the PRoMED … Continue reading →

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Links 8/3/23

Posted on August 3, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: FEMA funds first-of-its-kind effort to rebuild Puerto Rican coral reefs Shake it off: Taylor Swift concert triggers actual seismic activity Why you want bats in your yard — and how to attract them Bacterial testing in … Continue reading →

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The Boston Globe’s Failure to Adequately Edit Ashish Jha’s COVID Op-Ed

Posted on August 3, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Recently, former White House COVID czar had an op-ed in the Boston Globe, which is par for the course for Jha (and most other public officials): lots of imprecise talk about how things will be mostly fine for most people. … Continue reading →

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Links 8/2/23

Posted on August 2, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Have We Gotten Dark Matter All Wrong? Never Go In Against A Caecilian When Death Is On The Line Don’t Bother Buying Fitness Supplements like Turkesterone Some African birds follow nomadic ants to their next meal … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the Indictment

Posted on August 2, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

In no particular order: Yesterday was not a Solemn or Sad Day. January 6, the day of the Insurrection, was a sad day. Yesterday was a good day, even a joyous one. Given all of the misery he caused–not to … Continue reading →

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Links 8/1/23

Posted on August 1, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Impact of Community Masking on SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Ontario after Adjustment for Differential Testing by Age and Sex Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that’s dying from heat Long COVID: The impact on language … Continue reading →

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More Frequent, Not Cheaper Bus Service

Posted on August 1, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, the D.C. Council was toying with making Metro buses free on D.C. routes. Leaving aside the impulse to treat public services as charity for poor people (as opposed to services that should be functional and for everyone), … Continue reading →

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