Monthly Archives: September 2023

Links 9/30/23

Posted on September 30, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists found the most intense heat wave ever recorded — in Antarctica Scientists want to rename the Hitler beetle — but not for the reason you think Scientists have become sitting ducks. We need leaders to … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on September 30, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Have an Easy Fast Fetterman and the Ancient Flute What Is the Freedom Caucus’ End Game? The Partisan Gap on MMR Vaccines ‘My Rich Friends Will Pay Ridiculous Amounts for My Property’ Isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Links 9/29/23

Posted on September 29, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION PLAN FOR OPERATIONS DURING A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Crocodiles Spotted Pushing Dog In River To Safety Instead Of Eating It: Researchers who described the … Continue reading →

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‘My Rich Friends Will Pay Ridiculous Amounts for My Property’ Isn’t a Valid Defense Against Fraud

Posted on September 29, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

At least for now. Marcy Wheeler gives a very good summary of the recent New York state court ruling against Trump, finding $850 million to $3.2 billion of fraudulent estimates by Trump. Wheeler notes (boldface mine): Which brings us to … Continue reading →

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The Partisan Gap on MMR Vaccines

Posted on September 29, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Recently, a Washington Post article discussed some KFF polling data on U.S. attitudes towards vaccination. Most of the focus was on a huge partisan divide in willingness to get vaccinated for COVID, influenza, and RSV. But The Discourse missed what … Continue reading →

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Links 9/28/23

Posted on September 28, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US (paper here) Intranasal mRNA-LNP vaccination protects hamsters from SARS-CoV-2 infection (promising, now the Biden administration needs to fast track it) Seventy-plus nations … Continue reading →

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Links 9/27/23

Posted on September 27, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Vaccine specialist Peter Hotez: scientists are ‘under attack for someone else’s political gain’ What next for COVID evolution? Untangling the mysteries of antigenic turnover A Medieval French Skeleton Is Rewriting the History of Syphilis. Christopher Columbus … Continue reading →

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What Is the Freedom Caucus’ End Game?

Posted on September 27, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

With a shutdown looming–and given the (relative) advance planning happening at federal agencies, it appears the Biden administration isn’t going to knuckle under, so it’s pretty likely–I can’t figure out how the Freedom Caucus thinks their little tantrum will play … Continue reading →

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Links 9/26/23

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Many people hate wasps, but research shows they’re smarter than you might think and ecologically important One Health Approach to Globalizing, Accelerating, and Focusing Amphibian and Reptile Disease Research—Reflections and Opinions from the First Global Amphibian … Continue reading →

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Fetterman and the Ancient Flute

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Recently, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer loosened the dress code, and, in response, Senator John Fetterman donned his trademark hoodie. Naturally, Republicans worked themselves into high dudgeon* over this. Sen. Rand Paul, designated asshole of the Senate (though closely challenged … Continue reading →

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