Links for you. Science:

Do masks really work? What does the science say?
Coevolution between marine Aeromonas and phages reveals temporal trade-off patterns of phage resistance and host population fitness
Diagnosis and Management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
US science agencies on track to hit 25-year funding low
COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn’s, alopecia
To protect chickens from bird flu, researchers try to CRISPR in immunity

Other:

“The Fate of These Two Peoples Are Intertwined”
Ozempic Can’t Fix What Our Culture Has Broken
‘We’re Going to Die Here’: A firsthand account of tragedy and heroism from the slaughter that left more than 900 Israelis dead
Elon Musk, Innovator
New study shoots down popular Democratic theories
The U.S. Government Is Preparing for a Fentanyl WMD Attack
The hypocrisy of Utah’s book ban
Arkansas voucher program gives millions of public dollars to private Christian schools
Hamas has crossed the Rubicon. What now?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
Popularism!
Charts To A Gun Fight: How the Fighting Democrats of 2007 became the timid, focus-grouped party of today.
Social Media Is Dying
Trump Reaches A Fateful Crossroads: We should welcome it, but acknowledge the peril
Israel’s Strategic Cul-de-Sac
This Story Exists in a Bloody Universe Beyond Blogging
Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for This Israel-Gaza War (using Hamas to weaken the PA, and the PLO before that, is a long-term rightwing security policy that goes back to Ariel Sharon)
Last Month in Bluesky – September 2023
Things Are Not Going Well, So Let’s Talk About Gavels
Crackpot fight! Trump is worried about RFK Jr. running for president — and he should be scared
Scattered Thoughts On Israel, Hamas, Gaza, And Related Matters
The attacks on Israel, and the response.
A Deal Signed in Blood: An anticipated deal between the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel is set to create a new Middle Eastern order. But as Israel and Gaza return to war, will the security pact do more than entrench the violence of the status quo?
NYU Law SBA President Brands Hamas Attacks As ‘Necessary’
Whoops: Sinclair Broadcasting Airs Sponcon Featuring White Nationalist Who Wants Travis Kelce Executed For Vaccine Advocacy
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish