Links for you. Science:

The Value of Disease Surveillance
Meet the real-life versions of Dune’s epic sandworms
SARS-CoV-2 RNA can persist in blood, tissue, may play role in long COVID, research suggests
Study of 1 million US kids shows vaccines tied to lower risk of long COVID
The Burgeoning Bluesky Science Community: Now that Twitter has declined, this recently opened social media platform could be the next home for online science communicators.
He Wants Oil Money Off Campus. She’s Funded by Exxon. They’re Friends.

Other:

AIDS Denialism Is Back. We Can’t Let It Take Root.
Dr. John Gartner: The world is watching “a fundamental breakdown in Trump’s ability to use language”. Experts say Trump’s decline may be “caused by his incapacity to manage the stress caused by multiple indictments”
The Media Wants Liberals To Shut Up And Take It. Don’t.
Want to Punch Fascists? Fucking Fund Ukraine
“Tradwives” offer an alluring vision of right-wing Christianity — online warriors are fighting back
‘What the Hell Am I Watching’: Republicans Torch Their Own SOTU Rebuttal
Why Can’t People Be Normal About Sydney Sweeney?
The ‘Secret’ Gospel and a Scandalous New Episode in the Life of Jesus
The digital revolution has failed. The benefits of the internet are eroding. The AI boom is only accelerating their demise.
A Subway Plan Aimed to Ease Fears. The Blowback Was Immediate.
The Trump White House Pill Mill Story Is Getting Way Less Attention Than It Deserves
The Fallout of Trump’s Colorado Victory. Secretary of State Jena Griswold believes the state’s elections are safe and secure under her watch—even if she, herself, is now at risk.
Joe Biden Delivered a Knockout State of the Union Address
The First Part Of Joe Biden’s Speech Was SO Important
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton Have Pulled The Wool Over The Eyes of Texas
The Court’s Colorado Decision Wasn’t About the Law
Oklahoma said to have the highest rate of ‘long COVID’ symptoms according to recent analysis
America’s split on whether the pandemic is over (thankfully, viruses pay attention to public opinion polls [/snark])
First Thoughts on the SOTU
AIPAC uncorks $100 million war chest to sink progressive candidates
Remembering the ‘72 Toyota RV-2, the Hip Wagon Camper That Was Ahead of Its Time
Willard Brinton’s “Graphic Presentation”
What Alabama’s IVF ruling reveals about the ascendant Christian nationalist movement
NNU slams CDC’s decision to end 5-day isolation for COVID-19
People Are Completely Clueless on How Much We’re Spending on Ukraine
Texas Democrat Who Turned on Trans Community Is Finding Out