Monthly Archives: July 2025

Links 7/15/25

Posted on July 15, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: NIH cuts study on disease that affects mostly Black patients, citing DEI, doctor says Secure the Future of BHL Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot RFK Jr.’s plan to put ‘AI’ … Continue reading →

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Twitter’s Grok Really Is Three Elon Musks in a Trench Coat

Posted on July 15, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

On Bluesky, every time Grok, Twitter’s LLM, has a bigot eruption I usually POAST something like “Grok is just three Elon Musks in a trench coat.” It turns out I was right! (boldface mine): The newest AI model from xAI … Continue reading →

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Links 7/14/25

Posted on July 14, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists Unravel 2,000-Year-Old Roman Aqueduct Mystery Nasal COVID Vax Shows Promise in Phase 1 Clinical Trial Vaccinations rise when states button up religious loopholes These scientific advances were ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Will they continue? When … Continue reading →

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You Live By the Glonzo, You Die By the Glonzo

Posted on July 14, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

For those who have no idea what ‘Glonzo’ is–clearly, you are not aware of all internet traditions!–this is shorthand for the following phenomenon: This post, as you might have guessed, is about the fury from the right about what they … Continue reading →

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Links 7/13/25

Posted on July 13, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How the Trump administration is already cutting off climate research. President Trump’s efforts to freeze climate spending have sparked warnings of rippling consequences in years ahead. For many climate scientists, the consequences are already here. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Links 7/12/25

Posted on July 12, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists warn US will lose a generation of talent because of Trump cuts (must-read) Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots ‘I Never Want to See a Case of Polio, but I’m Very Fearful I … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on July 12, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene Tries Out the Dumbest Counterargument to Global Warming Material Reality Versus Propaganda ‘Reality’ Grok and Antisemitism: It’s Time for Democrats to Leave Twitter/X Pleasantly Surprised by Discontent at ICE

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Links 7/11/25

Posted on July 11, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: 144 EPA workers suspended with pay over dissent letter We’re losing the war on spotted lanternflies, but we’re overlooking another battle. Tree of heaven, also a non-native invasive organism growing around D.C, is their favorite meal. … Continue reading →

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Pleasantly Surprised by Discontent at ICE

Posted on July 11, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

In this Atlantic article about the discontent among ICE employees, it’s interesting to note that many of the employees interviewed think it’s stupid to continue “arresting gardeners.” While I’m no fan of ICE as currently constituted (to say the least), … Continue reading →

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Links 7/10/25

Posted on July 10, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists identify culprit behind biggest-ever U.S. honey bee die-off (preprint here) Macrophage-induced reduction of bacteriophage density limits the efficacy of in vivo pulmonary phage therapy ACIP Members Show Inexperience, Lack of Understanding at First Meeting, Experts … Continue reading →

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