Monthly Archives: August 2026

Links 8/25/26

Posted on August 25, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists find evidence for two origins of life on Earth. Life may share one ancient genetic code, but new evidence suggests free-living cells emerged independently twice. (paper here) Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America’s Great … Continue reading →

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Trump Has a Favorable Job Approval Rating in Only Three States

Posted on August 25, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

I usually don’t care about job approval polling, but this is just funny (boldface mine): Amid President Donald Trump’s record-low approval ratings nationally, a new YouGov/Economist projection shows the president’s net job approval is negative in all but three states. … Continue reading →

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Links 8/24/26

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Freaky Little Plant Propagated By Freaky Little Freaks Ebola outbreak out of control in Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO says: ‘It is spreading faster than our ability to contain it’ Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Linked To … Continue reading →

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The Absurdity of the National Guard Deployment

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Protecting our freedom at the corner of 18th and S NW, Dupont Circle While occasionally it is dangerous for the residents of the mainland colony known as the District of Columbia, it is mostly absurd. Over the weekend, I came … Continue reading →

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Links 8/23/26

Posted on August 23, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Farm mice study shows antibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one (paper here) Are wasps losing their rhythm? Mount Pleasant residents say ‘hell no’ to trees of heaven Who’s most at risk … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on August 23, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: The Mainland Colony of D.C., Once Again, Could Serve as a Laboratory for Wingnuts The Abundance Bros Are Never Around When You Need Them: The Other Problem with the Proposed NIH Grant Score Reporting … Continue reading →

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Links 8/22/26

Posted on August 22, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready? The Super El Niño Won’t Fix … Continue reading →

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Links 8/21/26

Posted on August 21, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: NIH RFI on plans to stop using percentiles to select grants for funding (very good) As a component of aseptic technique, Bunsen burners do not universally decrease deposition of microbe-containing particles Economic toll of declining MMR … Continue reading →

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Another Bad Week for D.C.’s Crime Stats

Posted on August 21, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Unfortunately, last week’s improvements have reversed. As of Friday 9am, D.C. has reported has three new homicides this week, bringing the total for the year to 68*. Last year, during the same time period, we had 101 homicides, and in … Continue reading →

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Links 8/20/26

Posted on August 20, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: China Hunts for Scientific Talent. The U.S. Is Making It Easier. Trump’s New CDC Director Promised Dystopian New Abortion Policy DC painting special coating on roads in hopes of cooling ‘urban heat islands’ NIH Directors Decide, … Continue reading →

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