Nostr notes by Dr. Lucky Tran

Dolly Parton is credited in at least 37 research papers on the ...

2026-08-26T19:49:13Z

Dolly Parton is credited in at least 37 research papers on the COVID vaccine, including the first phase I trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2020.

They are lowering US flags to half-mast for a week, but if the ...

2026-08-26T18:56:15Z

They are lowering US flags to half-mast for a week, but if the government really wants to pay tribute to Dolly, they should fund education, the arts, and medical research instead of trying to eradicate them.

The FDA just approved daraxonrasib, a breakthrough drug for ...

2026-08-26T16:47:25Z

The FDA just approved daraxonrasib, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer that doubles survival time.

This is huge: pancreatic cancer was once thought untreatable.

The researchers received a standing ovation when they presented the trial results, unheard of at scientific conferences.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/science/pancreatic-cancer-daraxonrasib-approval.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.zmju.W-VPal8m1Jnu&smid=url-share

Dolly Parton was talented and beautiful and rich and famous and ...

2026-08-25T23:19:09Z

Dolly Parton was talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the thing everyone talks about most is how good a person she was.

Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was ...

2026-08-25T20:57:45Z

Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.

When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.

Dolly Parton helped millions of children learn how to read and ...

2026-08-25T19:52:07Z

Dolly Parton helped millions of children learn how to read and saved millions of lives by funding COVID vaccine research. She improved more people’s lives than almost any political leader in office. Her impact will be felt by generations.

Before last year, there were no US measles deaths in a decade, ...

2026-08-25T14:56:12Z

Before last year, there were no US measles deaths in a decade, and now we have had 5 deaths in two years.

Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, but will lose that status this year.

This is an abject failure of public health leadership.

Two people have died from measles in Lancaster County, ...

2026-08-25T14:45:33Z

Two people have died from measles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. No one should ever die of measles when we have such an effective vaccine. Measles deaths are a result of years of anti-vax disinformation.

In Gary, Indiana, without refrigeration insulin supplies are ...

2026-08-23T22:08:27Z

In Gary, Indiana, without refrigeration insulin supplies are being spoiled, and people who depend on oxygen cannot pump it from their tanks due to lack of electricity. A public health disaster.

Last year, the FDA did not identify product to recall in 60% of ...

2026-08-23T03:02:25Z

Last year, the FDA did not identify product to recall in 60% of food illness outbreaks; nearly half of investigations didn’t even identify the type of food.

Gary, Indiana is without power for the 11th straight day after ...

2026-08-22T17:47:55Z

Gary, Indiana is without power for the 11th straight day after storms. This is climate injustice.

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2026-08-21T20:05:21Z

Stop calling them anti-vaxxers. Call them plague-supporters.

👋 Biomedical scientist here. There’s no such thing as ...

2026-08-21T12:23:09Z

👋 Biomedical scientist here.

There’s no such thing as “Turbo cancer.” Anti-vaxxers made up that phrase to fearmonger.

With all these recalls, the only left that’s safe to eat is the ...

2026-08-21T05:59:44Z

With all these recalls, the only left that’s safe to eat is the rich

AI did not discover a cancer vaccine. Scientists discovered it ...

2026-08-20T22:20:38Z

AI did not discover a cancer vaccine. Scientists discovered it because their research was supported and funded.

As a professional science communicator, I am less worried about ...

2026-08-20T19:58:33Z

As a professional science communicator, I am less worried about the general public accepting mRNA cancer vaccines, and more worried about mRNA cancer vaccine development being stalled due to people in power believing in conspiracy theories.

Scientists are making huge breakthroughs using mRNA vaccines to ...

2026-08-19T17:36:49Z

Scientists are making huge breakthroughs using mRNA vaccines to treat melanoma, pancreatic cancer, and other cancers.

Meanwhile, RFK Jr has cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research.

“Make America Healthy Again”

Great news: A mRNA cancer vaccine slowed the return and spread of ...

2026-08-19T13:52:23Z

Great news: A mRNA cancer vaccine slowed the return and spread of melanoma when used in combination with cancer immunotherapy in a late-stage clinical trial. The results will be presented at an upcoming meeting.

I love that everybody longingly wishes Zohran could be mayor of ...

2026-08-17T21:24:22Z

I love that everybody longingly wishes Zohran could be mayor of their city or in the White House, but trust me, there are many more Zohran’s out there in every community all over the US. So stop daydreaming and start organizing to defeat billionaire backed candidates in elections.

US child vaccination rates have plunged since before the ...

2026-08-17T20:12:35Z

US child vaccination rates have plunged since before the pandemic, with kindergarten classrooms in more than 70% of counties now lacking herd immunity against measles.

“I don’t believe in climate change.” Dude, this is physics, ...

2026-08-16T21:27:32Z

“I don’t believe in climate change.”

Dude, this is physics, not Santa Claus.

The doctor who claimed that vaccines cause autism lost his ...

2026-08-14T20:09:50Z

The doctor who claimed that vaccines cause autism lost his medical license for faking for the study. But his lies and the damage he did to public health persist long after his paper was pulled. This is why science communication is so difficult; all it takes is one grifter.

Kids who get lots of vaccines miss out on a lot of things in life ...

2026-08-12T20:07:52Z

Kids who get lots of vaccines miss out on a lot of things in life

like measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough, and polio.

I’d rather have more vaccines than baby graves. ...

2026-08-12T00:22:20Z

I’d rather have more vaccines than baby graves.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis have been administered in a ...

2026-08-11T23:12:50Z

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis have been administered in a combined shot since the 1940s. Combo vaccines are one of the most proven medical technologies ever.

Here’s a map of states that have said they will disregard ...

2026-08-10T22:12:54Z

Here’s a map of states that have said they will disregard federal guidance on vaccines and instead follow recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Important: Trump’s executive order is NOT legislation. Though ...

2026-08-10T21:55:06Z

Important: Trump’s executive order is NOT legislation. Though the executive order promotes more misinformation about vaccines, nothing has changed about the availability of childhood vaccines. For evidence-based guidance, please follow and share American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.

Reporter: I think I heard you say that the MMR vaccine is quite ...

2026-08-10T21:07:51Z

Reporter: I think I heard you say that the MMR vaccine is quite lethal. Is there any evidence of that?

Trump: No, what I’ve heard is that some people say it is that way. I say well let's say there's a 5% chance of that, let's split it up... I heard when you put them together, they can be explosive.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@luckytran/117072851701386975 ...

2026-08-10T19:51:27Z

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Remember: States, not the federal government, set vaccination requirements for children. Many have said they no longer follow vaccine recommendations from the federal government and instead follow those from the American Academy of Pediatrics and major medical organizations. They need to hold firm.

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Today, Trump will sign an executive order proposing reducing childhood vaccines, and separating the MMR vaccine into 3 individual shots.

This reckless move will decrease vaccine uptake further at a time where measles cases are at a 35-year high, and the US is set to lose its measles elimination status. https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/10/politics/trump-vaccine-autism-rfk

Today, Trump will sign an executive order proposing reducing ...

2026-08-10T19:25:49Z

Today, Trump will sign an executive order proposing reducing childhood vaccines, and separating the MMR vaccine into 3 individual shots.

This reckless move will decrease vaccine uptake further at a time where measles cases are at a 35-year high, and the US is set to lose its measles elimination status. https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/10/politics/trump-vaccine-autism-rfk

According to a new AIP report, last year physics PhD graduates ...

2026-08-10T17:21:27Z

According to a new AIP report, last year physics PhD graduates left the US at the highest rate in 30 years. https://www.aip.org/fyi/physics-phds-are-leaving-the-us-at-a-record-high-rate

Great to see the Guardian highlighting the mutual aid work of ...

2026-08-10T00:33:47Z

Great to see the Guardian highlighting the mutual aid work of clean air clubs and mask blocs who have been distributing free N95 masks and air purifiers in areas affected by wildfire smoke 👏 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/us-wildfire-smoke-clean-air-clubs

Abdul El-Sayed has a public health PhD from Oxford and a medical ...

2026-08-09T19:21:16Z

Abdul El-Sayed has a public health PhD from Oxford and a medical degree from Columbia. If he wins in November, the most qualified federal health official won’t be leading HHS or the NIH, they will be a Senator.

Not only do these dudes not understand science, they are ...

2026-08-08T02:55:54Z

Not only do these dudes not understand science, they are embarrassingly insecure and cringey

Throughout history, persecuting scientists for saving lives is a ...

2026-08-06T17:44:25Z

Throughout history, persecuting scientists for saving lives is a frightening marker for the collapse of a society.

Fantastic news! The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu vaccine. ...

2026-08-06T03:47:06Z

Fantastic news! The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu vaccine. Using mRNA technology will make it easier to update each season’s flu vaccine to keep up with new variants.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/health/mrna-flu-vaccine-moderna.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.bQzg.W9lb2O6O9zHs&smid=url-share

Remember when RFK Jr required proof of vaccination for a party at ...

2026-08-04T03:38:44Z

Remember when RFK Jr required proof of vaccination for a party at his Hollywood mansion in 2021?

Watch what they do, not what they say.

If you deny that COVID pushed our hospitals to the limit, ...

2026-08-03T19:00:48Z

If you deny that COVID pushed our hospitals to the limit, vaccines work, and healthcare workers are heroes, you should not be allowed to hold public office, let alone lead a health agency.

Please stop saying “lockdowns.” There were never true ...

2026-08-02T22:30:17Z

Please stop saying “lockdowns.” There were never true lockdowns in the US, and it fuels far right narratives to repeat this inaccurate statement. You can say closures, you can say restrictions, or better, you can say public health measures which saved many lives.

I worked for New York’s largest medical center at the start of ...

2026-08-02T21:30:47Z

I worked for New York’s largest medical center at the start of the pandemic. There were morgue trucks on the streets. They set up emergency medical tents in Central Park. Healthcare worker colleagues died. It is horrific that RFK Jr is on national TV lying that ICUs were empty.

A society that vilifies scientists and healthcare workers for ...

2026-08-01T21:47:08Z

A society that vilifies scientists and healthcare workers for trying to save lives is a society determined to destroy itself.

As we recall the trauma caused by COVID in 2020, we should not ...

2026-08-01T21:03:45Z

As we recall the trauma caused by COVID in 2020, we should not forget that COVID is continuing to cause harm. Many are still suffering from Long COVID, people who still mask are often harassed, and we haven’t installed clean air infrastructure at a mass scale. If we truly acknowledge past harms, we should be working to create a better future.

It’s always odd to me when I get asked if I am wearing a mask ...

2026-08-01T17:44:20Z

It’s always odd to me when I get asked if I am wearing a mask because I am sick. In my experience, these days most people wearing a mask are doing so to prevent themselves getting sick, and most people who are sick don’t wear a mask at all.

Let’s be clear here, when scientists say mistakes were made at ...

2026-07-30T19:38:59Z

Let’s be clear here, when scientists say mistakes were made at the start of the pandemic, we DO NOT mean that we did too much. We mean not socially distancing quickly enough, not making tests widely available, and not acknowledging COVID is airborne and distributing N95 masks to everyone.

The only thing that the Fauci hearing reinforced is that if ...

2026-07-30T14:54:50Z

The only thing that the Fauci hearing reinforced is that if another pandemic happens under the current leadership, we’re cooked.

Record outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite 20 million eggs ...

2026-07-29T20:08:12Z

Record outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

20 million eggs recalled due to salmonella

Worst air quality in the world from wildfire smoke

UN says world risks HIV resurgence due to funding cuts

Most measles cases in 35 years, and it’s only July

They’re going after Dr. Fauci again to distract you from current public health failures

https://wapo.st/4bboTU0

2026-07-28T22:25:58Z

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https://wapo.st/4bboTU0

The US will try anything but gun control ...

2026-07-28T22:25:02Z

The US will try anything but gun control

👋 Public Health Communicator from Australia here. One of the ...

2026-07-27T17:37:48Z

👋 Public Health Communicator from Australia here.

One of the reasons Australia punches above its weight in sports is that it prioritizes sports science. It's no surprise that Aussie athletes like the swim team have been consistently masking to prevent themselves getting sick before competitions.

We have two new suspects in the record cyclosporiasis outbreak: ...

2026-07-24T05:02:51Z

We have two new suspects in the record cyclosporiasis outbreak: parsley and cilantro.

North Carolina health department investigators found that parsley, cilantro, and lettuce appeared frequently in analyses of food eaten by people who became sick.

The findings are preliminary.

The CDC recently updated its cyclosporiasis data. There are now ...

2026-07-22T23:56:53Z

The CDC recently updated its cyclosporiasis data. There are now 4,173 confirmed cases, making it the largest US cyclospora outbreak ever. 41 states have reported cases. This is just the tip of the iceberg with states reporting several thousand more cases that are awaiting to be confirmed.

Vegetables and fruits are a vital part of a healthy diet, and not ...

2026-07-22T20:23:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…ry3z
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Vegetables and fruits are a vital part of a healthy diet, and not every piece of produce is contaminated, so rather than cut them out completely, a layered strategy can help reduce your risk- avoid bagged greens, buy whole fruits and vegetables, buy local produce or frozen produce, trim away outer layers of produce and wash thoroughly, and when you can, heat or reheat your food to 158 degrees F which kills the parasite.

3️⃣ We still need to be careful about what we eat As cases ...

2026-07-22T20:22:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…nqve
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3️⃣ We still need to be careful about what we eat

As cases are continuing to rise, and the outbreak investigation is ongoing, we still should be vigilant in what we eat.

2️⃣ There may be other sources of contamination Given we ...

2026-07-22T20:22:21Z

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2️⃣ There may be other sources of contamination

Given we continue to see a record number of cases in many states, there could still be multiple sources and several different products involved, not just Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce. We still don’t have the full picture yet, and it takes time to investigate a widespread outbreak like this, especially when it’s hard to directly test to see if multiple sources of produce have the same or different strains of parasite.

There’s been a lot of miscommunication about lab tests & ...

2026-07-22T20:21:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…e4jk
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There’s been a lot of miscommunication about lab tests & false positives, but the key thing to understand is that while a positive test can help, the absence of a positive test doesn’t erase all the epidemiological evidence. In fact, cyclospora is hard to test for as it’s hard to grow in a lab, it has a long incubation period, and contaminated produce perishes quickly & contains a tiny number of parasites. So usually these food outbreak investigations rely on other evidence to find a source.

1️⃣ Taylor Farms lettuce is likely one of the causes of the ...

2026-07-22T20:20:58Z

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1️⃣ Taylor Farms lettuce is likely one of the causes of the outbreak

Lots of epidemiological evidence, which includes interviews with patients, searching purchase histories, and tracing back where products came from, link Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico as a cause of the outbreak in several states. As a result lettuce from Taylor Farms was recalled in 27 states.

👋 Scientist and science communication professional here ...

2026-07-22T20:20:33Z

👋 Scientist and science communication professional here

Communications around the diarrhea outbreak caused by the cyclospora parasite has been confusing, and social media has been awash with misinformation. Here’s what you need to know:

Important context for the diarrhea outbreak is that usually most ...

2026-07-20T19:42:27Z

Important context for the diarrhea outbreak is that usually most Cyclospora outbreaks do not get traced back to a specific source. They are difficult to trace due to long incubation period, short shelf life of produce, it's hard to grow the parasite in the lab, and its genome is hard to sequence.

TLDR on state of diarrhea outbreak: - still awaiting confirmation ...

2026-07-20T18:40:25Z

TLDR on state of diarrhea outbreak:

- still awaiting confirmation of source
- we still need to be vigilant on what we eat
- majority evidence still points to Taylor Farms lettuce
- FDA communications has been confusing, but investigation is ongoing

The FDA now says that Taylor Farms finding is a false positive. ...

2026-07-20T04:00:52Z

The FDA now says that Taylor Farms finding is a false positive. What a mess.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-says-taylor-farms-cyclospora-finding-was-false-positive-2026-07-20/

👋 Scientist here. Here are some science-backed tips that will ...

2026-07-17T14:45:34Z

👋 Scientist here.

Here are some science-backed tips that will help protect your health against wildfire smoke:

For the one millionth time this is why we need a free N95 mask ...

2026-07-17T03:42:31Z

For the one millionth time this is why we need a free N95 mask program everywhere. Masks are important tools we all need to stay healthy throughout our lifetimes.

Today in NYC we have to watch out for: Wildfire smoke Extreme ...

2026-07-17T00:12:16Z

Today in NYC we have to watch out for:

Wildfire smoke
Extreme heat
Diarrhea causing parasites in food
Legionella bacteria in pipes

Instead of needing to be hyperaware of every new infectious disease outbreak, would be nice if there was some national agency that worked to prevent diseases… oh wait

Woah. It’s raining ashes and the AQI is over 1,000 due to ...

2026-07-16T15:40:39Z

Woah. It’s raining ashes and the AQI is over 1,000 due to wildfire smoke in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Source: https://www.threads.com/@michiganunsaltedgirl/post/Da2m1X-lnMb?xmt=AQG0ED0HVT3KFGlpZM1Ji21WcjWrEUAGQueuq7Ei11v4vhGO4mEynO1vgFwZkFUBzGJj5I7O&slof=1

My thoughts with all parents whose kids have been given a ...

2026-07-14T04:08:49Z

My thoughts with all parents whose kids have been given a perfectly legitimate excuse to not eat their greens

UPDATE from Michigan on diarrhea outbreak: - Early information ...

2026-07-14T02:32:49Z

UPDATE from Michigan on diarrhea outbreak:

- Early information shows lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during investigation

- BUT no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source

- other food items cannot be completely ruled out yet

How many of us were inspired to become a scientist after watching ...

2026-07-13T17:54:03Z

How many of us were inspired to become a scientist after watching Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler? 🙋🏻‍♂️

RIP Sam Neill

You can reduce your risk of Cyclospora infection by: Avoiding ...

2026-07-11T20:39:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…vj3c
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You can reduce your risk of Cyclospora infection by:

Avoiding pre-washed bagged salads

Thoroughly washing produce

Cutting away damaged areas

Heating food to 158°F, which kills the parasite

Washing hands and surfaces

Because the Cyclospora parasite is not considered infectious ...

2026-07-11T20:38:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…nzzy
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Because the Cyclospora parasite is not considered infectious until one to two weeks after being passed in a bowel movement, direct human-to-human spread is considered very unlikely.

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include frequent bouts of watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss, and can persist for weeks.

If you experience symptoms, please see your healthcare provider, who can test you and treat you with antibiotics.

The specific source for the current Cyclospora outbreak hasn’t ...

2026-07-11T20:38:26Z

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The specific source for the current Cyclospora outbreak hasn’t been identified yet.

One of the main reasons is the week plus lag between when people consume the parasite and when symptoms appear, which makes it hard for people to remember what they ate.

Cyclospora spreads when people eat food or drink water that was ...

2026-07-11T20:37:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…ws06
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Cyclospora spreads when people eat food or drink water that was contaminated with feces containing the parasite.

Previous outbreaks have been tied to pre-washed salad mixes, basil, cilantro, raspberries, and snow peas.

Public health agencies are still working to understand the full ...

2026-07-11T20:37:20Z

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Public health agencies are still working to understand the full extent of the Cyclospora outbreak.

The true number of cases is likely far higher as it takes time to confirm state reports at the federal level, and many people recover without being tested.

Yesterday the CDC finally updated its data on the outbreak of ...

2026-07-11T20:36:47Z

Yesterday the CDC finally updated its data on the outbreak of diarrhea caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which has affected thousands of people.

So far, cases have been confirmed in 31 states.

We are in the timeline where Taco Bell is leading the response to ...

2026-07-11T05:02:34Z

We are in the timeline where Taco Bell is leading the response to stop the diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak https://people.com/taco-bell-locations-stop-serving-ingredients-amid-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-report-12014595

A parasitic outbreak that causes repeated bouts of explosive ...

2026-07-09T21:11:31Z

A parasitic outbreak that causes repeated bouts of explosive diarrhea is spreading around the US, and the source still hasn’t been identified yet.

You know what hasn’t helped? Slashing FDA staff by 20% and making the CDC’s active auditing for Cyclospora by Foodnet optional.

A sailboat, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, was removed from ...

2026-07-04T20:01:56Z

A sailboat, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships for displaying banners about climate justice and clean water.

Source: ig/jackiemarieburton, ig/sloopclearwater

The critical thing to understand about this air conditioning ...

2026-06-30T22:42:19Z

The critical thing to understand about this air conditioning debate is that fossil fuel companies should be held accountable for destroying the planet.

Congrats DR Congo! They had to quarantine in Belgium before the ...

2026-06-28T02:02:04Z

Congrats DR Congo! They had to quarantine in Belgium before the World Cup due to the devastating Ebola outbreak, yet still made it to the knockout stage for the first time in history! #WorldCup

Six years since the start of COVID and this type of ...

2026-06-24T15:37:35Z

Six years since the start of COVID and this type of misinformation by omission is still rampant. The best protection against airborne pathogens is wearing a high quality mask.

Incredible! Scientists receive a rare standing ovation after ...

2026-06-02T14:54:14Z

Incredible! Scientists receive a rare standing ovation after announcing that a new treatment can double the survival time for pancreatic cancer, the deadliest cancer which was once considered “undruggable.”

When we fund and support science, we can achieve anything!

(Video: Dr. Wish Dhillon)

Zohran Mamdani: "If you are a Mario Kart fan, government is ...

2026-04-16T22:02:59Z

Zohran Mamdani: "If you are a Mario Kart fan, government is Yoshi and philanthropy is the Golden Mushroom, that edge we need to beat Bowser on the Rainbow Road. To belabor this metaphor even further, Bowser is corporate greed in this scenario."

Christina Koch being greeted by her dog after returning from ...

2026-04-13T16:26:44Z

Christina Koch being greeted by her dog after returning from space is the dose of Monday hopium we all needed 💕

Artemis II has been a much needed celebration of science, ...

2026-04-13T15:59:51Z

Artemis II has been a much needed celebration of science, competency, and humanity.

But reminder: the White House is proposing cutting NASA’s budget by billions.

If you’ve loved watching our astronauts, don’t forget to call your representatives and urge them to keep funding science.

waiting for the next big NASA mission ...

2026-04-13T03:47:15Z

waiting for the next big NASA mission

A new study predicts that Long Covid will cost OECD economies ...

2026-04-09T00:30:26Z

A new study predicts that Long Covid will cost OECD economies $135 billion a year, due to people leaving the workforce, lower productivity, and healthcare costs. COVID is not over. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/long-covid-predicted-to-cost-oecd-economies-135-billion-a-year?leadSource=reddit_wall&embedded-checkout=true

A judge ruled that members of RFK Jr’s vaccine committee were ...

2026-04-08T01:20:11Z

A judge ruled that members of RFK Jr’s vaccine committee were "distinctly unqualified.”

So RFK Jr rewrote the rules of membership for the committee, because of course he did.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rfk-jr-rewrites-rules-cdc-panel-lawsuit-vaccine-changes-rcna267069

Today is a good day to remember that Carl Sagan was as outspoken ...

2026-04-07T16:47:44Z

Today is a good day to remember that Carl Sagan was as outspoken about the dangers of war and nuclear weapons as he was an advocate of space exploration.

Stunning. What a view. ...

2026-04-07T13:46:37Z

Stunning. What a view.

The NSF has been compromised. ...

2026-04-03T22:12:13Z

The NSF has been compromised.

The CDC has paused testing for rabies and pox viruses. It's ...

2026-04-02T19:17:31Z

The CDC has paused testing for rabies and pox viruses.

It's vital we keep a close eye on them as rabies is virtually 100% fatal without vaccination, and smallpox killed hundreds of millions (we really don't want a similar virus returning).

Losing track of these viruses is a recipe for catastrophe.

Pfizer just announced that its Lyme disease vaccine reduced the ...

2026-03-23T21:36:31Z

Pfizer just announced that its Lyme disease vaccine reduced the number of tick-borne infections by over 70% in a phase 3 trial.

Warning: GSK pulled a Lyme vaccine in 2002 despite studies showing it posed no serious safety risks.

Any new Lyme vaccine is going to be a huge target for antivaxxers.

Your regular reminder: It’s not vaccines vs masks It’s ...

2026-03-23T16:26:09Z

Your regular reminder:

It’s not vaccines vs masks

It’s vaccines AND masks AND clean air AND tests AND more