“There is no shame in not knowing. The problem arises when irrational thought and attendant behavior fill the vacuum left by ignorance.” Quote from @neildegrassetyson.com From TWiV Clinical Update 1312

It’s STI Friday—what’s on the tie Daniel? From TWiP 278: Trichinella from eating bear eyeballs @christina-naula.bsky.social

What’s on the bow tie Daniel? Dr. Daniel Griffin gives us a peek into the science of choosing the day’s bow tie. His collection features microbes of all kinds—viruses, bacteria, spirochetes and other agents of disease. One standing rule: Fridays are always an STI bow tie.

Get your vaccine! Daniel and Vincent review the article: Nine-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Related Cancers in Males (JAMA: Oncology) From TWiV 1314: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

Paul Hoskisson discusses the Streptomyces genus; the soil microbes behind many of our most important antibiotics and a cornerstone of the antibiotic revolution. Excerpt from Matters Microbial 125: Antibiotics, Streptomyces and Evolution @markowenmartin.bsky.social @paulhoskisson.bsky.social

Seema Mattoo explains Bordetella pertussis, the cause of whooping cough, and talks with Mark Martin about how vaccine hesitancy is driving the return of childhood diseases. @markowenmartin.bsky.social

Dr Griffin and Vincent discuss the research article: Psychological inoculation improves resilience against misinformation on social media (Science) Excerpt from TWiV 1302: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Gabrielle Rizzuto explains how she became interested in becoming a pathologist 🦠🔬 Watch Immune Booster 24: Tolerating pregnancy

Nick discusses the importance of science communication

TWiV discusses the article: An emerging human eye disease is associated with aquatic virus zoonotic infection (Nat Micro) about the identification of an emerging human eye disease associated with aquatic virus zoonotic infection. From TWiV 1317: Dead shrimp walking 🦐🦐🦐

Australian Building Code_ Weather Tightness & Condensation Management #architecture #smartspaces #buildingbetter #newzealand

The group suing Trump to block construction of his ballroom is refusing to back down despite pressure from the Department of Justice. They're standing firm in their lawsuit. Credit: @aaronparnas.bsky.social | Source #Ballroom #Trump #Shooting #Preservation #Lawsuit

The Treasury should introduce an alcohol duty escalator, targeting off-trade alcohol, to help fund alcohol treatment and narrow the widening gap in price between supermarket and pub alcohol, says Labour MP @catsmithmp.bsky.social. @dantomlinson.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social

Stephen Colbert hizo que su banda tocara música con derechos de autor durante su último programa para que la cadena CBS fuera demandada por usar los temas de manera ilegal "¡Oh, no! ¡Espero que esto no le cueste nada de dinero a CBS!" 🎸

Moscow region right now 👀🔥

Checking out the STELLAR FURY demo by @figames.bsky.social & it's excellent! Gameplay reminds me of STEEL VAMPIRE. Very polished w/tons of customization options. Looking forward to the final game. Highly recommended! #SHMUP #Danmaku #bulletHell #IndieGame #ITCH figamesllc.itch.io/stellar-fury

Welches Land hat nochmal den geistesgestörtesten Präsidenten? Trump sagt, er könnte 2028 und möglicherweise auch 2032 im Amt bleiben. www.reddit.com/r/justincase...

Anyone who’s ever heard of billiard legend Van Hammersly

To combat gerrymandering, fight fire with fire. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the citizen initiative for a new Congressional map. The legislature can fight back. Here I describe Quinn Yeargin's idea to use the state constitution to retire that court:

We have a president who doesn't even know what the truth is and is leading us into a devastating and costly war.

Minnesota update: The MN National Guard is on standby and distinguishable by high-visibility reflective vests. This is how the Guard is identified vs federal agents. Knowing the difference matters. Please stay aware and stay safe. Source: Minnesota National Guard

Proud to introduce the Poll Worker Tax Cut Act with Rep. Latimer.   Poll workers are essential to free & fair elections. They shouldn’t be penalized for stepping up to serve. This bill ensures their earnings aren’t taxed as income. Let’s support those who support our democracy.

Lee County leaders are expected to approve a contract for $3 million for safety improvements along Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral, with construction potentially beginning next month. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/safety-upgrades-burnt-store-road-cape-coral-florida/71345751 

Juraj Slafkovsky tips the Lane Hutson shot and it's 4-1 Habs!

Are you wanting to learn about government contracting? All THE LINKS ARE ON MY PAGE! #Money #samstream #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #samgov Samstream.ai

#mn #ice #accountability #fuckice #iceout

Breakfast at Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano. The most important meal of the day, especially during Travel Classics Switzerland, breakfast is part of the story. the day begins, and the conversations keep going. ☕✨ #TravelClassicsTicino #travelclassicsswitzerland #ticinomoments #Switzerland #travel

Meet the Press: There's "8647" merchandise all over Amazon. Will you prosecute them? Todd Blanche: “Of course not. That’s posted constantly. That phrase is used constantly.”

பயத்தை 'உள்ளுணர்வு' என்று நம்பி ஏமாறாதீர்கள்! | பகவான் நித்யானந்தர் உங்கள் கடந்த காலத் தோல்விகளையும் பயத்தையும் மனதில் போட்டுத் திரும்பத் திரும்ப உருட்டிக் கொண்டிருப்பதற்குப் பெயர் உள்ளுணர்வு அல்ல.

Jared Young 5th????

#IsraelTerroristState #FascistaseNazistas #ForaSionistas ✊✊✊😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬 "Que suas aldeias sejam queimadas." "Morte aos árabes, vamos estuprar suas mulheres." Esses foram alguns dos cânticos islamofóbicos e antiárabes entoados por colonos + Fonte: Quds News Do Canal do Telegram da @HispanTVBrasil

While world leaders vote "Yes" for establishing a Palestinian state, Yonit looks exactly 20 years back for insights on promises vs. reality.

wearthepeace Heartbroken families grieve over the 171 children killed in Minab by Israeli/ US airstrikes as tens of thousands filled the streets in mourning. Video: Press TV apnews

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis): Symptoms, Causes, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment #Elephantiasis #iprkashmishra #MedicalEmergency #medicalNotes #LymphaticFilariasis

Have you ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of self-defeating thoughts? You're not alone. Even in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced moments of deep concern. But here's the truth: what we think about shapes our lives. #RenewYourMind #FaithJourney #LetGoAndLetGod #PositiveThoughts

Getting the care you need shouldn’t feel complicated or stressful. With Independa, you can connect with trusted professionals right from the comfort of home, making every appointment easier, safer, and more convenient. #Independa #SeniorCare #VirtualCare #AgingWell #Telehealth #AgingInPlace

Getting ready for kindergarten is about more than ABCs and 123s. Do you know which skills matter most before the first day of school? If you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall, watch to learn the social-emotional skills that help young children start school with confidence.

Trump Sleepy Don Joe Biden @57kev.bsky.social @princess-vimentin.bsky.social @tcrg2012.bsky.social @jandee924.bsky.social @raykwong.lol @atoth99.bsky.social @docmurphydog.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social @itsbek.bsky.social @dpfrazier22.bsky.social @gentlem.bsky.social @sentenne.bsky.social

Where breathtaking views meet exceptional wines 🍷 #Pully #GrapePlace #wineroute #Switzerland https://www.grape-place.com/the-wine-route/?utm_source=BlueSky&utm_medium=BlueSky&utm_campaign=BlueSky&utm_id=BlueSky&utm_content=BlueSky

BREAKING: The Beets have decided to not take part in Freedom 250. (and haven't seen this one, has anyone done it?)

The problem w/ Traditional Media&Religious-Congregations's that they use Legacy&Nepotism to lie w/ Lectures&Sermons from every pulpit that's pro Xenophobia&Hate. Learned&Perfected tactics of the kkk in the South has transferred to our Federal Gov't via Subsides Royalty: oligarchs&corporations. 🗽🦁✝️

The second I'm somewhere with beautiful architecture and I hear dramatic music? I'm running. #KamikazeSnowmen #BossFight #Arena #Paris #VideoGame

Let's play Keeper. Our caregivers can recognise the orphaned elephants by ear notches, tusk shape and all. Now it's your turn. This orphan's trunk is shorter than you'd expect. She lost the tip to a poacher's snare and then was found alone, stuck in the mud. Drop your guess below.

💥🤘🏻 Occupied Vuhlehirsk, Donetsk Oblast.

It's good to remember those people, those stories. It's important, you're important. And GNU, for my discworld fans. "Tell Me About Your Person" by David Gate. #grief #loss #poetry #soothingvoice #poetryreading

Why so many failings in the Noah Donoghue case? Ignoring basic cell phone data is a very basic mistake. #JusticeForNoah #PSNI #Ireland #MothNews

Collectibles & Videogames Part 255 Stray (PlayStation 4, 2022) Well Played Toys stray Standing Cat (2026) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #Annapurna #Stray #WellPlayedToys #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

Knew it off the bat

Have those Fed chairs ever bankrupted 4 casinos?

We get into a bit of trouble with Bev (not canon), and apparently have so much to eat and drink that we have trouble sleeping, cause a familiar face shows itself in the night... 😨 Check out episode 15 of my Let's Play of #DateEverything! 💖 ⬇️ link to episode below ⬇️

The Astronaut Adventures continue, as he's getting lost on the Mothership, but he's noticing that the Female Sentries are oddly keeping an eye on him, but not offering much help in relation to any directions he needs to go. #AIart #AIartcommunity #AstronautAdventures

🧠 ❤️ 'Mae iechyd fy ymennydd yn rhywbeth sydd yn bwysig iawn i mi.' Mae cyn-chwaraewr rygbi proffesiynol o Wynedd wedi cychwyn her o redeg 200 marathon mewn 100 o ddiwrnodau i gefnogi elusennau anafiadau i’r ymennydd.

Since I posted my first Voice Over test on Saturday. I respectfully understand few saw it. Therefore, I'll repost it again. It is the Unfinished Opening Scene of "War Between Queens." It's only 2min 18sec long, but that's to cover the actual dialog between the Supreme Comm & Dark Queen. #AIVideo

FREE PONIES! #thesimpsonsgame #simpsons #twitch #twitchclips #pony #mlp #furry #vtuber

The police are lying to you over the Gaza protests. The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police should resign.

Dep. Alencar Santana: 🚨 "𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘪 𝘩𝘰𝘫𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘭í𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘵í𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘭á𝘷𝘪𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘫𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦 𝘷í𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘙𝘪𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘳𝘰, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘰. 🎙️ 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘪 𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭247 𝘴𝘰𝘣𝘳𝘦 𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘢. ... 1/3⤵️

💔 In Kyiv, a mother lost her leg while trying to reach shelter with her children during Russia’s attack. Her 3-year-old son was wounded. Her 4-year-old survived with bruises. These are not military targets. These are families trying to survive the night.

It was 10 years ago today: Brad Mehldau Trio’s 'Blues and Ballads' was released. On the album the trio—Larry Grenadier, bass; Jeff Ballard, drums—interprets songs by Cole Porter, Charlie Parker, Lennon & McCartney, Jon Brion, and others. You can hear it at bradmehldautrio.lnk.to/BluesAndBall...

Get ready to be dazzled at the Ocean City NJ Flower Show at the Music Pier! Join us for a floral feast featuring stunning displays from talented vendors, amateurs, and kids. Fri 2-8 PM, Sat 10 AM-8 PM, and Sun 10 AM-4 PM. #OCNJ #MusicPier #FlowerShow #FloralFun #OceanCityNJ