Valentin Rodionov
@arbitraryeffect.bsky.social
Chemist. Neurodivergent. Orcophobe. Hand-tool woodworker. Faculty @ CWRU Macro. Lab website: rodionovlab.org
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I think I should start identifying as an orcophobe.
By the way, orc ideology is quite popular in Russia:
www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
By the way, orc ideology is quite popular in Russia:
www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
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those of you who follow the aging/longevity field will be utterly shocked to see that
January 31, 2026 at 4:58 AM
those of you who follow the aging/longevity field will be utterly shocked to see that
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Oh! “A federal judge on Friday ruled the Energy Department violated the law when Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five researchers who reject the scientific consensus on climate change to work in secret on a sweeping government report on global warming.”
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Oh! “A federal judge on Friday ruled the Energy Department violated the law when Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five researchers who reject the scientific consensus on climate change to work in secret on a sweeping government report on global warming.”
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Also, @wiley.com simultaneously boasts having signed DORA and their journal metrics.
Wiley: "We’re supporting responsible research assessment practices" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1520...
Also Wiley: "Prove that your article is a good fit for this journal 😉😉😉😉😉 by citing at least two of our articles in your manuscript before we will even consider reviewing it" 🤡
Also Wiley: "Prove that your article is a good fit for this journal 😉😉😉😉😉 by citing at least two of our articles in your manuscript before we will even consider reviewing it" 🤡
January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Also, @wiley.com simultaneously boasts having signed DORA and their journal metrics.
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I lost my job, my kids have measles, and there will be no longer be free elections in the United States. But at least now I can drink raw milk.
January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I lost my job, my kids have measles, and there will be no longer be free elections in the United States. But at least now I can drink raw milk.
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Long post from me at the Good Science Project on success rates including the effects of multiyear funding.
goodscience.substack.com/p/understand...
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goodscience.substack.com/p/understand...
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Understanding and Modeling NIH Research Grant Success Rates and the Impact of “Multiyear Funding”
This is a guest post from Jeremy M.
goodscience.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Long post from me at the Good Science Project on success rates including the effects of multiyear funding.
goodscience.substack.com/p/understand...
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goodscience.substack.com/p/understand...
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I just sent this...
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I just sent this...
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I know that @frontiersin.bsky.social are trying hard to be taken seriously.
But addressing the problems in the original figure (left) by a completely new set of panels (that also have problems; right) puts them straight back into predatory journal range.
#ImageForensics
#ScientificPublishing
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But addressing the problems in the original figure (left) by a completely new set of panels (that also have problems; right) puts them straight back into predatory journal range.
#ImageForensics
#ScientificPublishing
/
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I know that @frontiersin.bsky.social are trying hard to be taken seriously.
But addressing the problems in the original figure (left) by a completely new set of panels (that also have problems; right) puts them straight back into predatory journal range.
#ImageForensics
#ScientificPublishing
/
But addressing the problems in the original figure (left) by a completely new set of panels (that also have problems; right) puts them straight back into predatory journal range.
#ImageForensics
#ScientificPublishing
/
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I have been watching this Livestream.
Lots of interesting topics with loads of misinformation, poor policy development, and evidence of selection bias.
Here is a minor, insignificant point that still drove me nuts.
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Lots of interesting topics with loads of misinformation, poor policy development, and evidence of selection bias.
Here is a minor, insignificant point that still drove me nuts.
1/14
January 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I have been watching this Livestream.
Lots of interesting topics with loads of misinformation, poor policy development, and evidence of selection bias.
Here is a minor, insignificant point that still drove me nuts.
1/14
Lots of interesting topics with loads of misinformation, poor policy development, and evidence of selection bias.
Here is a minor, insignificant point that still drove me nuts.
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Folks, no. @sholtodavid.bsky.social already found issues. @cniostopcancer.bsky.social is lying.
pubpeer.com/publications...
pubpeer.com/publications...
The world feels like its on fire, but things like this is why im thankful to be born in this day and age with science advancing like it has been. These are heroes
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
Scientists successfully achieve 'permanent disappearance of pancreatic cancer' in new study for cure
The team searching for a pancreatic cancer cure included the ‘renowned Dr Mariano Barbacid,' a legend in the cancer research field
www.unilad.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Folks, no. @sholtodavid.bsky.social already found issues. @cniostopcancer.bsky.social is lying.
pubpeer.com/publications...
pubpeer.com/publications...
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A sad day at NIH...
The NIH Record was a great way for NIH folks to find out what was going on across NIH.
Many important stories published there over the years.
nihrecord.nih.gov/2026/01/30/n...
The NIH Record was a great way for NIH folks to find out what was going on across NIH.
Many important stories published there over the years.
nihrecord.nih.gov/2026/01/30/n...
NIH Record Ceases Publication
This will be the final issue of the NIH Record.
nihrecord.nih.gov
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
A sad day at NIH...
The NIH Record was a great way for NIH folks to find out what was going on across NIH.
Many important stories published there over the years.
nihrecord.nih.gov/2026/01/30/n...
The NIH Record was a great way for NIH folks to find out what was going on across NIH.
Many important stories published there over the years.
nihrecord.nih.gov/2026/01/30/n...
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Kenneth Zucker, one of the researchers on this study previously published a research paper where he asked adults to rate the physical attractiveness of children.
Just to give you an idea of the types of people behind this m
Just to give you an idea of the types of people behind this m
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Kenneth Zucker, one of the researchers on this study previously published a research paper where he asked adults to rate the physical attractiveness of children.
Just to give you an idea of the types of people behind this m
Just to give you an idea of the types of people behind this m
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A researcher was apparently stirred into action after recently being discussed by Leonid.
She responded to an early 2025 post by @elisabethbik.bsky.social stating there “was no duplication of images or part thereof.” Judge for yourself. 👇
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/27/t...
She responded to an early 2025 post by @elisabethbik.bsky.social stating there “was no duplication of images or part thereof.” Judge for yourself. 👇
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
A researcher was apparently stirred into action after recently being discussed by Leonid.
She responded to an early 2025 post by @elisabethbik.bsky.social stating there “was no duplication of images or part thereof.” Judge for yourself. 👇
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/27/t...
She responded to an early 2025 post by @elisabethbik.bsky.social stating there “was no duplication of images or part thereof.” Judge for yourself. 👇
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/27/t...
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MR Saeb doesn't celebrate. In fact, he's very upset, look:
January 30, 2026 at 9:46 PM
MR Saeb doesn't celebrate. In fact, he's very upset, look:
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Nature and Science will now discover that science was never outside of politics, as academic fascists are "reclaiming science"
I'm at the Willard Hotel where I've been denied entry and kicked out of the Reclaiming Science event with NIH director Bhattacharya & other top agency leaders.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Nature and Science will now discover that science was never outside of politics, as academic fascists are "reclaiming science"
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I'm at the Willard Hotel where I've been denied entry and kicked out of the Reclaiming Science event with NIH director Bhattacharya & other top agency leaders.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I'm at the Willard Hotel where I've been denied entry and kicked out of the Reclaiming Science event with NIH director Bhattacharya & other top agency leaders.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
@jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.
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ACIP previously used a scientific framework to evaluate the data supporting potential changes to the vaccine schedule. New ACIP members have apparently jettisoned this framework without a clear explanation of the methodology behind new vaccine recommendations. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪
US vaccine recommendations used to be based in science. Now it’s all vibes
The Evidence to Recommendations framework ensured that the US vaccine schedule was scientifically sound. Then RFK Jr. abandoned it
cen.acs.org
January 30, 2026 at 6:27 PM
ACIP previously used a scientific framework to evaluate the data supporting potential changes to the vaccine schedule. New ACIP members have apparently jettisoned this framework without a clear explanation of the methodology behind new vaccine recommendations. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪
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January 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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I wouldn't wish an hour-long podcast featuring Russ Douthat and Jay Bhattacharya on my worst enemy but let's simply say that Podcast Jay still appears more concerned about perceived slights for his COVID crackpottery than with protecting US biomedical science from a full-on Trump-and-RFK onslaught.
Opinion | A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I wouldn't wish an hour-long podcast featuring Russ Douthat and Jay Bhattacharya on my worst enemy but let's simply say that Podcast Jay still appears more concerned about perceived slights for his COVID crackpottery than with protecting US biomedical science from a full-on Trump-and-RFK onslaught.
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Schneider Shorts 30.01.2026 – Conjectural and not buffeted by actual data
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/30/s...
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/30/s...
Schneider Shorts 30.01.2026 – Conjectural and not buffeted by actual data
Schneider Shorts 30.01.2026 – Daddy’s princess must return to Iran, Japanese professor bribed with brothel visits, retractions for a German sex pest and for Iranian genius in Poland, ho…
forbetterscience.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Schneider Shorts 30.01.2026 – Conjectural and not buffeted by actual data
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/30/s...
forbetterscience.com/2026/01/30/s...
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It really is remarkable how little Jay knows about anything COVID-19 related given that it has been his entire platform and area of interest for 6 years.
I mean, wow, this is our NIH Director spouting really bizarre conspiracy theories—saying that public health protections such as shelter in place were tools that states & governments used because they, um, felt guilty about covering up a lab leak that they themselves caused 🤯🤯🤯
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 AM
It really is remarkable how little Jay knows about anything COVID-19 related given that it has been his entire platform and area of interest for 6 years.
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The destruction of American public health and its replacement with pseudoscience continues.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overhauled a panel that helps the federal government set priorities for autism research and social services, installing several members who have said that vaccines can cause autism despite decades of research that has failed to establish such a link.
Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM
The destruction of American public health and its replacement with pseudoscience continues.
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Looking at the mug shots Bondi posted of folks who allegedly impeded ICE officers... I'm reminded me of some of the iconic 1960s images of 'criminals' from counter sitins and freedom rides
January 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Looking at the mug shots Bondi posted of folks who allegedly impeded ICE officers... I'm reminded me of some of the iconic 1960s images of 'criminals' from counter sitins and freedom rides
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So how do I put my money down on the other side of this prediction?
www.quantamagazine.org/is-particle-...
www.quantamagazine.org/is-particle-...
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
So how do I put my money down on the other side of this prediction?
www.quantamagazine.org/is-particle-...
www.quantamagazine.org/is-particle-...
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A slopagandist can become a policymaker in the Clicktatorship
The violent occupation of Minneapolis started with a vlog. I've wanted to find a framework to describe Nick Shirley & others like him: "Influencer" is too quaint. "Journalist" is obviously wrong.
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
What is Nick Shirley?
Slop doesn’t need to be AI-generated
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A slopagandist can become a policymaker in the Clicktatorship
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Excellent deep dive into the NIH Institute Director search morass from Undark.
undark.org/2026/01/29/n...
undark.org/2026/01/29/n...
At NIH, a Power Struggle Over Institute Directorships Deepens
The biomedical research giant is largely run by 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
undark.org
January 29, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Excellent deep dive into the NIH Institute Director search morass from Undark.
undark.org/2026/01/29/n...
undark.org/2026/01/29/n...