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Feels like one of those weeks where it's worth reminding people that Carl Sagan's Cosmos is on archive.org

If you need some comfy viewing start here:

archive.org/details/carl...
Carl Sagan Cosmos Special Edition 1986 Ep 01 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
episode 1
archive.org
January 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Fear and uncertainty dominated conversations this week among those doing NIH-funded research involving people who are transgender, gender fluid, nonbinary, or otherwise gender minorities. scim.ag/3Ce2Tto
Trump’s ban on funds to ‘promote gender ideology’ could threaten hundreds of NIH research projects
Sweeping executive order likely to be read broadly, experts predict
scim.ag
January 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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This is pretty cool: Scientists have isolated the gene that may be responsible for the reason grapefruit interferes with some meds. It's not the solution, but it's a start. I love grapefruit but it messes with one of my meds, so this makes me happy.

www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about It
Could gene editing produce a tasty citrus fruit that doesn’t interfere with prescription drugs?
www.scientificamerican.com
January 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM