BettyScarpino Wood Sculptor
@bettyscarpino.bsky.social
Wood sculptor. My work is in the permanent collection of more than two dozen museums, including Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian, Cincinnati Art Museum, Arkansas Museum of Fine Art, Indiana State Museum, Museum for Art in Wood (Philadelphia).
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1/ If you're gathering for Thanksgiving, I'd suggest a flu rapid test.
Clear evidence across the US that flu season is kicking off.
Almost certainly the H3N2 "K variant" is behind surging rates.
I discussed what we're seeing in the US w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
Clear evidence across the US that flu season is kicking off.
Almost certainly the H3N2 "K variant" is behind surging rates.
I discussed what we're seeing in the US w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
1/ If you're gathering for Thanksgiving, I'd suggest a flu rapid test.
Clear evidence across the US that flu season is kicking off.
Almost certainly the H3N2 "K variant" is behind surging rates.
I discussed what we're seeing in the US w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
Clear evidence across the US that flu season is kicking off.
Almost certainly the H3N2 "K variant" is behind surging rates.
I discussed what we're seeing in the US w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
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𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘇 will give their first-ever 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 at NetSci 2026! Their groundbreaking work has shaped how we understand networks, & this session will be a highlight of NetSci’s 20th anniversary.
Call for abstracts: tinyurl.com/3tbj2v83
Call for satellites: tinyurl.com/42sru6kz
Call for abstracts: tinyurl.com/3tbj2v83
Call for satellites: tinyurl.com/42sru6kz
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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1/ A expected, the latest data update from Walgreens shows rising levels of general respiratory infections and also the first signs of influenza activity in the US!
We're also seeing wastewater signals in Georgia rising, in support of what Walgreens is report.
We're also seeing wastewater signals in Georgia rising, in support of what Walgreens is report.
1/ A concerning flu "variant" may be driving an early rise in cases in the UK.
The virus is an H3N2, but has mutations that suggest it may evade some prior immunity.
We're not seeing much activity in the US, but that may be changing.
A 🧵 on what signals I'm watching.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The virus is an H3N2, but has mutations that suggest it may evade some prior immunity.
We're not seeing much activity in the US, but that may be changing.
A 🧵 on what signals I'm watching.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
1/ A expected, the latest data update from Walgreens shows rising levels of general respiratory infections and also the first signs of influenza activity in the US!
We're also seeing wastewater signals in Georgia rising, in support of what Walgreens is report.
We're also seeing wastewater signals in Georgia rising, in support of what Walgreens is report.
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What does Jurassic Park have to do with “de-extinction” and genetic engineering? If you paid attention to Dr Ian Malcolm, absolutely everything! @cbo.bsky.social with 🔥🔥🔥 piece on the 35th anniversary of the book!
October 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What does Jurassic Park have to do with “de-extinction” and genetic engineering? If you paid attention to Dr Ian Malcolm, absolutely everything! @cbo.bsky.social with 🔥🔥🔥 piece on the 35th anniversary of the book!
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We're hosting the 20th anniversary meeting of the Network Science Society at Northeastern University!
Follow our account as we announce speakers and join us in Boston this summer!
Follow our account as we announce speakers and join us in Boston this summer!
📌 Save the Date!
The flagship conference of the Network Science Society - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - is coming to Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Prepare to share ideas, discoveries & challenges in network science.
Registration opens soon! 🔗 www.netsci2026.com
The flagship conference of the Network Science Society - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - is coming to Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Prepare to share ideas, discoveries & challenges in network science.
Registration opens soon! 🔗 www.netsci2026.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We're hosting the 20th anniversary meeting of the Network Science Society at Northeastern University!
Follow our account as we announce speakers and join us in Boston this summer!
Follow our account as we announce speakers and join us in Boston this summer!
Last year, I finished carving "The Shape of Her Song" ... from a large chunk of walnut, 28" tall. This year, it won its second award at the 81st Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition.
September 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Last year, I finished carving "The Shape of Her Song" ... from a large chunk of walnut, 28" tall. This year, it won its second award at the 81st Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition.
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“If these trends are not stopped, science is going to be destroyed." Here's my story on the accelerating growth of systemic research fraud--aka paper mills. Gift link: nyti.ms/45rDirw
Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds
A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half.
nyti.ms
August 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“If these trends are not stopped, science is going to be destroyed." Here's my story on the accelerating growth of systemic research fraud--aka paper mills. Gift link: nyti.ms/45rDirw
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thinking about the amount of context necessary to explain to someone from 2010 what people are protesting with signs reading "cheap eggs not measles" or "tax the rich, not the penguins"
April 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
thinking about the amount of context necessary to explain to someone from 2010 what people are protesting with signs reading "cheap eggs not measles" or "tax the rich, not the penguins"
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“In a few short weeks, President Trump has severely damaged the government’s ability to fight climate change.” Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/c...
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy (Gift Article)
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“In a few short weeks, President Trump has severely damaged the government’s ability to fight climate change.” Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/c...
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The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data. And now U.S. assistance is being disrupted.
Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all
The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data. And now U.S. assistance is being disrupte...
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data. And now U.S. assistance is being disrupted.
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Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
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D1.1 found in a dairy worker w/ mild symptoms. More reason to not assume we can predict who will have severe illness. www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals | CNN
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, accord...
www.cnn.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
D1.1 found in a dairy worker w/ mild symptoms. More reason to not assume we can predict who will have severe illness. www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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We need to be giving this more attention - measles outbreaks are rough on patients, taxing on response, and indicative of larger public health vulnerabilities.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We need to be giving this more attention - measles outbreaks are rough on patients, taxing on response, and indicative of larger public health vulnerabilities.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
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World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time on.ft.com/4gNG2DX
World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024
Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected
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January 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time on.ft.com/4gNG2DX
A new sculpture, turned, carved maple wood. Titled "Reverberations" It's about 9" tall. #art #womenartists
January 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A new sculpture, turned, carved maple wood. Titled "Reverberations" It's about 9" tall. #art #womenartists
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Scientists who have studied #H5N1 #birdflu for years are flummoxed by the lack of severe cases among the 55 human cases the US has confirmed this year. I talked to lots to explore the theories of what's going on. www.statnews.com/2024/12/02/b...
Scientists confront a mystery: Why have U.S. bird flu cases been so mild?
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has so far been shockingly mild. Researchers have some theories as to why.
www.statnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Scientists who have studied #H5N1 #birdflu for years are flummoxed by the lack of severe cases among the 55 human cases the US has confirmed this year. I talked to lots to explore the theories of what's going on. www.statnews.com/2024/12/02/b...
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1/ #H5N1 prev had a case fatality rate of ~50%!
But, in the US, we've see ~60 cases & (fortunately) no deaths. In fact, most have been mild.
What's going on?
My vote is @helenbranswell.bsky.social's hypothesis 4 (we're detecting a ⬆️ %), but there's another option that worries me.
A 🧵 on why.
But, in the US, we've see ~60 cases & (fortunately) no deaths. In fact, most have been mild.
What's going on?
My vote is @helenbranswell.bsky.social's hypothesis 4 (we're detecting a ⬆️ %), but there's another option that worries me.
A 🧵 on why.
Scientists who have studied #H5N1 #birdflu for years are flummoxed by the lack of severe cases among the 55 human cases the US has confirmed this year. I talked to lots to explore the theories of what's going on. www.statnews.com/2024/12/02/b...
Scientists confront a mystery: Why have U.S. bird flu cases been so mild?
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has so far been shockingly mild. Researchers have some theories as to why.
www.statnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:23 PM
1/ #H5N1 prev had a case fatality rate of ~50%!
But, in the US, we've see ~60 cases & (fortunately) no deaths. In fact, most have been mild.
What's going on?
My vote is @helenbranswell.bsky.social's hypothesis 4 (we're detecting a ⬆️ %), but there's another option that worries me.
A 🧵 on why.
But, in the US, we've see ~60 cases & (fortunately) no deaths. In fact, most have been mild.
What's going on?
My vote is @helenbranswell.bsky.social's hypothesis 4 (we're detecting a ⬆️ %), but there's another option that worries me.
A 🧵 on why.
"Counterpoint" maple, 2019, 20" long.
November 28, 2024 at 10:32 PM
"Counterpoint" maple, 2019, 20" long.