Cara Boutte
@caraboutte.bsky.social
Bacteriologist, educator. My lab studies how mycobacteria assemble and regulate their cell envelopes. https://www.bouttelab.org/
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Eminently reasonable proposed principles for professors’ use of AI, from a student refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/a...
October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Eminently reasonable proposed principles for professors’ use of AI, from a student refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/a...
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(4) Trump and the Republicans don't have an advantage over Democrats because they *better understand heartland Americans.*
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
(4) Trump and the Republicans don't have an advantage over Democrats because they *better understand heartland Americans.*
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
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Someone asked me the other day*:
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Someone asked me the other day*:
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
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The saga of the beautiful husky who needed a home, & the BlueSky folk who stepped forward to make an old-fashioned internet miracle...has had a lot of developments I've been too busy handling to update you all on.
She's ON HER WAY!
The whole story, for all to read: www.patreon.com/posts/142111...
She's ON HER WAY!
The whole story, for all to read: www.patreon.com/posts/142111...
The Pawshank Redemption: A Dog And Her People | Catherynne M. Valente
Get more from Catherynne M. Valente on Patreon
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October 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The saga of the beautiful husky who needed a home, & the BlueSky folk who stepped forward to make an old-fashioned internet miracle...has had a lot of developments I've been too busy handling to update you all on.
She's ON HER WAY!
The whole story, for all to read: www.patreon.com/posts/142111...
She's ON HER WAY!
The whole story, for all to read: www.patreon.com/posts/142111...
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Froggie vs. ICE: The asymmetrical symbol of a failing authoritarian state.
You’ve seen the video.
An inflatable frog at a Portland protest.
Unarmed. Unbothered. Unapologetically absurd.
And ICE panics.
They fire pepper spray up a frog caricature's ass.
The frog wins.
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Froggie vs. ICE: The asymmetrical symbol of a failing authoritarian state.
You’ve seen the video.
An inflatable frog at a Portland protest.
Unarmed. Unbothered. Unapologetically absurd.
And ICE panics.
They fire pepper spray up a frog caricature's ass.
The frog wins.
October 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Froggie vs. ICE: The asymmetrical symbol of a failing authoritarian state.
You’ve seen the video.
An inflatable frog at a Portland protest.
Unarmed. Unbothered. Unapologetically absurd.
And ICE panics.
They fire pepper spray up a frog caricature's ass.
The frog wins.
🧵
Froggie vs. ICE: The asymmetrical symbol of a failing authoritarian state.
You’ve seen the video.
An inflatable frog at a Portland protest.
Unarmed. Unbothered. Unapologetically absurd.
And ICE panics.
They fire pepper spray up a frog caricature's ass.
The frog wins.
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🚨Job posting! #UMassAmherst Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is hiring a TT faculty member in #Immunology. Both fundamental and translational areas considered. Please spread the word!
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
Details - Assistant Professor - Immunology | Human Resources | UMass Amherst
careers.umass.edu
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🚨Job posting! #UMassAmherst Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is hiring a TT faculty member in #Immunology. Both fundamental and translational areas considered. Please spread the word!
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
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Connect with #BlackInMicro all year round by becoming a BMA member. Watch our video to learn more: youtu.be/oTaI1uIPadI...
Apply today to join (free) 👉 linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
Apply today to join (free) 👉 linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
What is Black Microbiologists Association
Black Microbiologists Association's Black in Micro Week 2025
Media provided by Black Microbiologists Association
Compilation and Editing by KathASK Films
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Connect with #BlackInMicro all year round by becoming a BMA member. Watch our video to learn more: youtu.be/oTaI1uIPadI...
Apply today to join (free) 👉 linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
Apply today to join (free) 👉 linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
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It's almost time for #BlackInMicro week (1 DAY 🎉). Everyone is welcome, Pre-register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
October 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It's almost time for #BlackInMicro week (1 DAY 🎉). Everyone is welcome, Pre-register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
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Can't pull a fascist takeover if you can't keep the lights on, remember that. These people are cowards and dipshits and can't find their ass from a hole in the ground. Remember that. Those who can keep the lights on, win the prize. And mutual aid will be the only light available. So we will win.
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Can't pull a fascist takeover if you can't keep the lights on, remember that. These people are cowards and dipshits and can't find their ass from a hole in the ground. Remember that. Those who can keep the lights on, win the prize. And mutual aid will be the only light available. So we will win.
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Despite political obstacles, officials are on track to disburse all of the research funds allocated to the NIH
go.nature.com/46Mxycw
go.nature.com/46Mxycw
NIH races to spend its 2025 grant money — but fewer projects win funding
Despite political obstacles, officials are on track to disburse all of the research funds allocated to US biomedical behemoth.
go.nature.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Despite political obstacles, officials are on track to disburse all of the research funds allocated to the NIH
go.nature.com/46Mxycw
go.nature.com/46Mxycw
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Assata taught me that “Only a fool lets somebody else tell him who his enemy is.” May her spirit fly free!🤲🏾
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Assata taught me that “Only a fool lets somebody else tell him who his enemy is.” May her spirit fly free!🤲🏾
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🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper
We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine.
1) Fundamental researc...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
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My dept at Fordham is hiring a TT Assistant Prof of Media Policy and Platform Governance.
"We are especially interested in someone whose research and teaching speaks to policy or legal implications of internet-based platforms and AI systems..."
Please share widely: apply.interfolio.com/174378
"We are especially interested in someone whose research and teaching speaks to policy or legal implications of internet-based platforms and AI systems..."
Please share widely: apply.interfolio.com/174378
September 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
My dept at Fordham is hiring a TT Assistant Prof of Media Policy and Platform Governance.
"We are especially interested in someone whose research and teaching speaks to policy or legal implications of internet-based platforms and AI systems..."
Please share widely: apply.interfolio.com/174378
"We are especially interested in someone whose research and teaching speaks to policy or legal implications of internet-based platforms and AI systems..."
Please share widely: apply.interfolio.com/174378
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I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.
September 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.
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My department at UC Davis is hiring a mycologist, broadly interpreted. Please repost, share, and consider applying. recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucdavis.edu
September 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My department at UC Davis is hiring a mycologist, broadly interpreted. Please repost, share, and consider applying. recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
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"In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limits."
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitable, not just engineering flaws
In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limi...
www.computerworld.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limits."
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
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No, we do not. We have to actually stand for something. And communicate it effectively. Then go out and persuade non-voters to vote and to vote for the things we stand for.
Ezra Klein 🤝 Neera Tanden
Despite the overwhelming popularity of abortion rights in all states, we should surrender instead
Despite the overwhelming popularity of abortion rights in all states, we should surrender instead
September 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
No, we do not. We have to actually stand for something. And communicate it effectively. Then go out and persuade non-voters to vote and to vote for the things we stand for.
My institution is looking to hire a new microbiologist: apply.interfolio.com/173702. Please share, and let me know if you have any questions about the position or UTA.
Apply - Interfolio
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September 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
My institution is looking to hire a new microbiologist: apply.interfolio.com/173702. Please share, and let me know if you have any questions about the position or UTA.
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www.nokings.org
Good Morning Everyone
All Over our Country
The PEOPLE will rise up
On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world America has no KINGS, and the power belongs to the people
Please share this !!
Let's Go
Good Morning Everyone
All Over our Country
The PEOPLE will rise up
On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world America has no KINGS, and the power belongs to the people
Please share this !!
Let's Go
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
September 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
www.nokings.org
Good Morning Everyone
All Over our Country
The PEOPLE will rise up
On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world America has no KINGS, and the power belongs to the people
Please share this !!
Let's Go
Good Morning Everyone
All Over our Country
The PEOPLE will rise up
On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world America has no KINGS, and the power belongs to the people
Please share this !!
Let's Go
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🧵 Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Coalition Politics.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
August 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🧵 Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Coalition Politics.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
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Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!
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Something the Mamdani win demonstrates is the extent to which the reigning cadre of ancient, establishment, centrist Dems think it’s more important to be on good terms with their GOP colleagues than it is to represent their own voters, and how thoroughly sick of this literally everyone is.
June 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Something the Mamdani win demonstrates is the extent to which the reigning cadre of ancient, establishment, centrist Dems think it’s more important to be on good terms with their GOP colleagues than it is to represent their own voters, and how thoroughly sick of this literally everyone is.
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🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
June 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
March with 5-10k of my neighbors in Dallas
June 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
March with 5-10k of my neighbors in Dallas