Dan Elton
@delton.bsky.social
Science enthusiast and researcher. Founder @metascienceobs.bsky.social . I write about science, metascience, progress studies, AI, and other topics.
speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.
http://moreisdifferent.blog
speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.
http://moreisdifferent.blog
Have you heard of NIH virologist Chris Buck's discovery that a beer-based vaccine is effective against BK polyomavirus? Either way, check out my new Substack deep dive on the yeast-based vaccine revolution! Vaccines can be produced and consumed as foods! 🤯 => moreisdifferent.blog/p/yeast-base...
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Have you heard of NIH virologist Chris Buck's discovery that a beer-based vaccine is effective against BK polyomavirus? Either way, check out my new Substack deep dive on the yeast-based vaccine revolution! Vaccines can be produced and consumed as foods! 🤯 => moreisdifferent.blog/p/yeast-base...
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Read our first newsletter on Substack: metascienceobservatory.substack.com/p/metascienc...
You can subscribe on Substack or on our conventional mailing list: metascienceobservatory.eo.page/kdntv
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Metascience Observatory Newsletter #1
Happy New Year from the Metascience Observatory! This newsletter will go out either bimonthly or quarterly.
metascienceobservatory.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Read our first newsletter on Substack: metascienceobservatory.substack.com/p/metascienc...
You can subscribe on Substack or on our conventional mailing list: metascienceobservatory.eo.page/kdntv
You can subscribe on Substack or on our conventional mailing list: metascienceobservatory.eo.page/kdntv
Moderna CEO: "we've told investors that we will no longer be running phase 3 trials (for vaccines). It's not possible to make a return on investment without access to the US Market" www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/... (quote from around 4:15 in the video)
Moderna CEO Says Vaccine Scrutiny Curbing Trials
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel says the company does not plan to invest in late-stage vaccine trials because of growing scrutiny of immunizations from US officials. He speaks with Lisa Abramowicz at the ...
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Moderna CEO: "we've told investors that we will no longer be running phase 3 trials (for vaccines). It's not possible to make a return on investment without access to the US Market" www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/... (quote from around 4:15 in the video)
Recent research adds to a growing body of work showing that #SARSCoV2 infection leads to long-term disruption of immune system function, potentially leaving people more vulnerable to future infections for years into the future. #COVID19 #LongCOVID www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 27, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Recent research adds to a growing body of work showing that #SARSCoV2 infection leads to long-term disruption of immune system function, potentially leaving people more vulnerable to future infections for years into the future. #COVID19 #LongCOVID www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I am not a fan of Peter Diamandiss and Singularity University!
Their “Abundance” conferences are scamy networking events for the ultra-rich. The conference appears increasingly out-of-touch in the light of the growing Abundance movement, which is actually focused on realizing abundance for all! 1/5
Their “Abundance” conferences are scamy networking events for the ultra-rich. The conference appears increasingly out-of-touch in the light of the growing Abundance movement, which is actually focused on realizing abundance for all! 1/5
December 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I am not a fan of Peter Diamandiss and Singularity University!
Their “Abundance” conferences are scamy networking events for the ultra-rich. The conference appears increasingly out-of-touch in the light of the growing Abundance movement, which is actually focused on realizing abundance for all! 1/5
Their “Abundance” conferences are scamy networking events for the ultra-rich. The conference appears increasingly out-of-touch in the light of the growing Abundance movement, which is actually focused on realizing abundance for all! 1/5
Amazing and eye-opening! Congrats @sholtodavid.bsky.social
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has settled a lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, admitting researchers used images and data that were “misrepresented and/or duplicated." As part of the agreement, @sholtodavid.bsky.social will receive $2.63 million, or 17.5 percent of the $15 million settlement.
Dana-Farber settles suit alleging image manipulation for $15 million
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has settled a lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, admitting researchers used images and data that were “misrepresented and/or duplicated” in support of grant appl…
retractionwatch.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Amazing and eye-opening! Congrats @sholtodavid.bsky.social
PSA!! "In this summer program, high school students will explore careers in in medicine, biotech, health policy, and longevity." rootsofprogress.org/progress-in-...
December 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
PSA!! "In this summer program, high school students will explore careers in in medicine, biotech, health policy, and longevity." rootsofprogress.org/progress-in-...
PSA: on Nov 26th the White House's Office of Science & Technology policy released a Notice of Request for Information (RFI), the subject of which is "Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise". Submit your cool ideas! Deadline to respond is Dec 26th www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Notice of Request for Information; Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on Federal policy updates that aim to accelerate the American scientific enterprise, enable groundbreaking...
www.federalregister.gov
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
PSA: on Nov 26th the White House's Office of Science & Technology policy released a Notice of Request for Information (RFI), the subject of which is "Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise". Submit your cool ideas! Deadline to respond is Dec 26th www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Take a moment today to send letters to your congresspeople urging them support the National Institute for Healthy Longevity & Aging Research (NIHLAR) and the Advanced Approval Pathway for Longevity Medicines. Both advocated by The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives!
actionnetwork.org/letters/driv...
actionnetwork.org/letters/driv...
Drive Aging Research Gains by Supporting the Implementation of NIHLAR & AAPLM
Writing to your elected officials is the most direct way to influence the future of aging research and health policy in America. Right now, promising therapies that could prevent age-related disease o...
actionnetwork.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Take a moment today to send letters to your congresspeople urging them support the National Institute for Healthy Longevity & Aging Research (NIHLAR) and the Advanced Approval Pathway for Longevity Medicines. Both advocated by The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives!
actionnetwork.org/letters/driv...
actionnetwork.org/letters/driv...
Sign this petition to @mayorwu.boston.gov - Allow @waymo.bsky.social in #Boston!!
Selfish unions are supporting a ban. Waymo cars are more climate friendly and safer! They also have the potential to reduce congestion dramatically.
www.change.org/p/approve-th...
Selfish unions are supporting a ban. Waymo cars are more climate friendly and safer! They also have the potential to reduce congestion dramatically.
www.change.org/p/approve-th...
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sign this petition to @mayorwu.boston.gov - Allow @waymo.bsky.social in #Boston!!
Selfish unions are supporting a ban. Waymo cars are more climate friendly and safer! They also have the potential to reduce congestion dramatically.
www.change.org/p/approve-th...
Selfish unions are supporting a ban. Waymo cars are more climate friendly and safer! They also have the potential to reduce congestion dramatically.
www.change.org/p/approve-th...
In certain fields, manuscript submissions are way up due to researchers using AI to help do data analysis and writing.
Manuscript Submissions Are Up! That’s Good, Right? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/11/04/m...
Manuscript Submissions Are Up! That’s Good, Right? - The Scholarly Kitchen
Publishers have led themselves into a mess by focusing on rising submissions as a positive indicator of journal performance.
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In certain fields, manuscript submissions are way up due to researchers using AI to help do data analysis and writing.
PSA: the next online Ekkolapto salon will feature a discussion with Jim O'Shaughnessy & Atman Pandya on new mechanisms for science funding. RSVP here to join the Zoom call: luma.com/oshaughnessy...
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
PSA: the next online Ekkolapto salon will feature a discussion with Jim O'Shaughnessy & Atman Pandya on new mechanisms for science funding. RSVP here to join the Zoom call: luma.com/oshaughnessy...
PSA for Boston-area folks - special event Monday Nov 10th on the future of AI and humanity. RSVP Here: www.aicamp.ai/event/eventd...
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
PSA for Boston-area folks - special event Monday Nov 10th on the future of AI and humanity. RSVP Here: www.aicamp.ai/event/eventd...
PSA: tomorrow afternoon (Oct 30th) ekkolapto is hosting an online (Zoom) Salon w/ Niko McCarty from AsimovPress, a one-of-a-kind magazine about scientific progress in biology. Should be really interesting and a great chance to ask Q's to Niko! RSVP here luma.com/asimovpress?...
The Future of Research–In & Out of Academia w/ Niko McCarty from Asimov Press | Computational Philosophy Online Salon · Zoom · Luma
WHAT ⭐️:
• Niko McCarty (Asimov Press) (Substack) (Asimov Press on X) (LinkedIn)
• Join us as we have an open salon-style discussion on the future of research…
luma.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
PSA: tomorrow afternoon (Oct 30th) ekkolapto is hosting an online (Zoom) Salon w/ Niko McCarty from AsimovPress, a one-of-a-kind magazine about scientific progress in biology. Should be really interesting and a great chance to ask Q's to Niko! RSVP here luma.com/asimovpress?...
Mind First Foundation Chief Scientist Preston Estep has published a review of "If Anyone Builds it Everyone Dies". A key point is that we need more rigorous scientific study of Steve Omohundro's emergent AI drives! Furthermore, AI scientists may help us craft safe AI.
s-rsa.com/index.php/ag...
s-rsa.com/index.php/ag...
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Mind First Foundation Chief Scientist Preston Estep has published a review of "If Anyone Builds it Everyone Dies". A key point is that we need more rigorous scientific study of Steve Omohundro's emergent AI drives! Furthermore, AI scientists may help us craft safe AI.
s-rsa.com/index.php/ag...
s-rsa.com/index.php/ag...
Reposted by Dan Elton
'Wrong to weigh in': GOP senator condemns FCC chair's 'absolutely inappropriate' move
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'Wrong to weigh in': GOP senator condemns FCC chair's 'absolutely inappropriate' move
twp.ai
September 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
'Wrong to weigh in': GOP senator condemns FCC chair's 'absolutely inappropriate' move
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Today, 9/21/2025, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Transhumanist Party invites Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner to discuss Euro-Transhumanism, a vision that emphasizes a culturally nuanced, ethical, and inclusive approach to technological enhancement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUA...
U.S. Transhumanist Party Virtual Enlightenment Salon with Stefan Lorenz Sorgner – September 21, 2025
YouTube video by G. Stolyarov II
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today, 9/21/2025, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Transhumanist Party invites Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner to discuss Euro-Transhumanism, a vision that emphasizes a culturally nuanced, ethical, and inclusive approach to technological enhancement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUA...
5,290 papers at #NeurIPS this year, out of ~23,000 submissions.
5,290 papers will be published at NeurIPS this year. If you could still get the proceedings in a book, it would be like 50,000 pages long. That’s 14.5 papers a day to read each and every day until the next NeurIPS
September 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
5,290 papers at #NeurIPS this year, out of ~23,000 submissions.
Trump is starting to ramp up an unprecedented assault on the First Amendment. Everyone should be paying attention to what's happening right now, and be ready to speak up for your rights!
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Trump is starting to ramp up an unprecedented assault on the First Amendment. Everyone should be paying attention to what's happening right now, and be ready to speak up for your rights!
An absurdly comprehensive treatment of the (relatively negligible) effects AI has on the environment.
I took a moment to organize everything I've written about AI and the environment into a single clear landing page: andymasley.substack.com/p/ai-and-the...
September 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
An absurdly comprehensive treatment of the (relatively negligible) effects AI has on the environment.
Not a good look... 😬 (www.thefp.com/p/students-c...)
September 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Not a good look... 😬 (www.thefp.com/p/students-c...)
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I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts
At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online.
www.nbcnews.com
September 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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September 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Great news today from Jim O'Neill, ChatGPT is available to all workers at HHS!
September 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great news today from Jim O'Neill, ChatGPT is available to all workers at HHS!
Great example of the Streisand effect 😆🤣
Reports: USTA asks U.S. Open broadcasters to censor crowd reactions to Trump reut.rs/3V4rCpO
Reports: USTA asks U.S. Open broadcasters to censor crowd reactions to Trump
The United States Tennis Association asked U.S. Open broadcasters to censor any reaction or protest to President Donald Trump during his appearance at the men's singles final Sunday, according to reports.
reut.rs
September 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Great example of the Streisand effect 😆🤣