Dave Leitch and the Leitch Lab
@leitchlab.bsky.social
Catalysis / physorg / HTE / organic synthesis research group at the University of Victoria.
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Today we're celebrating chemist David Leitch (@leitchlab.bsky.social), recipient of the Killam Fellowship. Leitch is developing reusable platinum group metal catalysts for pharmaceutical manufacturing, positively impacting the economics and sustainability of the industry. www.uvic.ca/news/topics/...
David Leitch wins Killam Fellowship - University of Victoria
David Leitch is, in his words, a chemical cartographer. And now, as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship, he is poised to map a new route in chemistry, one that will lead to b...
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Extremely honoured & humbled to be one of the 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellows for our work in catalysis. This award is a testament to the creativity & hard work of the entire group!
(though my group maybe don't realize yet, this Fellowship means I'll be back working in-lab soon. Look out! 😬)
#chemsky
(though my group maybe don't realize yet, this Fellowship means I'll be back working in-lab soon. Look out! 😬)
#chemsky
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Tylenol during pregnancy is safe without increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability of offspring
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
January 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Tylenol during pregnancy is safe without increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability of offspring
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Niels Bohr famously dissolved two Nobel Prize medals in aqua regia rather than let fascists have them
www.npr.org/sections/kru...
www.npr.org/sections/kru...
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Niels Bohr famously dissolved two Nobel Prize medals in aqua regia rather than let fascists have them
www.npr.org/sections/kru...
www.npr.org/sections/kru...
This would be the Scorigami to rule them all
The over-under on a possible Houston-Seattle Super Bowl would be an imaginary number.
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 AM
This would be the Scorigami to rule them all
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The most expensive offense in the NFL by far put up 19 points in home game against the worst defense in the playoffs.
Embarrassing result for the Eagles.
Embarrassing result for the Eagles.
January 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The most expensive offense in the NFL by far put up 19 points in home game against the worst defense in the playoffs.
Embarrassing result for the Eagles.
Embarrassing result for the Eagles.
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I really am as baffled as the rest of you why people keep going to the Nazi bar
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Why are Vancouver sports teams still Tweeting?
Social media was a mistake. Now it's a disaster.
theprovince.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
I really am as baffled as the rest of you why people keep going to the Nazi bar
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
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As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71
"The Wire" actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. died on Tuesday at age 71.
www.thebanner.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
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DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
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And now someone has uploaded a version that wasn't filmed off a TV.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
Pulled 60 Minutes segment on CECOT : CBS : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This is a screen recording of a 60 Minutes segment about the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) prison in El Salvador, which was intended to be...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
And now someone has uploaded a version that wasn't filmed off a TV.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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if tumblr dies I need this video to make it's seasonal rotation here instead just in case, Happy holidays 🎄
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
if tumblr dies I need this video to make it's seasonal rotation here instead just in case, Happy holidays 🎄
Getting deep into #DecemBEER now, with this strategically-misspelled ode to a favourite franchise. I suspect this'll take about 40-50 hours to complete not including the super bosses.
@jaytcullen.bsky.social @mcindoe.bsky.social
@jaytcullen.bsky.social @mcindoe.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Getting deep into #DecemBEER now, with this strategically-misspelled ode to a favourite franchise. I suspect this'll take about 40-50 hours to complete not including the super bosses.
@jaytcullen.bsky.social @mcindoe.bsky.social
@jaytcullen.bsky.social @mcindoe.bsky.social
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Never pass up an opportunity to share this classic by @nicklutsko.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Never pass up an opportunity to share this classic by @nicklutsko.bsky.social
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to join our vibrant research group. We have an opening for a PhD position to work on radical Frustrated Lewis pairs. Check out the link below for more information and contacts. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
PhD in Chemistry: Single or Double? A Radical Approach to Catalysis - Competitive EPSRC funded post at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - PhD in Chemistry: Single or Double? A Radical Approach to Catalysis - Competitive EPSRC funded post at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
We’re looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to join our vibrant research group. We have an opening for a PhD position to work on radical Frustrated Lewis pairs. Check out the link below for more information and contacts. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
mission accomplished I guess?
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
mission accomplished I guess?
Day 12 of #DarkSouls December
An ominous (if obvious) foreshadowing from Sieglinde
We're in the endgame now. Just an expedition to the bottom of the Great Hollow before finishing at the kiln.
(and yes we defeated kalameet why would you think otherwise)
#PraiseTheSun
#DarkSouls2 begins tomorrow...
An ominous (if obvious) foreshadowing from Sieglinde
We're in the endgame now. Just an expedition to the bottom of the Great Hollow before finishing at the kiln.
(and yes we defeated kalameet why would you think otherwise)
#PraiseTheSun
#DarkSouls2 begins tomorrow...
December 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Day 12 of #DarkSouls December
An ominous (if obvious) foreshadowing from Sieglinde
We're in the endgame now. Just an expedition to the bottom of the Great Hollow before finishing at the kiln.
(and yes we defeated kalameet why would you think otherwise)
#PraiseTheSun
#DarkSouls2 begins tomorrow...
An ominous (if obvious) foreshadowing from Sieglinde
We're in the endgame now. Just an expedition to the bottom of the Great Hollow before finishing at the kiln.
(and yes we defeated kalameet why would you think otherwise)
#PraiseTheSun
#DarkSouls2 begins tomorrow...
me watching the end of OT on MNF
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
December 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
me watching the end of OT on MNF
#DarkSouls December day 7 - thank Gwyn for Siegmeyer the courageous hero, who saved us from the chaos eaters. I'm sure his tale has a happy ending.
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
#DarkSouls December day 7 - thank Gwyn for Siegmeyer the courageous hero, who saved us from the chaos eaters. I'm sure his tale has a happy ending.
Solaire is always a sight for sore eyes #PraiseTheSun
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Solaire is always a sight for sore eyes #PraiseTheSun
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Friday #Decembeer 5th. CALEndar today is Driftwood Brewing Whitebark Witbier. Citrusy and easy. Wonderful choice @mcindoe.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Friday #Decembeer 5th. CALEndar today is Driftwood Brewing Whitebark Witbier. Citrusy and easy. Wonderful choice @mcindoe.bsky.social
Day 5 of #DarkSouls December. After a ton of clean-up elsewhere to procrastinate against doing Sen's Fortress, finally reached Disneyland. Now for the hardest part in the entire game (if you've played it, you know exactly the one)
December 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Day 5 of #DarkSouls December. After a ton of clean-up elsewhere to procrastinate against doing Sen's Fortress, finally reached Disneyland. Now for the hardest part in the entire game (if you've played it, you know exactly the one)
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Day two of #decemBEER advent #cALEndar - a crisp Bohemian pilsner from Tofino Brewing Company.
Made sure today to beat
@jaytcullen.bsky.social out of the blocks!
@mcindoe.bsky.social
Made sure today to beat
@jaytcullen.bsky.social out of the blocks!
@mcindoe.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Day two of #decemBEER advent #cALEndar - a crisp Bohemian pilsner from Tofino Brewing Company.
Made sure today to beat
@jaytcullen.bsky.social out of the blocks!
@mcindoe.bsky.social
Made sure today to beat
@jaytcullen.bsky.social out of the blocks!
@mcindoe.bsky.social
We have a special COrgI seminar this Thurs (4 Dec, 2pm ET) to close out 2025! Prof. Shawn Collins (UdeM) will present on new copper-based photosensitizers, and Dr. Kushal Dhake (UVic) will speak on strategies toward multicyclic heterocycles #chemsky #chemchat
Details: www.cheminst.ca/cic-virtual/...
Details: www.cheminst.ca/cic-virtual/...
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We have a special COrgI seminar this Thurs (4 Dec, 2pm ET) to close out 2025! Prof. Shawn Collins (UdeM) will present on new copper-based photosensitizers, and Dr. Kushal Dhake (UVic) will speak on strategies toward multicyclic heterocycles #chemsky #chemchat
Details: www.cheminst.ca/cic-virtual/...
Details: www.cheminst.ca/cic-virtual/...