Sarah van den Broek (they/them)
@sarahvandenbroek.bsky.social
PhD Student in Environmental Science @ ETH Zürich. Investigating sustainable farming solutions with microbiology and bioinformatics 🦠🌾👨💻
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Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago:
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them
Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.
www.nbcnews.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago:
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
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The global fight for science in the face of Trump’s attacks
“Governments often forget funding research and innovation is the cornerstone of long-term economic growth and not merely about accumulation of capital and labour”
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
“Governments often forget funding research and innovation is the cornerstone of long-term economic growth and not merely about accumulation of capital and labour”
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
The global fight for science in the face of Trump’s attacks
As Trump takes aim at science and institutions, other nations double down on research and innovation
www.irishtimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The global fight for science in the face of Trump’s attacks
“Governments often forget funding research and innovation is the cornerstone of long-term economic growth and not merely about accumulation of capital and labour”
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
“Governments often forget funding research and innovation is the cornerstone of long-term economic growth and not merely about accumulation of capital and labour”
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
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On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
March 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
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Not a funny one, though.
April 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Not a funny one, though.
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Exploding deer numbers in Britain aren't just destroying forests, but even wetlands and other natural habitats.
People love bambi, but need to start realising the damage far too many deer do to nature by stripping away native vegetation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
People love bambi, but need to start realising the damage far too many deer do to nature by stripping away native vegetation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Deer cause 'high levels of damage' to Norfolk Broads - report
A survey shows a need for "immediate action" to control numbers, says the Broads Authority.
www.bbc.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Exploding deer numbers in Britain aren't just destroying forests, but even wetlands and other natural habitats.
People love bambi, but need to start realising the damage far too many deer do to nature by stripping away native vegetation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
People love bambi, but need to start realising the damage far too many deer do to nature by stripping away native vegetation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We can’t believe it!😭❤️💖
Only 17.000 signatures to protect abortion rights on the EU level!
Sign and share for safe and accessible abortion in the EU!🇪🇺🫰🏻💕
‼️Link in bio‼️
#myvoicemychoice
Only 17.000 signatures to protect abortion rights on the EU level!
Sign and share for safe and accessible abortion in the EU!🇪🇺🫰🏻💕
‼️Link in bio‼️
#myvoicemychoice
March 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We can’t believe it!😭❤️💖
Only 17.000 signatures to protect abortion rights on the EU level!
Sign and share for safe and accessible abortion in the EU!🇪🇺🫰🏻💕
‼️Link in bio‼️
#myvoicemychoice
Only 17.000 signatures to protect abortion rights on the EU level!
Sign and share for safe and accessible abortion in the EU!🇪🇺🫰🏻💕
‼️Link in bio‼️
#myvoicemychoice
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from withdrawing $14 billion in climate grant funding from Citibank accounts.
March 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from withdrawing $14 billion in climate grant funding from Citibank accounts.
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Great.
NOW might Germany begin to actually join the dots, and see that actively supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza positions it in the very same camp as Elon and Trump?
A place it *really* ought to try to avoid, given its history of inflicting genocide?
NOW might Germany begin to actually join the dots, and see that actively supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza positions it in the very same camp as Elon and Trump?
A place it *really* ought to try to avoid, given its history of inflicting genocide?
March 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Great.
NOW might Germany begin to actually join the dots, and see that actively supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza positions it in the very same camp as Elon and Trump?
A place it *really* ought to try to avoid, given its history of inflicting genocide?
NOW might Germany begin to actually join the dots, and see that actively supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza positions it in the very same camp as Elon and Trump?
A place it *really* ought to try to avoid, given its history of inflicting genocide?
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Omg omg omg look what my friend hand embroidered on my sweater! 🤩
March 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Omg omg omg look what my friend hand embroidered on my sweater! 🤩
I was at my first protest today to stand up against the Dutch government plans to cut funding for education and spend it on defense. But actually, education prevents wars and is highly needed with the rise of fascism. Education is a necessity and it's dangerous to refund it.
March 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I was at my first protest today to stand up against the Dutch government plans to cut funding for education and spend it on defense. But actually, education prevents wars and is highly needed with the rise of fascism. Education is a necessity and it's dangerous to refund it.
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Proud of all of you worldwide! The boycott is working—Tesla shares are now in their seventh straight week of declines, marking the company’s longest losing streak since going public in 2010. Look at the stock today—beautiful work!
March 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Proud of all of you worldwide! The boycott is working—Tesla shares are now in their seventh straight week of declines, marking the company’s longest losing streak since going public in 2010. Look at the stock today—beautiful work!
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Now is not the time to let our guard down.
March 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Now is not the time to let our guard down.
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Some federal workers are going back to work.
The USDA has been ordered to temporarily give over 5,000 workers their jobs back.
Dozens of CDC scientists have been reinstated after being illegally fired.
The National Science Foundation has rehired half of the workers it fired.
The USDA has been ordered to temporarily give over 5,000 workers their jobs back.
Dozens of CDC scientists have been reinstated after being illegally fired.
The National Science Foundation has rehired half of the workers it fired.
March 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Some federal workers are going back to work.
The USDA has been ordered to temporarily give over 5,000 workers their jobs back.
Dozens of CDC scientists have been reinstated after being illegally fired.
The National Science Foundation has rehired half of the workers it fired.
The USDA has been ordered to temporarily give over 5,000 workers their jobs back.
Dozens of CDC scientists have been reinstated after being illegally fired.
The National Science Foundation has rehired half of the workers it fired.
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📣GSBI Speaks is back again in March! Join us to learn about soil inoculation 🦠🍄
March 19, 2025, 9:30 MDT, 11:30 EDT, 15:30 GMT, 16:30 CET
Register here:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn more here:
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/webinar-23-s...
March 19, 2025, 9:30 MDT, 11:30 EDT, 15:30 GMT, 16:30 CET
Register here:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn more here:
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/webinar-23-s...
March 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📣GSBI Speaks is back again in March! Join us to learn about soil inoculation 🦠🍄
March 19, 2025, 9:30 MDT, 11:30 EDT, 15:30 GMT, 16:30 CET
Register here:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn more here:
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/webinar-23-s...
March 19, 2025, 9:30 MDT, 11:30 EDT, 15:30 GMT, 16:30 CET
Register here:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn more here:
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/webinar-23-s...
"I am surprised this letter aims to protect Professor Crowther, [...] who has actively harmed people under his leadership has gotten so much support. [...] Just because someone seems to be a generally nice [...] person, doesn't mean they cannot harm others with their actions." 👏👏👏
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"I am surprised this letter aims to protect Professor Crowther, [...] who has actively harmed people under his leadership has gotten so much support. [...] Just because someone seems to be a generally nice [...] person, doesn't mean they cannot harm others with their actions." 👏👏👏
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We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a 2-year postdoc in our department @niooknaw.bsky.social to work on plant and soil community dynamics in long-term experiments in natural grasslands. More info can be found here: nioo.knaw.nl/en/vacancies.... Please spread the word!
February 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a 2-year postdoc in our department @niooknaw.bsky.social to work on plant and soil community dynamics in long-term experiments in natural grasslands. More info can be found here: nioo.knaw.nl/en/vacancies.... Please spread the word!
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MSE seminar today on “The Scoop and Poop: Agricultural microbiomes and social equity”
Events will be hosted January - December, 2025, on the last Wednesday of every month, 12:00 - 14:00 pm ET. Presented over Zoom. After each talk, we will continue the discussions in an informal social meeting…
Events will be hosted January - December, 2025, on the last Wednesday of every month, 12:00 - 14:00 pm ET. Presented over Zoom. After each talk, we will continue the discussions in an informal social meeting…
MSE seminar today on “The Scoop and Poop: Agricultural microbiomes and social equity”
Events will be hosted January - December, 2025, on the last Wednesday of every month, 12:00 - 14:00 pm ET. Presented over Zoom. After each talk, we will continue the discussions in an informal social meeting with MSE. All speakers and members of the audience are welcome to join the social meeting. Hosted by: Sue Ishaq, MSE, and finacially supported by the University of Maine Institute of Medicine and the UMaine Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Committee.
sueishaqlab.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
MSE seminar today on “The Scoop and Poop: Agricultural microbiomes and social equity”
Events will be hosted January - December, 2025, on the last Wednesday of every month, 12:00 - 14:00 pm ET. Presented over Zoom. After each talk, we will continue the discussions in an informal social meeting…
Events will be hosted January - December, 2025, on the last Wednesday of every month, 12:00 - 14:00 pm ET. Presented over Zoom. After each talk, we will continue the discussions in an informal social meeting…
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Today is a solemn day of remembrance for the millions murdered in the Holocaust.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
January 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today is a solemn day of remembrance for the millions murdered in the Holocaust.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.