It’s not just the US - the current NZ government has also lost sight of the importance of fundamental or “bench” science with their funding shakeup. We’ll all “pay” for this refocus in the decades to come. #sciencematters 🧪

It’s important for academics to be trusted sources of information for the public, in fact it’s our duty. One of our most fabulous voices, a taonga for sure, @siouxsiew.bsky.social, needs our support after challenging her employer for not protecting her. #DrSiouxsie #wāhinesupportingwāhine #PledgeMe

What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction

We’re on a cusp, protect your whānau now. Talk to your healthcare profession about getting vaccinated against Measles, in most cases it’s safe to receive a dose of MMR even if it might be your third. Let’s protect our loved ones who can’t be vaccinated, go herd immunity. #measles #MMR #herdimmunity

We’ll see VPDs down in the schoolyard, thanks to RFK Jr

(Thanks to @janinepaynter.bsky.social for sharing this gem)

A spoilt greyhound resides here

#greyhound #dogsofbluesky #dogsofnz
#greyhoundsaspets #rockyreluctantrunner

Nothing says “grownup” more than being excited about one’s new heat pump hot water cylinder and going on to mains pressure.

#environmentalfriendly #efficient #adultingforthewin

Pacific peoples are consistently undercounted in NZ’s population data, distorting funding services and health outcomes. The shift to using existing records to replace the census risks deepening these inequities. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/reb...

1/2: NZ admin data allows for useful insights to be made but it is far from perfect. The decision to move to an admin data first census by 2028 is at best laughable. The data system readiness, data quality and embedded bias, & lack of representativeness to name but a few issues.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, affecting about 1 to 4 people per 100,000 each year. It is rare! You need a lot of people to be able to do a study like this one!👇

#Bluesky, the world needs advocates more than ever, with three “simple” actions we can end social injustice 🧪

#fightinjustice #fightdiscrimination #communitysupport #climateaction #who #advocate

Smart kid takes RFK Jr to school

TLDR: inclusion helps everybody “lead lives with joy and purpose”

#inclusion #asd #disability #notorfkjr #science

#Bluesky I can’t even with this dog sometimes 🥰

#dogsofbluesky #greyhound #dogsofnz

Data from large studies show that measles vaccination is highly effective and safe, reducing the chances of getting measles by 95%

#Bluesky I present Fig…it’s been a hard week apparently

#catsofbluesky #rescue

Another victim of political whim and the delegitimization of science. 🤬Breaks my heart. 💔 www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...

#Bluesky, I present Jellybean (AKA Beanie). She doesn’t want to be disturbed.

#catsofbluesky

#Bluesky, I present Rocky. He’s excited for the long weekend.

#greyhound #dogsofbluesky