Dr. Otter
@dr-otter.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist, veterinary pathologist, public health nerd and old school Queer. Second generation displaced Appalachian
Reposted by Dr. Otter
He totally killed the Pope 🤣
Not to put too fine of a point on this, but if I spent the last few months putting innocent people in concentration camps and the pope died basically three seconds after I met him, I would not continue life apace, I would not immediately clock back in at the fascism factory.
April 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
He totally killed the Pope 🤣
Is criticizing the government a prosecutable offense now? Edgar won't say that it isn't.
DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations
NPR speaks with Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of a student protest leader and the Trump administration's ramped-up deportations of immigrants.
www.npr.org
March 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Is criticizing the government a prosecutable offense now? Edgar won't say that it isn't.
DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
This is the cyberpunk dystopia we were promised. How long until they hire the blade runners?
March 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This is the cyberpunk dystopia we were promised. How long until they hire the blade runners?
Since we aren't getting current public health data from the CDC anymore, the folks who run MyChart have this:
www.epicresearch.org/data-tracker
www.epicresearch.org/data-tracker
Epic Research
Facilitating rapid sharing of new medical knowledge
www.epicresearch.org
February 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Since we aren't getting current public health data from the CDC anymore, the folks who run MyChart have this:
www.epicresearch.org/data-tracker
www.epicresearch.org/data-tracker
H5N1 influenza transmission from cats to humans? We don't really know now because the CDC isn't releasing MMWR data any more.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People (Gift Article)
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
H5N1 influenza transmission from cats to humans? We don't really know now because the CDC isn't releasing MMWR data any more.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Neo-Nazis appeared in Lincoln Heights (metro Cincinnati) Ohio and got ran out of dodge… but not before locals stole and burned their swastika flag in the street.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Neo-Nazis appeared in Lincoln Heights (metro Cincinnati) Ohio and got ran out of dodge… but not before locals stole and burned their swastika flag in the street.
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Reposted by Dr. Otter
If you work for the federal government and are tempted to take Musk’s “buyout” offer please know that you’re never going to see that money.
February 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If you work for the federal government and are tempted to take Musk’s “buyout” offer please know that you’re never going to see that money.
All these emails read like a timeshare vacation scam
January 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
All these emails read like a timeshare vacation scam
Turn in your colleagues or else.
January 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Turn in your colleagues or else.
I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
January 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Damn. When I thought I couldn’t love her more.
I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
January 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Damn. When I thought I couldn’t love her more.
Reposted by Dr. Otter
ATTN: THREAD: The loyalty interviews have begun in DC. As someone who has direct experience with this, I have a couple of recommendations for all federal workers. Please share this widely, and with any federal government employee you know. 1/
January 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ATTN: THREAD: The loyalty interviews have begun in DC. As someone who has direct experience with this, I have a couple of recommendations for all federal workers. Please share this widely, and with any federal government employee you know. 1/
Sticker on an advertisement for a service to"grow your business"
December 29, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Sticker on an advertisement for a service to"grow your business"
Reposted by Dr. Otter
The deep sea is Earth's final frontier—covering more than 60% of the planet's surface, it's a vast, dark, and largely unexplored world teeming with life. Despite its remoteness, the deep sea regulates global climate, supports unique ecosystems, and holds untold scientific discoveries.
December 17, 2024 at 5:49 PM
The deep sea is Earth's final frontier—covering more than 60% of the planet's surface, it's a vast, dark, and largely unexplored world teeming with life. Despite its remoteness, the deep sea regulates global climate, supports unique ecosystems, and holds untold scientific discoveries.
My mother likes to walk in graveyards and often took me with her when I was a child. We observed how many old (pre 1950s) graves of young children there were, and how the deaths cluster within a couple of weeks of each other. That's when the plagues came through town.
In my Biology 2 lab exercises I had students go out to collect headstone data from three time periods. After 1950, honestly, there were very very few deaths recorded for anyone under age 10. It was very stark. 🧪 🌍 🌿 #iNat
December 15, 2024 at 3:56 AM
My mother likes to walk in graveyards and often took me with her when I was a child. We observed how many old (pre 1950s) graves of young children there were, and how the deaths cluster within a couple of weeks of each other. That's when the plagues came through town.
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Anthem had plans to limit anesthesia coverage to a set about of time, but then had a sudden and coincidental policy reversal.
apnews.com/article/anth...
apnews.com/article/anth...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it won't tie payments to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.
apnews.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Anthem had plans to limit anesthesia coverage to a set about of time, but then had a sudden and coincidental policy reversal.
apnews.com/article/anth...
apnews.com/article/anth...
No pathogen identified as yet. This has been going on for about 6 weeks with at least 406 cases 31 deaths (mostly children) to date.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/misc-emergin...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/misc-emergin...
Officials continue probe on DR Congo mystery illness
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 10, 2024 at 12:57 AM
No pathogen identified as yet. This has been going on for about 6 weeks with at least 406 cases 31 deaths (mostly children) to date.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/misc-emergin...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/misc-emergin...
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Why are you hearing news of #avianflu infecting #cattle? This primer breaks down #flu biology and what makes it a global threat. From antigenic drift to pandemic shifts, 👀 the science behind 1 of the most studied yet unpredictable viruses. #idsky #publichealth🧪💉
www.factcontagion.org/the-abcs-of-...
www.factcontagion.org/the-abcs-of-...
The ABCs of Influenza: Evolution, Transmission, and Pandemic Potential
The ABCs of Influenza Viruses
There are four species, or types, of influenza viruses (A, B, C, and D). Humans can be infected with types A, B, and C, but influenza A is the most virulent (severe). Wi...
www.factcontagion.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Why are you hearing news of #avianflu infecting #cattle? This primer breaks down #flu biology and what makes it a global threat. From antigenic drift to pandemic shifts, 👀 the science behind 1 of the most studied yet unpredictable viruses. #idsky #publichealth🧪💉
www.factcontagion.org/the-abcs-of-...
www.factcontagion.org/the-abcs-of-...
Reposted by Dr. Otter
The average American got 7 out of 11 questions correct on this Pew Research science 🧪 quiz. You can do better, right?
Quiz: How much do you know about science?
Test your knowledge of science facts and applications of scientific principles by taking our 11-question quiz, then compare your answers to the average American and across demographic groups.
www.pewresearch.org
November 25, 2024 at 12:27 AM
The average American got 7 out of 11 questions correct on this Pew Research science 🧪 quiz. You can do better, right?
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Ah, yes, another Eldritch horror!
November 16, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Ah, yes, another Eldritch horror!
Reposted by Dr. Otter
Strategies that rely upon sparking empathy in oppressors are by and large not going to move the needle, but there are many important points in this and it's worth the read.
10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action if Trump wins is to avoid perpetuating his goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.
wagingnonviolence.org
November 16, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Strategies that rely upon sparking empathy in oppressors are by and large not going to move the needle, but there are many important points in this and it's worth the read.
Reposted by Dr. Otter
A solid read.
Over the weekend Andrea Pitzer wrote the most important thing you can read about what's likely to happen when Trump retakes power, the form his exercise of power will likely take, the limitations it may have, and what we can do to disrupt or stop it. degenerateart.beehiiv.com/p/swept-into...
Swept into the flood
What history tells us about what comes next, and what to do about it.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
November 16, 2024 at 1:28 AM
A solid read.