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Federal cuts to open science? A chat with departing OpenNeuro scientist, Michael Demidenko, PhD
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We are interviewing people affected by federal science funding cuts. If that describes you, get in touch! We would love to interview you for our #DefundedScienceSeries. Contact us: www.fancycomma.com/contact. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0jj...
Read our October newsletter: "We can have nice things"
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"We can have nice things"
Rising above the mediocrity
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October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
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What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
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How Fancy Comma continues to be the torchbearer for voicing Science Policy Change — The Experimentalist
Eisha Mhatre In the whirlwind of early 2020, just before the world shifted dramatically, Sheeva Azma launched Fancy Comma, LLC , a science communication consultancy with humble aspirations. ...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
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A new KFF study reports: 24 million Americans will see their health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act DOUBLE.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
October 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A new KFF study reports: 24 million Americans will see their health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act DOUBLE.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
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I'm asking YOU:
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
Where We Are With the Government Shutdown | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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October 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I'm asking YOU:
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
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This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
October 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
Yes, You Can Be a #Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
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Yes, You Can Be a Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
Sheeva discusses a few things in life that have helped her be more creative and productive as a writer.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yes, You Can Be a #Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
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ASA’s Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shared how ASA is advocating for federal statistical agencies on Capitol Hill. ASA met with Congress and former agency leaders to spotlight the vital role of the BEA, BLS, ERS, EIA, NASS, and NCES. Learn more about ASA advocacy: tinyurl.com/9p6ztk4c #STATSSKY
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
ASA’s Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shared how ASA is advocating for federal statistical agencies on Capitol Hill. ASA met with Congress and former agency leaders to spotlight the vital role of the BEA, BLS, ERS, EIA, NASS, and NCES. Learn more about ASA advocacy: tinyurl.com/9p6ztk4c #STATSSKY
I love him
This little fox tends to hang out with the Bison herd. He lets them stir up the mice for him, easier hunting.
September 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I love him
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Once upon a Fat Bear Week 🐻💤…
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
Fat Bear Week 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Once upon a Fat Bear Week 🐻💤…
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
I am done reading @kamalaharris.com's memoir and I am so glad she wrote it. More Kamala Harris on my timeline, please. Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss the review when it drops on Nov. 1 (or, hey, buy the book and read it yourself!). Affiliate link: amzn.to/3VAYJSj.
107 Days
107 Days [Harris, Kamala] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 107 Days
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September 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I am done reading @kamalaharris.com's memoir and I am so glad she wrote it. More Kamala Harris on my timeline, please. Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss the review when it drops on Nov. 1 (or, hey, buy the book and read it yourself!). Affiliate link: amzn.to/3VAYJSj.
Reading 107 DAYS by @kamalaharris.com (and loving it!) to review for our blog! Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss it: fancycomma.com/blog
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September 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Reading 107 DAYS by @kamalaharris.com (and loving it!) to review for our blog! Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss it: fancycomma.com/blog
We talked to @johndospassosc.bsky.social, grandson of late American novelist John Dos Passos and former NOAA #SciComm contractor, about his current #FiredFed life which involves managing the Dos Passos literary estate, pursuing creative writing projects, and looking for a job. @savenoaa.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We talked to @johndospassosc.bsky.social, grandson of late American novelist John Dos Passos and former NOAA #SciComm contractor, about his current #FiredFed life which involves managing the Dos Passos literary estate, pursuing creative writing projects, and looking for a job. @savenoaa.bsky.social
Politics isn't fluff or vanity -- it's the fabric of our society. Subscribe to our newsletter so you can read this gem when it drops on 9/23: fancycomma.substack.com. #SciPol
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Politics isn't fluff or vanity -- it's the fabric of our society. Subscribe to our newsletter so you can read this gem when it drops on 9/23: fancycomma.substack.com. #SciPol
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PASE is delighted to kick-off our Past Speaker Series by highlighting Sheeva Azma of @fancycomma.bsky.social! Read the piece, written by PASE Gator Aidan Mather and edited by PASE's Founding President Kassandra Fernandez here: gator-pase.github.io/blog/25-09-1...
From Neuroscience to Policy to Fancy Comma - A Profile of Sheeva Azma | Policy Advocacy in Science and Engineering
PASE Gator Aidan Mather profiles Sheeva Azma for the first entry of our Past Speaker Series.
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September 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
PASE is delighted to kick-off our Past Speaker Series by highlighting Sheeva Azma of @fancycomma.bsky.social! Read the piece, written by PASE Gator Aidan Mather and edited by PASE's Founding President Kassandra Fernandez here: gator-pase.github.io/blog/25-09-1...
In day 2 of being on this site, I have decided it is cool. Happy weekend, everyone! Be the positive change you wish to see in the world.
September 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In day 2 of being on this site, I have decided it is cool. Happy weekend, everyone! Be the positive change you wish to see in the world.
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Dreamers are doctors, teachers, firefighters and so much more. They’ve built their lives here with the protections of DACA, but Trump doesn’t care.
His rogue DHS is detaining and terrorizing Dreamers — a backdoor attempt to quietly kill DACA.
We will not stand for it.
His rogue DHS is detaining and terrorizing Dreamers — a backdoor attempt to quietly kill DACA.
We will not stand for it.
September 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Dreamers are doctors, teachers, firefighters and so much more. They’ve built their lives here with the protections of DACA, but Trump doesn’t care.
His rogue DHS is detaining and terrorizing Dreamers — a backdoor attempt to quietly kill DACA.
We will not stand for it.
His rogue DHS is detaining and terrorizing Dreamers — a backdoor attempt to quietly kill DACA.
We will not stand for it.
There's so much Supreme Court news to keep up with right now. It feels like the more I learn, the less I really understand!
September 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
There's so much Supreme Court news to keep up with right now. It feels like the more I learn, the less I really understand!
It's always interesting to see how staffers characterize their own bosses! It can often be quite telling.
QUACK RACKET fig. 2: Jay Bhattacharya, Director of NIH, with no medical expertise and a history of heterodox Covid skepticism. His staffers have described him as clueless and spineless — classic Quack Lackey. Plus, he's already cutting fund for key research, including for mRNA vaccines.
September 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's always interesting to see how staffers characterize their own bosses! It can often be quite telling.
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Vaccines work. Period.
September 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Vaccines work. Period.
Gotta love beavs 🦫
In Minnesota, beavers have long been considered a nuisance, thanks to their ability to gnaw trees and construct dams that sometimes clog culverts, raise lake levels or flood roads. But among scientists, there’s a growing recognition that these engineers bring a host of environmental benefits.
As nature’s ‘ecosystem engineers,’ beavers could help fight effects of climate change
Beaver dams reduce flooding, create wetlands that boost biodiversity and can even slow wildfires. But bringing back beavers would require a shift in public attitude — and finding ways for humans and beavers to coexist.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gotta love beavs 🦫
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I got to see a cool #science thing and now I get to tell you about it*:
Not obvious from the article is that I got to HOLD one of Franklin's original prints of the X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA. My job rocks at times. #chemistry @cenmag.bsky.social #chemsky
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Not obvious from the article is that I got to HOLD one of Franklin's original prints of the X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA. My job rocks at times. #chemistry @cenmag.bsky.social #chemsky
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Science History Institute library acquires original Rosalind Franklin materials and other artifacts
The library’s History of Molecular Biology Collection includes written materials, X-ray prints, and photos related to the discovery of DNA
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September 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I got to see a cool #science thing and now I get to tell you about it*:
Not obvious from the article is that I got to HOLD one of Franklin's original prints of the X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA. My job rocks at times. #chemistry @cenmag.bsky.social #chemsky
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Not obvious from the article is that I got to HOLD one of Franklin's original prints of the X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA. My job rocks at times. #chemistry @cenmag.bsky.social #chemsky
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What we need now is what we never had in the pandemic: a unified voice that can address these arguments in an evidence-based way, but in a way that acknowledges vaccine skepticism and hesitancy and seeks to create an inclusive dialogue with everyone despite rising vaccine reluctance. #SciComm
SCOOP: Trump health officials plan to link covid vaccines to the deaths of 25 children as they consider limiting which Americans should get the shots, per sources. W @rachelroubein.bsky.social @ddiamond.bsky.social
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Trump officials to link child deaths to covid shots, alarming career scientists
The move to link coronavirus vaccines to 25 child deaths alarms career scientists who say the shots have been extensively studied.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What we need now is what we never had in the pandemic: a unified voice that can address these arguments in an evidence-based way, but in a way that acknowledges vaccine skepticism and hesitancy and seeks to create an inclusive dialogue with everyone despite rising vaccine reluctance. #SciComm
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Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine and it's reshaping the public health landscape.
In a new #LabNotes episode, dive into the neuroscience of addiction and the human stories behind the crisis: alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...
In a new #LabNotes episode, dive into the neuroscience of addiction and the human stories behind the crisis: alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...
Lab Notes | The neuroscience of addiction and possible paths to a cure
Unraveling the mysteries of substance abuse
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September 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine and it's reshaping the public health landscape.
In a new #LabNotes episode, dive into the neuroscience of addiction and the human stories behind the crisis: alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...
In a new #LabNotes episode, dive into the neuroscience of addiction and the human stories behind the crisis: alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...
We published this on the @fancycomma.bsky.social blog and it feels very true right now, as it has always been, in my experience. Read: fancycomma.com/2025/06/07/f... #SciComm #SciPol
September 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We published this on the @fancycomma.bsky.social blog and it feels very true right now, as it has always been, in my experience. Read: fancycomma.com/2025/06/07/f... #SciComm #SciPol
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Anyone know how long the #NASA Grants Status site has been "under maintenance" and when it might be back online? #ResearchAdmin #ResearchDevelopment www.nasa.gov/forms/grant-...
Grant Status Form - NASA
This search form is currently under maintenance. For immediate assistance, submit a web inquiry to the NSSC Customer Contact Center at:
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September 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Anyone know how long the #NASA Grants Status site has been "under maintenance" and when it might be back online? #ResearchAdmin #ResearchDevelopment www.nasa.gov/forms/grant-...