Jillian Buriak
@jillianburiak.bsky.social
Old school academic; @UAlberta; chemistry, nanoscience; executive editor @ACS Nano; running addict for a billion years.
A.B. Harvard; Ph.D. Université Louis Pasteur/Université de Strasbourg; postdoc The Scripps Research Institute. FRSC (Canada, UK).
A.B. Harvard; Ph.D. Université Louis Pasteur/Université de Strasbourg; postdoc The Scripps Research Institute. FRSC (Canada, UK).
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New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
www.nytimes.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
[Gift Link]
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
[Gift Link]
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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Lol
August 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Lol
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I judge people on how they treat animals.
And children.
How people treat the less powerful, more vulnerable and those who can do nothing to help them get ahead, is the greatest testament to character.
And children.
How people treat the less powerful, more vulnerable and those who can do nothing to help them get ahead, is the greatest testament to character.
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Stopped by the Ottawa Humane Society in Nepean to meet some of the newest staff.
They’re working here because of the Canada Summer Jobs program — a great initiative that connects hardworking young people with opportunities in their community.
#CanadaStrong
Stopped by the Ottawa Humane Society in Nepean to meet some of the newest staff.
They’re working here because of the Canada Summer Jobs program — a great initiative that connects hardworking young people with opportunities in their community.
#CanadaStrong
August 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I judge people on how they treat animals.
And children.
How people treat the less powerful, more vulnerable and those who can do nothing to help them get ahead, is the greatest testament to character.
And children.
How people treat the less powerful, more vulnerable and those who can do nothing to help them get ahead, is the greatest testament to character.
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"History is best told as a story of organised crime." - I've always felt this way, that in fact the ascension of societies or peoples was not really progress as much as those willing to betray, lie, or kill overtaking those who felt bound by other norms.
Our society as a case in point.
Our society as a case in point.
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
"History is best told as a story of organised crime." - I've always felt this way, that in fact the ascension of societies or peoples was not really progress as much as those willing to betray, lie, or kill overtaking those who felt bound by other norms.
Our society as a case in point.
Our society as a case in point.
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Prime minister. Judge. Chief Electoral Officer. Mayor. Your child's doctor. And now city planner.
There's no end to the jobs Danielle Smith wants to do.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
There's no end to the jobs Danielle Smith wants to do.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta’s bike lane discussion might be coming to Edmonton
As Alberta takes notes from Ontario’s battle over bike lanes, Edmonton and Calgary are poised to be the centre of a similar debate in the foreseeable future.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Prime minister. Judge. Chief Electoral Officer. Mayor. Your child's doctor. And now city planner.
There's no end to the jobs Danielle Smith wants to do.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
There's no end to the jobs Danielle Smith wants to do.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties.
June 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties.
It was a few decades ago that I arrived as a dumbass kid with an F-1 student visa - I am forever grateful for that opportunity.
May 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It was a few decades ago that I arrived as a dumbass kid with an F-1 student visa - I am forever grateful for that opportunity.
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everyone with undue power is playing stupid games and winning stupid prizes
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
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Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
everyone with undue power is playing stupid games and winning stupid prizes
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
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On CBC Radio we're hearing about the #CAUT travel advisory for Canadian academics.
They are warning us not to travel to the US.
#ElbowsUp
www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
They are warning us not to travel to the US.
#ElbowsUp
www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou
www.caut.ca
April 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On CBC Radio we're hearing about the #CAUT travel advisory for Canadian academics.
They are warning us not to travel to the US.
#ElbowsUp
www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
They are warning us not to travel to the US.
#ElbowsUp
www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
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Excellent op-ed on why Dr. Henry is not the right person for the next Chief Public Health Officer of Canada role 👏🏼
Cc.
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April 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Excellent op-ed on why Dr. Henry is not the right person for the next Chief Public Health Officer of Canada role 👏🏼
Cc.
@mark-carney.bsky.social @chiefscican.bsky.social
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@mark-carney.bsky.social @chiefscican.bsky.social
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Screamingly huge red flag. If elected, Poilievre will interfere in Canadian science funding policies.
With everything going on in the US right now, this is a comment that you only make very deliberately.
With everything going on in the US right now, this is a comment that you only make very deliberately.
In case you were still wondering if Pierre Poilievre is MAGA/Trump, read this.
This is an EXTREMELY Trump thing to do.
And he’s getting global attention for saying he’s going to do it.
This is worse than the science-muzzling Harper did.
And Poilievre will go a LOT farther than this.
#VOTE
This is an EXTREMELY Trump thing to do.
And he’s getting global attention for saying he’s going to do it.
This is worse than the science-muzzling Harper did.
And Poilievre will go a LOT farther than this.
#VOTE
In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election
www.science.org
April 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Screamingly huge red flag. If elected, Poilievre will interfere in Canadian science funding policies.
With everything going on in the US right now, this is a comment that you only make very deliberately.
With everything going on in the US right now, this is a comment that you only make very deliberately.
Interesting piece in today’s Scholarly Kitchen on peer review. AI here we come? Fricking hope not, but something has to give, namely the overworked “altruistic superheroes” (peer reviewers) who work for free for the publishers. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/09/p...
Peer Review Has Lost Its Human Face. So, What’s Next? - The Scholarly Kitchen
I think human-dependent peer review has lost its human element, thus its relevance, so what we can do to install a new system by abandoning the present one?
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
April 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Interesting piece in today’s Scholarly Kitchen on peer review. AI here we come? Fricking hope not, but something has to give, namely the overworked “altruistic superheroes” (peer reviewers) who work for free for the publishers. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/09/p...
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"Ban fossil fuel advertising. Remove lobbyists from negotiations. End subsidies. The science is clear, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s time to treat fossil fuels like Big Tobacco."
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/01/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/01/o...
We need to treat fossil fuels like Big Tobacco
To reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and stem disinformation that blocks effective climate action, a comprehensive ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of fossil fuel products and indust...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:25 PM
"Ban fossil fuel advertising. Remove lobbyists from negotiations. End subsidies. The science is clear, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s time to treat fossil fuels like Big Tobacco."
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/01/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/01/o...
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This is a devastating and essential read. Here is a gift link for those without subs. The part about outside perceptions of scientists compared with almost a blue-collar reality is spot on (without even mentioning meager salaries). www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/o...
April 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This is a devastating and essential read. Here is a gift link for those without subs. The part about outside perceptions of scientists compared with almost a blue-collar reality is spot on (without even mentioning meager salaries). www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/o...
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Vichy.
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Vichy.
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"The COVID-conscious people have not abandoned science, It’s the opposite: They’ve come to think that science has abandoned them."
People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The Evermaskers
The isolation of people who take precautions against COVID has only gotten more intense.
www.theatlantic.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"The COVID-conscious people have not abandoned science, It’s the opposite: They’ve come to think that science has abandoned them."
People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
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Wired just published something but I haven't read it yet www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.
www.wired.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Wired just published something but I haven't read it yet www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...
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A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved
March 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved
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Just in case anyone needed this context. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidkun_...
Vidkun Quisling - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
March 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Just in case anyone needed this context. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidkun_...
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timely books we are constantly out of:
-Parable of the Sower
-On Tyranny
-Poverty, By America
-James
-Babel
-The Serviceberry
books I sell often/have sold recently:
-I Who Have Never Known Men
-The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
-How to Be an Antiracist
-Caste
-Freedom is a Constant Struggle
-Parable of the Sower
-On Tyranny
-Poverty, By America
-James
-Babel
-The Serviceberry
books I sell often/have sold recently:
-I Who Have Never Known Men
-The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
-How to Be an Antiracist
-Caste
-Freedom is a Constant Struggle
March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
timely books we are constantly out of:
-Parable of the Sower
-On Tyranny
-Poverty, By America
-James
-Babel
-The Serviceberry
books I sell often/have sold recently:
-I Who Have Never Known Men
-The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
-How to Be an Antiracist
-Caste
-Freedom is a Constant Struggle
-Parable of the Sower
-On Tyranny
-Poverty, By America
-James
-Babel
-The Serviceberry
books I sell often/have sold recently:
-I Who Have Never Known Men
-The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
-How to Be an Antiracist
-Caste
-Freedom is a Constant Struggle
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Collaborating with the Trump administration to own the Libs.
Smith to Breitbart: “What I fear is the longer this dispute goes on, politicians posture, and it seems to be benefiting the Liberals right now. So I would hope we could put things on pause is what I’ve told administration officials. Let’s just put things on pause so we can get through an election.”
Exclusive--Canadian Premier Danielle Smith: Trudeau Blew Tariff Negotiations in First Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conseravtive Party told Breitbart News Saturday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set Canada back in tariff negotiations with America during a meeting wit...
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March 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Collaborating with the Trump administration to own the Libs.