Justin Westerfield
@justmwest.bsky.social
Postdoc in the Gunnar von Heijne lab @ Stockholm University. Studying membrane protein insertion and folding using biochemical and biophysical techniques 🧪
Seems like some of this could be alleviated with a temporary visa given to those awaiting a visa renewal decision. Currently, non-EU citizens cannot leave Sweden while awaiting a decision, because there's no guarantee they would be able to return.
May 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Seems like some of this could be alleviated with a temporary visa given to those awaiting a visa renewal decision. Currently, non-EU citizens cannot leave Sweden while awaiting a decision, because there's no guarantee they would be able to return.
Feels a bit strange to call out preprints specifically, as if preprints constitute some sort of threat.
At least there's hope that things will change by Feb 1st.
At least there's hope that things will change by Feb 1st.
January 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Feels a bit strange to call out preprints specifically, as if preprints constitute some sort of threat.
At least there's hope that things will change by Feb 1st.
At least there's hope that things will change by Feb 1st.
Oh my. This would have enormous ripple effects throughout research. Like tsunami effects.
January 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Oh my. This would have enormous ripple effects throughout research. Like tsunami effects.
I'll go with... 601? 🤔
January 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I'll go with... 601? 🤔
It's especially pernicious that getting anything done requires ignoring all the Bad Things in the news, yet that plays directly into the hand of the Bad Things
January 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's especially pernicious that getting anything done requires ignoring all the Bad Things in the news, yet that plays directly into the hand of the Bad Things
Or on Mac:
Alt+- for en dash (–)
Alt+shift+- for em dash (—)
On windows it's apparently the same with one caveat—you have to use the '-' on the numeric keypad (haven't tried though)
Alt+- for en dash (–)
Alt+shift+- for em dash (—)
On windows it's apparently the same with one caveat—you have to use the '-' on the numeric keypad (haven't tried though)
January 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Or on Mac:
Alt+- for en dash (–)
Alt+shift+- for em dash (—)
On windows it's apparently the same with one caveat—you have to use the '-' on the numeric keypad (haven't tried though)
Alt+- for en dash (–)
Alt+shift+- for em dash (—)
On windows it's apparently the same with one caveat—you have to use the '-' on the numeric keypad (haven't tried though)
link to original article: www.science.org/content/arti...
As academic Bluesky grows, researchers find strengths—and shortcomings
Platform fosters collegial interactions among scientists, but potentially limits interactions beyond the academic community
www.science.org
January 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
link to original article: www.science.org/content/arti...
(iv) The head of each agency shall include in every contract or grant award:
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(B) A term requiring such counterparty or recipient to certify that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.
Insane.
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(B) A term requiring such counterparty or recipient to certify that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.
Insane.
January 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
(iv) The head of each agency shall include in every contract or grant award:
...
(B) A term requiring such counterparty or recipient to certify that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.
Insane.
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(B) A term requiring such counterparty or recipient to certify that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.
Insane.
Is this because of the DEI components of the grants they review? Re: the exec. order for agencies to shut down all DEI activity?
January 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Is this because of the DEI components of the grants they review? Re: the exec. order for agencies to shut down all DEI activity?
Does this account for the cost of clearing and smoothing the road? I wonder mountain bikes on natural terrain would fare against fish eFISHency.
November 25, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Does this account for the cost of clearing and smoothing the road? I wonder mountain bikes on natural terrain would fare against fish eFISHency.
Amazing, thank you!!
November 12, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Amazing, thank you!!