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🍣 Cell-cultured salmon used to taste “like wet beef jerky,” says a chef in California. How does today's version compare to the real deal? Plus, SciFri meet scientists in Vermont that are innovating their way to a sustainable food future.
A Lab-Grown Salmon Taste Test And More Foodie Innovations
Cell-cultured salmon is showing up on menus. How does it compare to the real thing? Plus, food innovations from cultivated meat to mung beans.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🍣 Cell-cultured salmon used to taste “like wet beef jerky,” says a chef in California. How does today's version compare to the real deal? Plus, SciFri meet scientists in Vermont that are innovating their way to a sustainable food future.
Interesting article coming from #Nature about PhD student happiness.
"...what matters most: human connections, meaningful work and mentorship. In the end, these are the conditions that can make the PhD years rewarding no matter where you are based."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"...what matters most: human connections, meaningful work and mentorship. In the end, these are the conditions that can make the PhD years rewarding no matter where you are based."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Are these the happiest PhD students in the world?
Brazil, Australia and Italy have the highest satisfaction scores in Nature’s global 2025 PhD survey — but are these nations really the best places to do a doctorate?
www.nature.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Interesting article coming from #Nature about PhD student happiness.
"...what matters most: human connections, meaningful work and mentorship. In the end, these are the conditions that can make the PhD years rewarding no matter where you are based."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"...what matters most: human connections, meaningful work and mentorship. In the end, these are the conditions that can make the PhD years rewarding no matter where you are based."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The perfect way to spend my Friday night - with the incomparable Heather Headley singing for a great cause!
September 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The perfect way to spend my Friday night - with the incomparable Heather Headley singing for a great cause!
Minute Cryptic - 2 August, 2025
"Lead actor finally gets past misaligned teeth" (6)
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I scored: 1 over par
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Lost my streak but I'm back. This one was a sneaky one 😅
"Lead actor finally gets past misaligned teeth" (6)
⚪️⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
I scored: 1 over par
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Lost my streak but I'm back. This one was a sneaky one 😅
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Minute Cryptic - 2 August, 2025
"Lead actor finally gets past misaligned teeth" (6)
⚪️⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
I scored: 1 over par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Lost my streak but I'm back. This one was a sneaky one 😅
"Lead actor finally gets past misaligned teeth" (6)
⚪️⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
I scored: 1 over par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Lost my streak but I'm back. This one was a sneaky one 😅
Random thought:
"The Wizard and I" is a gospel song.
Convince me otherwise.
"The Wizard and I" is a gospel song.
Convince me otherwise.
July 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Random thought:
"The Wizard and I" is a gospel song.
Convince me otherwise.
"The Wizard and I" is a gospel song.
Convince me otherwise.
Has 4 mins to do a station report...
Uses all 4mins to introduce themself after already being introduced 😅
Uses all 4mins to introduce themself after already being introduced 😅
July 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Has 4 mins to do a station report...
Uses all 4mins to introduce themself after already being introduced 😅
Uses all 4mins to introduce themself after already being introduced 😅
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Wow! Scientists engineered E. coli to convert plastic waste (PET) into pain medicine paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) in under 24 hours with up to 92% yield.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
Everyday painkiller made from plastic — by E. coli
Study highlights potential for sustainable synthesis of paracetamol.
www.nature.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Wow! Scientists engineered E. coli to convert plastic waste (PET) into pain medicine paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) in under 24 hours with up to 92% yield.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
They say a PhD is a marathon and not a lie was told. I am tired! Lots to balance BUT I'm grateful for a great advisor and that I love what I do.
February 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM
They say a PhD is a marathon and not a lie was told. I am tired! Lots to balance BUT I'm grateful for a great advisor and that I love what I do.
Trying to get back into the groove of reading more for 2025 and beyond (says the perpetually tired and busy grad student). Open to suggestions. Fiction, non-fiction etc.
January 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Trying to get back into the groove of reading more for 2025 and beyond (says the perpetually tired and busy grad student). Open to suggestions. Fiction, non-fiction etc.
New to this. Let's see how it goes! Bring on the science content 😎
January 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New to this. Let's see how it goes! Bring on the science content 😎