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Long Covid is having an enormous impact on society.
This article suggests that 1 in 7 people now have #LongCovid
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
This article suggests that 1 in 7 people now have #LongCovid
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
Long COVID is more than fatigue. Our new study suggests its impact is similar to a stroke or Parkinson’s
Long COVID isn’t just a bunch of lingering symptoms. A new study shows it can stop peoole doing what they want to do, and need to do.
theconversation.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Long Covid is having an enormous impact on society.
This article suggests that 1 in 7 people now have #LongCovid
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
This article suggests that 1 in 7 people now have #LongCovid
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
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A prominent New Zealander has some opinions. www.reuters.com/world/us/pet...
Exclusive: Peter Thiel in talk on 'Antichrist' says he told Elon Musk not to give wealth to charity
Peter Thiel, the billionaire venture capitalist and early supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has urged long-time associate Elon Musk to quit the Giving Pledge under which signatories leave the majority of their wealth to charity.
www.reuters.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
A prominent New Zealander has some opinions. www.reuters.com/world/us/pet...
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Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov
April 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
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"A watershed paper was published in Nature back in March 2022, showing definitively that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid) shrinks brain tissue."
novapsyche.substack.com/p/covid-caus...
novapsyche.substack.com/p/covid-caus...
Covid causes brain damage
More people should be aware of this fact.
novapsyche.substack.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"A watershed paper was published in Nature back in March 2022, showing definitively that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid) shrinks brain tissue."
novapsyche.substack.com/p/covid-caus...
novapsyche.substack.com/p/covid-caus...
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11 yrs ago I found this funny: 'How many Microsoft designers does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They just define darkness as “industry standard”
But now I can't unsee this:
'How many huge companies does it take to fix the climate? None. They just define global warming as “industry standard”
But now I can't unsee this:
'How many huge companies does it take to fix the climate? None. They just define global warming as “industry standard”
December 13, 2024 at 1:24 PM
11 yrs ago I found this funny: 'How many Microsoft designers does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They just define darkness as “industry standard”
But now I can't unsee this:
'How many huge companies does it take to fix the climate? None. They just define global warming as “industry standard”
But now I can't unsee this:
'How many huge companies does it take to fix the climate? None. They just define global warming as “industry standard”
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Brandolini’s Law will be getting a good run
December 13, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Brandolini’s Law will be getting a good run
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I don’t normally stray here into politics, but this is global health and child mortality: somewhat terrified this will negatively impact not just public health in the USA, but could normalise this view further afield
December 13, 2024 at 6:55 AM
I don’t normally stray here into politics, but this is global health and child mortality: somewhat terrified this will negatively impact not just public health in the USA, but could normalise this view further afield
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Danone are trying to expand their Harrogate Spring Water bottling factory into our community woodland, planted by local kids. It's full of wildlife that Danone have falsely and deliberately under recorded.
If you're in North Yorkshire please object via planning.
Ref number 20/01539/remmaj
If you're in North Yorkshire please object via planning.
Ref number 20/01539/remmaj
uniformonline.harrogate.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Danone are trying to expand their Harrogate Spring Water bottling factory into our community woodland, planted by local kids. It's full of wildlife that Danone have falsely and deliberately under recorded.
If you're in North Yorkshire please object via planning.
Ref number 20/01539/remmaj
If you're in North Yorkshire please object via planning.
Ref number 20/01539/remmaj
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Great to get into the Murchison Mountains to survey for #takahe last week. Every 3-4 years we do a foot survey to estimate numbers. We'll know results soon, but initial signs are promising, with many areas having higher numbers than in previous years. #conservation #rails
December 3, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Great to get into the Murchison Mountains to survey for #takahe last week. Every 3-4 years we do a foot survey to estimate numbers. We'll know results soon, but initial signs are promising, with many areas having higher numbers than in previous years. #conservation #rails
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
December 2, 2024 at 7:12 PM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
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For the first time, I’ve unlocked one of my personal essays, which are usually paywalled on The Gauntlet.
This piece was about my crash in July, finally accepting I have Long COVID, and adjusting to a new baseline.
Discount code to subscribe for $3.50 in 🧵
www.thegauntlet.news/p/the-prisoner
This piece was about my crash in July, finally accepting I have Long COVID, and adjusting to a new baseline.
Discount code to subscribe for $3.50 in 🧵
www.thegauntlet.news/p/the-prisoner
The Prisoner
After spending a month in a crash, I'm ready to admit I have Long COVID
www.thegauntlet.news
December 1, 2024 at 1:06 AM
For the first time, I’ve unlocked one of my personal essays, which are usually paywalled on The Gauntlet.
This piece was about my crash in July, finally accepting I have Long COVID, and adjusting to a new baseline.
Discount code to subscribe for $3.50 in 🧵
www.thegauntlet.news/p/the-prisoner
This piece was about my crash in July, finally accepting I have Long COVID, and adjusting to a new baseline.
Discount code to subscribe for $3.50 in 🧵
www.thegauntlet.news/p/the-prisoner
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Some of the pictures coming out of Tbilisi are incredible.
Photojournalism at its very best.
Both of these photos were taken by AFP photographer, Giorgi Arjevanidze.
Photojournalism at its very best.
Both of these photos were taken by AFP photographer, Giorgi Arjevanidze.
December 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Some of the pictures coming out of Tbilisi are incredible.
Photojournalism at its very best.
Both of these photos were taken by AFP photographer, Giorgi Arjevanidze.
Photojournalism at its very best.
Both of these photos were taken by AFP photographer, Giorgi Arjevanidze.
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Sir Richard Moore, head of MI6: "In 37 years in the intelligence profession, I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state."
"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe."
news.sky.com/story/flatpl...
"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe."
news.sky.com/story/flatpl...
Head of MI6 says 'I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state' as he warns Russia would not stop if it wins in Ukraine
Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, said that if Russia wins in Ukraine, China would "weigh the implications, North Korea would be emboldened, and Iran would become still more dangerous".
news.sky.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Sir Richard Moore, head of MI6: "In 37 years in the intelligence profession, I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state."
"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe."
news.sky.com/story/flatpl...
"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe."
news.sky.com/story/flatpl...
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What is preventing World War III? Ukrainians are containing the ongoing war in Europe to their own country; they are deterring war in the Pacific; and they are preventing spread of nuclear weapons. These scenarios have not played out because Ukrainians take risks
snyder.substack.com/p/a-third-wo...
snyder.substack.com/p/a-third-wo...
A Third World War?
Let's help those who are holding it back
snyder.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:22 PM
What is preventing World War III? Ukrainians are containing the ongoing war in Europe to their own country; they are deterring war in the Pacific; and they are preventing spread of nuclear weapons. These scenarios have not played out because Ukrainians take risks
snyder.substack.com/p/a-third-wo...
snyder.substack.com/p/a-third-wo...
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Our new paper, led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social:
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
Since the earliest stages of the pandemic, muscle weakness has been a key symptom described by patients post-COVID infection. Estimated to affect up to 60% of those with long COVID, it can have a prof...
bjgp.org
November 29, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Our new paper, led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social:
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
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New Zealand: Long Covid remains a concern.
"Reducing infection rates through masking and other infectious controls would help keep Long Covid cases down"
"At the moment, it seems to be a strategy of ignoring it, and I just don't think that's acceptable." - Prof Michael Baker
"Reducing infection rates through masking and other infectious controls would help keep Long Covid cases down"
"At the moment, it seems to be a strategy of ignoring it, and I just don't think that's acceptable." - Prof Michael Baker
November 29, 2024 at 5:02 AM
New Zealand: Long Covid remains a concern.
"Reducing infection rates through masking and other infectious controls would help keep Long Covid cases down"
"At the moment, it seems to be a strategy of ignoring it, and I just don't think that's acceptable." - Prof Michael Baker
"Reducing infection rates through masking and other infectious controls would help keep Long Covid cases down"
"At the moment, it seems to be a strategy of ignoring it, and I just don't think that's acceptable." - Prof Michael Baker
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Stiff competition.
Is NZ the worst country to have Long Covid?
Rohan Botica and Dr Anna Brooks have been researching how to diagnose, treat post-acute infection syndromes like Long Covid in NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 30, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Stiff competition.
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The meme I didn't know I needed
November 29, 2024 at 1:06 AM
The meme I didn't know I needed
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This does not bode well at all. Thanks to @profstevegriffin.bsky.social for sharing.🧪
November 29, 2024 at 5:38 PM
This does not bode well at all. Thanks to @profstevegriffin.bsky.social for sharing.🧪
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Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.
November 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.