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Octávio S. Paulo
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Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Genomics at the University of Lisbon. Non professional account @octaviopaulo
New look at 1755 quake, Europe’s largest ever, may foretell Atlantic ‘ring of fire’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
New look at 1755 quake, Europe’s largest ever, may foretell Atlantic ‘ring of fire’
Analysis suggests Earth’s mantle is peeling from the crust in the eastern Atlantic, a possible sign of the ocean’s eventual closure
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August 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Reposted by Octávio S. Paulo
In fiscal year 2024, the report found, NIH awarded more than $36.9 billion to researchers, supporting more than 408,000 jobs and generating over $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide.

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NIH funding delivers exponential economic returns — Harvard Gazette
Report finds all 50 states reap gains in patient health, job creation, research resources, business development.
news.harvard.edu
March 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Reposted by Octávio S. Paulo
Scientists are starting to study—and debate—how the unique features of Bluesky might affect discussions of research and workplace culture, and efforts to engage with the public. scim.ag/428RTYG
As academic Bluesky grows, researchers find strengths—and shortcomings
Platform fosters collegial interactions among scientists, but potentially limits interactions beyond the academic community
scim.ag
January 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Reposted by Octávio S. Paulo
Just let me be a scientist:
The experienced, highly qualified postdoc is a valuable resource.

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December 19, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Reposted by Octávio S. Paulo
Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year is lenacapavir, an injectable drug that demonstrated remarkable success at preventing HIV infection with one shot every 6 months.

Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: scim.ag/3BrCtUn
December 12, 2024 at 7:02 PM
November 25, 2024 at 9:59 AM