Let's talk -80 freezers:
Recommendations? Dis-recommendations?
What do you suggest prioritising and why?
Bonus points if you have input on buying one in Europe.

* photo of Muffin for cat tax

SIP friends: does anyone have experience with Eppendorf (formerly Koki) himac ultracentrifuges? I'm considering buying the CP80NX but only have personal experience with Beckman and Sorval.

*Biscuit and Muffin pic provided for increased traffic

My somebody figured out that if she steps all over the keyboard, obscures the monitor and demands to be held like a baby I can't work. This morning she slacked gibberish to my entire team.

Nothing like trying to maintain composure and professionalism during a job interview while your cat yells for uppies and sticks her not-rose-smelling business end in your face. Thanks, Muffin.

This is my friend Gideon. We share desserts so you know I really love him.
Gideon's sister in law has been missing since the massacre on October 7th, and is possibly a hostage in Gaza.
Please remember this before you criticize Israel's actions. We actually have stakes in this awful game.

I am Israeli. My family lives in Israel. Many of my friends live in Israel. If you've been following the news, you'll have heard about the massacres in southern Israel. If you're having trouble comprehending the scale of what's happening, maybe this would help.

Pretty cool. Here's my teeny tiny cloud.

Looking for a postdoc on soil microbial eco/evo in Europe? Look no further!
My friend Ashley Shade has a funded 3 year position here in Lyon. Benefits also include meeting her dog.
emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/U...

Today we had to say goodbye to my best nephew Rumpus. He had the judgiest face and the kindest heart. My whole family is heartbroken, but none more than my sister. Pets are family.

Here's a teaser. Let me know where and when you want the rest.

The office white board tribute to my cat is developing nicely

Orf making sure our family stays on the right side of history even if my country won't
Alt text: black cat wearing Ukrainian flag knit cape

It's happened. Where are my cookies and where is my science community?