Kole Hardy, PhD
@thesaltyscientist.bsky.social
Former Dairy Farmer
PhD in biochemistry
Current Microbiologist
MTB | Wrestling | Metal 🤘
PhD in biochemistry
Current Microbiologist
MTB | Wrestling | Metal 🤘
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This you, Gym?
July 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This you, Gym?
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A tizard study led to a drug now used by millions.
Yet federal cuts threaten that spark—and with it future innovation.
Don’t destroy the seeds of change & growth. Protect public research.
zurl.co/QhSRQ
Yet federal cuts threaten that spark—and with it future innovation.
Don’t destroy the seeds of change & growth. Protect public research.
zurl.co/QhSRQ
Research funding has unexpected benefits. A lizard study led to Ozempic
In a new weekly video series, STAT's @HoganAlex examines the stakes of ongoing court battles over NIH grant funding.
zurl.co
June 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A tizard study led to a drug now used by millions.
Yet federal cuts threaten that spark—and with it future innovation.
Don’t destroy the seeds of change & growth. Protect public research.
zurl.co/QhSRQ
Yet federal cuts threaten that spark—and with it future innovation.
Don’t destroy the seeds of change & growth. Protect public research.
zurl.co/QhSRQ
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If your “energy bill” helps billionaires get richer while we get dirtier air and higher prices…
It’s not giving “big” or “beautiful.” It’s giving bought & paid for.
zurl.co/9kkoD
@dscohan.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience
#OBBB
#ClimateCrisis
It’s not giving “big” or “beautiful.” It’s giving bought & paid for.
zurl.co/9kkoD
@dscohan.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience
#OBBB
#ClimateCrisis
How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.
zurl.co
June 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If your “energy bill” helps billionaires get richer while we get dirtier air and higher prices…
It’s not giving “big” or “beautiful.” It’s giving bought & paid for.
zurl.co/9kkoD
@dscohan.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience
#OBBB
#ClimateCrisis
It’s not giving “big” or “beautiful.” It’s giving bought & paid for.
zurl.co/9kkoD
@dscohan.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience
#OBBB
#ClimateCrisis
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To be completely honest, it feels pretty damn dark and lonely right now. As a scientist in Utah, I don't have much hope for the future. Rly only have my wife to talk to about it, the majority of my family doesn't care and are happy with their vote. Could be worse but it didn't have to get this bad.🧪
May 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
To be completely honest, it feels pretty damn dark and lonely right now. As a scientist in Utah, I don't have much hope for the future. Rly only have my wife to talk to about it, the majority of my family doesn't care and are happy with their vote. Could be worse but it didn't have to get this bad.🧪
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Make no mistake, removing the CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for kids and pregnant women is going to kill people, and it will disproportionately affect people who cannot afford to pay for vaccines out of pocket.
Do not forget that this decision was made without a confirmed CDC Director.
Do not forget that this decision was made without a confirmed CDC Director.
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Make no mistake, removing the CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for kids and pregnant women is going to kill people, and it will disproportionately affect people who cannot afford to pay for vaccines out of pocket.
Do not forget that this decision was made without a confirmed CDC Director.
Do not forget that this decision was made without a confirmed CDC Director.
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The. Worst. Timeline.
tl;dr — this EO co-opts the language of open science to implement a system of political control wherein presidential appointees are given broad latitude to designate any number of reasonable scientific activities and inferences as scientific misconduct, and to penalize those involved accordingly.
Restoring Gold Standard Science
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5, United
www.whitehouse.gov
May 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The. Worst. Timeline.
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Economists warn: Trump’s science cuts threaten the U.S. economy.
Slashing funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA hurts every American. These cuts are killing jobs, stalling innovation, and shrinking our economic future.
We all pay the price when science is defunded.
www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
Slashing funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA hurts every American. These cuts are killing jobs, stalling innovation, and shrinking our economic future.
We all pay the price when science is defunded.
www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP
President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Economists warn: Trump’s science cuts threaten the U.S. economy.
Slashing funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA hurts every American. These cuts are killing jobs, stalling innovation, and shrinking our economic future.
We all pay the price when science is defunded.
www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
Slashing funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA hurts every American. These cuts are killing jobs, stalling innovation, and shrinking our economic future.
We all pay the price when science is defunded.
www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
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Scientists are not afraid to ask tough questions.
April 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Scientists are not afraid to ask tough questions.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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All the best to American scientists & their friends for tomorrow!
March 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
All the best to American scientists & their friends for tomorrow!
Life sucks a little less with the new Redbull Spring Edition. That's the light at the end of the winter tunnel I needed. #redbull @redbull.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Life sucks a little less with the new Redbull Spring Edition. That's the light at the end of the winter tunnel I needed. #redbull @redbull.com
We're all just a collection of barely spontaneous biochemical reactions made possible by enzymes. Each of those reactions produces a tiny amount of free energy. There are too many morons that use that free energy to spread misinformation and hate. You don't get it back, spend it wisely.
March 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
We're all just a collection of barely spontaneous biochemical reactions made possible by enzymes. Each of those reactions produces a tiny amount of free energy. There are too many morons that use that free energy to spread misinformation and hate. You don't get it back, spend it wisely.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
Sauna thought: Its said that we are the product of our thoughts.
If someone doesn't care about what you think or doesn't value your thoughts then they don't value you as a person.
If someone doesn't care about what you think or doesn't value your thoughts then they don't value you as a person.
March 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Sauna thought: Its said that we are the product of our thoughts.
If someone doesn't care about what you think or doesn't value your thoughts then they don't value you as a person.
If someone doesn't care about what you think or doesn't value your thoughts then they don't value you as a person.
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The podcast entered the top 100 shows, within striking distance of right wingers Benny Johnson & Tim Pool. Consider subscribing & leave a review on Apple & Spotify (it's free!). I believe we will crush them, and very strongly.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/show/1T2BWou...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/show/1T2BWou...
February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The podcast entered the top 100 shows, within striking distance of right wingers Benny Johnson & Tim Pool. Consider subscribing & leave a review on Apple & Spotify (it's free!). I believe we will crush them, and very strongly.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/show/1T2BWou...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/show/1T2BWou...
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“People will die, but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“People will die, but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
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Trump REVOKES Chevron’s License To Export. Please Share! I follow reposters!
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Trump REVOKES Chevrons Export License For Venezuela
YouTube video by Mr Global
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February 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Trump REVOKES Chevron’s License To Export. Please Share! I follow reposters!
youtu.be/qZLLhEkWUpw?...
youtu.be/qZLLhEkWUpw?...
Late night Sauna thought: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” - Dr. Seuss
Apathy is the enemy of progress.
Apathy is the enemy of progress.
February 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Late night Sauna thought: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” - Dr. Seuss
Apathy is the enemy of progress.
Apathy is the enemy of progress.
Late night sauna thought: "angor est vita" to truly live is to be uncomfortable. Life is about growth and progression which only happens with discomfort and pain. No pain, no gain applies to all of life.
February 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Late night sauna thought: "angor est vita" to truly live is to be uncomfortable. Life is about growth and progression which only happens with discomfort and pain. No pain, no gain applies to all of life.
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There are 3 types of people since Oct 7th.
Those who condemn only the killing of Israeli kids.
Those who condemn only the killing of Palestinian kids.
And those of us who condemn the killing of both.
Don’t be in the first 2 groups - the 1st one dominates our politics & media.
Those who condemn only the killing of Israeli kids.
Those who condemn only the killing of Palestinian kids.
And those of us who condemn the killing of both.
Don’t be in the first 2 groups - the 1st one dominates our politics & media.
February 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
There are 3 types of people since Oct 7th.
Those who condemn only the killing of Israeli kids.
Those who condemn only the killing of Palestinian kids.
And those of us who condemn the killing of both.
Don’t be in the first 2 groups - the 1st one dominates our politics & media.
Those who condemn only the killing of Israeli kids.
Those who condemn only the killing of Palestinian kids.
And those of us who condemn the killing of both.
Don’t be in the first 2 groups - the 1st one dominates our politics & media.
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