Vaishali Katju
@vaishalikatju.bsky.social
Evolutionary geneticist; experimental evolution with worms. Naturalist. Conservationist. Incessant dabbler. Jane of all Trades.
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🇺🇸 Flags should fly at half staff for American icon and humanitarian, Robert Redford.
September 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🇺🇸 Flags should fly at half staff for American icon and humanitarian, Robert Redford.
The Trump administration deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia without any notice, legal process, or hearing to an El Salvador prison, and now claims that it is "powerless" to effect his return. Two NASA astronauts stranded in space were successfully returned to Earth not too long ago. Unacceptable.
April 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Trump administration deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia without any notice, legal process, or hearing to an El Salvador prison, and now claims that it is "powerless" to effect his return. Two NASA astronauts stranded in space were successfully returned to Earth not too long ago. Unacceptable.
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With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.
Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.
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A whole lot of things aren't real if your main criterion is being able to see them. Electricity. Radiation. Air. Farts.
Also, microscopes exist.
Also, microscopes exist.
We are watching in real time an amazing spiral of stupidity oneupmanship.
November 23, 2024 at 1:51 AM
A whole lot of things aren't real if your main criterion is being able to see them. Electricity. Radiation. Air. Farts.
Also, microscopes exist.
Also, microscopes exist.
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‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
www.nature.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:49 AM
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Sweden sends it residents a pamphlet on preparedness for war and a crisis. Brave new world…
November 19, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Sweden sends it residents a pamphlet on preparedness for war and a crisis. Brave new world…
Both excitement and relief to be here and initiating my exodus from the realm of Musk. Looking forward to making connections at Blue Sky.
November 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Both excitement and relief to be here and initiating my exodus from the realm of Musk. Looking forward to making connections at Blue Sky.