Chemkittycorn
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![Comic. [sign on road reads Next Exit: 1,390,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. The number on the speed limit sign in front of it is 0.000000097] [caption] Our local highway department is switching to planck units.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreidlo7pma76po26wslrt2y3txknazzx6bbhcukzu2wour7l5cds5ce)
September 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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The real American 🇺🇸 “brain drain” isn’t that a few established scholars might get new jobs outside the US, it’s the enormous number of grad students - particularly international grad students - who can’t or won’t study in the US now or in years to come.
That’s the body blow.
That’s the body blow.
August 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The real American 🇺🇸 “brain drain” isn’t that a few established scholars might get new jobs outside the US, it’s the enormous number of grad students - particularly international grad students - who can’t or won’t study in the US now or in years to come.
That’s the body blow.
That’s the body blow.
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all of this Lake America business reminds me of that Lincoln anecdote— how many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? four! calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg
August 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
all of this Lake America business reminds me of that Lincoln anecdote— how many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? four! calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg
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Anyone who doesn't think we had autistic kids back in the day didn't know the kids I knew in elementary school, the ones that were called "hyper" or "spastic" or were suspected of having "water on the brain," etc. Kids today are a lot better off with a formal diagnosis and treatment.
August 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Anyone who doesn't think we had autistic kids back in the day didn't know the kids I knew in elementary school, the ones that were called "hyper" or "spastic" or were suspected of having "water on the brain," etc. Kids today are a lot better off with a formal diagnosis and treatment.
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Never let someone tell you that you must excuse owning enslaved people or participating in killing Native people because someone was "of their time". Silas Soule was of the same time.
Remembering Silas Soule, born OTD in 1838.
American abolitionist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, military officer, and hero for disobeying orders to participate in Sand Creek Massacre and then giving evidence against his commander. Murdered 1865.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_S...
American abolitionist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, military officer, and hero for disobeying orders to participate in Sand Creek Massacre and then giving evidence against his commander. Murdered 1865.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_S...
July 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Never let someone tell you that you must excuse owning enslaved people or participating in killing Native people because someone was "of their time". Silas Soule was of the same time.
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My most recent column in Nature Chem (@natchem.nature.com) is out: First Ladies of Chemistry. Who were the early women PhDs in chemistry? Why was the Ice Woman a hero (why is she still?)? Also -aren't those lab coats in the photo wild? rdcu.be/frKkW
First ladies of chemistry
Nature Chemistry - Michelle Francl puts the early women of chemistry, who were ignored at the time, back into the picture.
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July 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
My most recent column in Nature Chem (@natchem.nature.com) is out: First Ladies of Chemistry. Who were the early women PhDs in chemistry? Why was the Ice Woman a hero (why is she still?)? Also -aren't those lab coats in the photo wild? rdcu.be/frKkW
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Your idea could help shape a more inclusive future for chemistry. Apply for up to £5,000 through our Inclusion and Diversity Fund.
Find out more: rsc.li/id-fund #ChemSky
Find out more: rsc.li/id-fund #ChemSky
June 30, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Your idea could help shape a more inclusive future for chemistry. Apply for up to £5,000 through our Inclusion and Diversity Fund.
Find out more: rsc.li/id-fund #ChemSky
Find out more: rsc.li/id-fund #ChemSky
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Working on a public comment for the OMB proposed rule on federal grant funding? Register for office hours to get guidance on developing a strong, personalized response.
July 1: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 8: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 1: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 8: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Let the Office of Management and Budget know how their proposed rule on federal funding could impact science.
Share your story through Act4Chemistry by July 13: buff.ly/cN76bDL
Share your story through Act4Chemistry by July 13: buff.ly/cN76bDL
June 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Working on a public comment for the OMB proposed rule on federal grant funding? Register for office hours to get guidance on developing a strong, personalized response.
July 1: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 8: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 1: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 8: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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“Temperatures are running high, and the last thing we need are hotheaded Democrats spewing hateful, inflammatory statements sourced directly from the president’s speeches,” said Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA)
GOP Urges Democrats To Tone Down Rhetoric Used To Quote President Verbatim
WASHINGTON—Imploring their colleagues across the aisle to be mindful of how the highly charged language might elevate national tensions, congressional Republicans urged Democrats Tuesday to tone down ...
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June 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“Temperatures are running high, and the last thing we need are hotheaded Democrats spewing hateful, inflammatory statements sourced directly from the president’s speeches,” said Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA)
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The Trump Administration’s racist science policies have achieved some of their goals.
The number of Black Principal Investigators has dropped by 10% between 2024 and 2025; while the number of Hispanic PIs has fallen by 7%.
For research trainees, the numbers are far worse.
The number of Black Principal Investigators has dropped by 10% between 2024 and 2025; while the number of Hispanic PIs has fallen by 7%.
For research trainees, the numbers are far worse.
Trends in NIH Investigators by Sex, Race, Ethnicity, and Disability Status
This cross-sectional study assesses National Institutes of Health (NIH) data from fiscal years 2016-2025 comprising annual counts of principal investigators funded through research grants and fellowsh...
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June 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Trump Administration’s racist science policies have achieved some of their goals.
The number of Black Principal Investigators has dropped by 10% between 2024 and 2025; while the number of Hispanic PIs has fallen by 7%.
For research trainees, the numbers are far worse.
The number of Black Principal Investigators has dropped by 10% between 2024 and 2025; while the number of Hispanic PIs has fallen by 7%.
For research trainees, the numbers are far worse.
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You can find @rsc.org materials on effective allyship and creating inclusive workspaces all year round in the Chemistry Library's Wellbeing Area. #PrideMonth #ChemSky #ChemAtCam
June 9, 2026 at 9:33 AM
You can find @rsc.org materials on effective allyship and creating inclusive workspaces all year round in the Chemistry Library's Wellbeing Area. #PrideMonth #ChemSky #ChemAtCam
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Questions Grow Over Mystery Of Missing Legislative Branch
May 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Questions Grow Over Mystery Of Missing Legislative Branch
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Dorothy Hodgkin, Nobel Prize winner and crystallography pioneer, was born #OTD in 1910. Using X-ray crystallography she determined the structures of complex molecules including vitamin B10 and insulin: www.compoundchem.com/2019/05/12/h... #ChemSky 🧪
May 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Dorothy Hodgkin, Nobel Prize winner and crystallography pioneer, was born #OTD in 1910. Using X-ray crystallography she determined the structures of complex molecules including vitamin B10 and insulin: www.compoundchem.com/2019/05/12/h... #ChemSky 🧪
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Supreme Court Overturns ‘Right v. Wrong’ https://theonion.com/supreme-court-overturns-right-v-wrong-1819573211/
April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Supreme Court Overturns ‘Right v. Wrong’ https://theonion.com/supreme-court-overturns-right-v-wrong-1819573211/
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Australia just completed a 4,000-kilometer renewable energy transmission line — the longest clean energy highway ever built — connecting massive outback solar and wind farms directly to coastal cities that need power most.
March 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Australia just completed a 4,000-kilometer renewable energy transmission line — the longest clean energy highway ever built — connecting massive outback solar and wind farms directly to coastal cities that need power most.
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Spring is here in the northern hemisphere! Here's a graphic from the #PeriodicGraphic archives in @cenmag.bsky.social looking at the pigments that give daffodils their golden glow: cen.acs.org/articles/93/...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
March 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Spring is here in the northern hemisphere! Here's a graphic from the #PeriodicGraphic archives in @cenmag.bsky.social looking at the pigments that give daffodils their golden glow: cen.acs.org/articles/93/...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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Disabled chemists face avoidable barriers in labs, turning routine tasks into major challenges #DisabledInSTEM
The @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories Report shares experiences of disabled scientists & practical ways to make labs more accessible & inclusive #InclusiveLabsRSC
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The @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories Report shares experiences of disabled scientists & practical ways to make labs more accessible & inclusive #InclusiveLabsRSC
🔗 rsc.li/4saDTrC
Disability-inclusive laboratories in the chemical sciences
Our report examines the current landscape for disabled chemistry lab users and showcases practices that can improve accessibility within lab spaces.
rsc.li
March 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Disabled chemists face avoidable barriers in labs, turning routine tasks into major challenges #DisabledInSTEM
The @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories Report shares experiences of disabled scientists & practical ways to make labs more accessible & inclusive #InclusiveLabsRSC
🔗 rsc.li/4saDTrC
The @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories Report shares experiences of disabled scientists & practical ways to make labs more accessible & inclusive #InclusiveLabsRSC
🔗 rsc.li/4saDTrC
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The FDA has asked Raw Farm to recall the cheddar cheese linked to the outbreak and "it has declined." But E.coli 0157 H7 is a very pathogenic bacteria. So buyer be aware and beware here. 1/3
Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese
RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar Cheese linked to ongoing outbreak. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
www.fda.gov
March 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The FDA has asked Raw Farm to recall the cheddar cheese linked to the outbreak and "it has declined." But E.coli 0157 H7 is a very pathogenic bacteria. So buyer be aware and beware here. 1/3
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On #InternationalWomensDay, here's another edition of Women in Chemistry History. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet on intelligence and health, and more: www.compoundchem.com/2026/03/08/i...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
March 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
On #InternationalWomensDay, here's another edition of Women in Chemistry History. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet on intelligence and health, and more: www.compoundchem.com/2026/03/08/i...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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There are also seven previous editions of this series available here, along with graphics on contemporary women in chemistry: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom... #InternationalWomensDay
On #InternationalWomensDay, here's another edition of Women in Chemistry History. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet on intelligence and health, and more: www.compoundchem.com/2026/03/08/i...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
March 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
There are also seven previous editions of this series available here, along with graphics on contemporary women in chemistry: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom... #InternationalWomensDay
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Learn more about how ACS advocates for scientists in Washington, DC and how you can advocate for your science wherever you are.
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February 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Learn more about how ACS advocates for scientists in Washington, DC and how you can advocate for your science wherever you are.
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The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award consists of a grant to support activities that advance inclusion and belonging and travel reimbursement to cover the recipient’s travel expenses to the ACS regional meeting where the award will be presented.
Nominations close March 1: buff.ly/hLLFsNm
Nominations close March 1: buff.ly/hLLFsNm
February 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award consists of a grant to support activities that advance inclusion and belonging and travel reimbursement to cover the recipient’s travel expenses to the ACS regional meeting where the award will be presented.
Nominations close March 1: buff.ly/hLLFsNm
Nominations close March 1: buff.ly/hLLFsNm
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Frog toxins are in the news with the evidence that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was posioned with epibatidine. Here's more on frog toxins and how poisonous frogs avoid poisoning themselves: www.compoundchem.com/2017/09/26/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
February 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Frog toxins are in the news with the evidence that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was posioned with epibatidine. Here's more on frog toxins and how poisonous frogs avoid poisoning themselves: www.compoundchem.com/2017/09/26/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪