Lisa Kadlec
@lisakadlec.bsky.social
Professor, Drosophila developmental geneticist; Haverford College & Duke University alum; sports fan, especially USWNT and all things Duke; karateka, aikidoka; purveyor of random entertainment trivia; she/her.
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The conspiracy she’s referring to here is a Slack chat among scientists in 2020 where they went, “it could be a lab leak, let’s look into it!”
Zeynep Tufekci is still completely insane over the lab leak idea. "There is a conspiracy to cover this up" is not evidence for "covid was a bioweapon that escaped from a lab". It could also be evidence for my theory, "please stop talking about this stupid idea"
July 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The conspiracy she’s referring to here is a Slack chat among scientists in 2020 where they went, “it could be a lab leak, let’s look into it!”
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GODDAMMIT NOT NOW JEROME POWELL I'M WATCHING THE GLOBES
(But yes, thank you, Jerome Powell, for speaking out.)
(But yes, thank you, Jerome Powell, for speaking out.)
Attempting to turn off my brain and watch the Golden Globes for a flood of joy.
January 12, 2026 at 1:33 AM
GODDAMMIT NOT NOW JEROME POWELL I'M WATCHING THE GLOBES
(But yes, thank you, Jerome Powell, for speaking out.)
(But yes, thank you, Jerome Powell, for speaking out.)
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There's this episode of Star Trek where Captain Picard is captured and tortured, and the main way that the torturer tries to break him is by showing him four lights, and telling him that there are five.
There are four lights.
This is not a post about Star Trek.
There are four lights.
This is not a post about Star Trek.
January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
There's this episode of Star Trek where Captain Picard is captured and tortured, and the main way that the torturer tries to break him is by showing him four lights, and telling him that there are five.
There are four lights.
This is not a post about Star Trek.
There are four lights.
This is not a post about Star Trek.
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they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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A deeply dangerous — and blatantly retaliatory action against Colorado — by the Trump administration.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A deeply dangerous — and blatantly retaliatory action against Colorado — by the Trump administration.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
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This is absolutely insane and so incredibly shortsighted. NCAR is a global pillar for all atmospheric science and holds the highest of standards for research excellence. We collaborate with NCAR; source data from them; they pioneer scientific breakthroughs.
This must not go quietly.
This must not go quietly.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
This is absolutely insane and so incredibly shortsighted. NCAR is a global pillar for all atmospheric science and holds the highest of standards for research excellence. We collaborate with NCAR; source data from them; they pioneer scientific breakthroughs.
This must not go quietly.
This must not go quietly.
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NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
🤣🤣🤣
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🤣🤣🤣
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
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Required reading for cell biologists to get a sense of basic statistical principles!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Ten essential tips for robust statistics in cell biology - Nature Cell Biology
Statistical thinking is a core part of solid, trustworthy biology. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design or select an incorrect statistical metho...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Required reading for cell biologists to get a sense of basic statistical principles!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Thread. This is not only the stupidest timeline, but also the most exhausting.
Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...
October 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Thread. This is not only the stupidest timeline, but also the most exhausting.
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WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
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Three amazing scientists who aren't afraid to speak out for values most of us claim to support. I wish more of my colleagues would join them 🧪
@joann-trejo.bsky.social, @marymunson4.bsky.social and I have a commentary in @natcellbio.nature.com on recent attacks on DEI in biomedical research: "If scientific research, especially biomedical research, is meant to serve everyone, then it requires that everyone has an opportunity to participate"
Scaling back DEI programmes and the loss of scientific talent
Nature Cell Biology - Programmes that support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science are under attack in the USA. Data indicate that diversity in the scientific workforce increases...
www.nature.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Three amazing scientists who aren't afraid to speak out for values most of us claim to support. I wish more of my colleagues would join them 🧪
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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Trump's FCC tried to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air...literally a month ago today! Do they think we are stupid?
Mike Johnson: "The last time I checked, Americans have more freedom right now to express themselves and speak their minds after Republicans took over ... it is the Republicans who restored your right to share and speak your mind."
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Trump's FCC tried to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air...literally a month ago today! Do they think we are stupid?
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Whether it's young Democrats expressing their support for DEI or young Republicans saying "I love Hitler,' both sides have expressed controversial opinions.
October 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Whether it's young Democrats expressing their support for DEI or young Republicans saying "I love Hitler,' both sides have expressed controversial opinions.
Actual footage of the “war zone” in Portland. (Wondering where inflatable T-Rex is)
Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.
October 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Actual footage of the “war zone” in Portland. (Wondering where inflatable T-Rex is)
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Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans forced a government shutdown tonight.
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans forced a government shutdown tonight.
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
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Who has watched the 24 hour live stream so far that the house Dems are doing on the shutdown?????
This should be the biggest story right now and literally 45 people are watching
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBY...
This should be the biggest story right now and literally 45 people are watching
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBY...
Stop the Republican Shutdown PT.2
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Who has watched the 24 hour live stream so far that the house Dems are doing on the shutdown?????
This should be the biggest story right now and literally 45 people are watching
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBY...
This should be the biggest story right now and literally 45 people are watching
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBY...
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I do not want to enable location services. I do not want to create an account. I do not want to sign up for special offers and news about your product. I would like to engage in a simple transaction where I give you money in exchange for a good.
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I do not want to enable location services. I do not want to create an account. I do not want to sign up for special offers and news about your product. I would like to engage in a simple transaction where I give you money in exchange for a good.
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I work with Veterans. If I told them that they "killed people and broke things for a living" they would (rightfully) tell me to go to hell.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."
September 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I work with Veterans. If I told them that they "killed people and broke things for a living" they would (rightfully) tell me to go to hell.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
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Pete Hegseth plugging his book to a room full of generals who flew in on short notice from around the world
September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pete Hegseth plugging his book to a room full of generals who flew in on short notice from around the world