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Bryan William Jones Neuroscientist Vision Neuroscientist Connectomics / VolumeEM Photographer / #Leica Professing at Pitt In the data bryanwjones.com ORCID 0000-0001-5527-6643

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A young couple standing in a kitchen looking at the camera.

A young couple standing in a kitchen looking at the camera.

You crazy kids.

What a great team we were, even in our courting days.

03.03.2026 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So many of us have spent years warning about the dangers of Christian dominionists in the U.S. government...

03.03.2026 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 368    πŸ” 116    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 4

One of the most beautiful automobiles ever created, evocative of the racing cars of the 1960s.

And it’s been modified in a tasteful way that likely could not be done today.

What a gorgeous thing.

03.03.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Geran-3 UAV Thousands of electronic components, originally intended to improve lives and fuel development, are perversely repurposed by aggressors into instruments of violence. These weapons rely heavily on forei...

Check it: war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/en/page-gera...

03.03.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The tuned cortex: Convergent expertise-related structural and functional remodeling across the adult lifespan Neuroplasticity is a defining property of the brain. Structural and functional brain changes arise soon after learning and are particularly evident following years of practice that underpin expert per...

Birdwatching may slow aging of the brain by building cognitive reserve.

#NeuroSkyence

www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...

03.03.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Could be.

03.03.2026 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the neuroscientist running for Congress Sam Wang, a neuroscientist running for the U.S. House of Representatives, has been interested in β€œfixing bugs in democracy” for decades.

Neuroscientist @samwang.bsky.social, whose research implicated the cerebellum in autism, now hopes to β€œfix bugs in democracy”—by running for Congress.

By Lauren Schenkman

#neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/policy/is-th...

02.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

In other words, β€œYer on your own!”

03.03.2026 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For no particular reason, monoclonal antibodies as therapy for for Alzheimer's (e.g., lecanemab, aducanumab) can cause immune-mediated reactions, including skin rashes and pruritus…

Just sayin’

03.03.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Guys and gals.

I know peeps who joined the military to get away from where they were.

Peeps who joined to pay for medical school.

Peeps who joined because service is a tradition in their families.

Peeps who joined because they wanted to serve a country out of a desire to give back.

Peeps who…

03.03.2026 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Personal news update: I'm delighted to announce that as of today, I am an actual Bluesky employee! I'll be working to welcome indie media and local govt to Bskyβ€”and supporting those already here.

I'll always want to hear your thoughts on how we can make Bsky the sort of social media we all want!

02.03.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6182    πŸ” 525    πŸ’¬ 513    πŸ“Œ 80
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So world war 3

02.03.2026 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 242    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 10

Before today, no F-15 had been shot down in more than 35 years β€” since January 19, 1991, during the Persian Gulf War.

Before today, the U.S. had never had more than one aircraft shot down by friendly fire in a single day, let alone three.

02.03.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1927    πŸ” 592    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 47

Absolute truth.

02.03.2026 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL. I saw that F-bomb as 21 seconds in.

Herculean levels of forebrain control to not actually vocalize that.

02.03.2026 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
blue and black ink painting of a black hole

blue and black ink painting of a black hole

I was gonna show you anyway. This is most of my new body of work, called Forces of Nature, going on exhibit soon at @hhmijanelia.bsky.social #sciart

Black Hole, Ink on Yupo, 2026

02.03.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 137    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Weapons Thousands of electronic components, originally intended to improve lives and fuel development, are perversely repurposed by aggressors into instruments of violence. These weapons rely heavily on forei...

More here: war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/en/component...

02.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Geran-3 UAV Thousands of electronic components, originally intended to improve lives and fuel development, are perversely repurposed by aggressors into instruments of violence. These weapons rely heavily on forei...

Cooooool.

The Ukrainians are offering a parts breakdown on the latest Russian Drone (based upon the Iranian design):
ht: My friend Steve
war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/en/page-gera...

02.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just had a meeting with another colleague who is leaving the United States for Canada because of the political and science climate here.

This is just devastating for science in America, but I totally understand.

02.03.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

75% of shrimp & 60% of oysters consumed in the US come from the Gulf of Mexico. These are filter-feeding animals, so whatever gets dumped in the water ends up in the food supply.

02.03.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 167    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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Total Lunar Eclipse on March 2–3, 2026 – Where and When to See Total lunar eclipse on March 2–3, 2026: Where and when is the Blood Moon visible and what will it look like? Visibility map, animation, and local times.

πŸŒ•βž‘οΈπŸ”΄ Lunar eclipse alert!

Depending on where you are (mostly: Central/Eastern Asia, Oceania, most of North/Central America), you may be able to see a TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE ("blood moon") overnight!

You can find information about timing and viewing locations here: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/luna...

02.03.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 398    πŸ” 182    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 34

As of tonight, licenses of trans people across Kansas are being invalidated en masse, enabling the overnight criminalization of an entire group of people for going about our lives. It’s often said you never know when you’re living through history, so let me assure you: that’s what’s happening now.

26.02.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10814    πŸ” 5239    πŸ’¬ 86    πŸ“Œ 339
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American Kestrel, Ridgefield NWR

#birds
#birdphotography

02.03.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image for the ARVO Achievement Awards featuring a crystal trophy with the ARVO logo, encouraging nominations for those with notable contributions to ophthalmology and visual science. Submission deadline mentioned as March 1.

Promotional image for the ARVO Achievement Awards featuring a crystal trophy with the ARVO logo, encouraging nominations for those with notable contributions to ophthalmology and visual science. Submission deadline mentioned as March 1.

Last call! Nominations for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Achievement Awards close March 1. This prestigious recognition celebrates exceptional contributions to #ophthalmology and #VisualScience. Don't miss your chance to honor an outstanding colleague. Submit now. https://bit.ly/438zpHr
#VisionResearch

27.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ARVO 2026 Promo - Denver
YouTube video by arvoinfo ARVO 2026 Promo - Denver

Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social in vibrant Denver, Colo. (May 3-7) for #ARVO2026! Immerse yourself in cutting-edge new #VisionScience under the theme, Achieving precision ophthalmology through innovative #VisionResearch. Early-bird rates end after March 11. Sign up now and save: https://bit.ly/3ZfOC7f

02.03.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation celebrates Gislin Dagnelie, PhD, FARVO (@jhu.edu) β€” 2026 recipient of the Oberdorfer Award in #LowVision. Read about his impactful research in low vision rehabilitation https://bit.ly/4u89wDI
#VisionResearch #VisionScience #ophthalmology

02.03.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Every dollar spent by NIH generates $2.46 in new economic activity across the nation 

Source: https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-state/

Every dollar spent by NIH generates $2.46 in new economic activity across the nation Source: https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-state/

Cost of fighter jets, ranging from $63M to $177M each

Cost of fighter jets, ranging from $63M to $177M each

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ”¬ vs ✈️ spending:
-NIH $ supports 2-4X economic ROI in Every Single State and turned 37.8B into 92B economic activity nationwide in 2024
-The US also paid Boeing 3.4T for new aircraft; Army had 17 deadly crashes in 2024
-We can support ~94 five-yr research programs for the cost of 1 (ONE) fighter jet

11.02.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Of course, laws protecting prisoners in medical experiments could be gamed, or the administration could deny that they’re doing experiments. Germany had excellent rules about human experimentation on their books in Nazi times.

02.03.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is explicitly illegal (45 CFR 46) to perform medical experiments on prisoners in the United States without ethics board approval and special protections related to prisoners’ impaired ability to volunteer.

02.03.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The place is Das GrΓ€berfeld X eine GedenkstΓ€tte, a memorial to those the Nazi’s β€œothered” and criminalized for mental illness, Jewishness, and disability.

They often murdered them to use as specimens to train medical students and physicians.

02.03.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0