Brian J. Reiser (he/him)

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I wanted to wax poetic for a minute about Lysenkoism. I’m adding the rest of the thread below and then I’ll ~explain~

Good news about this weather data, for now. But why is this even a question whether to continue this important work?!?

More US scientists must speak out Nature Human Behaviour - The Trump administration has launched an extraordinary and dangerous attack on US science. Climate and water scientist Peter Gleick calls on scientists who are able and...

Just released. My Nature piece:

"Never before has the USA seen such an anti-intellectual, anti-science assault...
History tells us that there are times when the dangers of inaction become sufficiently threatening to individuals or the planet that scientists...

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When Americans raised concerns about RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, he said he was "not gonna take away vaccines from anybody."

But now he's taking them away from millions of mommas and babies.

Vaccine recommendations should be based on science, not RFK Jr.'s political agenda.

NSF initiates more layoffs amid major agency shake-up The agency will also reassign all remote employees to in-person work at its Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters.

NSF is undergoing a massive shake-up: over 80 senior staff cut, remote work banned, the equity-in-STEM division eliminated, and hundreds of research grants scrapped.

This isn’t budget efficiency—it’s a direct attack on U.S. science, education, and equity.

www.eenews.net/articles/nsf...

Omg

NSF at 75 years, image of planetary shapes and starlight

The National Science Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this week.

Rather than celebrate, it's time to save it.

www.savensf.com/nsf-at-75-to...

Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt Two major scientific societies say they will try to fill the void from the Trump administration’s dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the Un...

The Trump administration has dismissed the scientists behind the U.S. climate report.

Now scientific societies are stepping in to finish the job—because the climate crisis doesn’t pause for politics.

Science will not be silenced.

apnews.com/article/clim...

#ClimateScience #StandUpForScience

It would be fascinating to look at this broken down by area as well.

Mazel tov!

That’s what they want!

Kennedy Advises New Parents to ‘Do Your Own Research’ on Vaccines In an interview with Dr. Phil, the health secretary offered false information about vaccine oversight and revealed a lack of basic understanding of new drug approvals.

You can do your own research, just go to med school first.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...

My statement on the Antisemitism Awareness Act ahead of tomorrow's Senate markup:

A protest graphic titled “TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS” with bold red blocks reading “SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE.” Black paint drips from the top, and a grayscale crowd of protestors hold signs like “Save Science,” “Keep Your Hands Off Our Pipettes,” and “No Science, No Future.” A U.S. flag waves on the right.

🚨SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE: TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS 🚨

In his first 100 days, Trump has declared war on science—slashing budgets, censoring facts, and meddling in research. From climate to cancer care, real lives are at risk.

Here’s a thread on Trump’s assault on science so far—and why it matters: (🧵)

Scientists fear Trump administration cuts to NIH could impact the health of Americans for generations Former National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins, who abruptly left his NIH research lab in February, fears aggressive downsizing could impact Americans' health.

Here is a link to the full @60minutes.bsky.social segment!

👀 a nice surprise at 5:25 AND one of our very own, Kristin Weinstein makes an appearance at 9 mins.

#StandUpforScience
#scienceforall
#saveourscience

www.cbsnews.com/news/scienti...

We need the best educated workforce in the world.

We need the best teachers in the world.

We need to pay our teachers fairly for the important work they do.

No teacher in America should begin at less than $60,000 a year.

Is there something written up about how this works that we can share with our own institutions?

All committed to using science to guide policy should be up in arms about a group of hacker thugs run by an unelected billionaire campaign donor having the hubris to evaluate decades of research-based development of these assessments. "DOGE is not impressed"??????? #HandsOff educ research + policy

absolutely!

#EduSky #AcademicSky

Red background with white modern text that says, "Tell congress why science matters"

WHY DO YOU STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? ☀️

Tell us how science has impacted your life. We’ll share stories with your representatives, from local reps to Capitol Hill—and on our website, so you can use them to advocate too.

➡ forms.gle/fHekXH8vAmRu...

The cuts to the Department of Education are cruel and illegal. This department provides vital services and funding to schools of all levels in all 50 states that are now in jeopardy.

Early exposure to civic education is essential to a functioning society, but it’s often taught too late in life or not at all, says SESP learning scientist Matt Easterday. #Civics #CivicSaturday #CivicEngagement #PBNorthwestern

👉 More: sesp.northwestern.edu/news-events/...

Without NIH funding for research, "your mother's cancer will wait for a cure. Your child's genetic disorder will wait for a breakthrough. The research that could save lives may be delayed or never come." ~Melissa Byrn, UChicago @standupforscience.bsky.social #StandUpForScience2025

Safeguarding Sound Science Earth Sciences Podcast · 1 Episodes · Updated Weekly

Our Safeguarding Sound Science podcast, debuting March 12, explores the science of #CimateChange and the efforts to sow confusion and doubt its human causes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #standupforscience2025

Rain, snow, we'll stand in whatever weather it takes to make sure research has a future in America. ~US Sen Dick Durbin (IL)

Thank you, Senator @durbin.senate.gov, we're counting on you to use all your power to fight for funding for science & the future it promises. @standupforscience.bsky.social

Despite snow throughout, Chicago's Stand Up for Science rally drew hundreds of enthusiastic protesters. The data is conclusive: Trump's antiscience agenda is harming America.

absolutely!

Despite cold rain and snow in Chicago - large energetic turnout for Stand Up For Science. Protesting research cuts, silencing of research & educ on climate change & resilience, firings at sci agencies, & cuts to education funding @standupforscience.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social