Johan Pahlberg 🇫🇮

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc

Someone asked me the other day*:

How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?

The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience

Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article) Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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RIP Ace Frehley🚀🪐🛸

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

Vision scientist Teresa Puthussery receives MacArthur ‘genius’ award - Berkeley News Puthussery’s discoveries about the retina are paving the way for new treatments for eye disease and vision loss

Teresa Puthussery, a UC Berkeley vision scientist whose insights into the retina could one day help those with vision loss regain their sight, has been named a 2025 MacArthur “genius” Fellow. news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/08/v...

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert A Scientific Brain Drain Has Followed Trump’s Gutting Of The NIH - Dr. Francis Collins

This is a must watch. Here is an interview of Francis Collins, former director of the NIH w/ Stephen Colbert. He ran the NIH for 12 years.

"Medical miracles don't happen overnight. You have to invest in them. "Our investments are in trouble."

The brain drain is here.

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Brian Wilson was more than a genius. His sound epitomized the lore of SoCal Wilson, who died Wednesday at 82, was one of music’s true visionaries, if that’s the right word for a guy who dealt in the endless possibility of sound.

Brian Wilson was more than a genius. His sound epitomized the lore of SoCal

This is just exhausting…😔

The CERC opportunity Explore Dalhousie’s online community hub—your go-to resource for connections, opportunities, and support available at Dal. Stay informed and engaged.

Canada Excellence Research Chair opportunity to recruit top international scientists to Canada.
Come join us in Nova Scotia at Dalhousie University !
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Yes.

Will be in SLC Friday, dinner?

I am so done with 2025. Last year with 2 heart surgeries was better, FFS.

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

”Almost 90% of Finns go every week to a sauna, an activity considered good for both physical and mental health”😎

World Happiness Report: Finland named as happiest country for eighth year Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.

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Other countries are fully targeting US academics with social media ads now, basically of the form "we still have inclusive liberal democracy and academic freedom here"

#Europe must stand strong, for #Ukraine and for #democracy.

We can defend ourselves, unite, and counter #Russia’s threat.

Because #peace and #freedom are worth protecting.

@villeniinisto.vihreat.fi

Yes!

Dear universities, scientists, lawyers, farmers, workers, artists, doctors...

Being silent won't protect you.

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This is all such Bullshit, and I still don’t understand the compliance and lack of resistance.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Go for it!

Like this. ”See you in court ” instead of complying.

White people are being discriminated, men are treated poorly, Ukraine started the war…What kind of reality is this?