Burkhardt Lab

"South Florida weatherman tells viewers he can't accurately predict hurricanes because of government cuts"

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50% of the patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are on Medicare. 50%. Now tell me these cuts won’t be meaningful.

Acrobat just offered me this when I opened a file. And we wonder why our kids lack "grit" and don't read?

Still life with squirrel

Hello, Bluesky!
We’re FASEB—a federation of scientific societies advancing health & well-being by promoting biological & biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy & service to our member societies. We’re excited to join this community. Let’s connect & amplify science together! www.faseb.org

It’s like “let them eat cake”. And we know how that ended!

“You’ll WISH he was just a honey badger!”

National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration (Gift Article) The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...

If the climate warms but nobody authors the report, does it still make earth uninhabitable? (Rhetorical question). This report is mandated by congress!! 🧪

Thanks to those of you who have offered advice. Some products to check out! I too am an old dog who is too fried by life lately to learn new tricks. But if the young’ens want to dump Adobe I will cheer them on!

Between this stuff, steep learning curves, and high subscription rates, I want an alternative. What are folks using to make multi-panel publication figures? I always hated PowerPoint for this but must confess that it’s come a long way. Is it OK for publication these days?

Stand Up for NOAA Research – The Time to Act is Now The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.

This administration plans to eliminate NOAA Research, which costs every American citizen less than a cup of coffee a year. Do you like knowing the weather forecast? Being warned of hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis? It will all go away if the public does not act.

www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

Great news Tim. Congratulations 🍾

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.

Happy national cheesesteak day!

Resistance is alive and well in the United States Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches in 2017, but they're far more numerous and frequent — and also becoming more strategic.

The power of numerous small protests and non-cooperation

Resistance is alive and well in the United States wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resi...

Great summary video on F&A costs. Share it with others! Send it to your Trumpy Aunt Karen!

Thanks to all the organizers of #Standupforscience2025! It was quite a success. Next time postdocs and students say “but what can I do?” I’ll point to you! 🧪👏👩‍🔬

a man is waving his hand in front of a crowd of people on a television show . ALT: a man is waving his hand in front of a crowd of people on a television show .

Best line so far at the Philadelphia #Standupforscience rally. “How many of you here have a paper you should be writing?”

Where are YOU demonstrating. Send pics and repost

Philadelphia checking in!🧪

Done and done!

We are Americans.

We’re the most powerful nation on the planet.
What defines us is not our power to dominate the weak.
What demonstrates our character is not our capacity to traumatize the afflicted.
What speaks our truth is not how we taunt, deride or belittle the embattled, broken or battered.

Just at this moment, you gotta wonder about an invitation like this.

A promotional flyer for 'Stand Up For Science 2025' featuring the Statue of Liberty in light blue against a blue background. The statue holds a torch with a yellow flame. Red banners contain white text announcing the event details: March 7, 2025 at Philadelphia City Hall at 11 AM. The flyer includes the tagline 'SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE' and directs viewers to find their local rally site at standupforscience2025.org. The design combines patriotic imagery with bold, modern typography in red and white.

Updated flyer for the Philly Friday March 7 @standupforscience.bsky.social science protest, now w/ alt text & a slightly earlier time. Pls mark those calendars, make those signs & share widely #ScienceIsForEveryone #RestThenResist #CallYourRepresentatives #GoBirds #FlyScienceFly

When you find yourself thinking Kash Patel may be the sane one, there’s cause for serious concern.

Happy Sunday!

Another long day. This one on zoom.

See I knew you would set me straight 😉

It’s been a long day.