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As I responded above, this was just an interesting exercise to throw at some electrons moving through circuitry. That's all...

See my reply to the first comment. This was meant to give a set of electrons something interesting to chew on. We could use something less than mega serious with all going on now.

Oh yes. Agreed. I know it's a bunch of electrons moving through circuitry guide by some lines of code. And it reacts differently dat]y to day and for different people. That doesn't preclude making it really interesting to probe how it reacts to a set of scenarios.

Where science journalism and communication converge, and what it means for trust Stagnant freelance rates have pushed some established journalists toward better-paying communication roles. Meanwhile, a new generation of creators often blends both disciplines from the outset in a m...

🧪 In a world of blurred lines between science journalism & #SciComm, who’s paying the bills may define the truth you get. Are we losing our watchdogs? What’s the difference and why the difference still matters. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciJournalism #LifeScience

Beware: The Rise of Ghost and Scam Job Offers! In today’s competitive job market — especially for life scientists and science communicators navigating career transitions in light of recent U.S. job terminations — every promising posting or recruit...

🧪 Life scientists, #SciComm pros, an others: job scams targeting you are on the rise.

A) Ghost jobs = fake listings
B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft
C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees

Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬

World's First Patient Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Landmark study from CHOP and Penn Medicine showcases the power of customized gene editing therapy to treat patient with rare metabolic disease.

🧪In May 2025, the world’s first patient, a baby with a rare metabolic disorder, was treated with CRISPR gene therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn. Is this a major breakthrough, bioethics challenge, or both? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #CRISPR #GeneTherapy #RareDisease #Genomics.

An agenda for science communication research and practice | PNAS Science should not unilaterally dictate individuals’ decisions or public policies. Yet, it provides a vital source of information for societies and...

What if science communication wasn’t just about facts—but about trust, humility & shared values? This new agenda from PNAS calls for participatory models to replace top-down fixes. In this ultra-polarized environment, it’s about co-creation, not just correction. What are your thoughts? 🧪🧬🔬

Agreed. Thank you for raising this point. Science is full of technical jargon, and many times scientists aren't trained to communicate to audiences with different backgrounds...leading to a communication gulf.

You raise an excellent point. Technology is moving so quickly now, well in front of regulations and clear thought to potential use/misuse.

Agreed! Thank you for taking time to weigh in.

Science Without the BS Frederic Bertley is an immunologist and educator who has helped develop DNA vaccines for HIV/AIDS and has worked on global health projects in Haiti, Sudan, and the Canadian Arctic. Since

Why do so many people mistrust scientists—and what can we do about it? 🧪 Respect, humility, and real communication matter, says immunologist & educator Frederic Bertley. No condescension. No jargon. Just honesty. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #ScienceLiteracy

What are the best careers in chemistry? - A New Scientist Careers Guide Chemistry falls under the umbrella of natural sciences, alongside other fields like biology, geology and physics. Chemistry focuses on the composition, structure and properties of the substances aroun...

Have students, friends, or colleagues exploring and/or seeking chemistry careers? This guide explores over 10 career paths in chemistry—inside and beyond the lab. Great for advising and mentoring. Do you see any that were missed? 🧪🧬🔬 #STEM #ChemistryJobs #SciComm #Mentorship.

8 Companies Hiring in San Diego Looking for a biopharma job in San Diego? Check out the BioSpace list of eight companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.

🧪 If you or someone you know is seeking a biotech role, 8 major life science employers are hiring in San Diego, including Lilly, Moderna, and Takeda. Opportunities span R&D, regulatory, and more. Some good news in a sea of chaos. 🧬🔬 #BiotechJobs #LifeScience #SanDiego #SciComm

Nature publishes peer review comments alongside new papers - Research Professional News Change at flagship journal praised as publisher says it wants to open “black box”

🧪 What do you think of Nature now publishing peer-review comments alongside all new research? From June 16, 2025, all new papers will link full reviewer comments & author replies—aiming to "crack open science’s ‘black box’ and boost trust." 🔬🧬 #SciComm #OpenScience

Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method (opinion) Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.

🧪 Networking feel daunting? This article reframes the process to be like a research project. Use your scientific method mindset: form a hypothesis, gather data, analyze insights, and iterate. It's not about asking for jobs—it's about curiosity, learning, and connection. 🔬🧬 #ScienceCareers #SciComm

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From Academia to Industry: A Brief Guide for Life Scientists For life science looking to leave academia and enter the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, the transition can feel daunting. While academic and industrial science share a common foundation i...

🧪If you or a colleague wish to leave academia for Biotech or Pharma, I hope this brief tip sheet might help. Your research, leadership, project management, & data skills transfer. Reframing your CV, speaking industry language, and building a network are key wins. #SciComm #LifeScienceJobs 🧬🔬🎓💊

🧪STEM is evolving—first to STEAM, now to STREAM—adding Reading & Writing to boost creativity, communication & critical thinking. Is this a shift for the better? Will STREAM reshape how we train scientists, future innovators, and communicators? 🔬🧬 #ScienceComm #SciCareer

Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.

🧪Regeneron is acquiring 23andMe for $256M, resurfacing concerns over the fate of genetic data from 15M users. Previously, state AGs urged users to delete their data amid privacy uncertainties. Will this shift impact trust in consumer genomics? Is data privacy still at risk?🔬🧬 #LifeSciences #SciComm.

Science Coaches | AACT AACT is a professional community by and for K–12 teachers of chemistry

🧪Want to inspire the next gen of scientists? The ACS Science Coaches program pairs chemists with K–12 teachers to bring real-world science into the classroom. Great for your kids, schools, & community. Applications are now open!🔬🧬 #SciComm #STEMed #Chemistry #FutureScientists #ScienceOutreach

Voyager is still going! What a testament to the skill and ingenuity of JPL/NASA engineers and others involved with the mission.

Our favourite science fiction books of all time (the ones we forgot) Following on from our first list, we asked New Scientist staff to pick even more of their favourite sci-fi books of all time. From Isaac Asimov and Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Wars – the list has it all...

🧪This came out a couple of days ago and caught my eye. It’s New Scientist’s picks for the best Sci Fi books of all time. Pretty eclectic list! There are old favorites (e.g., George Orwell; Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood), along with other interesting picks. What do you all think of their choices?🔬🧬.

US Reveals Stunning Leap: This Groundbreaking Chip-Based Photon Network Set to Revolutionize Secure Quantum Data Transfers Across America - Rude Baguette IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network using photons. 💡 The network utilizes photonic-integrated circ...

🧪 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network (RoQNET) using photons and photonic-integrated circuits to enable secure and scalable communication over 11 miles of fiber-optic cable. Is this a new day for data security?🔬

Just hoping some good for science will come out of this in a sea of chaos.

Wiley Announces Collaboration With Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Integrate Scientific Content Into Life Sciences AI Agents Wiley (NYSE: WLY) today announces a new collaboration with AWS to launch a generative AI agent for scientific literature search.

🧪 In a first for the science community, Wiley is teaming up with Amazon to launch a generative AI agent for full-text scientific literature search. Debut was yesterday at #AWSLifeSciences. It’s a big shift from abstract-only queries. Could this reshape how we find research insights? 🔬🧬 #SciComms.

Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 Billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware RAHWAY, N.J., April 29, 2025--Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware

🧪 Hope for U.S. science! Despite DC cuts, Merck continues to invest and breaks ground on a $1B biologics hub in Delaware—creating 500+ jobs and supporting next-gen therapies. Merck plans >$12B investments in life sciences. Hang on! Science has a future. 🔬🧬 #ScienceJobs #Biotech #STEMCareers

Massive Investment in US Manufacturing Triggers Wave of Career Opportunities Companies are announcing significant investments in U.S. manufacturing in response to looming tariffs. An AstraZeneca executive and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk spokespeople discuss potential job and sk...

🧪 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟕: Amid turbulent times, a bright spot: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for scientists, communicators, & more. Stay ready—opportunities are growing. #ScienceJobs #Biotech #Pharma #LifeSciences #SciComm 🔬🧬

Agreed Mary @givinggarden.bsky.social. 𝑨𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒔, 𝑫𝑴𝒔, 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 need to be scrupulously checked. Links should never be clicked, and all actions should be taken through authentic company or other websites.

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: These scams are now specifically targeting recently displaced scientists and communicators, designed to take advantage of people at a particularly vulnerable place now.

Grouping of scam texts enticing victims to interact with scammers, who either steal personal and financial information or entice victims to spend $1,000s of dollars in fake work schemes. Any such texts should be blocked and reported. People should not interact with the text, since the result will be that that person will be put on a list and sold to other scammers as a working phone number.

🚨 STOP! Don’t engage with random job offer texts! Job scams are rising with recent layoffs. Scammers steal personal & financial data with fake job applications—or trick you into sending money in bogus work schemes. Block, report, and DO NOT engage! #JobScam #CareerSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity 🧪