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AI tool flags people at high risk of postpartum depression Model could be used by hospitals to target those in need of preventive measures.

A new machine-learning tool can predict which individuals are at high risk for developing postpartum depression

https://go.nature.com/3SHejKv

Panoramic view of a green garden in dappled sunlight.

A bed of orange and yellow Columbine at my feet.

Panoramic from my favorite seat in the back garden. Plus, a close-up of the Columbine that was not in bloom yesterday.

If this doesn’t infuriate you, check your pulse.

Yep. YepYepYepYeppers. 100%! He thinks laws are only for other people.

Immigrant Offending Rate NIJ 2024 : USA National Institute of Justice : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Data and analysis from the USA government National Institute of Justice of offending rates of USA natives, immigrants, and unregistered immigrants. The chief...

Broadening the bandwidth. Government data on offending rates by immigration status finds immigrants commit fewer crimes, undocumented commit the fewest. DOJ took this down, so @dcorliss-astro.bsky.social saved it to the Internet Archive. A free, public, archive.
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Thak you for sharing this! I wil be re-pposting on LinkedIn, where I have been working to inform colleagues of the harm being done through the loss of data and scientists.

Question: may I use your name when posting? I prefer to cite a source and recognise the person who sent me the information.

Whenh I recieved an award for writing poetry in grad school, thye English professopr who hade run the program for many years said it was the first time he had contacte a winner from from the physics department. Unusual perhaps but not inmpossible. Poet and scientist are not mutally exclusive.

Hillside of small green shoots, likely Trillium early.

A bed of green leaves with two small Trillium flowers in the sun.

A bed of Trillium leaves. No flowers, yet nearby a few baby white blooms.

First search for Trillium walk of the year. Very few, but the promise of more clings to the hills.
And the swans prepare for a night's rest.

If citizenship can be purchased, then the only thing "illegals" are guilty of is being poor.

SMH

Bart giving his best sad puppy eyes without a known reason.
#BlueSkyDogs

More of this! We all know this won’t pass but this is a line in the sand and a great talking point.

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 “ Without facts, we're really just in the dark with regard to what the consequences of our actions are ... science really gives us a way to move forward and build that prosperous future that I think we all want to see.” —Mike Wong

In today's episode, we check in on the Stand Up for Science rallies that spread to 32 cities.

Listen here 🎧:

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#WHM2025: Nairanjana Dasgupta’s life has been shaped by serendipity and survival. Born under extraordinary circumstances, she is now a Regents professor at Washington State University and president of the Western North American Region of the International Biometric Society. buff.ly/YjArTKP

‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.

The mood was defiant at many of the rallies, where chants of “Scientists will not be silenced”, “Facts over fear” and “What do we want? Peer review! When do we want it? Now!” were heard.


https://go.nature.com/3F8T6FX

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In December 2020, I woke up with the determination to make this house in honor of my dear friend and fairy artist, Lynda Strubble. I later learned she had passed the night before.
Each window is the light from Lynda.

For John Bailer, the ASA has been more than just a professional organization—it’s been a constant companion throughout his career. buff.ly/gNJCWse

The largest purchaser of wine is the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
The shelves of Kentucky whiskey, American beer and California wine are now empty.
The LCOBO was doing a brisk business - good news for Canadian, French, Spanish, Australian, Chilean.
Sucks for Kentucky and California.

You're thinking about these like they the positron and electron are very small billiard balls. Looking at them as wave functions, there is a resonance state where the two behave like a hydrogen atom and a different resonance state where they start behaving like two photons.

Attend the speech and laugh at appropriate moments. Ridicule is Trump's Achilles Heel.

CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.

I don’t even know how this could be presented as being in service of anything other than hindering scientific progress.

YouTube video by Jerry The Slime Love Actually Scene - Hugh grant Speech

This fictional scene from a 2003 film is now playing out in real life across the free world. "The friend that tries to bully us is no longer our friend and since bullies only respond to strength, from now onward I will be prepared to be much stronger."

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YouTube video by Amstat Videos Statistical Moments with Ron - ASA Chapters and Sections

Reporting from beautiful Irvine, California, Ron Wasserstein, executive director of the American Statistical Association, shares another "Statistical Moment," highlighting the outstanding work of ASA sections and chapters. youtube.com/shorts/KXqEG...

A headshot of Sharifa Z. Williams, with the tagline "Celebrating Black History Month"

Celebrating Black History Month: Sharifa Williams examines health inequities, racism, and resilience, while advancing statistical methodologies as an assistant professor and former research scientist. A devoted mentor, she finds joy in guiding students and colleagues.

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Use this form to alert the ASA-George Mason University Project on the Health of the Principal Statistical Agencies about developments that may impair fed statistical programs’ capacity to produce relevant, objective, & accurate statistics for the public good amstat.jotform.com/250561574825...

A simple law book and gavel illustration

The ASA Board of Directors recommends amendments to the ASA bylaws and constitution to grant the treasurer voting rights on the executive committee, changing the position from its current ex officio non-voting status.  ASA members may submit comments until March 15. magazine.amstat.org/...

Following executive orders, ‘The President’s Own’ Marine Band scraps concert The U.S. Marine Band’s canceled collaboration with Equity Arc was to feature high school musicians of color who competed to perform with the ensemble.

This is disgusting.

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