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His custom cancer therapy is in an NIH freezer. He may not get it in time. The purge of probationary federal workers included skilled lab personnel who would have finalized a customized cell immunotherapy for cancer patients.

Powerful story from Carolyn Johnson at the Washington Post...

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[Should be a gift link; let me know if there are problems]

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I wish Outlook and Word understood that I only need a few superscript letters. Superscript is temporary. Stop already.

Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.

Is there coffee on this planet

UMR Releases Annual NIH Economic Impact Report: 2025 Update - United For Medical Research A POWERFUL RETURN ON INVESTMENT: $2.56 GENERATED FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED in NIH RESEARCH NIH Research Funding in FY2024 Drove $94.58 Billion in Economic Activity   WASHINGTON, DC — March 11, 2024 — Unit...

Direct Economic Contributions of National Institutes of Health (NIH). #NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation. See report at www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/statements/u... and article at news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

I’ve heard nary a peep

The bond market sell-off is more worrisome than the one in stocks. Here's what to know. Bonds have been selling off over the past few days, signaling deep fissures in the economy and financial markets.

I read a few bond-market articles but this is noteworthy for its plain, understandable language

The Hidden Decisions Behind Trump’s Tariff Formula Small changes in the math can mean big differences: Switzerland’s tariffs could be much lower. Bermuda’s could be way higher. And Australia could have no tariffs at all.

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Five things to know if your federal grant is terminated If you want to appeal the decision, know the rules that govern terminations, as well as the specific rationale given in your notice, science policy experts say.

Really helpful, practical article on 5 tips if your federal grant is terminated.

Summarizes from a AAAS webinar that had 2,000+ attendees.

Appreciate that it has lots of links for specific agencies too!

These little watercolor sets are adorable.

Hey SUFS Community!

If you fall into one of the following categories and are willing to talk to press (on or off the record), please comment/DM us:

1. Had a funded grant revoked
2. Are considering moving abroad to continue your research
3. Have been impacted by the stoppage of a clinical trial

I’m such a late adopter but in this case it worked in my favor (I never adopted Alexa).

Oh no.

Introduced kids to Double Dare.

The prizes:

-Garfield phone
-Typewriter
-VCR
-19 inch television
-Skateboard

Sponsor: America Online

NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.

Let’s not ruin this, how ‘bout

NIH to terminate or limit grants related to vaccine hesitancy and uptake The order covers more than 40 awards to researchers around the country seeking to understand why vaccine acceptance has declined.

#RAdminsky

Omg this is catty- cornered from TOTAL CREPE

Why recycle your cardboard when you can make whatever this is

To the couple at tonight’s University of Indiana screening of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE who were both seeing it for the first time and who were on a date — I love both of you and hope you go the distance.

Idk how to describe an elementary school dance other than to say it’s louder than the loudest

Attention @voguingtodanzig.bsky.social

Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts The Maine Republican said she is helping to form a coalition to undo Trump administration cutbacks, and will also lobby HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

FYI #RAdminsky

The Trump Administration Cannot Use Award Terms and Conditions to Impound Funds The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.

The Administration's new strategy for freezing or terminating funds is to rely on T&C of awards. I've written a piece about why that may be unlawful, even where the T&C purport to authorize it. www.justsecurity.org/108132/trump...

In 2007 you picked up my short story for BAF and I still think it’s the absolute coolest that I was part of one of your projects. ❤️

I could have used this last week!!

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence