The National Science Foundation which funds a quarter of all basic scientific research in the country is being dismantled.

I got asked what it actually was like being in Gaza amidst genocide:

Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later.

"Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial: Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later."

In this world, we are not seen as victims. We are treated as noise. Too poor to matter, too brown to save, and too distant to humanize. And so, life on earth goes on even though we do not.

EMA has recommended the first veterinary vaccine using RNA technology in the EU, a significant milestone in veterinary medicines. It also contains live weakened strains of microbes, stimulating an immune response, helping the body mount fast and effective response www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-...

Tumour promotion through the lens of evolution Nature - This Review revisits tumour initiation and promotion in light of clonal diversity and the presence of cancer driver mutations in normal tissues, aiming to understand mechanisms that enable...

Tumor promotion through the lens of evolution

This review grew out of many long conversations, shared ideas, and lively discussions

It has been a real pleasure to think together with Allan, Paul, Eve, and Abel about how tumours develop and how carcinogens shape cancer risk

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New Image of Earth and Moon

Paper Planet
A slumlord’s son inherited $413 million, failed at every business he touched, got convicted of 34 felonies, and just threatened to wipe out an entire civilization. His supporters call this “running it like a business.”

Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon today following intensified military operations.

Difficult to describe how unusual it is for @icrc.org to speak publicly like this.

"Heavy explosive weapons with wide-area effects struck densely populated urban areas, including the capital Beirut, without effective advance warnings."

ICRC Outraged by Deadly Strikes in Densely Populated Areas

Wise words from Spain's Prime Minister: “The momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, the destruction, and the lives lost. The govt of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket. What is needed now: diplomacy, international law and PEACE.”

At the bottom left, there is a stylised wheel design in red, partially out of frame, symbolising Roma culture and identity. The background features a vibrant blue with radiating lines emanating from the centre of the wheel, with a small section of green at the bottom left corner. In the top right corner, just below the EU logo, the white text INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY is displayed.

Diversity is our strength.

Some 10–12 million Roma in Europe, and many face isolation, poverty, and limited access to essentials like housing and education.

On #InternationalRomaDay, we stand together to protect the human rights of Roma.

🟢🔴🔵Let’s end antigypsyism now.

Earth behind the Moon

Awesome image from Artemis.
Big!

A graphic on a bright yellow background titled 'Hatching a stronger Europe.' It features a simple line drawing of a small bird hatching from one of several white eggs. Six lines point from the eggs to labels listing goals: Sustain our quality of life, Boost competitiveness, Protect our democracy, Keep Europe safe, Strengthen our societies, Step up partnerships, and Future-proof Union. The European Union flag icon is in the bottom right.

As many celebrate Easter across Europe, we are reminded our unity is our greatest asset and strength.

We look ahead with a basket full of progress, focused on our security, economic wellbeing, fundamental rights, and a sustainable future.

The EU moves forward, together. 🇪🇺

While millions of us are struggling to pay for groceries, energy bills & healthcare premiums, the First Lady posts this video showing how she's using our taxpayer money to wine & dine a murderous prince: fancy caligraphy, abundant forals, gilded tableware, gourmet food & white glove service

The only environmental-friendly ones!

She's a great cartoonist

Israel's Defence Minister "Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure."

Israel brag about their War Crimes and no one does anything.

Ohio just introduced HB798, an omnibus anti-trans bill that targets every aspect of trans peoples lives. It bans trans people from bathrooms, even in private businesses. It retroactively bans gender marker changes on birth certificates and drivers licenses. It compels misgendering in schools.

EMA consults on virtual control groups to help reduce animal use in medicines development | European Medicines Agency (EMA) A draft qualification opinion for the new testing method is open for consultation

We have just launched an open consultation on virtual animal control groups to help reduce animal use in medicines development.

Check it out now! 👇
❗Consultation open until 12 May 2026.

So Israel commits war crime after war crime…

Invades

Targets civilians/aid workers

Snipers children

Land grabs

Celebrates with champagne at hanging Palestinians

…and the international community can’t even muster the most flaccid of responses.

You have failed us all.

An infographic from the European Union (indicated by the EU flag icon) showing the accessibility of medical care in Europe in 2024. The visual features a vertical test tube filled with purple liquid. The majority of the tube is a light lavender color, while a small portion at the rounded bottom is a darker purple. 97.5% (Light Lavender): A line points to the large upper section with the text, "97.5% of Europeans had their medical examination needs met." 2.5% (Dark Purple): A line points to the small bottom section with the text, "2.5% Too expensive, Too far to travel, Long waiting lists." The year 2024 is noted at the bottom left.

The European health model brings both innovative medical care and social fairness.

Everyone is covered regardless of their job title or wealth.

Our latest report tells the story ⬇️

Trump has maimed science in the US, forever, no way back. Will this make America great again?

In Trumps America

An estimated 95,000 scientists and researchers have left federal agencies since Trump returned.

We lost them because this administration defunded their work, shuttered their offices, and made clear that finding out the truth is no longer a government priority.

I’m just going to say it plain:

Donald Trump ruined lives, and MILLIONS of people in all 50 states hate what he’s doing to this country.

Great to be part of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) meeting in San Diego, discussing new approaches in #toxicology and Virtual Control Groups (VCGs).

Some #VICT3R highlights: a poster by Karolina Kopańska (CAATevents) and Mathieu Vinken (VUB), recipient of the Enhancement of #AnimalWelfare Award 👏

the article gives me hope that we (and the American people) will win this fight

a GOP-affiliated polling firm found that more than 90% of Americans think it’s important for the US to be the global leader in biomedical research & for the govt to fund it. 62% of Americans we need more $$$, not less

A line graph of the number of NSF awards in fiscal 2026 compared to fiscal years 2021-2025. The fiscal year 2026 is well below the other curves and increasing only very slowly.

NSF Update through March 13, 2026

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I don't think people fully appreciate how apocalyptic things are for US science. I haven't had any new funding since 2024, but I'm still ok since typical grants are for three years. This means next year I will be completely out of funding and will have to fire everyone in the lab. It's not great.