"Bluesky shows higher level of content originality in scholarly discourse, perhaps due to a higher proportion of academic users. X tends to favor simple retweets. This positions Bluesky as a richer environment for substantive science communication."🧪
True for our study www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
🎙️ “And now, a story that’s truly out of this world. It begins in the small town of Sarnia, Ontario, where a boy named Chris Hadfield looked up at the night sky and saw more than stars—he saw possibility.
Canadian dictionary, eh!
“Calling a kilometre a “klick” is also noted for its outsized use in Canada as is referring to someone as being “in hospital.” Describing a puddle-soaked foot as a “booter” (in the Prairie provinces) or a “soaker” (in Ontario) are also new entries in this category”
#Canada
When safe, effective vaccines exist, testing updated versions (e.g., annual flu/COVID shot) by giving some participants a placebo is withholding treatment and thus is unethical. Immunobridging is used instead to evaluate the updated version. 🛟😷 medsky
It’s a misty morning at our marina
Beautiful tulips in High Park, Toronto
Peak Sakura in High Park, Toronto
This is Canada — and we decide what happens here. #CanadaStrong
We took grandson #2 out for burgers down the street last evening, sat in a window seat. Astonished by the countless young people striding by with hands full of take out food packages.
Plus literally dozens of e-bike meal delivery guys with their big backpacks.
And now this 👇🏻🤷🏼
🇨🇦Canada is not broken.
EMPEROR KEISARI- KING KUNINGAS- GENTOO VALKOKULMA- CHINSTRAP MYSSY- ADELIE JAA- YELLOW-EYED KELTASILMA- ROYAL SOUTHERN ROCKHOPPER MACQUARIEN- KALLIOTOYHTO- NORTHERN ROCKHOPPER PITKATOYHTO- FIORDLAND CRESTED VUONO- ERECT CRESTED MACARONI SNARES AFRICAN MAGELLANIC GALAPAGOS HUMBOLDT LITTLE BLUE CRESTED SNARESSAARTEN- AFRIKAN- PATAGONIAN- GALAPAGOSIN- PERUN- SINI- KNOW YOUR PENGUINS
Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
Sharing pics of gorgeous blue skies — I took these on my walk along Lake Ontario this morning
Read about the latest Temerty Faculty of Medicine news in our MedEmail. Professor Dan Drucker is one of 5 recipients if the Breakthrough Prize in recognition of their discovery of GLP-1. mailchi.mp/utoronto/dan... @uoftmedicine.bsky.social
'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
Restored OAS eligibility to age 65 yrs. Re-funded science funding after Harper cuts. Unmuzzled scientists after Harper restrictions. Established Canada Child Benefit. Launched national $10/day childcare. Legalized Medical Assistance in Dying. Legalized recreational cannabis. Negotiated CUSMA trade deal. Signed the Paris agreement. Introduced strict gun control. Invested to end 132 drinking water advisories on reserves. Enacted the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Introduced National Pharmacare Framework. Lowered the small business tax rate. Lowered middle class tax rate. Increased income tax for the wealthiest. Established a national suicide prevention hotline. Implemented the Parental sharing benefit. Passed the accessible Canada Act. Provided critical COVID 19 relief.
Polievre’s new favourite phrase:
“Lost Liberal Decade"
What did the Liberals do over the last 10 years?🤔🧐
“Canadians tell us they need a family doctor. They need that ongoing care. And that is really important—not only to deal with health issues we already have, but to prevent future ones.”
@jossreimer.bsky.social on why primary care must be a top priority in the upcoming federal election.
How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging?
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Congratulations to Dr. Woodin!
On 9/11, the people of Gander stepped up. They showed the very best of Canada.
Mike Myers and Prime Minister Mike Carney are photographed standing together, leaning on the boards of an ice rink. They are talking to each other and smiling.
Ran into a great Canadian at the rink the other day.
The bluebird carries the sky on his back. - Henry David Thoreau
📷: Eastern Bluebird
Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes the hand of President Macron after speaking at a podium in Paris, France.
Canada is strong. Together with our allies, we are even stronger.
Good to meet with you in France, President Macron. The friendship between our two countries is the envy of the world.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Mark Carney walk up a set of stairs inside 10 Downing Street.
Thanks, Keir, for the warm welcome at 10 Downing Street.
At a time of great consequence for our country — one in which our sovereignty has been called into question — alliances and friendships like ours matter.
Science saves lives. This is such an amazing development.
For those not familiar with CDN politics. Mark Carney has just been elected as Liberal Party leader. Once Trudeau officially steps down as PM, Carney will temporarily be the Prime Minister Then Carney will run in a future election against the other party leaders(UCP, Green and NDP) for PM. Date TBA
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
#TemertyMed and @ucalgary.bsky.social researchers develop innovative approach using AI to streamline the screening process for systematic reviews. bit.ly/3QKUTn2
