#aaas — Public Fediverse posts
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Schöne Sonntags-Lektüre: Enshittification 📖
Passt zum Thema:
Heute morgen noch den Nvidia-Pitch zu ihrem Openclaw for Enterprises konsumiert:
#openclaw soll in 3 Wochen das gleiche Geschäft haben wie Linux in 30 Jahren?
Soll also ein Wrapper (nicht Musiker) aus diversen Code-Chunks der auf einem Linux-Server deployt wird das neue Betriebssystem sein?Was sind eure Gedanken dazu?
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At the World’s Largest General #Science Meeting, Surviving Trump Is the Topic
The overarching theme at #AAAS this year was the damage inflicted on #US science sector by the Trump admin and how to best respond to it. Since Trump returned to office, his team has terminated or frozen 7,800 research grants, laid off 25,000 #scientists and personnel from research agencies, and proposed budget cuts of 35% to federal science, amounting to $32 billion.
https://www.404media.co/at-the-worlds-largest-general-science-meeting-surviving-trump-is-the-topic/
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So, Department of Energy is piloting the use of Grok at Lawrence Livermore National Lab (per a policy alert announcement from #AAAS) .
What could go wrong? 🤦♂️
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A new guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in Turkey to cover scientific topics has been published.
dr.-gulsen-saray__turkish-science-journalism-guide-2025-version-0.-december-04-2025-bnsj-upload
‘Science Journalism in Turkey and Communicating Science to the Public’ (Türkiye’de Bilim Gazeteciliği ve Halka Doğru Bilim İletişimi) is the first Turkish science journalism guidebook for science journalists.
It was written by the science journalist and academic Dr. Gülsen Saray, and reviewed by editors and academics Prof. Dr. Akif Özer and Prof. Dr. Sefa Yüce.
The author, Saray, said: “This guide is a comprehensive resource for those navigating the dynamic profession of science journalism, and it highlights the importance and growth of science journalism in Turkey and Turkish-speaking countries. It will help ensure journalists produce higher-quality, more effective and impactful reporting which is a growing need driven by societal needs and technological developments.”
“The scope, context, and purpose of this guide are to offer practical advice to science journalists working in the field, drawing on the expertise and insights of contemporary and internationally successful science journalists and renowned science journalism institutions … I hope it will be an interesting and useful handbook to valued media members, students who choose the field of science journalism, people working in government or corporate public relations departments, and academics.”
The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.
The initiative has previously brought science journalism guides to life in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, and Bulgarian.
“This is another in a series of expert guides written by local authors in local languages to make them accessible and relevant to local audiences – journalists wishing to report about science,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project. “It is an ambitious, book-length guide that should be a useful reference for both practitioners and those interested in the theory and practice of science journalism.”
Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
“EurekAlert! is humbled by the opportunity to help support journalists in the Balkans through this locally accessible project,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “Our thanks to everyone involved in producing this guide.”
Author bio:
Dr. Gülsen Saray is a science journalist and columnist. She holds a PhD in science journalism, MA in political science and public administration, and BSc in civil engineering. She speaks Turkish, English, and German at an academic level, and has also learned French and Ottoman Turkish. She is also a qualified scientist who has gained experience based on experiments in the construction materials laboratory.
https://efsj.eu/2025/12/30/new-science-reporting-guide-published-for-journalists-in-turkey/ #AAAS #Balkans #BNSJ #books #EastEurope #education #EurekAlert #guide #MiddleEast #practicalGuide #skills #Turkey -
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Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific #Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows
Trump’s budget plan guts federal #science funding for the next fiscal year, according to an overview published by #AAAS. Particularly at risk is the category of #basicresearch — the blue-sky variety meant to push back the frontiers of human knowledge and sow practical spinoffs and breakthroughs in such everyday fields as health care and artificial intelligence.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/science/trump-science-budget-cuts.html
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A global platform for academic exchange, collaboration and technological advancements—explore the #AAAS Science Partner Journal (SPJ) 'Research' on #ScienceOpen.
📄🌐 Browse standout #OpenAccess publications across disciplines and learn more about submitting your own work here: https://blog.scienceopen.com/2025/07/the-science-partner-journal-research/
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Very interesting results of #AAAS survey on researcher positions on #OpenLicenses. Note that I'm over 70.
https://www.aaas.org/news/interests-concerns-and-knowledge-gaps-around-open-licenses<blockquote>
* 42% of respondents — when asked what they prefer to do with #CCBY licensed content where they use it themselves— mentioned actions that don’t necessarily require this license, like reading work, or sharing it in the classroom.
* 29% of respondents say there should be no limitations on the #reuse of peer-reviewed research at all, with those older than 70 years of age feeling most strongly.
* 28% of respondents were concerned about reuses of work with a CC-BY license, largely related to possible misrepresentations of their work. Some cited concerns about misuse of their data for political gain.
* In general, younger researchers were slightly more concerned than their older counterparts about potential downstream misuses of their work.
* With respect to commercial reuses of published work, about 36% indicated that there are cases that excite them, while roughly 63% indicated that there are cases that worry them. The latter group’s concerns relate to the possibility of misrepresentation by media and other groups or individuals; use by unsanctioned entities seeking to make a profit; and training of #AI models without proper attribution.
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The #AAAS event today was very helpful in getting me mentally to think more about the challenges that scientists face when advocating to their US elected representatives at a time like this one: where the President's 'request" (which is a policy document and not legally binding) appears to express a desire to completely destroy the foundations of the US economy ... research and development.
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Fun fact: the last time the Congressional budget process operated as envisioned in the US Constitution (the "orderly" process of passing all the individual budget bills before the start of the next US fiscal year) was 1997.
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How I am spending part of my afternoon: engaged in a #AAAS webinar on "Science Funding at the Brink" regarding the US President's "budget request" and what happens next. Thanks to AAAS for organizing this.
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Sorry for the short notice, but I've only just discovered the existence of this interesting event later today: 👇
"Join science policy experts from the #AAAS Office of Government Relations on Monday, June 16, at 2 pm ET, for a timely webinar that breaks down what’s in the Administration’s proposed FY26 budget, the current political landscape, and what’s at stake for science. We’ll walk through the federal budget process and explore tools and resources that will help you share your personal story with your federal policymakers during the August congressional recess."
https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TETi8KPdTcmaTVmCzxJKaA#/registration
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Being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science during such a turbulent time carries a profound significance.
I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues for the nomination and recognition.
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Update. Although the #Trump admin is firing scientists, "some science leaders argued [that it's] not specifically targeting research. 'Science seems to be collateral damage to these [downsizing] efforts that are almost random, by date of hire or date of promotion,' says Sudip Parikh, CEO of #AAAS…'It’s not strategic. It’s not based on the needs of the future, the needs of science.'"
PS: My take: Some of the destruction targets research he opposes for political reasons, like #climate research. But much of the rest is semi-random pillaging to show numbers (positions cut, dollars saved). This is evident from the growing number of firings, in a growing number of departments, that Trump and #Musk later try to rescind.
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DATE: February 20, 2025 at 07:30AM
SOURCE: BioWorld MedTechDirect article link at end of text block below.
Trump administration an existential threat to science, warns #AAAS chief
#medtech @realDonaldTrump
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Articles can be found by scrolling down the page at https://www.bioworld.com/topics/85-bioworld-medtech .
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DATE: February 19, 2025 at 05:30PM
SOURCE: BioWorld MedTechDirect article link at end of text block below.
Trump administration an existential threat to science, warns #AAAS chief
#medtech @realDonaldTrump
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Articles can be found by scrolling down the page at https://www.bioworld.com/topics/85-bioworld-medtech .
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NYU Information for Practice puts out 400-500 good quality health-related research posts per week but its too much for many people, so that bot is limited to just subscribers. You can read it or subscribe at @PsychResearchBot
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Since 1991 The National Psychologist has focused on keeping practicing psychologists current with news, information and items of interest. Check them out for more free articles, resources, and subscription information: https://www.nationalpsychologist.com
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🇺🇲 « Incertain, anxieux, craintif. » C'est l'ambiance de la première grande réunion scientifique américaine de 2025
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/defunding-research-activism-aaas
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From 2006-2024, 700+ judges participated in AAAS Judicial Seminars on Emerging Brain Science, exploring neuroscience topics relevant to legal decisions. A new AAAS study assesses the program’s impact and identifies areas for growth. Read the report for insights into #neuroscience and #law! 🧠⚖️ #neurolaw #neurosociety #AAAS
https://dana.org/article/broadening-legal-perspectives-in-neuroscience/
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Hoy es Día Internacional de las Mujeres y las Niñas en la Ciencia. Acá les dejo los cómics que hice junto con las asociaciones SciAll y AAAS sobre la vida de 6 científicas brillantes: https://sciall.org/projects/. #science #WomenSTEM #womeninstem #womeninscience #aaas
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CEO of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) testifying to Congress last week. I'm very grateful to the organizational leaders who have been standing up and speaking out, and proud to be a member of this organization. #aaas
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"...an immediate, blanket ban on travel is unusual, says one longtime researcher in #NIH's intramural program. 'I don't think we've ever had this and it's pretty devastating for a #postdoc or #graduatestudent' who needs to present their work and network to move ahead in their career, the researcher says."
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Remember yesterday when #NIH, #CDC, etc were told not to publish updates? Today meetings are getting halted IN THE MIDDLE, and review sessions etc on indefinite hold.
From @evangelinewarren on her bsky account: "I'm currently on day two of a workshop from the NIH. We're in the middle of a presentation and we're now being told that the remainder of the workshop is cancelled. 🙃" https://bsky.app/profile/evangelinewarren.com/post/3lge6lbvijk27
Also reported by American Academy for the Advancement of Science (#AAAS): "Donald Trump’s return to the White House is already having a big impact at the $47.4 billion U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the new administration imposing a wide range of restrictions, including the abrupt cancellation of meetings including grant review panels. Officials have also ordered a communications pause, a freeze on hiring, and an indefinite ban on travel.... Today, for example, officials halted midstream a training workshop for junior scientists, called off a workshop on adolescent learning minutes before it was to begin, and canceled meetings of two advisory councils. Panels that were scheduled to review grant proposals also received eleventh-hour word that they wouldn’t be meeting." https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-hits-nih-devastating-freezes-meetings-travel-communications-and-hiring
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The Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism are launching a new science journalism guide, this time in Romanian.
“From the Field: A Science Journalist’s Handbook” is the result of a collective effort by more than 20 Romanian journalists and content creators who dedicated their time and expertise to build a 138-page document designed to help journalists navigate the complex world of science reporting.
The guide was coordinated by science journalists Andrada Fiscutean and Cristina Radu and is a must-read for both aspiring and seasoned professionals.
Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
You can read the guide for free below or here:
Ghid jurnalism de știință (încă în lucru) — Iunie 2024
https://efsj.eu/2024/11/11/new-science-journalism-guide-published-in-romanian/
#AAAS #Balkans #EurekAlert_ #guide #Moldova #practicalGuide #Romania
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Very much looking forward to this!
Engage with #AAAS: Scientists Respond to the SCOTUS
Date & Time: Sep 30, 2024 12:00 PM ET
With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron doctrine in June, the courts and Congress will play an increasingly important role in connecting science and policy. We are committed to training scientists on legal frameworks and communicating science effectively to judges [...]
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Day 2 of 6: This week, I'll be sharing bits of my creative process in making the comic book stories of six incredible AAAS SciAll IF/THEN Ambassadors! Here's material from the comic about astrophysicist and Assistant Professor at Darmuth College Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil. I loved working on this project! Find all the comics sciall.org/projects/ ! A new one tomorrow! #comics #science #fermilab #neutrino #physicist #STEM #cartoon #AAAS #IfThen #WomenSTEM #drawing #art
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This week, I'll be sharing bits of my creative process in making the comic book stories of six incredible AAAS and IF/THEN Ambassadors. Here's the cover and first page of the comic about Fermilab particle physicist Dr. Jessica Esquivel. I loved working on this project, thanks to all the people at SciAll.org ! You can find all the complete comics at https://sciall.org/projects/ A new one tomorrow! #comics #science #fermilab #neutrino #physicist #STEM #cartoon #AAAS #IfThen #WomenSTEM #drawing #art
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"Elite" peer review was studied by Daniel Larremore and colleagues using an anonymised dataset from AAAS of 112,000 papers submitted to Science and Science Advances. A few more desk rejects for women authors, but no difference in peer review. Clear preference for work from prestigious institutions: biased or just better? Big teams also do better.
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SciAll.org and AAAS have just released an amazing set of comic book stories about women scientists which I've been honored to make, including physicist Dr. Jessica Esquivel & astronomer Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil! Check them out at https://sciall.org/projects/ #SciAll #AAAS #ifthen #ScienceForAll #Science #STEM #STEMLearning #BIPOC #BIPOCinScience #WomenInSTEM #BlackInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #DiversityAndInclusion #astronomy #physics #scicomm #education #comics #BurçinMutluPakdil #astrophysics #galaxies
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The paper "Seismic detection of the Martian core" by Stähler et al. (2021) was just awarded the 2023 #AAAS Newcomb Cleveland prize for the best paper published in the journal Science. Members of #IPGP that participated in this study include Philippe Lognonné, Henri Samuel, Éléonore Stutzmann, Zongbo Xu, Taichi Kawamura and Matthieu Plasman. In this paper, seismic data from the #InSight mission were used to determine the size of the iron core of #Mars. Congratulations !
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RSV Vaccine Breakthrough Examined at AAAS Meeting
As three #vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus reach #FDA review, a scientific conference explored a key breakthrough researchers achieved to get to this point.
https://sciencebusiness.technewslit.com/?p=44528
#News #Science #AAAS #AAASmtg #RSV #Biotechnology #Antibodies #Proteins #Chemistry #ClinicalTrials #NIH #DrugMakers #Pharmaceuticals
