Brian Chiswell

I am going to clip 3 rallies tonight -- Obama in Michigan, Trump in Georgia, and Bernie in Minnesota. If you appreciate my coverage on big political nights like tonight, please support what I do by signing up for my newsletter. I think you'll enjoy PN and paid subscribers make my work possible. Thx

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Rebecca Bennett, the Dem hoping to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. next month, is also in Somerville for #nokings

Admin cries poverty while we negotiate a union contract asking for job security, improvements in campus infrastructure, financial investment in research and teaching...but somehow there's money for dystopia.

This year alone, New Yorkers have reported more than 188,000 incidents of domestic violence. That's 780 incidents every day. Countless others go unreported. If you or someone you love needs help, call 1-800-621-HOPE or visit on.nyc.gov/hotlinechat.

And it wasn't even close. 👏 Dr. Annie Andrews brought a clear vision for South Carolina to the debate stage tonight. Her message was clear: South Carolina is ready for change. #AnnieAndrews #SouthCarolina #SCDemocrats #SCDebate #SCPolitics #Election2026

BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”

Donald Trump just called Dr. Annie Andrews "Trannie Andrews" on Truth Social in an attempt to help her opponent raise money. Join me in flooding Dr. Andrews website with tons of small donations right now so that this backfires on Trump spectacularly. 💙 drannieandrews.com

Varinia Bernales develops safer chemicals while making science more equitable This computational chemist advocates for women in science. #HispanicHeritageMonth #chemsky 🧪

On this day in 1951, Henrietta Lacks passed away from cervical cancer at just 31 years old. Her HeLa cells, taken without her knowledge or consent, went on to transform medical research and contribute to countless breakthroughs. Today, we honor Henrietta by ensuring her legacy are never forgotten.

How X-rays and crystals revealed the true nature of things The story behind the 100-year-old discovery that continues to render Nobel Prizes.

The provost of Dartmouth, at which I teach, has been using AI to write both academic papers & national op-eds, according to brave reporting by @thedartmouth.bsky.social. Many students are already bitter about AI. This leaves us as faculty no ground to stand on. www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026...

We’re suing to bring transparency back to Trump’s State Department—and you can help! Are you aware of an international agreement that the U.S. may have concluded since Jan. 2025? Have you been unable to locate it on the State Department’s site? Let us know 👇 ⬇️ www.lawfaremedia.org/article/why-...

Here’s to Lake Ontario: Blue Rodeo Hasn’t hit me yet

WATCH: South Carolinians are ready for change and need a fighter in Washington who is on their side. This 30 second ad is the first in a series of ads that will air for the next 70 days as we continue to build a campaign that everyone in this state can be proud of.

Before Europeans arrived, these were some of the names for The Great Lakes: Superior: gichi-gami (great sea) Erie: erielhonan (long tail) Michigan: michigami (long body of water) Ontario: Ontarí'io\kanadario (great lake\beautiful water) Huron: karegnondi (fresh water sea)

About Natalie Harp…

NSF is touting a dozen new solicitations announced this week as evidence that basic research still rules. But that's not what's really going on. www.science.org/content/arti...

Messenger RNA molecules, like those used in vaccines, are naturally programmed to self-destruct after they deliver their message.

Here's what to know about the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side.

I’m watching this USMNT game on Telemundo 🇺🇸

📈 Dr. @drannieandrews.com has turned #SCSEN into a true tossup! In a new poll, Sen. Lindsey Graham clings to a small 48-45% lead. But, after hearing about both candidates, Dr. Andrews leads 46%-43%—growing to an 11 point lead (48%-37%) after voters learn about Graham's record.

Health officials and researchers hope that efforts to control deer populations, which serve as "party buses" for mating ticks, can reverse the tide of ticks and the illnesses they cause.

Ticks don't discriminate and awareness shouldn't either. See how ticks and tick bites can appear across different skin tones, and learn what to watch for after spending time outdoors. Save and share to help spread awareness.

If you're watching the World Cup, get up to speed on the surprising science of the Trionda ball that stars in every game. Learn more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-... Image credit: FIFA, Getty Images, Premier League, Associated Press Illustration: Amanda Montañez Story: Emma R. Hasson

this is the way

A new investigation found that none of the cold cups designated as “widely recyclable” made it from Starbucks in-store recycling bins to a recycling facility. But the problem extends far beyond the coffee giant. #chemsky 🧪

Jasmine Clark will become the first Black woman with a science Ph.D. to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. https://scim.ag/4dDZe6P

Sen. Ron Johnson claims preposterously that as many as 3.9 MILLION (!!!) Americans died as a result of the covid vaccine Complete insanity

ASBMB strongly objects to the arbitrary dismissal of all 24 highly qualified experts serving on the National Science Board in the middle of their six-year terms. ➡️ Read the full statement: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/pos.... #ASBMBAdvocates

Hawai’i is close to passing a bill to remove political contributions from the permitted acts of corporations, obviating Citizens United. This would take campaign finance out of the claws of billionaires. States, not the federal govt, control incorporation. Other states are beginning to join in.

My lab at Pitt is looking for a Research Scientist to help us make phage therapy for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections. Please share and apply! cfopitt.taleo.net/careersectio...

My manifesto:

Committed socialist Albert Einstein was born on this day in 1879. In addition to his groundbreaking papers in the field of physics, Einstein published "Why Socialism" in the inaugural issue of Monthly Review.

This single-use cup made with nickel-treated chitosan is completely biodegradable and can be used as a replacement for plastic: cen.acs.org/materials/bi... #chemsky 🧪

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

The American Medical Association is launching an effort to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness independently of U.S. government health agencies

It’s been such a cold, snowy winter that sitting and watching the snow melt on this cloudy 34 degree afternoon fills me with hope and contentment

Chemistry is a powerful tool for building community, sparking curiosity, and creating a sense of belonging. [1/8]

#BlackHistoryMonth | Today, we celebrate George Washington Carver, a botanist & inventor, who in 1944 published the first of 44 practical bulletins to help farmers grow alternatives to cotton & prevent soil depletion. ➡️More achievements in the life sciences made by Black scientists: bit.ly/415kqNR.

The US government lost more than 10,000 STEM PhDs last year, according to an analysis by Science of newly released OPM data, with 11 departures for every hire. And many OPM calls "voluntary" separations were probably pushed. www.science.org/content/arti...

Murphy on Bovino: "That was a bone-chilling interview. I was shaking while I was listening to it, in large part bc it takes just an unbelievable amount of gall to lie to the American public. Everybody saw that video ... it should freak the public out that the Trump administration lies this easily"

Hi everyone -- there is a general strike in Minnesota tomorrow to protest what the Trump administration and DHS are doing to our community. In solidarity with the action, I am going to donate my revenue from tmrw's newsletter to People over Papers, the Midway-Hamline Diaper Bank, & Every Meal. (1/2)

I'd like to chat with people who have applied for grad school in chem or biochem for fall 2026 for an article in C&EN (@cenmag.bsky.social) about how funding changes in the US are impacting admissions. If this is you, please fill out this form. forms.office.com/r/5xUxaqEnfX #chemsky #chemchat

There is no legal justification, whatsoever, to use military force against a NATO ally like Greenland. If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.

Just a reminder that George Conway is not fundraising right now to run against a MAGA republican. He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.

Merry Christmas 🎄🧪! Here's a video I made of the predicted structure for the protein MERRYCHRISTMAS. I used AlphaFold to predict the structure and then colored the backbone (green), amino acids by index (rainbow), and noncovalent interactions (dotted lines). #sciart #science #MolBio