From a friend... "So glad we’re all running in the opposite direction together xx"

Let's normalize this. Men taking parental leave: "Our senior writer Sam Rutherford just had a baby! Sam will be off on parental leave for a bit..." engadget.com/engadget-revie…

"This data supports "tall poppy syndrome," which is a theory where those who achieve success or stand out are criticized or cut down by others. Envy is often at the root, which makes one wonder if workplaces still don't want to see women shine too brightly..." quite.

Wow. Just read through the comments on the online version of Hiroko Tabuchi's great article on our case re: #PFAS in biosolids contaminating our farms. Some great comments, and some huge misunderstandings. A short 🧵 1/15 nytimes.com/2024/08/31/cli…

I’m pretty sure that none of y’all need to worry about Kamala Harris taxing non realized capital gains. This would affect less than 11,000 people in the US (those worth >$100 million) and if that IS you hit me up and let’s feed some people.

Anyone hearing anything about when kids under 12 can get the new Covid booster? Academic Mom, PhD

If you are looking for a Covid booster for your kid under 12 check this spreadsheet out! Thanks Molly 💚 and Yannotyam 🙏

Got a paper submitted this morning and sent a couple of important emails, now it’s time to enjoy Labor Day, the point of which is not to labor 🧘 🍹

If Vice President Kamala Harris won the White House, she would be the first woman elected president and the first graduate of a historically Black college to hold that office. to.pbs.org/3z64OhT

Could silk help us replace plastics? sciencefriday.com/segments/histo…

These lawmakers do everything possible to prevent life saving care for women. It is impossible for them to claim they just didn't understand the consequences.

Come work O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs IU Bloomington. There is a new opening for an Assistant Professor in Pollutant Fate and Transport Tenure Track Faculty Position. Happy to answer questions!! indiana.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/25…

The production plants for plastics emit toxic air pollutants; air pollution is known to worsen neurocognitive & behavioral outcomes in children and to contribute to cognitive decline & dementias such as those associated with Parkinson & Alzheimer disease psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-plast…

Partner had #Covid while I was overseas for work. Week went by, seemed all clear, but 8 was apparently a silent virus incubator for several days. 13 is down hard 1.5 wks later, and I am next! Long incubation time to ensure family fun, be careful out there y'all! Academic Mom, PhD

Well, Thanksgiving dinner is going to be awkward 🤐