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dmacphee

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Reproductive Scientist. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Interested in science education, books of all sorts, science communication, and reproductive biology. Opinions my own. Boosts may not be endorsements but for stimulating discussions. #ReproSci #Science #ReproMed #HigherEd #Reproduction #Scicomm #fedi22 #PretermBirth #Curiosity

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dmacphee, to Birds
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Canada’s bird watchers have a front row seat to climate change - The Globe and Mail

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-climate-change-is-changing-how-we-birdwatch/

dmacphee, to Canada
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The artificial-womb revolution is coming

“Ectogenesis raises a slew of scientific, medical and technical questions, but frankly these pale in comparison with the social, moral, ethical and political challenges the process poses, particularly if it is used by the state to raise population levels without the participation of mothers in baby birthing or parents in child rearing.”
#Canada #ArtificialWomb #Reproduction #cdnpoli #Science #Ethics

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-artificial-womb-revolution-is-coming-along-with-the-debates-it/

dmacphee, to Dogs
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Make sure to do tick checks and if you can use a tick preventative like a chewable from you vet.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/season-of-the-ticks-cambridge-walks-pets-people-1.7203865

dmacphee, to random
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Sask. sky watchers say 'extremely strong aurora' possible this weekend

Great news.

https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/saskatchewan-sky-watchers-say-conditions-are-perfect-for-extremely-strong-aurora-on-friday-1.6880947

dmacphee, to climate
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Andrew Coyne Helped Run Charity That Gave $6.4M to Climate Crisis Denial Groups

Yikes.

https://www.desmog.com/2024/05/07/andrew-coyne-helped-run-charity-that-gave-6-4m-to-climate-crisis-denial-groups/

dmacphee, to Canada
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Tank: Big Sask. carbon capture gamble called $1.4B 'bust' 10 years in
I can think of other more critical words for that disaster.

https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/tank-big-sask-carbon-capture-gamble-called-1-4b-bust-10-years-in?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAQ0YW1xc7g3PgJGNbhpM7PgbKzhQEqDwgAKgcICjD5144IMNP8dQ&utm_content=related&gaa_at=la&gaa_n=ARTJ-U-5Tit7V_PnP8Z1in1qpW4wCWw8tH_QurDbZ-8oU_x1bEyaGI_wlNaRJNqmEi91CD1TH9iHmbfkFIqn&gaa_ts=663c1343&gaa_sig=XpZNykFcp7j9smTmB0lGoAkfiTYXbFQ8PvtYpKp8axGil7wMGGKQmPOIJptgihBqXugFqPRHNUuzP0hcIegBNA%3D%3D

dmacphee, to ArtificialIntelligence
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Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you've likely never heard of

https://theconversation.com/why-are-algorithms-called-algorithms-a-brief-history-of-the-persian-polymath-youve-likely-never-heard-of-229286

dmacphee, to Canada
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Carbon capture is a waste of money and essentially a scam. Reducing emission production in the first place should be the focus.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/05/02/news/saskatchewans-carbon-capture-expectations-report

dmacphee, to Canada
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Syphilis increasingly displaying severe symptoms

“Cases of infant syphilis have been soaring recently in the United States. Earlier this month, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) urged syphilis screening for all pregnant women.”

With Saskatchewan having one of the highest increases in Canada, screening would be important here too.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-syphilis-displaying-atypical-severe-symptoms.html

dmacphee, to drama
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This is a shocking and important story to tell…currently on PBS. Hopefully on CBC Gem soon.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84z0lk0019o

dmacphee, to Canada
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Alberta’s Secret Pandemic Study Is Led by COVID Restrictions’ Critic

“this is a more serious effort to gin up research supporting conclusions the government has already reached, since the report is clearly intended to appear to be a legitimate study. Then again, this kind of thing happens all the time with research by economic “think tanks,” so really all that’s new is it’s being extended to medical research. “

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/24/Danielle-Smith-Alberta-Secret-Pandemic-Study-COVID-Restrictions/

dmacphee, to random
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A damning finding but not surprising. failed citizens.

“Newly obtained internal data shows the Saskatchewan government knew COVID-19 was spreading at an "exponential" rate in the fall of 2021, providing new insight into what officials knew before a devastating COVID-19 wave hit the province…days before the provincial government publicly declined to re-introduce measures doctors said were urgently needed to stop the spread of the virus.“

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/covid-19-response-fall-2021-1.7179486

dmacphee, to random
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Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient's wishes for end-of-life care
“Recent abortion and IVF cases have highlighted the constantly changing landscape of medical decision-making and what that means for medical care. Given this shifting terrain, it is impossible to predict with any degree of certainty how a pregnant person’s end-of-life care directives will be interpreted”

https://theconversation.com/fetal-personhood-rulings-could-nullify-a-pregnant-patients-wishes-for-end-of-life-care-224870

dmacphee, to science
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2024 Canada Gairdner Awards Recognize World-Renowned Scientists

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/04/11/2861215/0/en/2024-Canada-Gairdner-Awards-Recognize-World-Renowned-Scientists-for-Transformative-Contributions-to-Research-Impacting-Human-Health.html

dmacphee, to Ukraine
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Just finished watching 20 Days in Mariupol. This is a shocking but must watch documentary showing the war crimes of Russia and the suffering of Ukrainians. How can Republicans in the USA and some Conservatives in Canada try to stall financial aid and thus deliberately assist Russia by not supporting Ukraine?

dmacphee, to ukteachers
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Challenges in Academia

A pointed article about what is going wrong, in part, with academia.

“The growth of managerial and administrative grades responsible more and more for controlling academics rather than supporting them is one of the most important trends in the modern university. That structure emits a constant white noise and static of demands that don’t seem connected to lecturers’ training or aims”


https://voicesofacademia.com/2024/04/05/its-not-your-fault-that-academic-life-is-getting-harder-by-glen-ohara/

dmacphee, to science
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H5N1 and livestock.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/avian-flu-h5n1-cow-outbreaks-1.7162626

dmacphee, to random
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As always, a useful resource from Dr Jen Gunter.

https://vajenda.substack.com/p/the-vulva-and-vagina-the-basics-and

dmacphee, to Canada
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Pollievre listen to experts? You have got to be kidding me.

“The economists pushed back on assertions the carbon price has driven up the cost of living, and called out opponents for failing to pitch a less costly alternative to reduce emissions.
"And they certainly aren't offering any alternatives that would reduce emissions at the same low cost as carbon pricing," read the open letter, which had garnered 213 signatures as of Wednesday afternoon.”

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/03/28/news/conservatives-blast-experts-defend-federal-carbon-tax

dmacphee, to Canada
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Researcher proposes a new definition of a human embryo from a legal perspective

Interesting.

https://phys.org/news/2024-03-definition-human-embryo-legal-perspective.html

dmacphee, to science
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Eminence vs Evidence-based medicine

This is a good piece.
“Today we have a whole new breed of physicians whose eminence is due more to their media exposure than their accomplishments. The likes of Mehmet Oz, Deepak Chopra, Steven Gundry, Joseph Mercola and Christiane Northrup have become mega-influencers and continually use their eminence to upset the evidence-loaded cart.”

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-and-nutrition-history/can-vitamin-c-cure-common-cold-hold

dmacphee, to Canada
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An outstanding documentary.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/last-repair-shop-donations-1.7149746

dmacphee, to mentalhealth
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Online wellness content: 3 ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience

Some good advice.


https://theconversation.com/online-wellness-content-3-ways-to-tell-evidence-based-health-information-from-pseudoscience-224119

dmacphee, to Canada
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Red Deer Catholic directive would restrict LGBTQ+ conversations in schools

“teachers at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools were given a directive that would require them to out students to administrators, remove Pride materials and force teachers to only refer to students by their legal names”

For crying out loud, this is dangerous and disgusting.

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/red-deer-catholic-directive-would-require-teachers-to-out-students-remove-pride-material-ata

dmacphee, to Futurology
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As severe Alberta drought looms, fracking consumes huge volumes of water — forever
“Although the oilsands consume the vast majority of all water used by the oil and gas industry in Alberta, fracking has grown ever-thirstier over the past decade — and the water it uses is gone from the water cycle for good.”

https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-drought-fracking/

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