California to launch its 'own damn satellite' to track greenhouse gases. And I hope we call it that!! 😆

California to launch its 'own damn satellite' to track greenhouse gases. And I hope we call it that!! 😆

“On the eve of the gathering, California governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that would make the state’s electricity supply carbon-free by 2045. A separate executive order by Brown is more sweeping, committing to net zero emissions across the entire California economy, also by 2045.” Hooray, California!

#California #climate #pollution #science
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/14/john-kerry-climate-change-california-summit?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Join a study to end heart disease! It's reasonably easy, and won't take much time. Put big data to good use!

Join a study to end heart disease! It's reasonably easy, and won't take much time. Put big data to good use!

#heartehealth #heartdisease #science
https://www.health-eheartstudy.org/

"Ramsdell, a developmental biologist at the University of South Carolina, soon found something strange: The odds of...

"Ramsdell, a developmental biologist at the University of South Carolina, soon found something strange: The odds of recovery differed for women who had cancer in the left breast versus the right."

This is a great general audience biology article about how organisms and cells manage asymmetrical development. It's fascinating stuff!

#science #symmetry #asymmetry #biology
https://www.wired.com/2017/02/body-can-tell-left-right/

I'm so proud of Governor Brown for being so passionately pro-science and pro-environment.

I'm so proud of Governor Brown for being so passionately pro-science and pro-environment. California has an excellent record in standing up to do what is right, regardless of Washington's action or inaction, and this fiery speech shows we will continue to lead. #governorbrown #science #environment #california #ourowndamnsatellites
https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2016/12/this-is-what-the-resistance-sounds-like/510899/