@scottish_water we are in KY14 and have been having issues with our water supply since Saturday. The pressure has been so low over the weekend that no water was coming out of the taps upstairs or showers. Then this morning the water went off completely. No delivery of water as promised today 😞
This explains the "I do my own research" crowd
Intermediate levels of scientific knowledge are associated with overconfidence and negative attitudes towards science.
This is based on four large surveys, spanning 30 years in Europe and the United States and does not rely on self-reporting or peer comparison.
Be wary of overconfident people who know just enough to think they are experts, but not enough to understand the limitations of their own knowledge.
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New pneumococcus - Treg paper in @CellReports. We show that TNFR2 signalling is essential for Treg mediated protection against bacteraemic pneumonia. Lots of interesting new data on role of TNFR2+ Tregs and gdT17 cells during pneumococcal disease https://t.co/HhdO3PI3t4
About to submit your paper? Did you know that the References are the part of a paper most often overlooked? 😳
It's not only damaging science but also making desk-rejection more likely.
Here's a 9-point references checklist for you to keep. 🔖
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Venturing into the world solo is daunting at the best of times.
Now, imagine you are trying to build a #smallbusiness... by yourself... remotely!
Dive into Lesley and Bilal’s article on building their #writing#agencies@AlchemyMedical and @BhamPharma:
https://t.co/E52Xo3C8r3
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Genuine question . Could someone please post a link to a clear explanation of why the energy price caps are being increased . Because superficially it seems that it’s providing the suppliers with colossal profits and a counterproductive dependence on dirtier fossil fuels . Thanks
Forced birth in a country with:
—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations
This isn't about "life." It's about control.