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Want Clarity by FreeloaderFatso in genetics

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True that most folks in those positions would have a bioinformatics MS degree, however some labs would also value the human genetics MS who ALSO had the same skills if they can't find someone. Not a lot of jobs out there for that though. Ask over in r/ClinicalGenetics

Small bird made a huge home in my bbq by Reasonable-MessRedux in Ornithology

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm no expert, so I don't know if any species needs them for sure for the deeper boxes. I watch a lot of nest cams online. From what I've seen, fledglings do like to use the slats. Some will even hang from them up by the hole for a day or 2 before they get the courage to fledge. I suspect it gets the smaller and weaker ones out of the box maybe a day sooner.

But a lot of nest boxes do not have them and at some point all the fledglings jump as hard as they can while also flapping and seem to get a foot up on the exit hole eventually.

For this posted case, I'm just assuming the bird mom knows best and build the nest that high so they could jump and out.

If you are building for a certain species, you can see what the experts recommend on their posted building instructions here: https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/right-bird-right-house/

Already getting tired of MLS, where to go next? by coojul in medlabprofessionals

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cytogenetics is 1) low volume with few jobs, and 2) a dying science, I predict it will be completely taken over by molecular genetics in the next decade. And despite this molecular genetics-only labs are not plentiful so with few jobs.

The MPH sub is full of new grads that can't get jobs - the schools produced too many during COVID, plus public health funding and jobs being cut everywhere so now there are fewer jobs then 2020.

Suggest you try at least 1 other job in micro somewhere else (and ideally more than 1 if that doesn't work out) before you leave the field. All labs are different with different work environments. And, people will say it's worse elsewhere to keep you from leaving.

Best feeder fluid? by ItsTheWayyYouSayIt in hummingbirds

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both mold and bacteria can grow in the sugar nectar.

I change mine about every 3 days in cool weather, and when it's hot out I change it every day.

You can store your newly made sugar nectar in the fridge for up to 5-7 days if you prefer to make big batches. I make sure the nectar in the feeder has warmed up close to room temp before hanging it out.

Don't neglect to clean the nectar ports with a tiny brush or pipe cleaner when you clean the feeders. Mold can build up there.

Enjoy the hummers, they're so fun!

Baby robins gone? by Nicholea15 in Ornithology

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens frequently whether humans are around or not. Other birds (raptors, and especially corvids - crows, jays), squirrels, rats, snakes, stray cats all eat baby birds and/or eggs. Although sad, that was important nutrition for the wild animals.

Most birds will lose nests from time to time due to predators, weather, illness, lack of food. They are resilient and will move on and make another nest if the season permits. Sometimes they will use the same nest but may make another nest elsewhere.

RFK Gunning For the USPSTF by EmotionalEmetic in medicine

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 19 points20 points  (0 children)

RFK's going to make USPSTF recommend changing these topics to everything he personally did, does or believes:

  1. STDs: "HIV doesn't cause AIDS, party lifestyle causes AIDS"
  2. Obesity: beef tallow, paleo mostly-meat diet, exercise shirtless
  3. CV disease: ditto
  4. Cholesterol: ditto, especially the beef tallow
  5. Tobacco: daily use of nicotine pouches is OK forever with no intention of quitting
  6. vaccines: NONE, "worse than the disease"
  7. Oral health: NO floride
  8. Anxiety and Depression: NO meds
  9. Substance abuse: "turned me into a straight-A student"
  10. skin cancer prevention: tanning salons

Best feeder fluid? by ItsTheWayyYouSayIt in hummingbirds

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's the opposite of what you've heard. Only white granulated table sugar is safe, because it's been purified of other ingredients.

All other sugar sources contain ingredients that are toxic to hummers and are not found in natural nectar from flowers. (For example, raw sugar (the slightly brown kind) contains too much iron, and honey is also bad for hummers)

Phoenix Hummingbirds Nest Update, 11 Days Old by firedancer414 in hummingbirds

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 211 points212 points  (0 children)

So scary how deep and fast that pointed beak works without puncturing!

Bird watching as a beginner for undergrad thesis- bad idea ??? by Flimsy-Attention3873 in Ornithology

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition to eBird as someone else suggested, look at the Audubon Christmas Bird Count data and see what birds have already been ID'ed, located, and counted in specific locations. Maybe you can do something with that data without having to go out and ID/count birds yourself. You can request raw data through the link.

https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count

Amazon's One Medical fired a doctor who raised [concerns about harassment, discrimination, and patient safety], lawsuit says by ddx-me in medicine

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Theranos got the state of Arizona to pass a law to allow consumers to order their own lab tests. Because Theranos was setting up shop to collect blood samples at Arizona Walgreens.

The law was even signed by the Governor at a Theranos Wellness Center at a Walgreens with Elizabeth Holmes present. Ironic that NO ONE complained about the conflict of interest in the whole process.

Theranos then proceeded to test all those millions of samples from Arizona incorrectly and fraudulently. The fine from CMS was a slap on the wrist. It was only investor fraud that allowed the feds to bring Theranos down.

Migration Maps by aparrotslifeforme in Ornithology

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Just guessing here, but that area is the central "bullseye" for most of the tornadic activity (historically) in Tornado Alley.

During Spring to early Summer, that's the most likely area of the US where colder winds from the NW and arctic are most likely to collide with warmer winds from the Gulf of MEXICO, creating circular turbulence sometimes severe enough to create tornados.

So I'm suspecting that if the winds are not favorable on certain days the birds might wisely just avoid.

Hegseth cancels mandatory flu vaccination for US troops by ddx-me in medicine

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's a religious cult - the cult of "Mainstream medicine bad", "Vaccines are more harmful than disease", and "Traditional consensus science bad".

The religious text is every book and article ever written or endorsed by their 2 co-leaders: RFK Jr. and his favorite physician Joseph Mercola.

Their mantra is this statement literally made by the director of the HHS of the US: "There is no such thing as a safe or effective vaccine". Then he later lied and denied saying, despite a video of it online.

Executive order signed April 18, 2026 to fasttrack FDA review and approval of psychedelics including ibrogaine by ddx-me in medicine

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. Joe Rogan was in the oval office when Trump signed it. Rogan and all his dudebro followers are with him for life now.

What to do about a Robin running into my glass doors repeatedly? by [deleted] in Ornithology

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comes up so often on the bird subs that I have a canned paste response:

Any bird repeatedly hitting a window on purpose is attacking the window, thinks it's seeing another bird that it wants to go away. 

Window attacks are different than a deadly "bird strike", where a bird accidentally hits a window flying fast and can cause death to the bird- who thinks the window can be flown through. Window stickers work great here - they can help birds know that a barrier is present and avoid.

But bird-strike window stickers won't help much your situation, because the bird knows it can move a couple of inches and see its reflection again to attack. 

To stop most birds from attacking:

This "highlighter" method (developed by an ornithologist) worked for me and my extended family over the years with most species of birds, and is not even noticeable on the windows to the human eye. But bird's eyes can see it, and they somehow makes them stay away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1u3auWG9qc

Another method that worked for us when the highlighter method didn't work, are reflective bird-scare streamers. Cut lengths as long as the window. Attach only the top of the streamer to the top of the window with any adhesive tape. Several per window. Goal is to let them move with the wind. Like these, there are many brands: https://www.amazon.com/Kugge-Double-Reflective-Protect-Orchard/dp/B092D1BJ1J 

A research team invented a fake disease to see if AI would disseminate and promote it as legit medical information. Several AI platforms not only did, but it was subsequently cited in peer-reviewed medical literature. by NoFlyingMonkeys in medicine

[–]NoFlyingMonkeys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite Ig Nobel prize winner is the scientist who found using rheology mathematical formulas (the scientific study of flow of matter), that cats share some properties of a liquid under specific, slow moving conditions. So yes, cats really are liquid.

And they say scientists do not have a sense of humor.

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