☄️ Alright,Let's Talk Comet 31 ATLAS There's been a wave of speculation around Comet 3l/ ATLAS, and for good reason - it's not behaving like a normal comet. That's a fact. With so much noise online, we wanted to go straight to the data and share what's actually confirmed as of October 29, 2025 - no clickbait, no guesswork. #Astronomers studying ATLAS have detected seven verified anomalies, each raising new questions abou what this interstellar traveler really is: 1️⃣ Trajectory: Nearly aligned with the plane of our Solar System - a rare precision seen in only 0.2% of simulated cases. 2️⃣ Timing: Its closest pass to the Sun happened exactly when the Sun blocked our view, delaying discovery. 3️⃣ Mass & Speed: Roughly a million times more massive than 'Oumuamua and traveling twice as fast. 4️⃣ Composition: Only 4% water vapor but unusually high COz - a ratio almost never seen before. 5️⃣ Metals: The gas it releases is rich in nickel, not iron - a surprising chemical signature. 6️⃣ Light Polarization: Displays a negative polarization curve, unseen in any comet to date. 7️⃣ Tail Behavior: For weeks, its tail pointed toward the Sun — the opposite of normal - before flipping direction. None of these details are speculation. They're measured, peer-reviewed data. The mystery is why. Some researchers say the anomalies demand open-minded inquiry, even if that means entertaining unconventional possibilities. Others suggest nature itself still has surprises left to teach us. And that's what makes this moment so fascinating: we're watching the scientific method unfold in real time - observing, testing, debating, and refining what we know about the universe. Curiosity is how science moves forward. Stay curious, stay critical, and keep looking up. Sources: NASA / ESA / JPL/ IAU / Harvard- Smithsonian CfA #BOSPlanet #Astronomy #Comet3lAtlas #ScienceInProgress #SpaceMystery

Fair point but let’s not yell at the driver for checking the brakes at 10 km/h. Short-term trials aren’t the whole road trip, but at least someone started the engine. Now let’s ask for a full test drive, not throw out the map. 🛣️ #ScienceInProgress #BetterResearch

We're excited to be at #SIPS2025 in Budapest! Let's connect, exchange ideas, and advance better science in the field of cognitive control in children. @improvingpsych #openscience #PsychTwitter #Reproducibility #SIPS2025 #ScienceInProgress @viviani_giada

CONCEPT 1 - Deciphering #camelina 👉What does it mean to “decipher” a plant? @eucapnetwork @REA_research #Camelina #AgResearch #ScienceInProgress

Every now and then, the PIs gather to shape the future of our projects… sometimes in the most unexpected places! As this photo shows, a good strategy discussion only needs the right people, a table, and maybe a well-earned refreshment. #ScienceInProgress #AccuMolPro

Is evolution a theory in crisis, or is it still one of the most well-supported scientific ideas of our time? What’s your take on the ongoing discussions and discoveries surrounding evolution? #EvolutionDebate #ScienceInProgress

🔥🔥🔥 I’m thrilled to announce my contribution as an author in the recently published article in The Lancet, focusing on hidradenitis suppurativa. This piece delves into critical aspects of the condition, offering an updated comprehensive view of its epidemiology, pathogenesis, comorbidities, clinical features, and management strategies. ✨ Key highlights ( from an imaging background): -Ultrasound imaging: First review in an ultra-high-impact journal that mentions ultrasound imaging in the early diagnosis and staging of the disease, with state-of-the-art ultrasound figures that demonstrate both its diagnostic power and potential for guiding personalized care. -Pathogenesis: A detailed exploration of immune mechanisms and systemic inflammation driving the disease. -Management advancements: Insights into the latest biologic therapies, including those targeting TNF and IL-17, as well as emerging treatments in development. -Impact on quality of life: A thorough examination of the profound physical, mental, and social effects on patients and the importance of interdisciplinary care. 🖋️ I’m proud to contribute to this meaningful work alongside an incredible team of experts from around the world. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of knowledge and care for this often-overlooked condition. Open Access Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #TheLancet #HidradenitisSuppurativa#Ultrasound #EarlyDiagnosis #Dermatology#BiologicTherapies #MedicalResearch#QualityOfLife #ScienceInProgress #Collaboration # Prof. Dr. RobertSabat #, Prof. Kerstin Wolk PD PhD, Prof. Dr. afsaneh alavi Prof. Dr. Jacek Szepietowski Barry McGrath, PhD, EUPATI Fellow Prof. Dr. Amit GargProf. Dr. Ximena Wortsman @sonoskin @xworts @hsireland1

The mRNA vaccines have sparked a lot of debate, but calling it "gene therapy" might be a bit of a stretch. 🧬 While it's true that the technology works differently from traditional vaccines, it's all about creating a temporary blueprint for the body to fight off specific threats—not rewriting your DNA! We’re all just trying to make sense of the science as it evolves. 🌱 #ScienceInProgress #VaccineFacts

🧠💉 Blood-Brain Barrier & Drug Delivery: Breaking Boundaries! 🚀 - The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a formidable gatekeeper, protecting our brain from harmful substances but also posing a challenge for drug delivery. 🚪🔒 - Innovative strategies like nanoparticles, focused ultrasound, and receptor-mediated transport aim to sneak therapeutics past the BBB. 🎯📦 - The balance between permeability and protection is crucial—precision is key to avoid disrupting the BBB’s essential functions. 🎛️⚖️ - Advanced imaging techniques and computational models are aiding researchers in optimizing drug delivery systems. 🖥️🔬 Dive deeper with tools like sciqst.com, your partner in generating comprehensive biomedical literature reviews! 📚✨ #BloodBrainBarrier #DrugDelivery #BiomedicalResearch #ScienceInProgress

New study reveals marijuana components could hold promising potential as anticancer agents 🌿🔬 But the science is still unraveling the how. Could cannabis be the key to future cancer treatments? @teampleasant #CannabisResearch #AnticancerPotential #ScienceInProgress #cannabis #marijuana #news highat9news.com Watch the full commentary here: youtu.be/IgaLD9fORPY

The sheer number of trials in just the "nutrient-stimulated hormone" #research space (NuSH) is stimulating investors, clinicians, and patients too! Looking forward to #ScienceInProgress @aniajastreboff

Despite the very clear #research showing #weight regain after discontinuation, I do push back on the idea that anti #obesity meds are forever. In #endocrinology, the chronic disease of #osteoporosis can be treated with 3 once-a-year injections. Then you’re done. That’s it. #ScienceInProgress

Just kicked off an exciting new run in the bioreactor!🔬🦠 Looking forward to seeing what this batch will uncover. #Bioreactor #Experiment #ScienceInProgress @VistaMilk @TeagascFood

🌿 Fieldwork updates! João Craveiro's PhD work continues with capture-recapture of acorn-dispersing micromammals 🐭. Assessing densities near and far from roads for key insights. Results on the way!#ScienceInProgress #SeedDispersal #RoadImpacts

🔬 Exciting times in the lab as our dedicated master's student Miguel Vaz gears up for data collection! 🚀👨‍🔬 #LabLife #MasterStudent #DataCollectionJourney #ScienceInProgress 📊🔍

📢 Excited to present at the first session of @young_eha at @EHA2023! Join me at 9 AM in Hall Symann to explore the fascinating world of clonal epigenetic imprinting. Swing by to catch a glimpse of the some of early research happening at @FraticelliLab #ScienceInProgress

We must persist in the fight against #AMR, always striving for breakthroughs. Together, we can conquer this battle! 🌟🌍 #AntibioticResistance #NewAntibiotics #ScienceInProgress Read more: i. wellcome.org/news/why-is-it-… , ii. health.ec.europa.eu/system/f…

Investigating the #HorseChestnut leaf miner's role in transmitting pathogenic #fungi to new leaves after hatching. Part of my Ph.D. project is gonna check this out. #PhDResearch #LeafMiner #FungalTransmission #ScienceInProgress

Hopefully, we will be able to share all the outcomes and details about @roelmwouters' project soon 🔬📚 #ScienceInProgress #StayTuned

Coffee, laptops, fun, go!!! Another productive day where #scienceinprogress takes place at the @EadpERU #OpenScience Writing Week 2023, in Rethymno, Crete. With the #psychobiology group, Sofia Marques, @Xiaoyu__Lan, @FabiolaSilletti and @LivioProvenzi