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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Apply by October 15 for paid opportunities with our Black Deaf STEM Traveling Show! 🌟 BLACK DEAF PERFORMERS apply here: 👉🏾 bit.ly/BlackDeafSTEM 🎭 SHOW CONSULTANT apply here: 👉🏾 bit.ly/ConsultantSTEM

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We helped fish fans of all ages learn about marine life in ASL for #DeafAwarenessDay 2026! Check out the fun we had at Mystic Aquarium with American School for the Deaf students and community. VD and Transcript : facebook.com/reel/2497237890770743

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope is exploring the universe 24/7, even on your birthday? Want to see what Hubble observed on your birthday? Visit NASA’s Hubble website: science.nasa.gov/mission/hubb...

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The Hubble Space Telescope has been exploring the universe for over 30 years! Launched in 1990, Hubble orbits Earth at 5 miles per second, fast enough to cross the U.S. in just 10 minutes! It captures images of stars, galaxies trillions of miles away, and even comets crashing into Jupiter.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Which animal has fingerprints almost identical to humans?! Studies show that fingerprints may not create friction alone—but when combined with sweat, those tiny grooves help us (and this mystery animal) maintain grip on surfaces. #258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #AnimalScience #Fingerprints

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The Three Gorges Dam in China is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station. Water falling over the dam spins turbines, which generate electricity without polluting the environment. #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #258STEMFacts #CleanEnergy #ScienceIsCool #STEMinASL

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Tiny turtles = big germs! Even healthy-looking turtles can carry Salmonella. Wash your hands after touching any animal! Stay safe, stay curious! Read the transcript and visual description here: tinyurl.com/46bpycez

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

What happens when you mix red (hot) and blue (cold) water? You’d expect purple… but not this time! Because hot water is less dense than cold water, the layers stay separate instead of mixing. This reel (@mrs.b.tv) shows the same principle explains how warm and cold fronts form in Earth’s atmosphere.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Did you know bubble wrap was originally invented as 3D wallpaper?! Instead, it became the ultimate packing hero! #258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #BubbleWrap #History #Wallpaper

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains that as the fire heats the air, convection makes the warm air rise, carrying the ghosts up with it. :warning: Try this one indoors, and always with adult supervision. See the transcript - tinyurl.com/2uex4zpk

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Bet you can’t guess how many drops of blood fit on a penny… This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how surface tension, adhesion and cohesion work together! #258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun The video description and transcript is available to read here: tinyurl.com/mpk6ftse

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) shows how a fizzy chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar creates carbon dioxide gas that blows up the balloon! The video description and transcript are available to read here: tinyurl.com/4s39ptnm

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Let’s make ghost guts (a.k.a. oobleck)! This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how cornstarch + water = squishy non-Newtonian fluid science slime! Liquid when you pour it, solid when you squeeze it… spooky! #258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun #Oobleck

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Deaf teachers – took the MTEL math test? We want to hear from YOU! The test is tough and ASL support is limited. Sharing your experience can help create better prep tools. Take our short, anonymous survey and help future deaf educators succeed: tinyurl.com/MTELmath.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Join our team! Remote, part-time open positions currently available: 👉 Grant Writer – Secure funding to grow our mission: tinyurl.com/AHGrantWriter 👉 Digital Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist – Create engaging, accessible content: tinyurl.com/AHDigitalMark

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

New Scottish Sensory Centre sign language glossary with 90 signs for marine species! Atomic Hands was proud to be part of this international collaboration with partners across Europe and beyond to make marine education more inclusive for deaf youth. www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/BSL/marinehome.html

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

FREE Science Adventure for Deaf 4th–8th Graders! Join us for an ASL-interpreted tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.! Date: August 15, 2025 Time: 10–11 AM 4 DAYS LEFT! Register now: bit.ly/AHExploringScience!

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Closest to the Sun = hottest planet, right? Nope! Venus takes the crown, thanks to a heat-trapping, acid-filled atmosphere. 🔥 #258STEMFacts #ScienceSurprise #VenusFacts #STEMinASL

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Come and join us on a FREE ASL Interpreted tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. on August 15 from 10-11am! Please register here: bit.ly/AHExploringScience.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

How can cocoa powder, something we drink, not be wet?! This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv @science) explains in ASL how you can dip cocoa powder in water and see it come out dry! #STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #CocoaPowder

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Why do microwaves have spinning trays? It's not for a cheesy reason! This video stitch (@museumofscience @alex.dainis) explains in ASL the science behind microwaves and shows how you can use cheese to see the length of a wave! #STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #Microwaves #WaveLength

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The Red List is nature’s report card and 42,000+ species are at risk. But the IUCN isn’t just tracking losses, they’re fueling comebacks. Full video: youtu.be/WRLobfDNKz8 Special thanks to Vasavi Prakash for writing the script! Thanks to Vlogbrothers for their sponsorship.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today's #STEMsigns are Atomic Hands, Atom, and Molecule! Learn more signs through the ASL STEM dictionaries: atomichands.com/asl-stem-dictionaries.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Did you search something on Google today? Dikhumo gives an overview of Google's growth in the past 20+ years, from only 10,000 searches a day in 1998! #258STEMFacts #Google #GoogleSearch #STEMinASL

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

You’ve walked, run, & DASHED to support our organization, both with us and from afar! We are so grateful for all of your support to reach $2,500! We cannot thank you enough! If you haven’t donated yet, your gift will still help make an incredible impact: runsignup.com/atomichands.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Come join us for our 5K fundraiser & wear your favorite STEM shirt to get a free sticker & a 20% off discount code to the STEM Shop! More info & donate: runsignup.com/atomichands. April = National Minority Health Month & Move More Month, let's get moving together!

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

You in NYC? Join Shiran on Saturday, April 5 at 11 am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands! Let's meet at Central Park by 5th and E 97th; those who join us in person will get a free sticker! If you'd like to donate: runsignup.com/atomichands.

Yellow background. Black text: DASH FOR ATOMIC HANDS. This is a virtual event that can take place anytime between April 4-6 or join us in person if you're local! White box: NYC. Saturday April 5. 11:00am. Central Park. Bulleted list below: Playground for kids, Leashed dogs welcome,

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Those local to DC: Join Alicia on Sat, April 5 at 10am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands at Kingham & Heritage Islands! If you'd like to donate ahead of the 5K walk/run, please donate here: runsignup.com/atomichands.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Guion Bluford Jr. made 4 trips to space in less than 10 years, riding on both Space Shuttles Challenger and Discovery. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku gives a glimpse into this Black Astronaut's history and achievements. #STEMinASL #BlackSTEMist #BlackinSTEM Full video: youtu.be/FxfRSV6xWpI

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Are you in or near Boston? Join Barbara on Saturday, April 5 at 10 am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands! Let's meet at Castle Island! If you'd like to donate ahead of the 5K walk/run, please donate here: runsignup.com/atomichands.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

If you are local to Boston, DC, or NYC, join us to do our 5K together! More details are coming. Mark your calendars and hang your STEM shirts out! If you are dashing virtually, please take photos and share them with us! Donate at runsignup.com/atomichands!

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Why is George Washington Carver known as The Peanut Man? Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku provides historical insight into the Peanut Man, who had a significant impact on current crop-growing techniques and positively influenced many Black farmers during his time. Full video: youtu.be/Ce5LhZNuT-U

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

"...I often wound up trying to think in two languages at once, and certain STEM concepts felt fragmented and abstract to me..." Read Rachel Kolb's article about navigating STEM with some Q&A with the founders of Atomic Hands: rachelrkolb.substack.com/p/transformi...

ID: An image of Barbara and Alicia signing Atomic Hands in front of an orange wall. The overlay text reads: "Transforming STEM Through ASL. A conversation with Alicia Wooten and Barbara Spiecker, founders of Atomic Hands. Red button: atomichands.com/news.

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Atomic Hands @atomichands.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Marie M. Daly was the first African American in the country to receive a PhD in chemistry. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku explains how she helped the medical community understand how foods and diet can affect the health of the heart and the circulatory system. #STEMinASL Full video: youtu.be/c6FBYX95LuY

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