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Will Saletan @saletan.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

In case you ever thought this multibillion-dollar Republican propaganda machine was a news organization. x.com/foxnewspolit...

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Will Saletan @saletan.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Kudlow on Fox today: "Has the Marist poll ever, in any state, for any office, ever come out and said the Republican is going to win?" Kellyanne Conway: "Definitely not in the Trump era, Larry, which spans 10 or 11 years." Incredible how lazy these people are. Three 2024 Marist headlines attached.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 22/09/2026

"'We have confirmation due to communication between Kate and Wilber that he’s in Pearsall for interrogation and still has the bullet lodged in his body. He’s received no pain medication and had to sleep on the floor.'"

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ICE Shot a DoorDash Driver in the Back in Austin

Rather than getting him medical help, they carted him off to an ICE detention complex—and the bullet is still in his back.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I can't urge you enough to have a play with this interactive globe. So much data! Here I am displaying whether areas have been drier or wetter than usual. The crazy part is that you can view this data all the way back to 1940. Make sure to bookmark this tool! Source: buff.ly/bJLuoKf

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In 1937, Stalin's census found the famine killed millions.⁣ ⁣ His government suppressed the report and shot the statisticians who made it.⁣ ⁣ Three weeks ago, that kind of suppression was illegal in America. Now it isn't. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…

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The Sentence That Used to Protect American Statistics

"Protection from inappropriate influence is a hallmark of scientific integrity." That line governed the Census Bureau and then the White House quietly disappeared it.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

PSA: Election officials in California, Oregon, Washington and elsewhere are telling voters if you can, return your ballot through an official ballot drop box rather than trusting it to the mail.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 04/09/2026

With technologies like precision targeting and stealth, America could build fewer of everything. No one could compete with us in this realm. Drones are a fundamental challenge to the economics of violence. And we don't seem to understand it.

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Pete Hegseth 💩 the Bed Again

The secretary of WAR is obsessed with doing pushups in the age of drone warfare. America will pay for his stupidity.

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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New video! Crystallized honey, latent heat, & the core of our planet youtu.be/9B3YZCsy_dk ⚒️

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Kitchen Geology episode 1: "Sweet Honey in the Inner Core"

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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New video! Interview with geomorphologist @watershedlab.bsky.social about how he rapidly figured out the source of yesterday's catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet. youtu.be/qrUx1qYIW4U ⚒️

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Analysis of the Nepal/Tibet flood: interview with geomorphologist Dan Shugar

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Chemist Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar in 1965. In a 40+ year career, her work in polymer chemistry ultimately revolutionized personal body armor, industrial engineering & space exploration. Fourth woman inducted, National Inventors Hall of Fame, 1994. She was born #OTD in 1923. #WomenInSTEM

Fun color photograph of pioneering American chemist Stephanie Kwolek (1923–2014), the inventor of Kevlar, taken in her later years. She is indoors in what appears to be a home or lab setting with soft lighting and kitchen-like background elements. Kwolek, an older woman with short gray hair, wears large round eyeglasses, a light plaid blouse or dress with a white collar, and holds up a bright yellow circular button that reads "ASK ME ABOUT KEVLAR" in bold black lettering. On her hand she wears thick yellow Kevlar protective gloves (the very material she invented), one glove prominently displayed in the foreground as she grips the button. Her expression is gentle, proud, and welcoming, with a slight smile, embodying her lifelong dedication to science, safety, and innovation as she invites conversation about her groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized bullet-resistant vests, tires, helmets, and countless other applications.

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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography @scrippsocean.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌊 Head to the Scripps Pier underwater camera and let us know what you see! Hosted by the Coastal Ocean Observation Lab at Scripps Oceanography, this camera provides an under-the-water glimpse at the ecosystem right underneath the iconic research pier. coollab.ucsd.edu/pierviz

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Dr Megan Argo @astromeg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hello lovely people! Does anybody have a photograph of a partial solar eclipse viewed through a colander that they would be prepared to let me use please? Ping me here or drop me an email if you can help. Thanks! 🌞

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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Many are woefully ignorant of our history… We Promised! We Have Not Honored Our Promise!

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National Academy of Sciences @nasonline.org · 23/07/2026

What if we mapped the U.S. without state boundaries? An article co-authored by #NASmember and archaeologist Torben Rick explores how nature’s maps—from ancient seas & migration routes to watersheds & biomes—reveal the connections shaping our landscapes. theconversation.com/where-nature...

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Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

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Will Saletan @saletan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Ever since he signed his phony peace deal, Trump has pretended that Iran is disarmed and is begging to surrender. He keeps saying this, even as Iran keeps launching missiles and hitting oil tankers and our soldiers. In this video, I break down his embarrassing lies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd3H...

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Even Marco Rubio Couldn’t Keep a Straight Face Through Trump's Answer

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🎃Bushybritches🎃 @bushybritches.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🤩🤩🤩 This is so cool! A possible new single dose treatment for colon cancer that also acts as an immunization from getting it again. It uses bacteria from tree frogs. Short video if you don’t wanna read the article. youtube.com/shorts/VGvuE... www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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This frog bacterium wiped out cancer tumors in mice with a single dose

A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment by both attacking cancer cells and activating the immune system. The f...

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography @scrippsocean.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🌥️ Scripps Oceanography researchers used climate models to explore whether temporarily brightening certain marine clouds could reduce some of #ElNiño's worst impacts, like floods and extreme heat. Here's what they found. ⤵️ bit.ly/4bkAxf9

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Could Geoengineering Work to Tamp Down Super El Niños?

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It's Day 5 of the United States of Science! I need your help to finish this map. 12 states remain: New Jersey (New Jersey!!! We hang out all the time what the heck!) New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina, and Connecticut. FINISH HIM. givebutter.com/USS2026

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United States of Science 2026

By Skype a Scientist

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Alright in day 1 we knocked out 51% of the map and day 2, 8%. Oh dear! I’ll be updating the map shortly when im home but we’re gonna need some HELP! Fill a bubble here givebutter.com/USS2026

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United States of Science 2026

By Skype a Scientist

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Historian of science Margaret Rossiter (b #OTD in 1944) coined the term #MatildaEffect (1993). Named after suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage, the Matilda Effect describes a systemic bias where women's scientific achievements are ignored, minimized, or directly attributed to their male colleagues. 1/3

A black-and-white photograph of the pathbreaking American historian of science, Margaret Walsh Rossiter (1944–2025), renowned for coining "the Matilda effect" and documenting the buried history of women in science. Seated in an indoor setting with a soft, blurred background, Rossiter is positioned from the waist up, facing forward with a warm, open smile. She has short, curly gray hair and wears dark, thick-rimmed glasses. She's wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt patterned entirely with small, dark polka dots. She holds a heavy, open book resting on her lap or desk, her left hand steadying the right-hand pages while her right hand rests on the left-hand pages, lightly gripping a pencil. The overall composition is intimate and studious, casting her as an approachable yet deeply focused scholar. The mood is intellectually vibrant and welcoming, reflecting a life dedicated to uncovering the truth.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 29/06/2026

Many of us are relying on the welcome chill of air con during historic heatwaves 🥵 Here's a look at the chemical compounds keeping us cool in @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/articles/95/... #ChemSky🧪

Infographic titled "The Chemistry of Air Conditioning" detailing how AC systems work and the evolution of refrigerant compounds. A 4-step diagram shows refrigeration cycles: 1) Compressor pressurizes vapor, 2) Condenser vents warm air, 3) Expansion valve creates a cold mist, and 4) Evaporator cools passing air. Below, it compares "Current Refrigerants" (CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs) with their ozone depletion (ODP) and global warming potentials (GWP), and "The Next Generation" options like HFOs and CO2.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 30/06/2026

Bill Cassidy DGAF anymore — and he’s unloading on Trump. Will Saletan breaks it down on Bulwark Takes.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 27/06/2026

Dr. Joseph Mercola, a vaccine skeptic with millions of followers, told parents for years that vitamin K shots were unnecessary for newborns. Now he's changed his mind. The reversal came after we contacted him while reporting on babies who died after parents declined the shot: propub.li/4aowazm

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I would read letters like Emily’s every night in the White House. They were powerful reminders of why the work we did mattered, and who we were fighting for.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

RFK Jr. says that HPV vaccine is “dangerous and defective”. A new study from England shows that HPV vaccines have reduced deaths from cervical cancer to ZERO for women aged 20-24. Significant reductions in older age groups were observed as well, though the latter have lower vaccination coverage.

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Cervical cancer mortality trends following HPV vaccination in England, 2001–24: an analysis of population-based mortality data

Our findings provide the first robust national-level evidence, albeit observational, that high HPV vaccination coverage is associated with a substantial reduction in cervical cancer deaths. This is sh...

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

BREAKING: TRUMP WALKS BACK ENDING OUR OCEAN MONITORING SYSTEM!! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/c...

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Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 12/06/2026

Just in time for hurricane season, Trump is defunding a $368M ocean-monitoring system that helps forecast storms, track coastal erosion, guide rescues, clean up oil spills, and support naval defense. @crampell.bsky.social reports on the war on science that’s putting us all at greater risk.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10/06/2026

"Neither Vance nor Rubio used the word illegal. Their complaint wasn’t about immigrants breaking the law. It was about the volume of immigrants and the 'continuity of our culture.' That’s a fancy way of saying the West is for white people." lnk.thebulwark.com/3Q6ncjl

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10/06/2026

Why did Pete Hegseth warm Europeans not about the actual invasion in Ukraine but the so-called invasion of migrants from Africa and the Middle East? @saletan.bsky.social says the answer is obvious.

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The Keeling Curve @keelingcurve.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New book from Scripps climate science icon Richard Somerville explains modern climate change science in clear plain English for the general reader. It’s inspired by his late co-teacher Jane Teranes and new climate science course requirement for undergrads created in her name at #UCSD. bit.ly/4eGw6O9

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Climate Change Science | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

ICYMI -- this is a big deal, and we have a limited time to comment. We need everyone, including (especially!) non-academics to 1) make public comments, 2) write op eds, 3) contact your elected representatives, and 4) ask societies and advocacy groups to speak out against this and mobilize members.

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T. @chemaustin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A new documentary: "Thirty-seven diverse men and women confront the problem of saving their democracy from fascism. I posed twelve questions to a diverse and dynamic group of American citizens who I considered positive forces and recognized them as LIGHTWORKERS." www.lightworkersdoc.com

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Lightworkers | Documentary Film About Democracy, Hope & Civic Action

Watch Lightworkers, a documentary film about democracy, civic engagement, voting, activism, education, and social responsibility featuring artists, activists, educators, and community leaders.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

In the green parts you have to walk over a mile to reach the next road. Great use of GIS data to create this original way of showing how unpopulated big parts of the Western states are. Source: buff.ly/wUWa2Vf

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T. @chemaustin.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A request: let's please replace the phrase "innocent until proven guilty" with the more neutral "innocent unless proven guilty." Thank you for coming to my very short TAM talk 😉.

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WIRED @wired.com · 27/05/2026

An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name. www.wired.com/story/a-new-...

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A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands

An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.

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Jo-ho-ho @jobrodie.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just (briefly) misheard phytoplankton said on a podcast as fighter plankton ;)

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Traces of Texas @tracesoftexas.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

If you're in Austin and looking for something cool to do tonight, check out Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few at the Parker Jazz Lounge downtown at 4th and Colorado. The lounge has a super sound system and Monte and his band have a great vibe. Have a listen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_tb...

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Waxahachie Hoochie Coo

YouTube video by Monte Warden - Topic

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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

“I entered this project in good faith… I exited convinced that there is no viable path forward for hydrothermal vent mining, anywhere in the ocean…. #Deepseamining is a wickedly challenging endeavor”

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 08/04/2026

"Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are." One of my favourite quotes, attributed to St Augustine and embodied by @drkatemarine.bsky.social today.

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Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angry

“I don’t think we rebuild science without getting mad.”

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