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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 03/05/2026

#MathSky I'm desperately looking for some genuine math-based clothing for my newborn daughter. I'm hoping to find some stuff made by someone in the community, I'm trying to avoid generic, mass-market kind of stuff found on Amazon and the like.

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The Struggling Scientists @thestrugglings4.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

There goes several months of hard work🥲

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Raj Raizada @rajraizada.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The new surface-colouring option in @desmos.com 3D allows a cute way of visualizing conic sections. www.desmos.com/3d/fiv5gnltdl (The option to have translucent surfaces doesn't save with the graph itself, so needs to be re-toggled on. It's important for seeing the full curves) #MathSky #iTeachMath

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 23/09/2025

Sooo, when are we gonna get a collaboration between Noah Kahan and Canada's Noah Kahan (i.e. Cameron Whitecomb)? #Canada #Music #CanadianMusic

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The Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Wishing a happy 83rd birthday to NASA mathematician and researcher Christine Darden, who specialized in the analysis of supersonic noise and research into its reduction. She was the first Black woman at NASA to reach Senior Executive Service status. #WomenInSTEM #NASA #MathSky 🧪🚀

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We published this on the @fancycomma.bsky.social blog and it feels very true right now, as it has always been, in my experience. Read: fancycomma.com/2025/06/07/f... #SciComm #SciPol

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 15/08/2025

I forget where I originally saw this, but it's one of my absolute favorite memes. #MathSky #iTeachMath #MathMemes #ScienceMemes

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 05/08/2025

This meme probably best describes my research life for the past three months. #MathSky #Science #MATLAB

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American Coalition for Public Radio @goacpr.org · 11/06/2025

🎻 96% of all classical music is heard on public radio. If Congress approves a proposal to strip public radio funding, on-air classical music would virtually cease to exist in the United States. Take action today to #SavePublicRadio and the music you love at goACPR.org

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 30/04/2025

UPDATE: We have data on >1000 terminated #NSF grants at grant-watch.us. Thanks to all who have been contributing data the past few days. We've also added a "Reports" section with some analyses. For NSF, we see that the STEM education directorate has been absolutely pummeled.

Screenshot of table showing number of grants and total value terminated by NSF directorate. STEM Education directorate is highlighted, with 417 terminations totaling 322 million dollars.

CSV of table:
Directorate,No. Terminated,Total Value
Biological Sciences,46,"$27,960,075"
Computer and Information Science and Engineering,85,"$44,630,113"
Engineering,94,"$33,472,485"
Geosciences,52,"$36,454,740"
Mathematical and Physical Sciences,30,"$6,418,312"
Office of the Director,7,"$4,859,738"
STEM Education,417,"$322,680,063"
"Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences",266,"$77,635,904"
"Technology, Innovation and Partnerships",46,"$62,231,309"

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 28/04/2025

There is no singular article that reflects the autocracy—and the rampant violations of the core rights and principles that go along with it—happening right now in the United States. However, stripping children away from a country they have a constitutional right to be in, and justifying it… (1/5)

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U.S. judge says 2-year-old apparently deported to Honduras 'with no meaningful process'

The toddler, a U.S. citizen, was apparently sent to Honduras with her mother and 11-year-old sister, even as a federal judge tried to contact an attorney representing the government.

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 21/02/2025

I internalize posts like this as subtly encouraging us to not dispair and be optimistic about the future. Sometimes a calm meditative moment is enough to promote a proactive attitude for positive change. I for one WILL watch some birds this weekend. 😊 #Science 🌍🌎🌏

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Sam Goldstein @samschuelstein.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

"Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure!" In other words, JOIN the #standupforscience2025 MOVEMENT! And Happy Valentine's Day to all those cardiovascular scientists out there! 🫀(😘) #AcademicSky 🧪

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Stephen Curry @scurry.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Thanks to the more than *1100* members of the scientific community who have signed the letter to insist that the Royal Society remains true to values that we all hold dear but that Musk FRS has ridden roughshod over. Please keep signing & sharing. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values

If you wish to show your support for the letter below regarding apparent inaction by the Royal Society in the face of breaches of its code of conduct by Elon Musk FRS, please sign below. I invite anyo...

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 06/02/2025

I think everyone in #sciart agrees that AI generated art is overall bad for the art community, and society by and large. We seem to have a good eye for finding visual AI art, but what about music? I hope I'm not defaming anyone, but after listening to Eternal Eclipse's cinematic music, I've… (1/2)

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Eternal Eclipse

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Alt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

John Tuthill, a scientist who studies brain control of movement, was banned from NIH today due to Trump directives. He was scheduled to give a seminar about his work. But all visiting seminars have been banned. Exchanging ideas is the lifeblood of science, and this will harm progress. 🧪

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 01/02/2025

What a wonderfully written opinion that I 100% agree with. #scicomm

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 27/01/2025

I signed up for Medium to read the article because I was curious to know if the tone of the piece matched the title. The article was actually quite nice and gave a diversity of explanations for the problem. Nevertheless, it's unfortunate that the writer… (1/6) #MathSky #iTeachMath #SciComm #EduSky

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Bríd Nic Annaidh ☘️ @bridgetmcgann.medsky.social · 26/01/2025

Omg #SciComm and #LongCOVID fam! Dianna Cowern/PhysicsGirl stood up for the first time in TWO YEARS! I’m so happy for her!! youtube.com/shorts/2ntx9...

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Dianna stands for the first time in 2 years!

YouTube video by Physics Girl

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 25/01/2025

I know @miniminuteman.bsky.social does a lot of conspiracy theory debunking, but I've got one that's irrefutable. Milo is actually the fictional character Casey Jones played by Elias Koteas brought to reality by ancient alien-druid magic. #conspiracytheory

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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 24/01/2025

T. Rex Evolution xkcd.com/3042

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 23/01/2025

I apologize in advance for the super-lengthy diatribe taking up a miles-worth of screen on these feeds. I am a very #succinctlychallenged person and struggle with distilling down my own thoughts into a short and impactful form. (0/N) where N=20 #science #scicomm #climatescience #climatepolitics

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Dr swift parrot @teamswiftparrot.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Here’s some busy superb parrots at their nest hollow doing a feeding swap - dad had just finished and mum is about to feed the kids 🪶🌿🧪🌏🥰

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 20/01/2025

Started Chapter 2 of "The Joy of x" by @stevenstrogatz.com with my 9-year-old daughter who's been pretty frustrated with school arithmetic; however, she LOVES rocks (we had plenty to do the exercise 😊). We had a blast talking about square numbers. She… (1/2) #SciComm #MathSky #iTeachMath #EduSky

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 20/01/2025

Reposting this beautiful painting by @chrisaustinart.bsky.social to #sciart. Please follow him

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 20/01/2025

Nuh-uh, nope nope nope. Mushrooms are awesome, but this is just another one of those things that weirdly and inexplicably grosses me out. 🤢 Is this my #trypophobia influenced brain telling me to avoid this stuff? Dunno, but I ain't eating it even if you say it's safe. #mushrooms #mycology #ecology

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 17/01/2025

I'm beginning to think the #GoogleMissedTheContext that I tried to get started is not not harsh enough. I think something like #GoogleAIOverviewIsBadAndItShouldFeelBad is better... But's long so I'm just going to say #GoolgeAIsucks

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 17/01/2025

Nothing to do with science on this post, but I'm super stoked to find out that the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced. Soooo, how long we thinking before Donald Trump takes credit? 🤔 #Nintendo #Switch #Switch2 #Politics #HotTakes

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Elke Stangl (elkement) @elkement.art · 14/01/2025

"Reality and Imagination - for Real!" Real and imaginary part of complex function 1/z, constructed as an orthographic projection on paper, colored with watercolor pencils. #SciArt Two "towers" that become infinitely large at the base. Available on INPRNT: www.inprnt.com/gallery/elke...

Real and imaginary part of complex function 1/z, looking like two towers built from stacked circles, aligned on a point on the circumference. Traditional descriptive geometry, axonometry, enhanced with watercolor pencils. By elkement 2024.

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 14/01/2025

Don't know if you know about @openstax.bsky.social, but they make textbooks for a multitude of subjects whose digital versions are absolutely free to use and whose print versions are relatively cheap. They are actively making access to educational material more affordable and thus more equitable.

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OpenStax | Free Textbooks Online with No Catch

OpenStax offers free college textbooks for all types of students, making education accessible & affordable for everyone. Browse our list of available subjects!

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Dr. Sophie G. Elschner @sophieelschner.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Folgt dem Quiet Posters Feed. Da bekommt ihr die Posts von Leuten, die seltener posten gebündelt, sodass sie nicht untergehen. Follow the Quiet Posters Feed to get the Posts of people who don't post often in one go to not miss then. #wisskomm #scicomm

Screenshot vom / of the Quiet Posters Feed.

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I spent a year solely focused on perfecting the best DIY oceanographic instrument you can build, and I am just getting started. Open-source science hardware for an Open Ocean: Reflecting on the Year of the OpenCTD www.southernfriedscience.com/open-source-...

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Open-source science hardware for an Open Ocean: Reflecting on the Year of the OpenCTD

At the beginning of 2024, I made a commitment to make it the year of the OpenCTD. A CTD is an oceanographic instrument that measures salinity, temperature, and depth. It is an essential tool in the…

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 13/01/2025

People of #sciart I am desperately trying to find the original artist who made this masterpiece, but I find my forensic art skills are lacking a bit. Can anyone track down who the original artist of this is?

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 11/01/2025

I really want to start an archive of all the times Google's AI overview missed the context entirely, maybe get something going like #GoogleMissedTheContext. To those curious, I was wondering how to do pencil smudging on the reMarkable drawing tablet. You missed the mark, Google 🤦. #sciart #art #ai

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 10/01/2025

Been studying Measure Theory for research and found the typical way to denote a pushforward on a measure μ by a measurable function ƒ is by writing μ⁎ƒ. However, a sharp symbol can be used instead, giving μ♯ƒ. This is a pretty petty opinion to have but ♯ is hands-down better than ⁎. (1/2)🧮♾️ #scicomm

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Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD - Climate Ages @climateages.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Science communication is the bridge between knowing and doing. When people understand the science behind climate change, they care. When they care, they act. It’s our duty as scientists to make the science clear, relatable, and impossible to ignore. 🌍 #SciComm #ClimateAction

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 07/01/2025

To those skilled in #art, I have a question. How would I go about getting better at drawing 3D geometric objects/surfaces, e.g. spheres, ellipsoids, hyperboloids, etc? I recently received a reMarkable and would like to utilize it to improve my drawing skills for math. #iTeachMath #Science 🧮 #sciart

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Trinity Walls @feelinginspidered.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I study spider communication and mating behavior, including signal transmission and reception. Just like this little guy, I'll be putting in a lot of effort this year and making moves! #SciComm #Inspiration

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 02/01/2025

Five total posts ultimately about fallibilism—the Popperian type—inspired by my continued reading of Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg. #Science #SciComm #AcademicSky #philsci

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David J. Gillcrist @davidjgillcrist.com · 02/01/2025

It's not at all uncommon for people, including those of us who communicate science, to have unfactual views due to implicit assumptions we've made in the past. For instance, at one point I thought brachiosauruses lived in swamps to help support their mass. No strong evidence backs this. I… (1/5)