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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I think those are daffodils and not trees but I love this guy and it doesn’t matter what he plants, it’ll be nurtured.

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

From the people who told you that straight white male privilege doesn’t exist…

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

oops my finger slipped and I reposted

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...

A poster featuring the T-Rex at the cognitive natural sciences, which says save the Academy natural sciences, museum rally in front of the academy 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, September 8 10 AM. The T-Rex is saying tell Drexel keep the museum open. There’s an RSVP QR code and then the logos of Philly Science Action Skype scientist In Philly on the bottom.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Y’all ever spend time thinking about how we and most (all?) animals with a backbone are just tubes with openings at both ends and accessories on the side? Anyway, good morning. #science

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We moved to a new state and have been caught in an unpacking tornado. But today’s special little treat? Picking up a library card. IM GONNA READ SO MANY BOOKS AND YOU CANT STOP ME

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

💥 Today is the last day to drop off materials for Chicago @pslweb.bsky.social's mutual aid drive for Gary, Indiana! Drop off donations today from 5–8 PM. Needed items include meal kits, baby formula, diapers and wipes, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, flashlights, batteries, and more!

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KJ Shepherd @kjshepherd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

there will be many ways to celebrate dolly parton and the one I want to point out is that she was a friend of Miss Piggy

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton spent 80 years proving you could have big hair, a bigger heart, a brilliant mind and absolutely no patience for anyone who underestimated you. She gave us unforgettable songs, free books for millions of children, and enough wit, rhinestones and kindness to light up Tennessee.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton was a supporter of Willa B. Farms, an animal rescue in Old Hickory, TN. I hope you will consider a donation in her memory. 💔 www.willabfarms.com/donate

Photo from the 1970s of the most radiant and wonderful Dolly Parton, smiling brilliantly and holding a tiny orange tabby kitten up to her cheek.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

this teddy bear smells like corn chips

A short-haired person in a black tshirt snuggles a German shepherd on a bed with blue sheets

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Listen, kid, I’m only here to chew gum and kick ass. And I’m all outta ass.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I’m working on a piece that includes the Lewis and Clark expedition. Every time I google “Lewis and Clark” to find a source page I’ve accidentally closed (often), the auto-fill options include “WAS LEWIS IN LOVE WITH CLARK?” Historical shippers, take a couple of deep breaths! 😆 #history

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This InfoWars caper is going a little too well. We need to staff up a bit. We're hiring a Social Media Lead, who will help make InfoWars the network of the future. We need someone who is extraordinarily online, has big ideas for how things break through in 2026, and can pull those ideas off quick.

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Social Media Lead, InfoWars at Global Tetrahedron

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I wrote an article about atomic grapefruits for @popsci.com and you can read it here: www.popsci.com/health/radia... Learn what red grapefruits and the Incredible Hulk have in common! #scicomm #atomic #science #food #fruit

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Radiation fruit: How 1950s 'gamma gardens' created today's grapefruit

But don't worry: Grapefruits can't hurt you.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

not everyone has access to safe, open ground or can afford to buy supplies to do this, but I hope this suggestion includes neighborly sharing and other mutual aid…

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What’s a term for “thirst trap but I’m just posting it because I’m starting to be happy with the way I look” ? Right and wrong answers welcome #selfie

A short-haired person with shoulder tattoos and wearing a gray tank top looks side-on at the camera with a slightly self conscious expression while doing a thumbs up.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You’ve all heard of Legends and Lattes but what about my autobiography fantasy novel Headaches and Hot Flashes

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drewtoothpaste @drewtoothpaste.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

every gardener i follow is going absolutely hogwild flexing that they eat lettuce from behind their house. i've never seen gardeners act like this in my life. this is our super bowl. this is our olympics. gold medal in shitting normally

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Happy oh-no-loud-bang day from this sweet girl who is absolutely zooted on trazodone.

A fluffy German shepherd making a goofy smiling face with her eyes closed.

A German shepherd, ears back but squinting into the camera with a dopey smile on her face.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Nothing but class, this guy. @mayor.nyc.gov thank you for being such an advocate and an actual compassionate human being and for standing up to bullies, bigots, and other turds.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The lion, the witch, the bed, the bath, and beyond

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I didn’t catch the autocorrect booooooo — it’s TamOra Pierce!!

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Gay icons in #fantasy novels—I’ll go first: Alanna of Trebond (Tamara Pierce’s Tortall series) Who are your faves? What books are they from? I wanna know! #Pride

A young person with chin-length red hair, shown from the waist up, wearing red and gold armor and wielding a double-handed sword.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

See? Effective science communication is important lol.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/06/2026

it's notable to me that the administration tried to frame tonight's UFC event as a "gift to Americans" but you can't watch it unless you have a paid subscription to Paramount+

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Probably also a better use for the stick, tbh.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy #Pride, queerness is powerful. Down with haters, we’re having more fun anyway.

A black and white cartoon reversal of the Greco-Roman statue of Perseus killing Medusa. Medusa holds a sword in one hand and Perseus’ head in the other. Next to the drawing is text that reads “there, I fixed it.”

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Butterflies Katz ⓥ @butterflieskatz.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Seattle Street Artist’s mural Tribute to Alex Pretti; veteran nurse killed by Border Patrol officers #StreetArt #mural #AlexPretti #tribute

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I know people refer to posting on Bluesky as “skeeting,” which is funny on its own, but collectively I think we’re really sleeping on the potential of “blooting.”

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Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

LIVESTREAM today at 5pm UK/noon EDT with Anna Goldfield @drthinglearner.bsky.social to decode science news headlines! youtube.com/live/F6qC5Rh...

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Decoding Science Headlines with Dr Anna Goldfield

YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy May the Forest Be With You!

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Hey uhhhh I think it’s more important now than ever to bring kids and their families media that shows how much we need #science and #research, and how awesome it is to be curious and to discover and to learn! If you think so too, check out the Kickstarter link below! #education #SciComm #podcast

media.tenor.com

two muppets are sitting at a table and one of them is wearing a lab coat

Alt: two muppets—one short, bald and green and one tall and pink with a shock of orange hair—are sitting at a table in front of some “lab tech”

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I just launched a Kickstarter to fund a podcast project bringing hot fresh new science stories, research, and discoveries to kids and families. If you want to support #science and media literacy in These Times…the link with info and patron tiers is below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ann...

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New! Science! News! Podcast

A show aimed at kids aged 10+ (and their families) that showcases science news and rad research.

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

this reminds me of someone but I can’t think who…

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

if only Louis XVI had had a ballroom he might be alive today

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Dr. Thing Learner @drthinglearner.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

TONIGHT! 8pm eastern, join me (virtually! and for free!) as I explore the science behind the reconstruction of Ötzi, a man whose 5,000-years-old remains were frozen in ice until 1991. arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/697cc... #archaeology #mystery #science #murder

A goof on the CSI thumbnail, this has the Ted Danson character’s head replaced (poorly) with the face of Ötzi, a man who died around 5,000 years ago.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

40 MINUTES TIL POLLS CLOSE. As always, if you’re waiting in line to vote, STAY IN LINE.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Attention Science Communicators! We are conducting a survey on the landscape of science communication & need your help gathering experiences. Please send this to #SciComm ppl you know. We want to get as thorough a sense of the state of the field as we can. umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A block of text that says "Scientists at the University of Miami are carrying out a research study on trends in the field of science communication.

For this survey we are defining science communication as work that is done:

• by a technical subject area expert in some field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics,
• outside of classroom settings
• aimed at the public

If you are 18 years of age or older and work or recently worked in this field (full-time, part-time, or as a side project), please click the link below to complete a short survey. If you are interested in learning more about this research study, please e-mail us at Julia.wester@miami.edu. In the body of your email please provide your full name, and if you would prefer to be contacted by phone, your phone number and the best time to reach you. Contacting us for more information does not commit you to participating, and should you decide to participate you may terminate your participation at any time."

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