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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

7% chance this 7% chance of rain is accurate. Long live the national blend of mediocrity!

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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Honestly instead of learning new techniques to hack my nervous system I'd like to live in a equitable life-affirming society that didn't push me into fight or flight hour after hour. You?

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My water year: 36.06" (deficit[noaa]: 8.73", [prism]: 9.13") 9 months below noaa normal (-10.84) 3 months above noaa normal (+2.11")

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

its not perfect with time zones, but NOLO on its 3rd life. hardest product set to code yet.

time series showing the ups and downs of Nolo, Pacific tropical cyclone, with NHC wind analysis and forecasts on the top, and pressure and winds on the bottom.

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Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I was reading someone who put into words a way to discern ai writing (and which also makes AI writing annoying): that it tries to end every paragraph with a mic drop. I had mentally categorized this as "writes like a teenager trying to show off" but this is much more specific.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

do men understand the extent to which women are ready to burn it all down right now

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

i wish the text products were treated like data instead of needing to write gobs of text splitting code only to be flummoxed by lack of datetime information.

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Alejandro Fábregas-Tejeda @alejandrofabregastejeda.com · 28/09/2026

In their 🆕📄, @alisabokulich.bsky.social & @mattbrewer.bsky.social argue that targeted observation practices in the #geosciences owe much to Peirce’s views on the economy of research, which are better understood as an account of the pursuitworthiness of #data 👇 link.springer.com/article/10.1... #HPS

First page of the EJPS article titled "Pursuitworthy data collection in the geosciences: from Peirce’s economy of research to targeted observation" by Alisa Bokulich & Matthew Brewer.

Abstract
In the geosciences, field measurements are key sources of data, alongside more traditional laboratory experiments. Regardless of the data’s source, pursuitworthiness is arguably not just a question of the intrinsic merit of the knowledge produced, but also the value of that knowledge in light of limited resources (e.g., time, money, and labor). There is a long tradition of research on this issue in the geosciences, going back to the work of the pragmatist philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce. Motivated by his work as a government-funded geoscientist, Peirce developed a highly original theory of the “economy of research.” In this paper, we argue that Peirce’s views have been largely misunderstood, and offer an alternative interpretation of Peirce’s economy of research as an account of the pursuitworthiness of data. We argue that Peirce’s account is a forerunner of a current sophisticated data collection program in the geosciences, called targeted observation (or adaptive sampling), which is used to evaluate the pursuitworthiness of various possible measurements, experiments, or observations. We conclude by applying Peirce’s philosophical insights to assess the promise and limitations of targeted-observation programs in the geosciences today.

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Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Look past the trees. What lies beneath our feet here is a global climate superpower. These waterlogged peatlands (bogs, fens) occupy a mere 3% of global land area, yet they pack away more carbon than all of the world's forest biomass combined. They are one of Earth's ultimate cooling mechanisms. 2/

A scientist processing a dark organic rich peat core.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Amazing how the Mighty Polo has crumbled mightily on sat anyway. And Nolo just finds a way to sustain in its minimal presentation.

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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 26/09/2026

Foreign aid contributions fell in 2025 amongst almost all of the top 10 donors. In 2025, the amount of foreign aid given by the world’s richest countries fell by almost a quarter. That amounted to a reduction of roughly US$50 billion.

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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

4. And yes, bipartisan objection is and has been essential in fending off the worst. But good grief, use your head. Read the actual articles beyond the headline. Think about who is spinning what. We not seeing an awakening of science champions. Midterms are just five weeks away.

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“People tend to think about biology in terms of on & off...But her work showed that altho 2 identical cells might have same levels of a protein in single snapshot, that measurement doesn’t show whether protein is rising or falling—& the timing & rhythm of those patterns matter more" #process #hpbio

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How Cancer Cells Decide Their Fate

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mayor Katie Wilson in conversation with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor at a packed Town Hall Seattle. “We need to prepare and we need to have a vision of the future where everyone thrives.”

Three women - Mayor Katie Wilson, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor - sit in chairs on stage at Town Hall Seattle.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

does polos' growth get a name or what?

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

WWE report out for the MEG today. Found lots of interesting fodder in model and observations land... excited to share.

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Bart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ERC wrapping up for Polo. Time to see what round 2 brings… i hope the hunters stay safe today

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Niall Roe @niallroe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Peirce, C. S. 1884. “The Numerical Measure of the Success of Predictions.” Science 4 (93): 453–54. Finley, J. P. 1884. “Tornado Predictions.” The American Meteorological Journal 1: 85–88. Gilbert, G. K. 1884. “Finley’s Tornado Predictions.” The American Meteorological Journal 1: 166–72.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

<me>: Marco... <Hurricane Polo>: <busy intensifying>

Paired plot of Hurricane Center data for Hurricane Polo: top - wind speed analysis and forecast, including periods of rapid intensification; bottom - wind speed and minimum central pressure.
Polo has intensified rapidly from Tropical Storm to category 5 in a day or so. est min pressure down to 920.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

emoji only email responses are getting on my nerves.

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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Picard management tip: Experiment.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Im the dog trying not to disturb. Wife is the cat. “oh you were sleeping needed cuddles”

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 19/09/2026

What do you call a government in exile but it's still inside the country

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Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A guy named Tim_after_Tim on Threads saw an encounter that made him understand why women would rather meet a bear in the forest than a man. So, he decided to do something. He made this poster, and a website where anyone can learn or download it — beabear.org:

BE A BEAR
Women say they'd rather encounter a bear than an unknown man alone in the woods.
Don't take it personally. Take it seriously.
HELP WOMEN FEEL SAFER ON THE TRAIL. FOLLOW THE BEAR CODE:
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MAKE YOUR PRESENCE
KNOWN EARLY
When approaching from behind, call out calmly from a distance:
"Hi, passing on your left."
Don't suddenly appear beside her.
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PASS PREDICTABLY
When letting someone pass, step into an open, visible spot. When passing, do it promptly rather than lingering beside her.
3
GIVE SPACE
Don't tailgate or match her pace from behind. Pass efficiently or drop well back. If she seems uneasy, create more distance.
4
KEEP IT FRIENDLY, NOT FLIRTY
A brief hello or nod is fine. Keep it neutral, take your cue from her response, and move on without taking offense if she doesn't engage.
5
AVOID PERSONAL
QUESTIONS
Don't ask whether she's alone, where she lives or is staying, or her exact route or schedule-even as casual conversation.
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ASSUME COMPETENCE
Skip comments about her gear, pace, body, or preparedness, and don't offer advice unless asked. Speak up only for an immediate, specific hazard.
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BE AN ALLY
If someone is making a woman feel unsafe, step in to help. Create distance, offer to stay with her or help her reach other people, and call for help if needed. Follow her lead and don't escalate.
Find more resources at beabear.org

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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You can't get to the future you want if you can't let go of the people and projects that are not aligned with that future. (Reminder to self that might be helpful to someone else today too.)

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Senate Commerce Dems @commerce.senate.gov · 18/09/2026

The Cooperative Institute at UW has driven breakthroughs in weather forecasting & fisheries management for the entire country. @cantwell.senate.gov's bipart bill codifies NOAA’s 17 Cooperative Institutes into law, ensuring their important work will continue. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...

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Cantwell, Wicker, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA’s Cooperative Institutes - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Commerce Committee, John Hickenlo...

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Extreme Weather Survivors @weathersurvivors.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

2 years after Hurricane Helene, we’re coming together for an evening of care, community, and change. Head to ewsurvivors.org/letsbetogether to RSVP or share ♥️

The image is a poster for a community concert and event titled "Let's Be Together" on the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Helene. The event is scheduled for September 25 at Homeplace Beer Company, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the concert from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The poster features a group of five individuals in the background and includes logos for Beacon Network and Rebuilding Hollers.

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Ed Yong is offline @edyong209.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Briefly popping my head back in to unveil the cover of my upcoming book, LIFE BEYOND MEASURE: Nature's Hidden Wonders at Every Scale. It’ll be out on April 6 in the U.S. and April 29 in the U.K. and you can pre-order it right now! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757705... 1/

A book cover featuring a beautiful closely cropped portrait of an Anna's hummingbird. The cover says LIFE BEYOND MEASURE: Nature's Hidden Wonders at Every Scale, by Ed Yong. The image also says US: 4/06/27 and UK: 4/29/27

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Ryan Stauffer @ryanswx.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Montreal Protocol was signed on this date in 1987. The greatest environmental treaty in history. With the current intense polar vortex, 25 years ago we would be observing one of the largest ozone holes on record. Today, a sizable ozone hole, and a sign of slow healing. ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov

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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Picard engineering tip: Maintenance of existing systems is just as important as building new capabilities.

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Raquel 🌈✨ @aistear.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Blumineck lo ha vuelto a hacer 🥹 le aplaudo hasta que se me caigan las manos, bravo. "Be masculine, be feminine, be neither, or be both. But be kind."

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Federal employees were paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE. As part of the Trump-Musk DOGE program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435%.

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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort

As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.

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Soren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Rather ominous sign at Lowe's

A sandwich board in a big home improvement store is filled with all-caps text in multiple bright colors reading "ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE DATA CENTERS??????"

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Crip Dyke @cripdyke.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

1/x Once again, I have to say this, bc even allies, even some trans ppl are being taken in by the rhetoric of "fairness in sport" to the point where they don't know how to respond when the topic comes up. So buckle up, it's another Crip Dyke megathread you need to read all of.

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Kenzie Krocak @mjkrocak.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Long time, no post, but I have to share a cool job opportunity: Social Science Research and Testbed Support Specialist in Norman, OK. Please pass along to folks who may be interested! Happy to answer questions or point you to someone who knows more. careers-fedwriters.icims.com/jobs/2456/so...

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Careers: Unlocking Your Path to Success | FedWriters

Unlock a world of opportunities with FedWriters. Our active recruitment is your gateway to dynamic careers where talent and innovation come together.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

the magical prediction engines both can and cant do math. new uncertainty principle? ask the machine im sure you can get a few stochastic answers that have a probability of truthiness.

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

this is sure to make people taco bout food

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Emi @emiphemera.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I am still furious about this, so let's go: my abortion story aka why I am not dead yet. I intentionally got pregnant in 2015. I was so excited to be a mom, took extra care with nutrition and safety (I had a heavy-duty job at the time). Normal first-trimester nausea and tiredness, nothing crazy.

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mave @mave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

No one is coming to save you. However, someone is coming to stand in front of what you want to look at in the grocery store

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JimmyC @jimmyc42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our hummingbird is back!! Picture shy but caught it on the timelapse twice this am and just visited again. Put your feet up little fella, and stay awhile!

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