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Jennifer Weston

@jweston1123.bsky.social
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Astronomer at the US Naval Observatory. Loves cooking, eating, reading, science, hiking, travel, and board games. My opinions are my own, and do not represent the organizations with which I am affiliated.

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café.
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Larisa @thelolrus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Tumblr user dykeselfcest
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having a responsive and reasonably well-equipped public library can have you feeling like a child king. buy me that book. now this one. oh they have it two hours away? bring it to me.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Alexandra Merideth Erin [she/her] @alexandraerin.com · 05/08/2024
nobody: Emily Dickinson: Honestly, same
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
But what if the WERE magic grits?
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🏳️‍⚧️ Alexandra Merideth Erin [she/her] @alexandraerin.com · 16/08/2023
Every Shakespeare play has like twenty pages of some buffoonish nobleman saying things like "For if a river otter lived in a tree, we must needs call it a trotter." to a manservant with a name like Wafaldo, who just replies "Yes, my lord. E'en so, my lord." in just the *most* passive aggressive way.
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Tom Slatter @tomslatter.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
youtu.be/gXOIkT1-QWY?...
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John Cage "Water walk"
YouTube video by Nave for Eva
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ScARRRRGHy Gorgon @scarygorgon.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Hello. I just found out that a death metal band has covered John Cage’s 4’33”, and now I need you lot to know that a death metal band has covered John Cage’s 4’33”. youtu.be/voqCQSDAcn8
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John Cage - 4' 33'' Death Metal Cover by Dead Territory [ORIGINAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by DeadTerritory
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Justin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 28/07/2026
"I am fully present in reviewing every single one of these 12,482 unread emails, and it does not bother me one bit that a majority of them start with 'We’ll connect on this when you’re back.'"
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I’m Thrilled to Be Back from Maternity Leave
“Yep, it sure is good to be back. I woke up three times last night to feed the baby and two more times because I was scared the baby was being too quiet. But...
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Kirsty Grainger @kirstygrainger.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Earlier this year UKRI launched a funding call to invest £40M in ONE AI lab. www.ukri.org/opportunity/... For some unknown reason they decided to fund TWO AI labs at the cost of £60M. An extra £20M. Just found. That's the equivalent of 7 more years of Jodrell Bank. www.ukri.org/news/ukri-la...
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UKRI launches two AI research labs to stay ahead in global race
Two new labs will back British researchers to develop next generation artificial intelligence (AI) systems, helping secure the UK’s position as a global leader.
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Sophie Hall @sophlouisehall.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Finally, someone asking the important questions
YouGov poll asking if you think you could throw a baguette further than a naan bread
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The Onion @theonion.com · 21/07/2026
Report: That’s Enough Soccer For Now theonion.com/report-thats-enough-so…
Report: That’s Enough Soccer For Now
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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
57 years ago, on the 20th of July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. The last time humans were on the moon was in 1972. #otd #history 🗃️
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon in a photograph taken by Neil Armstrong, who can be seen in the visor reflection along with Earth, the Lunar Module Eagle, and the U.S. flag.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 16/07/2026
What To Know About Cyclosporiasis theonion.com/what-to-know-about-cyc…
Q: How many cases have been recorded?

A: Oh, the CDC doesn’t do that anymore.
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Boo-tros Boo-tros Ghoulish @dlbowman76.com · 05/07/2026
Let's see. This recipe calls for two cloves of garlic. Right. Six cloves it is.
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SANTA CLAUS @santaclausalaska.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A gentle reminder: “Reading to children, even before they can understand words, teaches them to associate books with love and affection.” (Princeton Book Review)
A poster:

“Reading to children, even before they can understand words, teaches them to associate books with love and affection.”

(Unknown - Princeton Book Review)
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 05/07/2026
My upcoming book is absolutely packed to the brim with em dashes—more em dashes than any well-adjusted human being could possibly need or want—and if any of you tries to claim they are the result of some soulless LLM rather than my own unhinged compulsion I will fight you.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 02/07/2026
"Democratic candidates should abandon 'woke' social policy talking points like 'racism is a thing there should be less of' and focus instead on kitchen-table economic issues like 'immigrants should not be allowed to go to the doctor.'”
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Democrats Need to Win Back Voters by Becoming Republicans
“According to the principle of minimum differentiation, America wants two political parties that are virtually indistinguishable, and that’s exactly what we ...
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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
With this ruling, the birthright issue is not going away. The right hasn't really begun *organizing* around getting rid of the citizenship clause. Like Roe, this will be their fight for a generation. And if the Democrats just say "we won" and ignore it, like Roe, the Republicans will eventually win.
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Sarah Tuttle @niais.cryptoanarchy.network · 30/06/2026
I'm grateful we.held on to birthright citizenship, but the count should make us all pause. It is a warning.
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Buy a rice cooker
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
“It’s 10 o’clock somewhere!” ~ me falling into bed at 8 pm.
Jove decadent
Decadent young woman, after the dance
by Ramon Casas
1899

Description from https://oldandboldco.com/

The painting portrays a young woman seated in a moment of quiet reflection, still wearing her extravagant gown from a night of dancing.

The Subject: The young woman’s pose is languid yet self-assured. With her head tilted back slightly and her gaze directed away from the viewer, she exudes a mix of fatigue, satisfaction, and defiance.

The Atmosphere: The muted tones of the background contrast with the vibrant colors of her gown, highlighting her as the focal point of the composition.

The Mood: The painting captures a fleeting moment of rest after indulgence—a snapshot of vulnerability that feels timeless and deeply human.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 23/06/2026
Murder Mystery On Train Not So Fun In Real Life theonion.com/murder-mystery-on-trai…
Murder Mystery On Train Not So Fun In Real Life
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The Onion @theonion.com · 23/06/2026
GOP Urges Democrats To Tone Down Rhetoric Used To Quote President Verbatim theonion.com/gop-urges-democrats-to…
GOP Urges Democrats To Tone Down Rhetoric Used To Quote President Verbatim
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The Onion @theonion.com · 23/06/2026
Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating
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Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating
WASHINGTON—Calling the discovery the “clearest proof yet” of how the U.S. government was originally designed to function, archaeologists published new evidence Thursday that suggests the Capitol build...
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wes(is no longer)injapan @wesinjapan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I stole this from the Worldcup subreddit because it makes a very good point.
Reminder: THIS is the map of 6 months of global lightning strikes, and why the Americas are so strict about lightning delays
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Luiza Jarovsky, PhD @luizajarovsky.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Suraj has a point.
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David J Prokopetz @prokopetz.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
They say that sudden, intense cravings for very specific foods are usually a sign of a vitamin deficiency. If so, that I'm presently making myself french toast, scrambled eggs, and a bacon and cheese sandwich at 11:45 PM must mean the vitamin I'm missing is grease.
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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I keep being reminded of this question and answer: "What is the problem that AI services are being built to solve?" "Wages."
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Kait Richardson 🥔 @thryse.com · 29/05/2026
The proper response to a US Senator complaining about Trump is “Have you tried calling your Senator?”
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maybe: annie rauwerda @annierau.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"why use google?" webpage from 1999
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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Surround yourself with the kind of people who are proud to have a library card.
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Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The delicious physics of rice-cooker phase transitions. (Might have to steal this example for the book I’m working on.)
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Robert Mahon @bedform.org · 20/04/2026
IF YOU BUILD A BIKE LANE THAT DOESN'T CONNECT TO ANOTHER BIKE LANE THEN YOU DIDN'T BUILD A BIKE LANE
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The Onion @theonion.com · 08/04/2026
Once-Adventurous Salmon Can’t Believe She Ended Up Moving Back To Birthplace, Having A Bunch Of Kids theonion.com/once-adventurous-salmo…
Once-Adventurous Salmon Can’t Believe She Ended Up Moving Back To Birthplace, Having A Bunch Of Kids
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Sam “The Great Pumpkin” Thielman @samthielman.com · 05/04/2026
The greatest
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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The world does not need more undergraduate history essays but does need more people who can write good ones.
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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Remember when DOGE was destroying foreign aid because it was supposedly too expensive? The entire US foreign aid budget in 2024 was $62 billion. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
That figure would far surpass the costs of the U.S. airstrike campaign to date and aims to boost production of critical weapons depleted in the conflict, people familiar with the matter said.
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Emily J. Edwards @msemilyedwards.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
i honestly can't stand seeing people say Gen AI is a disability aid because if it was a disability aid, they wouldn't be putting this much money into it
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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 13/03/2026
My email is an endless stream of “upgrade to get access to—“ I don’t want it. I want to downgrade. I want to get less access. I want the opposite of what you’re selling.
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The Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?
A woman in a mask
Headline:
Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?
Story from Jerk Wingley and Terramin Defishunsee

Photo from Adobe
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Constance Wilds @constancewilds.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Another bee interview I did. LOL
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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
This is the thing about bathroom bans targeting trans people - assault is already a crime! Indecent exposure is already a crime! And laws that protect trans people don't suddenly make them legal
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tomate 🍅 @jascha.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026
When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.
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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
god this made me laugh
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Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In the story of Humpty Dumpty it is never said that he is an egg. However, it is never said that he is NOT an egg. This means that any character in ANY story could be an egg unless explicitly stated otherwise. Keep that in mind when you read a Jack Reacher novel
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Benjamin Freeman @benjaminfreeman.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
try this one weird trick to boost your brain
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🌻mei @ ceo of yoohankim @jomeimei.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
A panel from dungeon meshi that changed my life
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David J Prokopetz @prokopetz.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
At some point we're going to have to confront the fact that many things we're relying on as obvious tells of AI art are also common mistakes human artists make. Not just amateurs, either; I've seen one of the most celebrated comic artists in the business accidentally give a character two left hands.
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