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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 36m

There are many women in the IceCube collaboration who could have shared in a group prize. And IceCube in particular has done a good job of recognizing the contributions of collaborators from groups underrepresented in physics.

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cosmos4u.bsky.social @cosmos4u.bsky.social · 24m

Immediately after awarding the prize to a single scientist (which hasn't happened since 1992, by the way) the committee also shared this quote by him: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 17m

I'm not surprised. Many particle physicists feel the same way. ”I hope this reflects on the really courageous people who joined me in the beginning of this project when no respectable conservative physicists would have joined me, but many talented people did, and that's why I'm here.”

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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 1h

Another Nobel Prize in Physics that could have gone to a collaboration instead of an individual. Congrats to my @sfuscience.bsky.social colleagues who work on IceCube. 👩🏻‍🔬 ⚛️ 🧪 🎢

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public health guy @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 20h

If you live in the following states, TODAY is the last day to register to vote before the midterm elections: Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Mississippi Ohio Tennessee Texas IWillVote.com

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Little Alex Horne @alexhorne.bsky.social · 22h

I’ve got news. Sign up to the mailing list for pre-sale access - taskmaster.tv/mailing-list

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Science Magazine @science.org · 22h

Exclusive: A new analysis refutes James Watson’s claim that he was the first to recognize the significance of the famed photograph 51. scim.ag/4rTKck8

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How did Rosalind Franklin miss the helix in her iconic DNA image? She didn’t

New analysis refutes James Watson’s claim he was first to recognize significance of famed photograph 51

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Elizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 22h

never the wrong time for this classic

Screenshot of a tweet by @RobbtKraft reading “scientist: "does everyone here know what Watson and Crick discovered?"
me from back of room: "Rosalind Franklin's notes"”

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

***NEW REPORT*** Using a large (23,000 people) national survey collected in 2026 by @kettering.org & @gallup.com, I wrote this expansive report on Christian nationalism and Americans' views of democracy. As we head toward Nov., this report shows us what is at stake. kettering.org/christian-na...

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Christian Nationalism and the State of American Democracy in 2026

What do Christian nationalists mean by "democracy"? New Democracy for All Project survey data reveals competing visions of power, citizenship, and democratic values.

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 05/10/2026

Oh I shd add: Deisseroth’s work was (say it w me!) supported with public funding through federal science agencies incl NIH, NSF, and DARPA. And I daresay few political deciders in 2004 would have been excited to put algal proteins in HEK cells or neurons. Scientists knew, though.

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Do we know why this generation of students is so in love with Canva?

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Rise of the Rulelord 🛑🛡️💀 @rulelord2e.com · 05/10/2026

A player completed the effects wheel tonight!

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I absolutely love how the #Pathfinder2e necromancer's best save is Fortitude.

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hitting the trifecta this weekend with Outlaws of Alkenstar Thursday, Blood Lords Saturday, and Spore War tonight! #Pathfinder2e

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I retrained my Blood Lords commander's archetype into necromancer (and yes, I'm playing a full necromancer in another game) and realized her thralls will be every squadmate she's previously lost in battle. 😅

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I must admit I might have misjudged Jack Smith's fun loving side.

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Olivia Pumpkin Portlander 🐙🎃🍋🐊🦋☂️ @sallyfisherprice.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That epic opening fight in Wheel of Time. Pregnant and unstoppable!! youtu.be/Thj2vFZiKpc?...

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The Pregnant Warrior Who Faced an Army Alone

YouTube video by Oanh Tran

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Old school Wheel of Time fan: THEY SAID THE THING!

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Laura Haynes👩‍🔬⚾️🐾💙 @drlaurahaynes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Everyone needs to understand why science is important

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Asheesh Kapur Siddique @asheeshks.org · 03/10/2026

"When we focus on polarization as the problem, the solution is for everyone to quiet down and be 'civil'—an outcome that benefits those who are willing to grab as much power as they can without concern for legality or civility."🔥

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Laura Lopez @ohdearz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Answer: New NSF Astro-Core has "target submission date" of Nov 16! From the NASEM Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics meeting last week, Chris Smith said this "is not a deadline but proposals submitted after the target date may be considered for funding in the following fiscal year" (see pic). 🔭

FY27 Core Astronomical Sciences
• Similar to previous AAG solicitation:
o All areas of astronomy are eligible
o Observational, archival data analysis, laboratory, theoretical, computational,
ML/AI.
• Target submission date: Monday, November 16.
o Target date is not a deadline, but proposals submitted after the target date
may be considered for funding in the following fiscal year.
• Can be combined with Dear Colleague Letter and supplement
programs
• Genesis-Mission, CDS&E, RUI, REU, RET, ROA

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'll be driving my ballot to the nearest early voting site.

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James Stout @jamesstout.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

anyone I know work in research on Mosquitoes?

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Steph Campbell ➡️ Gamehole Con @rpgsteph.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm one of the writers on this! After making so many kid-friendly games and stories, I had a lot of fun changing pace and getting to write a survival combat scenario!

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Christina Orlando @cxorlando.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

this is a very specific request, but does anyone know of any non-american/white wizard of oz retellings? i'd really love a brown dorothy right about now.

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The MAGA drivers are getting unhinged again. Haven't seen road behavior like this since two years ago.

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Actually…we CAN have politicians who represent us, work hard for the public, and aren’t terrible humans.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 02/10/2026

Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely. It's also a good time for vulnerable people to get vaccinated against another winter risk, RSV, and to get up to date on protection against COVID-19.

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Bryce Covert @brycecovert.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fascinating new study of New Mexico's universal childcare program, first of its kind, finds the program dramatically increased work for lower-income moms www.the74million.org/zero2eight/n...

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Nearly a Year In, Universal Childcare Is Reshaping Work for Moms in New Mexico

A new study highlights some early impacts of universal childcare on labor supply for mothers in New Mexico.

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Helen Savore (she/her) @paperninja.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Anyone who has already grabbed a copy previously should have all of the new files. So download and play away!

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Good on you Sister's 👏

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AAUP @aaup.org · 02/10/2026

Let's get this party started. #DefendHigherEd Starter Pack:

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Quick reminder that @spacemagiccon.bsky.social is this weekend! I’ll be part of this Community in TTRPGs panel on Saturday. Come hang out in chat and say hi!

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Sit on the tallest building. You have 20 minutes to choose a building and 20 minutes to sit on it. Your time starts now."

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Should my Pathfinder group use free archetype?" "Give it a try and see whether you like it." "You're telling me to Free Archetype and Find Out?"

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Is there something I'm missing in the Pathfinder2e design space? What is the wording or mechanical advantage of "slowed 1 for 1 round" over just "stunned 1?"

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

CSPAN: “We should mention that Senator Schmitt was supposed to appear on this program with Sen. Coons but he pulled out the day after that hearing.”

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SirNYC @sirnyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My cartoon choice of the day!

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that our October Member Spotlight is Craig Wiegert, Associate Professor and Senior Associate Head at the University of Georgia! Read more about Craig here ➡ ow.ly/e0An50ZTw20 #AAPTMemberspotlight #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

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Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you can’t make one of these “listening sessions,” you can also go through each standard and submit your comments online using the state’s standards review site. www.wusf.org/education/20...

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Evolution and climate change are missing from Florida's proposed K-12 science standards

The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Welcome to Norgorberger home of the Norgorberger. Can I take your order?" "I told you to sssstop ssssaying that." "Mister Norgorberger! What kind of cheese do you want on your Norgorberger?" "Pleassse don't make me sssay it." "Mister Norgorberger I gotta know." "...Brigh." Pathfinder2e

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The "Why don't faculty update their profile photos?" slide is generating a lot of questions answered by the slide.

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