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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

They've all put on 50g or more since they were found. They've put on even more personality😂

Two tuxedo kittens sitting on a plush kitten bed, back lit by evening sun. The one closest to the camera looks very serious.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

My sister found kittens over the weekend. Please enjoy

Three 5-week old kittens arranged in a cuddle puddle on a plush, deep pile cat bed. Clockwise from bottom right is a lynx point, a tuxedo with a thick white stripe on their nose and top right is a tuxedo with only a little white star between their eyes. They're all looking at the camera and their eyes are all still blue.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today was customer appreciation day at my local feed store and it was a somber occasion compared to previous years. Everything is more expensive, diesel is horrific and I really hope we can still afford to keep horses next year.

Two bay mares sharing teff hay through a fence

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I *had* to download the animated gif.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Timeline refresh: girlfriends grooming each other.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

First time doing mounted archery today and I feel like a winner. This is your sign to just do that weird shit that calls to you- grab that joy with both hands!

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A great summary of the UKRI vs STFC funding situation i stole from LinkedIn. The author mentioned that CLF is also in the hot seat with Diamond.

The kids drowning meme with the mother holding the favorite child labeled as UKRI/STFC. The favorite child is labeled as AI. The struggling child is labeled Diamond Light Source and the skeleton in the chair at the bottom of the sea is labeled ISIS neutrons and (muons?).

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Themed party drink is going down well.

A salted margarita cup with Costco margarita mix, a blue fruit roll up and a rubber ducky floating suspiciously upside down...

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you're suffering in the European heat wave, here's a video showing how i survived UK heatwaves. Kept my living room at 26C when it was 40+

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This is what it took for me to start playing wordle, how many years after everyone else😅

A blonde girl video game character playing wordle on a massive old fashioned monitor in a stage called "Words" within genshin impact's milliastra wonderland. The word "Smear" was solved on the sixth try, after early, sonic, spear, shear and swear.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Hi, if you're a student or postdoc, living in the US, going to #IUCr2026, we at the American Union of Crystallography want to give you money. New deadline: May 1st. aucryst.org/auc-student-...

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

For those of you keeping score, I'd like to think that @crystengcomm.rsc.org hasn't gone so far down hill since I was a guest editor in 2019 but this AI cover does not fill me with confidence

A screenshot of the CrystEngComm website, with two smiling people and the following text: Editorial

The effects of extreme conditions on
molecular solids

lain D. H. Oswald and Christine M. Beavers

Welcome to this themed issue of CrystEngComm
entitled: 'The effects of extreme conditions on
molecular solids'.

From the themed collection: The effects of
extreme conditions on molecular solids

The article was first published on 18 Jul 2019
CrystEngComm, 2019,21,4420-4421
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CE90109D

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

@crystengcomm.rsc.org what are we doing here? All the crystallographers are sharpening their pitchforks... #chemsky

A journal cover from the chemistry journal CrystEngComm where the concert image features a very nonsensical molecule in front of a probably AI generated rainforest.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

For anyone who needs to explain science to their non- scientist friends & relatives, I wrote this.... maybe it helps. #chemsky #scisky

Screenshot of text from a Facebook postby me: So recently, I scrolled by a post where someone asked something to the tune of "why won't people be as critical of Fauci as RFK??" I thought it was sarcasm at first, and left a laugh react, but then I realized it wasn't.

That post reminded me that the average person has no idea what a scientist goes through, when they do science. It's not some meme factory where you can say whatever you want. It's messy and conflict-ridden and nothing like what TV, movies and even some scientists portray.

If you're a budding scientist and you want to do a graduate degree, you're asked to develop (or given, if you're lucky) a project. This is essentially a question that you aim to answer or a hypothesis that can be tested with evidence gathered, using the techniques in your field of study. So first off, you need to learn how to use these techniques, essentially the tools of your field. In chemistry, I learned how to analyze chemical compounds with various instruments. The results from using these techniques are often your evidence, that you use to answer the question.

Screenshot of text from a Facebook post, 2of 4: But just having evidence is not science. You need to show that your proposed answer/hypothesis could be wrong, and what kind of evidence would demonstrate that. You can't just build your project to only collect data that supports your theory. You need more than one type of evidence as well, and you need to understand the limitations of your evidence: why it might be less trustworthy, what scenarios might make the results look more or less favorable. Why, you might ask?

Because, as every scientist will tell you, your evidence must stand up against peer review. This is where you make a case for your theory, explaining all your evidence and how it supports your theory, and your "peers", i.e., other scientists in your field, try to tear your tidy little story apart. Many PhD students have their first peer review experience in the form of an oral exam that they must pass before ascending to PhD candidate; just you and your 5 page proposal against 5 professors, in a small room, for 3 hours. This academic trial by fire isn't (necessarily) hazing, as it serves a purpose; peer review is how science advances on solid ground. if you can justify your conclusions with robust evidence, they will be ...

Screenshot of a Facebook post by me, 3 of 4: ...considered valid and part of the scientific consensus, until someone can provide robust evidence that shows otherwise.

Critique is the lifeblood of science. When a scientist tries to publish their work, their manuscript undergoes peer review; the people tearing into your work could be your rivals, colleagues, or complete strangers. You can't disregard their comments, you must either acknowledge them or demonstrate their assertions are unsupported by the data. You can't just call them a shill and plug your ears.

Which brings me back to RFK and his supporters, who have reveled in their echo chambers, and have never experienced true critique. They've never had to prove anything with robust evidence. They think a meme and a YouTube video from an anonymous source are the same as years of patient data gathering and statistical analysis. Anyone who disagrees with them is just a shill and a sheep, or part of a vast conspiracy "hiding the truth," which is incredibly laughable. Anyone who thinks scientists are all friends/colleagues, all secretly agreeing to hide some world-changing truth, while rubber-stamping each others studies/publications has never spoken to a..

Screenshot of a Facebook post by me, 4 of 4. Text with a fragment of a photo showing a blonde white woman using a binocular microscope. Text as follows: ...and statistical analysis. Anyone who disagrees with them is just a shill and a sheep, or part of a vast conspiracy "hiding the truth," which is incredibly laughable. Anyone who thinks scientists are all friends/colleagues, all secretly agreeing to hide some world-changing truth, while rubber-stamping each others studies/publications has never spoken to a scientist before. We're messy, proud, ambitious, full of conviction and devastated when we fail. We've been through the scorching fires of review and rejection and then we get back to our lab benches, computers, field sites, libraries, workshops and/or beamlines and try again.

Photo for the algorithm- this was me, doing some PR-photo sciencing years ago

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

So I realize that most scientists believe themselves totally against the right wing agenda but when I see you organizing symposia with one woman, i get the feeling you aren't as far from that agenda as you think you are.

A flyer for GISAXS 2025, with the text as follows: From October 27 to October 29, 2025, the international workshop GISAXS2025 will be held in Hamburg, Germany. This workshop brings together different communities working in the field of thin films, nanostructures, surfaces, and interfaces to gain insights into the very powerful method of grazing incidence small angle x-ray scattering and related techniques. In keynote and invited lectures, the possibilities and new trends in GISAXS and GISANS will be highlighted with a special emphasis on real-time investigations and data analysis.
DEADLINE for abstract submission: 1st September 2025
The program is divided into two parts: In the first part, introductory lectures will be combined with expert lectures by leading expert scientists of grazing incidence technology and application. In the second part of the workshop, we will have hands-on GISAXS, focusing on online data treatment and simulation of GISAXS data. In addition, we will offer a visit to the micro-and nano-focus beamline dedicated to GISAXS at the 3rd generation synchrotron radiation source PETRA II
Keynotespeakers
October 27-29, 2025
Alexander Hexemer LBNL (USA) Adrian Rennie, U Uppsala (SWE) Xinhui Lu, U Hongkong (PRC) Invited speakers Heinz Amenitsch,U Graz (A) Renjun Guo, KIT (GER) David Kosbahn, TUM (GER) Sarathial Koyiloth Vayalil, DESY&UPES (GER&IND) Dileep Kumar, UGC Indore (IND) Peter Müller-Buschbaum. TUM (GER) Ththiärn Dattorecon KTHISIE) Stephan V. Roth, DESY&KTH (GER&SWE) Apostolos Vagias, ILL (FRA) Cheng Wang, LBNL (USA)
GISAXS 2025
organized by S.V. Roth (DESY, KTH)
&
P.Müller-Buschbaum/(TUMünchen)
TUT
IEONISO MONCH IIVERSIINI
HELMHOLTZ GEMEINSCHAFT
DESY.
Keynote & Invited lectures, contributed poster sessions, visit to PETRA Ill & hands-on training: From the effective interface approximation to theory and simulation
https://indico.desy.de/e/gisaxs2025

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

If you see this, post a photo from your device with no explanation.

A latte with whipped cream in a paper McCafé cup, next to a pain au chocolat and two macarons. Everything is sitting on a white plastic tray.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hey @adamschiff.com this form letter reply does not reassure me one bit. No urgency, no acknowledgement of anything. Do better.

Form letter response that totally doesn't discuss the issue at hand: Dear Dr. Beavers:

Thank you for your message. I am always grateful to hear your ideas and priorities, and I am heartened by the record levels of engagement and activism we have seen across the country in recent years. My staff and I keep track of every message we receive from Californians like you, and your feedback is invaluable in guiding my priorities as we build an America with opportunity and prosperity for all.

As your Senator, I will continue to focus on solutions that will improve the lives of all Californians, including policies that bring down the cost of living, build more housing that’s affordable, expand access to quality and affordable childcare and health care, protect our planet from climate change, and safeguard our democracy and freedoms for future generations. Please be assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind when considering the issues that are important to you.

Transparency has been a goal of mine throughout my time in Congress. You can find detailed information on every bill introduced in the Senate on Congress.gov, including the summary and full text of the legislation, which Senators have co-sponsored it, and the most recent action taken by Congress.

An ongoing job of a Senator is to help constituents solve problems with federal agencies, access services, and get their questions answered promptly. On my website, I offer a guide to the services my office can provide, as well as a contact form where you can share your priorities with me. You can also connect with me online via Facebook or Twitter, and you can always reach my office by phone at (202) 224-3841.

Thank you again for your thoughts. I hope you will continue to share your views and ideas with me.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?

A cartoon of the genshin impact character Kaveh, in smol form, surrounded by drawings at a desk. His eyes are big and watery and he's wearing a sad frown. The caption reads "my work isn't done but I sure am."

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I travel a lot for work. Here's one simple trick i use to not be constantly sick: I wear a mask. If not these KN95s, then my Flomask. Do I get strange looks? Yes. Do I get sick? Not usually. Covid is still here + many other nasty things. Do future-you a favor and wear a mask. #StillMasking

A white woman with grey and purple straightened hair and a black face mask is taking a selfie.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

How are we feeling about the annual challenge that is the #GCHQChristmasCard ?? I've tried to hide the picture by calling it graphic. 😅

Answers for this year's GCHQ Christmas card, with the all the answers bolling down to the solution which i will give, please stop the screen reader if you don't want a spoiler... last chance... the answer is "united in protecting the kingdom"

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

Twilight over the San Francisco Bay area. The sky is purple at the top, gradually shifting to a glowing pink at the horizon. The lights of Berkeley stretch out in the foreground until the shore of the bay, with the silhouette of mount Tamalpias interpreting the horizon

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

If I had friends here with me, I would have dragged them into a karaoke joint, but since I don't, I'm getting a hojicha milkshake instead🤷🏼‍♀️

A photo of a busy street in Shibuya, with many people bustling in front of a backdrop of shops featuring neon signs, some of them bearing the katakana for karaoke.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Feels like an eternity ago. Now as I prepare to jump from this sinking ship, I look around and see hollowness and grift where world-changing interconnection used to exist. Fuck you Elon Musk. #MyXAnniversary

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

Watching all these crystallographers headed to #ECM34 from #SRI2024 in Hamburg like

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

I don't know if the Boba shop guy knew that I was irritated, but he gave me a free mochi doughnut anyways. A hero the people needed.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

More memes, more fun at the CCCW today.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

Memes from my resonant dispersion talk today.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

I guess I missed #lightsourceselfies yesterday? Dang. Anyways, here's me and two colleagues after we finished up at @esrfsynchrotron and visited the snowy peaks nearby. Learn about your local light source at lightsources.org

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

Last day at the APS user meeting and I still have a bunch of cool swag to give away and super fast detectors to yap at you about!

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

My phone camera laughs at my attempts and gives me an eclipsed sun as an afterthought.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

Doing some low budget eclipse viewing. 33% of totality is still something!

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 02/03/2024

First big trip in the Flomask, and no regrets! Hello UK, I'm baaaack! #covid

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

I wasn't kidding, the stickers are critical, lol.

The back of the previously mentioned teal notebook. From top left, a circular blue sticker with "I voted!" Written in three languages, then top right a stylized peacock in darker blue and white. The bottom half of the notebook is a sticker featuring Killua from hunter x hunter- his eyes are nearly identically colored as the notebook.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

Four years with this notebook, but the end is nigh. Already ordered a new book but need to start working on the all- important stickers...

A worn teal lechtturm notebook with three stickers on the cover: a pastel unicorn with the caption "majestic AF", "science is for everyone" written in cursive script and a cheerful chibi version of the genshin impact character Kamisato Ayato grinning while enjoying bubble tea.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

Four years with this notebook, but the end is nigh. Already ordered a new book but need to start working on the all- important stickers...

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Hello Eugene! I'm giving a talk on electron diffraction this afternoon at @uoregon CAMCOR. If you like diffraction and/or pizza feel free to join (I won't make you confess which one is your priority😅) #chemsky

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

This dude has never touched any kind of automation with his hands and it shows...

tweet by paul graham:

Paul Graham
@paulg
Automation is an inductive proof that Marx was wrong.
09:52 06/12/2022 Twitter Web App

Paul Graham
@paulg. 3h
Replying to @paulg
You still hear people saying that founders don't deserve to be rich, because their employees created all the value. But the falsity of this claim becomes increasingly obvious as automation enables founders to grow companies with fewer and fewer employees.

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Search drinks in your camera roll

A matcha latte with Boba on a black granite countertop

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Dr. Christine Beavers @xtalgrrl.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

Real life lunch with a Twitter friend today! Great seeing you irl!

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