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In the early hours of March 14th, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire continent.

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This afternoon at 3:20pm, Research Scientist Rachel Sheppard will present "Presence of Mg-sulfate can obscure spectral evidence of carbonate: MierOmega observations with implications for Mars" in Waterway Ballroom 6. Abstract:

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These tariffs are a Trump tax. Instead of putting a stop to them, Congressional Republicans are rolling out the red carpet for more.

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'Stunning reversal': Billionaires at Trump's inauguration see dramatic decline in wealth. Losses of $145 billion in total so far! This is a great article that breaks the losses down for you! www.rawstory.com/trump-billio...

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In today’s episode, a sweeping study of a beloved insect. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...

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MIRI image of a region in LMC. Processed by @yuvharpaz.bsky.social nerdculture.de/@yuvharpaz/1...

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We’ve had the measles vaccine since 1963 and the tuberculosis vaccine since 1921. Why don’t we use them? Author @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social joins us on @bipisci.bsky.social to discuss his new book about health inequities. Listen here: buff.ly/aE3d0Gp 🧪 🎙️

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The erosion of trust in science & scientists — sometimes due to complex social/historical factors but often deliberately perpetrated by charlatans — has tragic, deadly consequences, and, if unchecked, is an existential threat to society.

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We may finally understand how metformin lowers blood sugar, animal study finds www.livescience.com/health/diabe...

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I don't share stuff here as much as I should, but I loved making this quick short about the development of the Lunar Module from bubbling window box to spider made of tin foil. youtube.com/shorts/F8-QF...

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Blues musicians Johnny Winter, James Cotton and Muddy Waters pose for a portrait during the three day recording session of the album 'Hard Again' in 1976. #bluesmusic Photo by David Gahr

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🇬🇧 🇺🇦 Good news from the UK. Ukraine and the UK signed a £2.26 billion loan agreement to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. These funds are ensured by the russian frozen assets. We need some good news here.

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When Norway tells you to F-off…

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🇬🇧🇺🇦 "Did you hear people cheering you on the street? You can see the support. And we will support as long as it takes. We want long-term peace," — Starmer to Zelensky

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Trump Signs Executive Order Making Official Language Of U.S. Remedial English

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The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

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Don’t buy today. Give the greedheads a taste of their own medicine.

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YES THANK YOU EU. The car I drive has a heads up display that projects text at distance from my eyes, & lots of steering wheel buttons, so I can drive it without wearing reading glasses. Touchscreens require me to PUT ON READING GLASSES TO DRIVE which is insane. I can’t drive touchscreen cars.

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Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine

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Most distant object known to humanity - JADES-GS-z14-0. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, B. Robertson (UC Santa Cruz), B. Johnson (CfA), S. Tacchella (Cambridge), P. Cargile (CfA)

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buff.ly/AsWCczj @fraknoi.bsky.social is a man on a mission—a space mission, that is. For decades, he’s inspired and educated students and the public on the wonders of astronomy, from Foothill and Cañada colleges to San Francisco State University. “This is the golden age of astronomy." 🧪

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As my friend @jonronson.bsky.social said, "Ever since I first learned about confirmation bias I've been seeing it everywhere."

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Thank you, Canada, for standing with Ukraine 🇺🇦 ”Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine (…) Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and Ukrainians in achieving a just & lasting peace.”

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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

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Today, Judge Amir Ali ordered Trump to release billions in foreign aid he’s holding within the next 48 hours.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan Photo by Tracy Hart

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FYI, for those of you worried about the Californians who were on fire two weeks ago, this is within the same county, but at the opposite side, two mountain ranges and a very broad valley away. It is just as awful, affecting different people than the ones who were evacuated by the previous fires.

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over the counter methamphetamine www.youtube.com/shorts/IyVBV...

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phys.org/news/2025-01... 'What is that?' Scientists explain white patch that appears near northern lights

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#PPOD: Size Comparison A reminder that the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars is wider (590 km) than Saturn's icy moon Enceladus (504 km). (This image is obviously a composite.) Have a good weekend, everyone! 🧪 🔭 Credit: NASA / @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social

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National Astronomical Observatory of Japan: using JWST, we figured out how giant galaxies grow with active supermassive black hole in their center. www.nao.ac.jp/news/topics/... 🔭 🧪

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Lichen are a remarkable fusion of fungi, algae, and other microorganisms. Dr. Hannah Prather and Dr. Jesse Miller join us to discuss their crucial role as indicators of air quality, as well as their striking colors and forms.

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You got a Christmas tree? Cool. I'm watching a massive goat effigy burn and listening to a bard recite stories about Odin accompanied by a lute player.

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God Locks Heavenly Gates After Spotting Mormon Missionaries Milling Around Outside

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Outer part of Triangulum galaxy. Processed by @thocarp.bsky.social www.flickr.com/photos/19746... 🔭 🧪

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NGC 6240. This is a nearby ultraluminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG) that was discovered 152 years ago. This new JWST was released in a recent article. arxiv.org/abs/2412.147... 🔭 🧪

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"A survey of faculty members working in US southern states shows that a significant majority frequently witness or experience political interference that affects morale and is causing many to look for positions in other regions or to leave academia altogether." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Fossil sales, a solar eclipse, and brain hacking: 2024 was a big year for science. Check out SciFri staff's top story picks of the year:

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God To Delete Several Million Humans Due To Inactivity theonion.com/god-to-delet...

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Israel has stepped up its attacks on military sites in Syria, hitting hundreds of targets, from airfields to weapons production sites, a move it says is to prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorists.

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