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mpmurphy.bsky.social
Alzheimer’s disease researcher, educator, science writer, cat lover, and guinea pig superfan
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A country rapidly collapsing into a singularity could theoretically bring us all closer together.

submitted 1 day ago • 5 comments

I remember it being unpleasant & a lot less fudge-y.

submitted 3 days ago • 1514 comments

i’ve never been so obsessed with a video. please turn your sound on

submitted 6 days ago • 45 comments

The Dickin Medal is the highest award that can be issued to animals in British military service. Bearing the words "We Also Serve" it has been awarded 75 times since its creation in 1943. Only one cat has ever received the award. This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25

submitted 227 days ago • 68 comments

We can upload 3 minute videos now. YOU KNOW THE RULE

submitted 11 days ago • 170 comments

Me: everything on my computer works great. I'm very happy with my system exactly as it is. Tech companies: But what if ... it was different

submitted 22 days ago • 48 comments

Today is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Had he lived, today Abraham would be 216 years old and 95 feet tall.

submitted 37 days ago • 36 comments

Anyone up for lobster fest? 😂 #GuineaPigs

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

Gru Pig #GuineaPigs

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

Getting ready to saddle up #GuineaPigs

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

BROS 4 LYF 🍻

submitted 57 days ago • 4 comments

A sweet treat for your Monday #GuineaPigs

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

👒

submitted 60 days ago • 4 comments

Publications in the past week built substantially on our knowledge of the brain's waste disposal system—glymphatics—and the implications on sleep and brain aging. Featuring exceptional work by Nedergaard Lab and @jonykipnis.bsky.social erictopol.substack.com/p/our-sleep-... open-access

submitted 68 days ago • 48 comments

narrator: and what happened next surprised no one

submitted 79 days ago • 34 comments

this is what happens when everyone feeds the same stray

submitted 77 days ago • 18 comments

Happy New Year! #GuineaPigs

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Me: The earth isn't flat. Fiat earther: Correct. Me: Huh? Fiat earther: It's the shape of an italian car. Me: What? Fiat earther: You read my name wrong didn't you?

submitted 82 days ago • 61 comments

here come old laptop he come bootin up slowly he got broken touchpad he need one more update he got no space on this pc one thing i can tell you its got no warranty

submitted 84 days ago • 339 comments

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! #GuineaPigs

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

Scrooge: You there, boy! What day is it? ChatGPT: Days were invented by the Druids in 1974

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On this day in 1988, the Nakatomi Corporation made the baffling decision to not only force its employees to work on Christmas Eve but made them attend an after work party in the building instead of allowing them to be with their families.

submitted 87 days ago • 14 comments

Warm and cozy for the holiday #GuineaPigs

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Remember: only blow dry your wet #GuineaPigs on cool setting!

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Duke & Knuckles about to commit crimes. #guineapig

submitted 92 days ago • 3 comments

Which guinea pig is your favorite? #guineapig

submitted 91 days ago • 7 comments

Strider settling in for bingeing the John Wick series. #GuineaPigs

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Me & my buddy🤍 #cats #pet

submitted 93 days ago • 46 comments

You will comply. #Cats

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

*CRUNCH* #GuineaPigs

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

Orange you glad to see me? 🧡😻 This kitty's got the cutest little face. Credit: miyavlikedicikler #cat #catlover #cats

submitted 92 days ago • 438 comments

She's about 2 months old 😊 Her Californian markings are coming out really nicely despite her slight mismarkings ❤️ #guineapigs #cavy #guineapigs #cavies

submitted 96 days ago • 14 comments

Guinea pig says I love you too. 🐹❤️ (Credit: unkown/dm us) #guineapig #pets #guineapigs

submitted 93 days ago • 2 comments

#Guineapigs Caoimhe is managing to screaming at the other two and eat dried peas at the same time.

submitted 92 days ago • 3 comments

Yes, they eat as much as you think #GuineaPigs

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Just two besties hangin #GuineaPigs #Cats

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends: 1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration; 2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you; 3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

submitted 94 days ago • 788 comments

Why do we force gingerbread people to live in houses made of themselves?

submitted 96 days ago • 0 comments

important announcement: there is a new baby capybara at the San Antonio Zoo named Tupi. i would lay down my life for Tupi

submitted 97 days ago • 123 comments

It’s that time of year when #cats discover decorations 🌲 😊

submitted 100 days ago • 1 comment