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What is science, and how does it work? What has science done for you? What are the limits of science? What masquerades as science? Why do some people attack science? Why should you care?

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This short video by @weatherwest.bsky.social provides a clear explanation of the meteorological factors contributing to this heartbreaking disaster and how climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of heavy rain.

08.07.2025 00:56 πŸ‘ 238 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Hi everyone. I have decided to start working on a new project concentrated on travel. My new account is @abediona.bsky.social‬ and you are welcome to follow me. I may post about science here occasionally ,but I will devote myself mostly to the other project. Thanks for your support & take care.

24.06.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.

24.06.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 33830 πŸ” 9828 πŸ’¬ 1043 πŸ“Œ 669

Hi everyone. I have decided to start working on a new project concentrated on travel. My new account is @abediona.bsky.social‬ and you are welcome to follow me. I may post about science here occasionally ,but I will devote myself mostly to the other project. Thanks for your support & take care.

24.06.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no rhyme or reason to the actions of this guy, just a desire to go against everything that those who opposed him did, regardless whether it was good or bad. πŸ™„

19.06.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So much for MAHA.

19.06.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 15630 πŸ” 5505 πŸ’¬ 2239 πŸ“Œ 875
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Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported.

The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.

Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?

Not justice, it’s a betrayal.

19.06.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 15669 πŸ” 7232 πŸ’¬ 1053 πŸ“Œ 615
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LA DODGERS just now:

β€œThis morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”

Right on, Dodgers!
More of this, please.

19.06.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 36190 πŸ” 7995 πŸ’¬ 1152 πŸ“Œ 718
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We may finally know how Tylenol works β€” and it's not how we thought According to a new study in rats, a key byproduct of acetaminophen, called AM404, may block pain at the source before it has a chance to reach the brain.
19.06.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A 'new star' has exploded into the night sky β€” and you can see it from North America The never-before-seen "nova," dubbed V462 Lupi, recently appeared in the constellation Lupus, after suddenly becoming 4 million times brighter. The shining explosion is visible to the naked eye and can be seen from parts of North America.
19.06.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SpaceX's Starship explodes on Texas launch pad in 'catastrophic failure' during routine test SpaceX's Starship 36 underwent a "catastrophic failure" on the stand at its Texas launch site, but the latest setback is unlikely to dent the company's ambitions.
19.06.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Surprising Origin of Chainsaws and Their Modern Use for Woodcarving Looking at why chainsaws were originally created and their use in woodcarving.

www.ratioscientiae.com/random-scien...

18.06.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anamorphosis What is an anamorphosis?

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18.06.2025 20:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Surprising Origin of Chainsaws and Their Modern Use for Woodcarving Looking at why chainsaws were originally created and their use in woodcarving.

www.ratioscientiae.com/random-scien...

18.06.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How the Tea Party Mutated Into MAGA
How the Tea Party Mutated Into MAGA YouTube video by Dark Brandon

How did a movement about taxes and spending turn into a red-hatted culture war? This video from Dark Brandon traces the Tea Party’s rise, its billionaire backers, and how it slowly evolved into the MAGA movement we know today.

18.06.2025 19:32 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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18.06.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 21464 πŸ” 5956 πŸ’¬ 186 πŸ“Œ 136
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Morning #bird

A black necked stilt wading at the Gilbert Riparian area in Gilbert AZ.

#birdphotography #photography #birding #birds #wildlifephotography

18.06.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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China pits rival humanoids against each other in world's first 'robot boxing tournament' Unitree's combat robots can punch and kick while keeping their balance, but they are controlled by humans β€” for now.

Let's get ready to rumble!!!
www.livescience.com/technology/r...

18.06.2025 13:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bizarre radio signals that defy physics detected under Antarctica Researchers detected mysterious radio waves in Antarctica that seem to defy the rules of particle physics. Now they're searching for a cause.

Instruments flying more than 18 miles above Antarctica detected two unexplainable radio pulses coming from below the ice β€” and these signals seem to defy particle physics.
www.livescience.com/physics-math...

18.06.2025 18:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the United States Government Spread Antivaxxer Messages Looking at the spread of antivaxxer messages by the U.S. goverment.

www.ratioscientiae.com/ratio-scient...

17.06.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vaccines for the Win! The success of vaccines and the antivaxxer problem.

www.ratioscientiae.com/ratio-scient...

17.06.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a rancid bigot.

New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism

β€œ'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'

*More of this, please*"

18.06.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 51122 πŸ” 15394 πŸ’¬ 883 πŸ“Œ 875
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When the United States Government Spread Antivaxxer Messages Looking at the spread of antivaxxer messages by the U.S. goverment.

www.ratioscientiae.com/ratio-scient...

17.06.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vaccines for the Win! The success of vaccines and the antivaxxer problem.

www.ratioscientiae.com/ratio-scient...

17.06.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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James Webb telescope ups the odds that 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032 The James Webb Space Telescope has taken another look at the potential "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4 and found its chances of hitting the moon in December 2032 have increased to 4.3%.

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its final look at the potentially hazardous asteroid 2024 YR4, at least until the potentially hazardous space rock darkens Earth's cosmic doorstep again in 2028
www.livescience.com/space/astero...

16.06.2025 21:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Industrial waste is turning into a new type of rock at 'unprecedented' speed, new study finds Samples from slag cliffs in England reveal industrial waste products can turn into rock in less than four decades, challenging assumptions about how rocks form.

Industrial waste can turn into rock in as little as 35 years
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

17.06.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a horrifying experience

17.06.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NIH grant funding restored Judge rules grant terminations on the basis of DEI and gender identity are discriminatory and illegal

So extremely proud to work with such talented litigators. This is a massive and critical win. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/breaking-n...

16.06.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 1223 πŸ” 286 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5

A message of unity as befits the president of the US. πŸ™„

16.06.2025 20:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0