hey amj

An illustration…Surreal monochrome with bands and textures resembling flowing fabric. Stars pepper the background.

A false color image of the actual Orion nebula, where you can see many of the features from the illustration, but without the foldy fabric bands.

Absolutely obsessed with this late 19th century illustration of the Orion Nebula by Otto Boeddicker.

Neuro Teletech

grandma gotta understand to not call me out the blue if she's tryna play 21 questions bc I will not pick up

YouTube video by Wisecrack The Problem with Jubilee

michael @ wisecrack said it best, these jubilee internet debates aren't really constructive at all when 1 outlandish side is propped up as an equal youtu.be/YeDoXLTuPoA?...

Check the numbers bitch.

YouTube video by The Keith Boykin Channel Nickel Me Elmo & Dime Store Don Threaten Government Shutdown

Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless Democrats go along with a draconian bill that would allow Trump to slash vital government services to pay for tax cuts for the rich. Senate Democrats must reject this bill.

Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland The killings occurred in the heartland of Syria’s Alawite minority, escalating after a nascent insurgency formed against the Sunni Islamist government.

"The state has tried to distance itself from the killings, blaming rogue elements and forming a committee to investigate the violence. But witnesses said the gunmen who wrought carnage were indistinguishable from government forces. Some said that foreign fighters appeared to be among them."

YouTube video by PhiloNautica Why STUPID People Are a Greater Threat to Society Than Criminals

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thanks g

YouTube video by Olay & Friends To Boycott, or Not to Boycott? | OLAY & FRIENDS

New episode of Olay & Friends out now! We had a lively discussion about the different perspectives on the boycotts happening now! youtu.be/lC-Yq7ScLUw?...

sick aab on a monday, at least I get to lay down

Israel says it is stopping the entry of all aid and supplies into the Gaza Strip The prime minister's office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire.

Israel says it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza

The realignment of the U.S. Republican Party with the Kremlin ... and I mean fully and openly ... is stunning to watch in real time.

YouTube video by Olay & Friends Black Media is Under Attack | OLAY & FRIENDS

New episode of Olay & Friends out now! youtu.be/2cZWUtltE7M?...

We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.

This Friday, where will you be?

standupforscience2025.org

Four tiny splitgill mushrooms grow from the underside of an upturned stick found in a snowy forest. Three mushrooms form a crowded group and their gills radiate across their caps like tiny bursting fireworks All photos by me

Here are some nice mushrooms

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Color-composite of Saturn made from raw images acquired by the Cassini spacecraft on March 20, 2014. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI. Composite by Jason Major.

Saturn from Cassini on March 20, 2014 - From Jason Major (jpmajor.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/mjDQNx

I just need the young wiz to be healthy going into March and get all the playtime they can get

MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.

Wow! This is sad. Joy Reid’s show is the only show I try to watch regularly at MSNBC. All the other shows I just tune in for when I have time.

my momma called it the gulf of meh~hee-koh so that's what'll always be

What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism

“Today, DEI has become the new N-word; the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism.”

My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.

Sorry, but it has to be said:

Honored that Meryl Streep referenced my podcast with a hand gesture,,,

Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.

bad hangover from shenanigans w some egusi, pounded yam, n suya. It was worth it

Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth have nearly doubled in a week, ESA scientist warns An steroid up to 300ft wide now has a 2.2% chance of colliding into Earth. It could prompt a space mission to intercept it.

I can't lie, this is so soothing right now

Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth have nearly doubled in a week, ESA scientist warns An steroid up to 300ft wide now has a 2.2% chance of colliding into Earth. It could prompt a space mission to intercept it.

I bring good tidings...

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada will respond to Trump’s tariffs by imposing 25 percent tariffs on American goods. America is now in a trade war with its closest neighbor.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Premier of Canada's British Columbia calls to stop buying liquor from US 'red' states and remove it from some shelves.