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The first woman admitted to the all-male Royal Astronomical Society, Agnes Mary Clerke's analyses were so reliable, thoughtful & wide reaching that she became a revered authority. The Clerke lunar crater was named to commemorate her. www.dib.ie/biography/cl... #DIBLives

a gray and white cat is laying on its back on a grey blanket ALT: a gray and white cat is laying on its back on a grey blanket

Good night lovely people!

It is back to one crack of dawn start for me tomorrow alas but at least it is only one this week, thank goodness! :)

Surprise culprit identified behind toxic algae bloom that killed millions of marine animals — Earth.com Along South Australia’s coastline, beaches once filled with life now tell a troubling story. Dead rays, octopuses, crabs, and fish lie scattered across long stretches of sand. Early water tests sugges...

Events like this and coral reef die offs reveal a harder truth: our ability to control ocean conditions or protect marine life at scale are an illusion.
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Getting ready to depart Mexico - next science adventure is Antarctica in a few weeks. For now, here are a few extra special guys from the deep sea net tows in Gulf of California. #zooplankton #oceanography #christmasatsea 🌊❤️

Six weeks of healing - still have to do stitches + supervised, but - She’s a free bitch baby! 🥰🎄🎁😸🫡💝

Dog sniffing a hibiscus 🌺

Dog in Christmas sweater

My doodle got a Christmas sweater with festive penguins. #dogsky #christmas 🐕🎄🐧

December 25, 2025 The modern version of Santa Claus arrived in the United States in 1863, when he stopped at an army camp of Union soldiers in the January 3 issue of Harper’s Weekly. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa w...

December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas 🎄

Covered Bridge #Photography

Beagle snoozing in front of Christmas tree with colorful lights and many ornaments

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

A winter storm over the Northern and Central Plains brought heavy snow and gusty winds to the Midwest and Great Lakes region over the weekend, disrupting the travel plans of people heading home after Thanksgiving. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/w...

A shelter received a donation of stuffed toys and let each dog pick 1.
How selfless. They each only pick 1.

It's December. The goal is to find MELIA a home for Christmas. We can do this. Over 810 days waiting. Poor baby. A quiet adult only home, no dogs, cats are ok. 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs. Come on New York!

Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools

From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...

White House Will Release October’s Jobs Report—After Saying Data Would ‘Likely Never’ Publish The White House has said last month’s jobs report and inflation data would “likely never” be released.

The White House has said last month’s jobs report and inflation data would “likely never” be released.

Watercolour painting of a dog called Larry! Done from a photo. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #throwbackthursday #petportraits #painting #art #watercolours

Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice

The furor over the death of a Colombian fisherman has ignited a feud over the huge U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and the legality of the deadly attacks on nearly 20 vessels since September.

Justice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels Accounts of a secret Justice Department memo offer a window into how administration lawyers approved the president’s desired course of action.

Breaking News: A secret Justice Department memo approving the Trump administration’s boat strikes is said to rely on the president’s claims about drug cartels.

Pack Fire in Northern California spreads to 1,000 acres, impacting up to 20 homes Fanned by powerful winds, the Pack Fire in Mono County surged to more than 1,000 acres Thursday, forcing urgent evacuations near Mammoth Lakes.

Fanned by powerful winds, the Pack Fire in Mono County surged to more than 1,000 acres Thursday, forcing urgent evacuations near Mammoth Lakes.

A robin perches facing left to right. It has its right foot tucked up amongst its feathers.

Robin (Eurasian robin)

#birds #photography

Here is a time-lapse of the November 11, 2025 aurora from Bloomington, MN.

#astrophotography #aurora

Service is the truest measure of patriotism. On Veterans Day, we honor all who have taken the oath and worn the uniform - and our nation recommits to keeping its promises to every veteran who served our country.

As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Still Confronts Soaring Health Costs The central issue of the government closure remains unresolved, leaving Republicans under political pressure ahead of the midterms.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is coming to an end, but the central issue that caused it — the staggering cost of health care — isn’t going away anytime soon. nyti.ms/4nLPJoT

Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷

A shot from inside a cave looking out at the Mediterranean Sea. Snorkeling amongst some rocks near Damoni Beach on Crete, I saw this cave so I swam in. It was about 30 meters deep and I ended up in waist deep water. It was incredibly peaceful in there until I started thinking about snakes and freaked myself out. #landscape #greece #crete #Mediterranean #caves #snorkel Man, look at that swath of green water. Ever sea in Greece was that beautiful.

And as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention.- Talking Heads

Pic of the day

#photography

Evergreens partially hidden by fog

Another foggy morning in the mountains

The Battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a US Marine who lived it Colorado USMC veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later.

Veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later. (via Colorado Public Radio)

David Bowie's Nineties and 2000s in Photos

David Bowie's Nineties and 2000s come to life in 'Collaboration,' a new coffee-table book by legendary photographer Frank Ockenfels3.

See some of the best images of the iconic star in full creative flight ↓

This is my current project. This is a mosaic of the Soul Nebula. I imagine there are at least 4 more panels to go, this is only 2 so far. #astrophotography