Christine Pulliam

After the largest peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations in American history, and a blue wave election where voters clearly and loudly said FIGHT ALL OF THIS CHAOS, it is malpractice and disqualifying for an elected Democrat to suggest caving to Trump.

I'm looking in your direction, Chuck Schumer.

LEGO posted this cute video for the launch of their first official #StarTrek set today

#LEGO

Here's a couple that Adam Riess pointed us to: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020ApJ.... and ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2016ApJ....

'Coast' Through the Cosmos with Webb at Dulles International Airport

There's a lot of bad news in the aviation world this week, but here's some positive aviation news with an astronomy twist for you: www.stsci.edu/contents/new...

I’d have to dig references out of emails, but I have heard that these claims have been pretty clearly refuted by reputable scientists in the field.

If you haven't been impacted by the shutdown, consider a donation to help your neighbors. Find a local food back, or one in your favorite state to visit, or the place where your grandmother was born. Everyone needs help. (3/3)

It’s nice to see that toxic assholes with billionaire backers can still lose elections in this country.

It’s very easy to lie and manipulate when you control the sources of information. Just ask Putin.

"There is something haunting in the light of the [red giant].”

Have a happy and safe Halloween, from STScI! 🎃

Credit: Illustration: Ralf Crawford/STScI; Quote: Joseph Conrad.

The Red Spider Nebula, caught by Webb The Red Spider Nebula, caught by Webb

Just in time for Halloween, our friends at ESA have released a new photo of a cosmic creepy crawly! esawebb.org/images/potm2...

Same, Cody. Same!

A stat we don't talk about enough: Newspapers have lost 77% of their jobs over the last 20 year, more than any of the 532 other industries tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

There are going to be a LOT of people in thrift shops this year.
And in food banks.
And at holiday soup kitchens.

For the love of CHRIST - now that someone's brought this to your attention, please go through your stuff - for kids *and* for grown-ups - and for once, give some GOOD stuff away.

Aging White Dwarf Still Consuming Its Planetary System

Munch, munch, munch! This white dwarf is snacking on one of its ex-planets. www.stsci.edu/contents/new...

Now that’s a winning platform!

The fact that Republicans get upset about tearing down confederate monuments, but not demolishing the White House, says a lot.

This was a fun thread to start my morning.

It’s amazing how much a person’s mood can improve after 10 hours of mostly uninterrupted sleep.

I can vouch for Mark - he’s good!

Procrastination takes may forms. Tonight as a service to the astronomical community I offer help with your JWST proposal titles.
#JWST 🧪🔭✨

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

Hot Water Balloon This means you're free to copy and share these comics (but not to sell them). More details.

The hot water balloon festival in Albuquerque should not be missed. ;-) xkcd.com/3153/

Of course there is also some… not so gorgeous work.

Today I learned there is a Mister Global National Costume Competition. And I am HERE for it! If you need a smile, or just want to admire some truly gorgeous costume work, this is the thread for you.

Social post by Donald J. Trump that says: 'Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!'

The President of the United States calling for the imprisonment of elected officials with no legal basis should alarm everyone, regardless of party.

Jane Goodall crouched down and reaching out as a baby chimp reached out to touch her

I hope people spend days and days talking about her (she is 10,000,000 times more important than Charlie Kirk) and the amazing work she did.

This photo will always be so powerful and as defining of who we all can be.

Be like Jane Goodall.

Photographer: Hugo van Lawick

NASA’s First-Ever Alien-Hunting Space Telescope Could Enlighten Our New Dark Age The Habitable Worlds Observatory is poised to tell us whether Earthlike planets are common—if it can get off the ground

Now on @sciam.bsky.social: NASA’s next-gen Habitable Worlds Observatory may be our best chance to find alien life. But can a nation busy ripping itself apart unite to launch a mission to solve life’s cosmic mysteries? By @nadiadrake.bsky.social (and me).

www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-...

Old floppy drive with printed label 'Works, but makes Sad Noises'

Got my performance review.

Yay!

Science!!