Minnie Winnie 🧶🏳️🌈🌱
@26velociraptors.bsky.social
Fiber artist and amateur sewist 🧶🧵
Biochemistry PhD in progress 🌿🧪 and aspiring academic 📚
Biochemistry PhD in progress 🌿🧪 and aspiring academic 📚
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When I went to the grocers there were only a couple of heirloom tomatoes. Saw this and had to pick it up.
I think thick slices will go in a BLT tomorrow and the rest will be cut up and salted for snacking. 🍽️🍜
I think thick slices will go in a BLT tomorrow and the rest will be cut up and salted for snacking. 🍽️🍜
December 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
When I went to the grocers there were only a couple of heirloom tomatoes. Saw this and had to pick it up.
I think thick slices will go in a BLT tomorrow and the rest will be cut up and salted for snacking. 🍽️🍜
I think thick slices will go in a BLT tomorrow and the rest will be cut up and salted for snacking. 🍽️🍜
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An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
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It is December so ... puppies!
December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It is December so ... puppies!
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Since AI slop is again all over Scientific Reports, a thread on the economics of grey-zone publishing.
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since AI slop is again all over Scientific Reports, a thread on the economics of grey-zone publishing.
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
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Queen Maud of Norway was born in London #OnThisDay in 1869. She owned this c. 1907 Laferrière designed silk satin and silk tulle aqua blue evening gown hand-embroidered with metallic floral motifs. Nasjonalmuseet collection. #fashionhistory
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Queen Maud of Norway was born in London #OnThisDay in 1869. She owned this c. 1907 Laferrière designed silk satin and silk tulle aqua blue evening gown hand-embroidered with metallic floral motifs. Nasjonalmuseet collection. #fashionhistory
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The 1st dress from Palais Galliera's Worth: Inventor of Haute Couture exhibit is from his beginnings when he partnered with Otto Gustav Bobergh in 1858 to create the brand Worth & Bobergh. This 1869 dress is an example of town and travel wear, which they produced as well as their
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The 1st dress from Palais Galliera's Worth: Inventor of Haute Couture exhibit is from his beginnings when he partnered with Otto Gustav Bobergh in 1858 to create the brand Worth & Bobergh. This 1869 dress is an example of town and travel wear, which they produced as well as their
Hi everyone, meet Molly 🩵
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hi everyone, meet Molly 🩵
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This #1890s tea gown comes with options. Worn loose it has the relaxed fit often a part of the ‘at home’ gown it was designed to be but there is also a more fitted choice, fastening the open robe at the waist. I’ll go for the looser version thanks @jbrightcollection.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This #1890s tea gown comes with options. Worn loose it has the relaxed fit often a part of the ‘at home’ gown it was designed to be but there is also a more fitted choice, fastening the open robe at the waist. I’ll go for the looser version thanks @jbrightcollection.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Late 1860s white cotton mull dress with Madeira embroidered insert at neck and fitted cuffs.
Center-back mother of pearl buttons.
[Augusta Auctions]
#19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡
Center-back mother of pearl buttons.
[Augusta Auctions]
#19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Late 1860s white cotton mull dress with Madeira embroidered insert at neck and fitted cuffs.
Center-back mother of pearl buttons.
[Augusta Auctions]
#19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡
Center-back mother of pearl buttons.
[Augusta Auctions]
#19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡
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“you should have a choice” means “we get to choose for you”
BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“you should have a choice” means “we get to choose for you”
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see, this is what i mean about it being (ultimately) on the bosses. writer did a bad thing, too, but this is the real problem
www.readtpa.com/p/the-chicag...
www.readtpa.com/p/the-chicag...
May 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
see, this is what i mean about it being (ultimately) on the bosses. writer did a bad thing, too, but this is the real problem
www.readtpa.com/p/the-chicag...
www.readtpa.com/p/the-chicag...
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whoops a daisy we unethically blurred the line between journalism and advertorial for decades, culminating in the rushed adoption of half cooked automation in order to cut corners and undermine already underpaid labor in our mindless pursuit of lazy engagement bait
We are looking into how this made it into print as we speak. It is not editorial content and was not created by, or approved by, the Sun-Times newsroom. We value your trust in our reporting and take this very seriously. More info will be provided soon.
May 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
whoops a daisy we unethically blurred the line between journalism and advertorial for decades, culminating in the rushed adoption of half cooked automation in order to cut corners and undermine already underpaid labor in our mindless pursuit of lazy engagement bait
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The enfanta enjoying her little luxuries
May 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The enfanta enjoying her little luxuries
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"Many farmers are finding ways to grow some crops, like leafy greens and berries, under the panels. The shade reduces evaporation from the soil, allowing growers to water less often. In turn, a wetted landscape cools the panels, which improves their efficiency." #AgSky #EnergySky #ClimateSky
In rural California, farmers are harvesting a new crop: Solar power
In California’s water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water.
www.fastcompany.com
May 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"Many farmers are finding ways to grow some crops, like leafy greens and berries, under the panels. The shade reduces evaporation from the soil, allowing growers to water less often. In turn, a wetted landscape cools the panels, which improves their efficiency." #AgSky #EnergySky #ClimateSky
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Why is this story not in an American paper
Let’s tell more stories of how responsible governance can benefit more people and give them increased opportunities, instead of the supposed inevitably of the oligarchs having everything there is
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Let’s tell more stories of how responsible governance can benefit more people and give them increased opportunities, instead of the supposed inevitably of the oligarchs having everything there is
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line
The state, which has long ranked worst in the US for child wellbeing, became the first and only in the country to offer free childcare to a majority of families
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Why is this story not in an American paper
Let’s tell more stories of how responsible governance can benefit more people and give them increased opportunities, instead of the supposed inevitably of the oligarchs having everything there is
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Let’s tell more stories of how responsible governance can benefit more people and give them increased opportunities, instead of the supposed inevitably of the oligarchs having everything there is
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The cost of Grok: "I can't breathe at home, it smells like gas outside. How come I can't breathe at home and y'all get to breathe at home?"
May 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The cost of Grok: "I can't breathe at home, it smells like gas outside. How come I can't breathe at home and y'all get to breathe at home?"
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Reminds me of this eternal Ted Chiang banger-
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Reminds me of this eternal Ted Chiang banger-
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NEWS & VIEWS: Oiling the wheels of growth: TOR kinase promotes lipid synthesis in plants (Moona Rahikainen) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience
doi.org
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars.
Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. Real buttons are sooooooo back baby!
Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. Real buttons are sooooooo back baby!
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its sen...
www.wired.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars.
Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. Real buttons are sooooooo back baby!
Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. Real buttons are sooooooo back baby!
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The measles vaccine is proven to work. It has saved millions of lives. That’s an undeniable fact, no matter what anyone says.
The ‘treatments’ repeatedly touted by RFK Jr—budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil—do not. No matter what anyone like him says. 🧵
The ‘treatments’ repeatedly touted by RFK Jr—budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil—do not. No matter what anyone like him says. 🧵
May 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The measles vaccine is proven to work. It has saved millions of lives. That’s an undeniable fact, no matter what anyone says.
The ‘treatments’ repeatedly touted by RFK Jr—budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil—do not. No matter what anyone like him says. 🧵
The ‘treatments’ repeatedly touted by RFK Jr—budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil—do not. No matter what anyone like him says. 🧵
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Teeth—part of the body!
Not being able to chew well—>g-i illness!
Oral bacteria—>linked to pancreatic cancer!
Gum disease from unchecked tooth decay—>increases risk of heart disease & Alzheimer's!
In a country where govt would rather your teeth rot than pay for their care FLOURIDE IS OUR FRIEND
Not being able to chew well—>g-i illness!
Oral bacteria—>linked to pancreatic cancer!
Gum disease from unchecked tooth decay—>increases risk of heart disease & Alzheimer's!
In a country where govt would rather your teeth rot than pay for their care FLOURIDE IS OUR FRIEND
Two cities stopped adding fluoride to water. Long-term data showed how ending fluoridation adversely affected the health of the population.
www.sciencenews.org/article/fluo...
www.sciencenews.org/article/fluo...
Two cities stopped adding fluoride to water. Science reveals what happened
As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, changes to the dental health of children in Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, may provide a cautionary tale.
www.sciencenews.org
May 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Teeth—part of the body!
Not being able to chew well—>g-i illness!
Oral bacteria—>linked to pancreatic cancer!
Gum disease from unchecked tooth decay—>increases risk of heart disease & Alzheimer's!
In a country where govt would rather your teeth rot than pay for their care FLOURIDE IS OUR FRIEND
Not being able to chew well—>g-i illness!
Oral bacteria—>linked to pancreatic cancer!
Gum disease from unchecked tooth decay—>increases risk of heart disease & Alzheimer's!
In a country where govt would rather your teeth rot than pay for their care FLOURIDE IS OUR FRIEND
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Just a reminder that most of Trump's executive orders are nothing more than press releases.
After he ordered the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to pull funding for NPR and PBS, the CPB responded that it is authorized and funded by Congress and is not subject to the president's authority.
After he ordered the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to pull funding for NPR and PBS, the CPB responded that it is authorized and funded by Congress and is not subject to the president's authority.
![WASHINGTON, D.C, (May 2, 2025) — Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement today regarding the President’s Executive Order on public media:
“CPB is not a federal executive agency subject to the President’s authority. Congress directly authorized and funded CPB to be a private nonprofit corporation wholly independent of the federal government.
“In creating CPB, Congress expressly forbade ‘any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over educational television or radio broadcasting, or over [CPB] or any of its grantees or contractors…’ 47 U.S.C. § 398(c).”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kjjhbsc3pp3vkqjsivk6z2yd/bafkreie7ky7hw4h6fcaqa6fkkqdyhg6czlebc2udp6fbbsjah4eoj7qg2y@jpeg)
May 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Just a reminder that most of Trump's executive orders are nothing more than press releases.
After he ordered the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to pull funding for NPR and PBS, the CPB responded that it is authorized and funded by Congress and is not subject to the president's authority.
After he ordered the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to pull funding for NPR and PBS, the CPB responded that it is authorized and funded by Congress and is not subject to the president's authority.