Ada Palmer
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Novelist (SF fantasy), historian (UChicago Renaissance, Enlightenment, Italy, classical reception), composer (filk, Norse myth), disability (chronic pain), manga/anime (Tezuka), food, history pics #SomethingBeautiful Blog exurbe.com
Novelist (SF fantasy), historian (UChicago Renaissance, Enlightenment, Italy, classical reception), composer (filk, Norse myth), disability (chronic pain), manga/anime (Tezuka), food, history pics #SomethingBeautiful Blog exurbe.com
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Ada Palmer
@adapalmer.bsky.social
· Jan 28
“Inventing the Renaissance” is a history of histories of this (not so) golden age. Much of making history is simply adding new POVs to the braid as historians ask new & more diverse questions w/ each generation. I hope you’ll enjoy my effort to show the process at work! 25/25 https://buff.ly/4j6qkoS
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you are not prepared for what saiga look like
January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
you are not prepared for what saiga look like
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January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Complete stab in the dark here. Does anyone have access to The St. Lucia Archaeological and Historical Society series? I'm desperately looking for a pamphlet in the series published by Charles Jesse in 1969 in the St. Lucia Miscellany issue. Only copy I can find is physical volume in Jamaica.
January 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Complete stab in the dark here. Does anyone have access to The St. Lucia Archaeological and Historical Society series? I'm desperately looking for a pamphlet in the series published by Charles Jesse in 1969 in the St. Lucia Miscellany issue. Only copy I can find is physical volume in Jamaica.
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It's time to reimagine democracy. Let's see what innovative political scientists, economists, sociologists, public servants, fiction writers, lawyers, journalists, futurists, computer scientists, and technologists have to say: bit.ly/3YVtP8O @hlandemore.bsky.social @kjephd.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It's time to reimagine democracy. Let's see what innovative political scientists, economists, sociologists, public servants, fiction writers, lawyers, journalists, futurists, computer scientists, and technologists have to say: bit.ly/3YVtP8O @hlandemore.bsky.social @kjephd.bsky.social
In 2006, roughly 30,000 saiga antelope remained across the grasslands of Central Asia. With anti-poaching patrols, cross-border coordination between governments, better law enforcement against horn trafficking by 2025, the population had climbed to nearly 4 million. buff.ly/TUIjm9R
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January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
In 2006, roughly 30,000 saiga antelope remained across the grasslands of Central Asia. With anti-poaching patrols, cross-border coordination between governments, better law enforcement against horn trafficking by 2025, the population had climbed to nearly 4 million. buff.ly/TUIjm9R
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Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
Playing Loki in a LARP, I used theatrical scar makeup to make a rune-shaped scar on the spot where he traded blood with Odin when they became blood brothers. I’d used that makeup before without trouble, but this time my skin reacted & made a REAL scar which lasted 3 years.
My own fault, and yet. ❤️🔥
My own fault, and yet. ❤️🔥
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
😅
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January 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Playing Loki in a LARP, I used theatrical scar makeup to make a rune-shaped scar on the spot where he traded blood with Odin when they became blood brothers. I’d used that makeup before without trouble, but this time my skin reacted & made a REAL scar which lasted 3 years.
My own fault, and yet. ❤️🔥
My own fault, and yet. ❤️🔥
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The secret to writing with AI: don’t.
January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The secret to writing with AI: don’t.
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The deepest confirmed fish observation occurred at ~8,300 m. I know the shape behind it is another fish’s tail, but my brain insists it looks like the foreground fish is wearing a party hat. #deepsea #marinelife
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The deepest confirmed fish observation occurred at ~8,300 m. I know the shape behind it is another fish’s tail, but my brain insists it looks like the foreground fish is wearing a party hat. #deepsea #marinelife
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
I’ve read so many equivalents of this from the World Wars. My history department chose its motto well:
“Don’t make me repeat myself.” — History.
“Don’t make me repeat myself.” — History.
This arrived today. It's a little booklet from the Polish government wth advice about how to prepare for it All Kicking Off, and what to do when it does.
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I’ve read so many equivalents of this from the World Wars. My history department chose its motto well:
“Don’t make me repeat myself.” — History.
“Don’t make me repeat myself.” — History.
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The gut<->brain axis impact on health and disease is far more important than anticipated, as reflected by GLP-1 effects, modulating the immune system, direct neural circuits, the microbiome, and more. A stellar new, open-access review
www.jci.org/articles/vie...
www.jci.org/articles/vie...
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The gut<->brain axis impact on health and disease is far more important than anticipated, as reflected by GLP-1 effects, modulating the immune system, direct neural circuits, the microbiome, and more. A stellar new, open-access review
www.jci.org/articles/vie...
www.jci.org/articles/vie...
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Scholars, please cite yourselves when relevant! You are creating a body of work, a world even, and we want to know where all the pieces are, and how they fit together.
I saw a LinkedIn post making fun of senior scholars for citing themselves, but I've seen academics Columbus entire well developed fields of study and be applauded for it by the AHA, so...?
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Scholars, please cite yourselves when relevant! You are creating a body of work, a world even, and we want to know where all the pieces are, and how they fit together.
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"Insurance helpline, how can I help?"
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
"Insurance helpline, how can I help?"
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
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Today’s the last day to take advantage of this sale!
If you’re in the UK & are so inclined, from Dec 25 to Jan 5 you can get the Kindle edition of THE RIVER HAS ROOTS for 99p as part of their 12 Days of Kindle event! This means in the UK you can also get that price matched at other etailers, like Kobo! Merry Christmas!
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
The River Has Roots ebook by Amal El-Mohtar - Rakuten Kobo
Read "The River Has Roots The Sweeping, Magical Solo Debut by the Best-Selling Co-Author of THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR" by Amal El-Mohtar available from Rakuten Kobo. Follow the river Liss to t...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Today’s the last day to take advantage of this sale!
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One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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*looks at the news*
Um, if anyone wants to read a queer book from Greenland, I recommend Last Night in Nuuk!
I wrote about it on Goodreads a while ago -
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Um, if anyone wants to read a queer book from Greenland, I recommend Last Night in Nuuk!
I wrote about it on Goodreads a while ago -
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Bogi Takács's review of Last Night in Nuuk
Contemporary queer fiction set in Greenland by a Greenlandic Indigenous author. I liked it - the anger, the uneasy fit with the world, the dynamism that pushes against conventional narrative framings....
www.goodreads.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
*looks at the news*
Um, if anyone wants to read a queer book from Greenland, I recommend Last Night in Nuuk!
I wrote about it on Goodreads a while ago -
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Um, if anyone wants to read a queer book from Greenland, I recommend Last Night in Nuuk!
I wrote about it on Goodreads a while ago -
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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News of me: I’m retiring. I’m 67 years old and I’ve worked full-time at Tor Books for 37 of those years. Today, January 5, is my official last day. This has been in train for several months, and while it hasn’t been a secret for some time, I haven’t mentioned it on social media until now. (1/3)
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
News of me: I’m retiring. I’m 67 years old and I’ve worked full-time at Tor Books for 37 of those years. Today, January 5, is my official last day. This has been in train for several months, and while it hasn’t been a secret for some time, I haven’t mentioned it on social media until now. (1/3)
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ROMAE ANTIQUAE NOTITIA 1793 ANTIQUITIES ROME History KENNETT Plates CULTURE
#books #antiquarian #history #Rome #ancient #18thcentury #culture #manners #ceremonies #engravings #bookauction
bit.ly/44Yg8tj
#books #antiquarian #history #Rome #ancient #18thcentury #culture #manners #ceremonies #engravings #bookauction
bit.ly/44Yg8tj
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
ROMAE ANTIQUAE NOTITIA 1793 ANTIQUITIES ROME History KENNETT Plates CULTURE
#books #antiquarian #history #Rome #ancient #18thcentury #culture #manners #ceremonies #engravings #bookauction
bit.ly/44Yg8tj
#books #antiquarian #history #Rome #ancient #18thcentury #culture #manners #ceremonies #engravings #bookauction
bit.ly/44Yg8tj
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‘will begin using base metals instead of silver in its solar cells…mass production of solar products using base metals is expected to start in the second quarter…silver has accounted for 14% of solar module production costs, up from 5% two years ago…cost could be cut by 0.02 yuan/watt ($0.003/W)’
China’s Longi to Replace Silver in Solar Panels to Reduce Costs
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. will begin using base metals instead of silver in its solar cells, marking a major shift as surging prices of the precious metal increase cost pressure on manufacture...
www.bloomberg.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
‘will begin using base metals instead of silver in its solar cells…mass production of solar products using base metals is expected to start in the second quarter…silver has accounted for 14% of solar module production costs, up from 5% two years ago…cost could be cut by 0.02 yuan/watt ($0.003/W)’
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Oh my. What a relief!! 🥰🥰🥰
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
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Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Oh my. What a relief!! 🥰🥰🥰
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anyway it's a new year, a year in which we plan* to release 4 (+ actually) issues, and so for the fifth year running I am on my hands & knees begging people to try sending us info about what they're working on, ideally 2-3 months before release
our inbox for all press releases is press@wyrd.science
our inbox for all press releases is press@wyrd.science
January 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
anyway it's a new year, a year in which we plan* to release 4 (+ actually) issues, and so for the fifth year running I am on my hands & knees begging people to try sending us info about what they're working on, ideally 2-3 months before release
our inbox for all press releases is press@wyrd.science
our inbox for all press releases is press@wyrd.science
Simple technologies bent outcomes too. In the last decade deaths from air pollution, the thing that kills more people than anything else, have dropped by 21 percent, driven largely by billions of people gaining access to cleaner stoves. buff.ly/2Jeoldi
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Fix The News is the world's leading solutions journalism newsletter. We share hidden stories of progress with readers from 195 countries. Steven Pinker calls us "the best source for positive news on…
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January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Simple technologies bent outcomes too. In the last decade deaths from air pollution, the thing that kills more people than anything else, have dropped by 21 percent, driven largely by billions of people gaining access to cleaner stoves. buff.ly/2Jeoldi
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If your liking for practical things you can do right now, look into solarpunk. I have binged a bunch of these videos about practical solutions for a fairer, more sustainable and just world: youtube.com/@andrewism?s...
Andrewism
Hi! I'm Andrew Sage. I want to learn and explore as much as possible :)
based in Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 • he/him
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January 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
If your liking for practical things you can do right now, look into solarpunk. I have binged a bunch of these videos about practical solutions for a fairer, more sustainable and just world: youtube.com/@andrewism?s...
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Good Morning from the Sonoran Desert 🪶 (ID in alt-text)
January 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Good Morning from the Sonoran Desert 🪶 (ID in alt-text)
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The retention of vivid hues allows a window into the wearing of a garment that has survived more than 250 years. The #1750s caraco brocade bodice demonstrates the beauty of a supplementary weft allowing the flowers to float above the blue. Sold via #AugustaAuctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The retention of vivid hues allows a window into the wearing of a garment that has survived more than 250 years. The #1750s caraco brocade bodice demonstrates the beauty of a supplementary weft allowing the flowers to float above the blue. Sold via #AugustaAuctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡