Andy Murdock
@andymurdock.bsky.social
Writer, editor, fern pointer-outer from Alameda, CA, former home of nuclear wessels. Mostly posting about science communication, plants, travel, soccer, and pie. Comms Director at @innovativegenomics.bsky.social
I feel like the word “flood” here argues pretty strongly against this point
Menendez note that the conduct here is the subject of other litigation:
"Isn't the answer to the flood of illegality to fight each illegal act?"
"Isn't the answer to the flood of illegality to fight each illegal act?"
January 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I feel like the word “flood” here argues pretty strongly against this point
I’m sorry…2300?
Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process.
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 4:52 AM
I’m sorry…2300?
In honor of #SquirrelAppreciationDay, here’s an article I wrote where I used squirrel appreciation to help explain how scientists are using AI tools to find new proteins. I promise it makes sense. innovativegenomics.org/news/rapid-a...
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
In honor of #SquirrelAppreciationDay, here’s an article I wrote where I used squirrel appreciation to help explain how scientists are using AI tools to find new proteins. I promise it makes sense. innovativegenomics.org/news/rapid-a...
Bought some Quorn meatless grounds for my wife to try, they instantly made her face and throat swell up and we had to rush her to the emergency room. All’s well as of now, but if you have mold allergies stay the hell away from Quorn. That shit needs a warning label.
January 20, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Bought some Quorn meatless grounds for my wife to try, they instantly made her face and throat swell up and we had to rush her to the emergency room. All’s well as of now, but if you have mold allergies stay the hell away from Quorn. That shit needs a warning label.
We accept and will welcome you in our new capital, Solvang
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
We accept and will welcome you in our new capital, Solvang
It’s coffee time so here’s “Coffee Time” by Carmen McRae and the Andre Previn Trio, from the soundtrack to The Subterraneans (1960) youtu.be/_7T5W18yBBs?...
Coffee Time sung by Carmen McRae from the OST The Subterraneans
YouTube video by Davidjamesyates
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January 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
It’s coffee time so here’s “Coffee Time” by Carmen McRae and the Andre Previn Trio, from the soundtrack to The Subterraneans (1960) youtu.be/_7T5W18yBBs?...
Parody account? Crazed stan account? Not sure which answer I'm rooting for here.
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Parody account? Crazed stan account? Not sure which answer I'm rooting for here.
Reposted by Andy Murdock
come on man
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
January 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
come on man
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
(Photo of me sitting in the dark for some reason)
WE ARE ENDING THE WAR ON FERNS
WE ARE ENDING THE WAR ON FERNS
I thought this was a joke but it’s an actual post from the White House: “we are ending the war on protein”
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
(Photo of me sitting in the dark for some reason)
WE ARE ENDING THE WAR ON FERNS
WE ARE ENDING THE WAR ON FERNS
Accurate labeling. Life cereal is nothing like hot cocoa.
January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Accurate labeling. Life cereal is nothing like hot cocoa.
Occasional reminder that if you’re interested in #California, the best way to start the day is by reading @califsun.bsky.social. Perfect mix of news, fun and wonder.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Occasional reminder that if you’re interested in #California, the best way to start the day is by reading @califsun.bsky.social. Perfect mix of news, fun and wonder.
I was so happy with this pangram, so naturally it was rejected #nytspellingbee
January 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I was so happy with this pangram, so naturally it was rejected #nytspellingbee
Reposted by Andy Murdock
Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
I've now been pitched by 2/3 of the cast of Three Men and A Baby for different pay-to-play media "opportunities." I want one from Selleck just to complete the set.
January 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
I've now been pitched by 2/3 of the cast of Three Men and A Baby for different pay-to-play media "opportunities." I want one from Selleck just to complete the set.
Reposted by Andy Murdock
Rapid dinosaur evolution
Evolution doesn’t always take thousands or millions of years. Sometimes it happens right before our eyes.
Such is the case with the Anna’s hummingbird, a species that has undergone a dramatic transformation in a few generations, thanks to the advent of hummingbird feeders: https://scim.ag/3YMuQQu
Such is the case with the Anna’s hummingbird, a species that has undergone a dramatic transformation in a few generations, thanks to the advent of hummingbird feeders: https://scim.ag/3YMuQQu
January 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Rapid dinosaur evolution
“What’s the last car you stopped to take a picture of?”
January 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
“What’s the last car you stopped to take a picture of?”
My LinkedIn feed is 50% scientists sharing new publications and 50% people in various businesses who think LLM chatbots can do magical things they fundamentally cannot.
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
My LinkedIn feed is 50% scientists sharing new publications and 50% people in various businesses who think LLM chatbots can do magical things they fundamentally cannot.
Spam text or pitch for a bad 80s surfing rom-com?
December 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Spam text or pitch for a bad 80s surfing rom-com?
Just gobbled up this surprisingly lovely book, and I hope it’s just the first course because I’m already hungry for more. And also some cumin lamb biang biang noodles…
Holy crap -- Automatic Noodle is an instant USA Today and Indie bestseller! Thank you so much, humans and robots, for reading this li'l book and making it soar. Now go eat something! Or get your noodle swag at automaticnoodle.website
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Just gobbled up this surprisingly lovely book, and I hope it’s just the first course because I’m already hungry for more. And also some cumin lamb biang biang noodles…
Make a Bond movie academic
From Russia with Sci-Hub
From Russia with Sci-Hub
Make a Bond movie academic
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
Make a Bond Movie academic
Best, Russia
Best, Russia
December 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Make a Bond movie academic
From Russia with Sci-Hub
From Russia with Sci-Hub
Make a Bond movie academic
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
Make a Bond Movie academic
Best, Russia
Best, Russia
Make a Bond movie casual
From Russia with Best Wishes
From Russia with Best Wishes
December 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Make a Bond movie academic
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
For Your Eyes Only Because Your Topic is So Niche and the Article is Behind a Paywall Anyway
In retrospect, perhaps the bagel shop’s system of writing down a pre-order on a paper bag and looking confused about what to do with it wasn’t as iron-clad as I had originally assumed.
December 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In retrospect, perhaps the bagel shop’s system of writing down a pre-order on a paper bag and looking confused about what to do with it wasn’t as iron-clad as I had originally assumed.
LinkedIn has finally found a metric that matters. Take that, other Andys.
December 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
LinkedIn has finally found a metric that matters. Take that, other Andys.
Reposted by Andy Murdock
klingon festivus viral video feats of strength
December 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
klingon festivus viral video feats of strength
Or you could’ve just raised the cap to pay players what they’re worth, but no I guess we’ll play Calvinball
The NWSL introduces the High Impact Player rule.
Read more for the full list of criteria: bit.ly/4auEpL9
Read more for the full list of criteria: bit.ly/4auEpL9
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Or you could’ve just raised the cap to pay players what they’re worth, but no I guess we’ll play Calvinball