Ash on a Star✨️
@ashonastar.bsky.social
阿修是星辰的灰烬✨️just ashes from stars✨️
i write and study and sometimes even draw
i like linguistics, ancient history,
and writing about little crabs & birbs🦀🦢🌈✨️
lets yap at 3am about medieval astronomy & medicine
(eng/рус/日本語/汉语)
i write and study and sometimes even draw
i like linguistics, ancient history,
and writing about little crabs & birbs🦀🦢🌈✨️
lets yap at 3am about medieval astronomy & medicine
(eng/рус/日本語/汉语)
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Finally out! We studied the retinas of the longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, and found that the retinas remain remarkably healthy in animals around 150 years old. What is the mechanism? It may be a highly efficient DNA repair system. Enjoy!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 6, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Finally out! We studied the retinas of the longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, and found that the retinas remain remarkably healthy in animals around 150 years old. What is the mechanism? It may be a highly efficient DNA repair system. Enjoy!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Yay, our new species is out! Only two Xanthephialtes species were known to exist from before, now we've added a third from Uganda.
Please welcome: Xanthephialtes iida sp. nov! 🧪🐣🥳 Named after Emil's wife.
In @zookeys.pensoft.net with @ilarisaaksjarvi.bsky.social, me, Emil, Kari, Simon.
Please welcome: Xanthephialtes iida sp. nov! 🧪🐣🥳 Named after Emil's wife.
In @zookeys.pensoft.net with @ilarisaaksjarvi.bsky.social, me, Emil, Kari, Simon.
Review of the genus Xanthephialtes Cameron (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae), with re-definition of the genus and description of a new species from Uganda
Xanthephialtes Cameron, 1906 (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae) is a small Afrotropical Darwin wasp genus with only two previously known species, for which we provide images of the holotypes. Her...
doi.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Yay, our new species is out! Only two Xanthephialtes species were known to exist from before, now we've added a third from Uganda.
Please welcome: Xanthephialtes iida sp. nov! 🧪🐣🥳 Named after Emil's wife.
In @zookeys.pensoft.net with @ilarisaaksjarvi.bsky.social, me, Emil, Kari, Simon.
Please welcome: Xanthephialtes iida sp. nov! 🧪🐣🥳 Named after Emil's wife.
In @zookeys.pensoft.net with @ilarisaaksjarvi.bsky.social, me, Emil, Kari, Simon.
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Crab taxi coming through 🦀三
Hang in there, little sea slug...
So much cuteness packed into one moment🫧 ͛.*
Hang in there, little sea slug...
So much cuteness packed into one moment🫧 ͛.*
January 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Crab taxi coming through 🦀三
Hang in there, little sea slug...
So much cuteness packed into one moment🫧 ͛.*
Hang in there, little sea slug...
So much cuteness packed into one moment🫧 ͛.*
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Looks like a moving pebble…
but it’s actually a tiny crab 🦀三
but it’s actually a tiny crab 🦀三
January 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Looks like a moving pebble…
but it’s actually a tiny crab 🦀三
but it’s actually a tiny crab 🦀三
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It's #NationalBirdDay ? Here's an 'apapane (Himatione sanguinea) hopping across the tops of an 'ohia tree, doing it's best wren cosplay--look at that cocked tail and fluffy white butt! 📷🌿🦉
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
It's #NationalBirdDay ? Here's an 'apapane (Himatione sanguinea) hopping across the tops of an 'ohia tree, doing it's best wren cosplay--look at that cocked tail and fluffy white butt! 📷🌿🦉
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Anisota just got more accessible — you can now switch to sans serif!
After reviewing many typefaces, we chose Atkinson Hyperlegible — developed by the Braille Institute. It maintains Anisota's vibe while also offering greater legibility for those who need it!
anisota.net/settings/appearance
After reviewing many typefaces, we chose Atkinson Hyperlegible — developed by the Braille Institute. It maintains Anisota's vibe while also offering greater legibility for those who need it!
anisota.net/settings/appearance
January 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Anisota just got more accessible — you can now switch to sans serif!
After reviewing many typefaces, we chose Atkinson Hyperlegible — developed by the Braille Institute. It maintains Anisota's vibe while also offering greater legibility for those who need it!
anisota.net/settings/appearance
After reviewing many typefaces, we chose Atkinson Hyperlegible — developed by the Braille Institute. It maintains Anisota's vibe while also offering greater legibility for those who need it!
anisota.net/settings/appearance
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Oh wait I know this one:
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Oh wait I know this one:
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A new year could mean a new you.
A you with new antlers, moss, tentacles, thorns, fangs, and a darker determination to change the world around you.
A you with new antlers, moss, tentacles, thorns, fangs, and a darker determination to change the world around you.
January 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM
A new year could mean a new you.
A you with new antlers, moss, tentacles, thorns, fangs, and a darker determination to change the world around you.
A you with new antlers, moss, tentacles, thorns, fangs, and a darker determination to change the world around you.
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working on these ideas now
January 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
working on these ideas now
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peek = 🫣
peak = 🗻
pique = 👀
peak = 🗻
pique = 👀
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
peek = 🫣
peak = 🗻
pique = 👀
peak = 🗻
pique = 👀
Pluribus is absolutely wild
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Pluribus is absolutely wild
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Lovely archaeology & heritage opportunities on South Ronaldsay. Two seasonal rangers and a site manager. 🏺
Want a heritage job? In beautiful usually-there’s-not-this-much-snow #Orkney?
As part of our community project to reopen the Neolithic Tomb of the Eagles to visitors, we now have three paid positions advertised for 2026.
For more info follow the link. Applications close 5pm, 18 January.
🏺
As part of our community project to reopen the Neolithic Tomb of the Eagles to visitors, we now have three paid positions advertised for 2026.
For more info follow the link. Applications close 5pm, 18 January.
🏺
Work with us
We are happy to announce that we are now advertising three (3) paid positions at the Tomb of the Eagles for 2026. The positions are a Heritage Manager who will oversee day-to-day running of the site…
tomboftheeagles.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Lovely archaeology & heritage opportunities on South Ronaldsay. Two seasonal rangers and a site manager. 🏺
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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...
www.kobo.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Today’s the last day to take advantage of this sale!
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Happy New Year and good fortune to everyone during 2026! Below is a relief of the Roman goddess Fortuna which was found at Castlecary Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall. Now part of the collections at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. 📸 My own. #RomanFortThursday #NewYear
January 1, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Happy New Year and good fortune to everyone during 2026! Below is a relief of the Roman goddess Fortuna which was found at Castlecary Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall. Now part of the collections at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. 📸 My own. #RomanFortThursday #NewYear
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The morning after the night before...
Photo: Tamsin Holmes
Photo: Tamsin Holmes
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The morning after the night before...
Photo: Tamsin Holmes
Photo: Tamsin Holmes
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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Sumerian engineers 2000 years ago
Arch is pretty good
December 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Sumerian engineers 2000 years ago
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Let your party streamers fly like a ctenophore! As the year draws to an end, we’re celebrating a year of supporting international teams of scientists on board R/V Falkor (too) off the coasts of Antarctica, the South Sandwich Islands, Argentina, & Uruguay. Happy New Year to all!
January 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Let your party streamers fly like a ctenophore! As the year draws to an end, we’re celebrating a year of supporting international teams of scientists on board R/V Falkor (too) off the coasts of Antarctica, the South Sandwich Islands, Argentina, & Uruguay. Happy New Year to all!
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There is just one day left in this sale! Get 25% off my dragon and get it delivered on release day. This is going to be the best price anywhere.
The big Barnes & Noble pre-order sale is live! 25% off all pre-orders, including my own upcoming THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS!
A grumpy dragon pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon riding academy. Need a monster in your life?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dragon...
A grumpy dragon pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon riding academy. Need a monster in your life?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dragon...
The Dragon Has Some Complaints|Hardcover
In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather…different...personalities finds family in the most unex...
www.barnesandnoble.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There is just one day left in this sale! Get 25% off my dragon and get it delivered on release day. This is going to be the best price anywhere.
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I am getting really tired of the anti-book and anti-library vibe in this country. It's a self-inflicted wound on our culture.
They did this when GISS in NYC was closed. Books were just trashed. They could at least donate this to a library or charity or school. Do something with this heritage.
They did this when GISS in NYC was closed. Books were just trashed. They could at least donate this to a library or charity or school. Do something with this heritage.
December 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I am getting really tired of the anti-book and anti-library vibe in this country. It's a self-inflicted wound on our culture.
They did this when GISS in NYC was closed. Books were just trashed. They could at least donate this to a library or charity or school. Do something with this heritage.
They did this when GISS in NYC was closed. Books were just trashed. They could at least donate this to a library or charity or school. Do something with this heritage.
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.