Brian Hess
@brianhess.bsky.social
Wildlife biologist. Philly sports apologist. Cargo bike appreciator. Dog tolerator.
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Remember, we're supposed to hate offshore wind because it ruins the view.
We finally have details on the Trump administration's plans to open the Pacific Coast to oil drilling: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social
Trump administration plans to open Pacific Coast to oil drilling for first time in more than 4 decades
The plan would mark the first new oil and gas leases in federal waters of the Pacific Ocean in more than four decades.
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Remember, we're supposed to hate offshore wind because it ruins the view.
A kid and a turkey on the cargo bike? No problem.
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A kid and a turkey on the cargo bike? No problem.
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That's a good boy, Tucker!
Josh Naylor named Tucker, the Mariners' clubhouse dog, as one of the reasons he re-signed with Seattle 🐶
📸: @MarinersPup
Josh Naylor named Tucker, the Mariners' clubhouse dog, as one of the reasons he re-signed with Seattle 🐶
📸: @MarinersPup
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
That's a good boy, Tucker!
Josh Naylor named Tucker, the Mariners' clubhouse dog, as one of the reasons he re-signed with Seattle 🐶
📸: @MarinersPup
Josh Naylor named Tucker, the Mariners' clubhouse dog, as one of the reasons he re-signed with Seattle 🐶
📸: @MarinersPup
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'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
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Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
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No, if you think the experiment was conducted wrong, then you propose a better experiment. Explain why your measurement is better than the first measurement, show your methodology and data for reproducibility.
Saying, "I disagree!" without evidence is kindergarten playground behavior
Saying, "I disagree!" without evidence is kindergarten playground behavior
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
No, if you think the experiment was conducted wrong, then you propose a better experiment. Explain why your measurement is better than the first measurement, show your methodology and data for reproducibility.
Saying, "I disagree!" without evidence is kindergarten playground behavior
Saying, "I disagree!" without evidence is kindergarten playground behavior
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Me, when I was a DoD employee, accepting a cloth tote bag from a university where I gave a talk:
November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Me, when I was a DoD employee, accepting a cloth tote bag from a university where I gave a talk:
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Feels good to do some early voting by bike after this long, long week.
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Feels good to do some early voting by bike after this long, long week.
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NEW: Footage of a US citizen in Chicago being rammed then dragged from her car on her way to work.
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
NEW: Footage of a US citizen in Chicago being rammed then dragged from her car on her way to work.
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
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Your life is worse off because too many white people hate Black people.
November 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Your life is worse off because too many white people hate Black people.
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Being an actor is wild. You can be one of the great literary polymaths of the 20th century, but you do one walk-on role on a network sitcom where your only line is, “Ey, who’s cookin’ boigas in da bathroom?” and for the rest of your life you’re “the boiga guy” to everyone except, like, Terry Gross.
On the other site, an 18-year-old Zohran canvasser described the legendary Wallace Shawn as "the actor who plays Dr. Sturgis on Young Sheldon" which is honestly adorable
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Being an actor is wild. You can be one of the great literary polymaths of the 20th century, but you do one walk-on role on a network sitcom where your only line is, “Ey, who’s cookin’ boigas in da bathroom?” and for the rest of your life you’re “the boiga guy” to everyone except, like, Terry Gross.
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i will discuss biological sex with you AFTER you have submitted one (1) five-page, hand-written essay answering "is a virus alive"
November 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
i will discuss biological sex with you AFTER you have submitted one (1) five-page, hand-written essay answering "is a virus alive"
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No women, no safety
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
No women, no safety
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
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A clear winner at the work Halloween party
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A clear winner at the work Halloween party
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this is completely ridiculous
October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
this is completely ridiculous
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This month's #BirdWhisperer is the turkey vulture! He looks cold, or maybe I'm just projecting lol
(Ref photo by PublicDomainImages)
🦢🐡 #art #birds
(Ref photo by PublicDomainImages)
🦢🐡 #art #birds
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This month's #BirdWhisperer is the turkey vulture! He looks cold, or maybe I'm just projecting lol
(Ref photo by PublicDomainImages)
🦢🐡 #art #birds
(Ref photo by PublicDomainImages)
🦢🐡 #art #birds
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a trans girl in vermont was kicked off her swimming team and committed suicide and at the very same time, the discourse in d.c. today is about whether the democratic party should’ve abandoned her sooner in order to win votes
a day in an american life
a day in an american life
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
a trans girl in vermont was kicked off her swimming team and committed suicide and at the very same time, the discourse in d.c. today is about whether the democratic party should’ve abandoned her sooner in order to win votes
a day in an american life
a day in an american life
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What was life really like before vaccines? The story of what happened to 8-year old George Williams in August 1852 gives us a glimpse.
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
Here's what life before vaccines was really like
The morning of August 2nd 1852 promised a lovely summer’s day in London. But not for 8 year old George Williams.
open.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
What was life really like before vaccines? The story of what happened to 8-year old George Williams in August 1852 gives us a glimpse.
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
Feels good to do some early voting by bike after this long, long week.
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Feels good to do some early voting by bike after this long, long week.
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Forgive me, Chicago, I was not aware of your game
October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Forgive me, Chicago, I was not aware of your game
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Wake up babe sesame street just dropped some new iconic scicomm
October 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Wake up babe sesame street just dropped some new iconic scicomm