Britt Lundgren
@brittlundgren.bsky.social
Quasar gazer | data miner | science / education policy wonk | Associate Prof. of Physics & Astronomy at a public liberal arts college | Illinoisan
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My article on the likely influence of the experiments of polymath Thomas Young on the early abstract art of Hilma af Klint is now published & open access at Leonardo / MIT Press 🎉 direct.mit.edu/leon/article...
Measles case confirmed at Clemson University www.wspa.com/news/local-n...
www.wspa.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Measles case confirmed at Clemson University www.wspa.com/news/local-n...
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Spending tbe afternoon at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park, and am 100% inspired.
Her truth is (also) marching on.
Her truth is (also) marching on.
January 17, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Spending tbe afternoon at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park, and am 100% inspired.
Her truth is (also) marching on.
Her truth is (also) marching on.
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Astronomer here! Are you an undergrad student interested in astronomy (or know one) wanting to do a paid summer research experience this year? Here are some slides I made up for my class detailing REU programs! (both NSF and not-NSF funded, including stuff abroad and for non-US citizens)
🔭🧪🎢
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January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Astronomer here! Are you an undergrad student interested in astronomy (or know one) wanting to do a paid summer research experience this year? Here are some slides I made up for my class detailing REU programs! (both NSF and not-NSF funded, including stuff abroad and for non-US citizens)
🔭🧪🎢
🔭🧪🎢
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This is a huge win.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
Judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
A federal judge on Friday ordered federal law enforcement participating in the Minnesota immigration crackdown to stop pepper spraying, detaining and pulling over peaceful protesters
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
This is a huge win.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
Where does one apply to become the person who walks through the airport terminal with a speaker playing bird calls, in order to pied piper them out of the building? I did not know this was a job and it looks very satisfying
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Where does one apply to become the person who walks through the airport terminal with a speaker playing bird calls, in order to pied piper them out of the building? I did not know this was a job and it looks very satisfying
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South Carolina measles outbreak is growing incredibly fast. Another 124 cases reported Friday to a total of 558. 531 people in quarantine dph.sc.gov/news/friday-...
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
South Carolina measles outbreak is growing incredibly fast. Another 124 cases reported Friday to a total of 558. 531 people in quarantine dph.sc.gov/news/friday-...
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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As you talk about Greenland, please make sure you are talking about the >56,000 Inuit who have called the Island their home for thousands of years. Here are 2 stories that include their voices, concerns, and hopes.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/buy...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/buy...
‘Buying countries is Stone Age mentality:’ Inuit speak up on Greenland
Indigenous Greenlanders, who endured centuries of colonialism from Denmark, now face a new threat from Donald Trump’s United States
canadiangeographic.ca
January 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
As you talk about Greenland, please make sure you are talking about the >56,000 Inuit who have called the Island their home for thousands of years. Here are 2 stories that include their voices, concerns, and hopes.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/buy...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/buy...
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I remember this! It was a recurring show. Each episode had a different profane statement. They wrote about in the Reader: chicagoreader.com/arts-culture...
The Villain Makes His Exit/Three Arts Update/Not Ready for Prime Time - Chicago Reader
Cast, crew, and venue are left holding the bag when Illuzio producer takes the easy way out.
chicagoreader.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I remember this! It was a recurring show. Each episode had a different profane statement. They wrote about in the Reader: chicagoreader.com/arts-culture...
Don was an exceptional scientist and mentor, and one of the best humans I've ever known. He had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and I'm really going to miss him. news.uchicago.edu/story/donald...
Donald G. York, co-founder of Sloan Digital Sky Survey and ‘visionary’ astronomer, 1944-2025
UChicago professor emeritus helped transform modern astronomy, mapped interstellar medium
news.uchicago.edu
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Don was an exceptional scientist and mentor, and one of the best humans I've ever known. He had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and I'm really going to miss him. news.uchicago.edu/story/donald...
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Another win & message: public pushback matters.
@savensf.bsky.social @planetarysociety.bsky.social
(big caveat is NCAR whose future remains uncertain)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
@savensf.bsky.social @planetarysociety.bsky.social
(big caveat is NCAR whose future remains uncertain)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Another win & message: public pushback matters.
@savensf.bsky.social @planetarysociety.bsky.social
(big caveat is NCAR whose future remains uncertain)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
@savensf.bsky.social @planetarysociety.bsky.social
(big caveat is NCAR whose future remains uncertain)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites; two campus locations removed despite student protests. #WFDD #EarlyVoting #GuilfordCounty #Students
NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites, despite concerns
The decision removes two campus locations despite the protest of students in attendance.
www.wfdd.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites; two campus locations removed despite student protests. #WFDD #EarlyVoting #GuilfordCounty #Students
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Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is timothy_marchman@wired.com.
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is timothy_marchman@wired.com.
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Do you care about the future of the US NSF and science in general? The agency is seeking feedback on the draft Strategic Plan. www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan
www.nsf.gov
January 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Do you care about the future of the US NSF and science in general? The agency is seeking feedback on the draft Strategic Plan. www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
I just received detailed information about measles from our campus health director. (The first time I've seen such a PSA in the two decades I've worked in universities.) So, well done, MAHA! Really, great stuff.
January 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I just received detailed information about measles from our campus health director. (The first time I've seen such a PSA in the two decades I've worked in universities.) So, well done, MAHA! Really, great stuff.
You've really lost in the marketplace of ideas if you need seven masked henchmen to guard you while using a public toilet at Target.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM
You've really lost in the marketplace of ideas if you need seven masked henchmen to guard you while using a public toilet at Target.
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not for the first time I note these guys pulling shit that would have gotten you extremely killed in any actual insurgency situation
January 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
not for the first time I note these guys pulling shit that would have gotten you extremely killed in any actual insurgency situation
I feel like I was promised a better future than this.
January 10, 2026 at 5:23 AM
I feel like I was promised a better future than this.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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This is *excellent* forensic journalism by The Times: clear explanation using video evidence. This is the best of Times journalism.
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This is *excellent* forensic journalism by The Times: clear explanation using video evidence. This is the best of Times journalism.
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Some good news, if you need it:
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
A town in western North Carolina is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after a city council in North Carolina voted to return the land.
wlos.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Some good news, if you need it:
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
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After the killing of Ms Good, Greg Bovino of the CPB led a raid on a Minneapolis HS. An official there said: They don’t care. They’re just animals,” I’ve never seen people behave like this.”
All MPLS schools now closed for the week.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
All MPLS schools now closed for the week.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:55 PM
After the killing of Ms Good, Greg Bovino of the CPB led a raid on a Minneapolis HS. An official there said: They don’t care. They’re just animals,” I’ve never seen people behave like this.”
All MPLS schools now closed for the week.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
All MPLS schools now closed for the week.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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I hate to break it to you, but heavily-armed government militias are roaming unchecked through US cities and shooting human rights observers dead in the streets. That's happening in our country.
January 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
I hate to break it to you, but heavily-armed government militias are roaming unchecked through US cities and shooting human rights observers dead in the streets. That's happening in our country.