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The structure of the human sweet receptor bound to artificial sweeteners reveals the structural basis for sweet detection, shedding light at how one single receptor mediates responses to a range of sweet-tasting compounds. ow.ly/M39P50VPqfT @fitzpatricklab.bsky.social 🧪
May 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The structure of the human sweet receptor bound to artificial sweeteners reveals the structural basis for sweet detection, shedding light at how one single receptor mediates responses to a range of sweet-tasting compounds. ow.ly/M39P50VPqfT @fitzpatricklab.bsky.social 🧪
He was sick for so long but he wasn't old and he was a stubborn fighter. Another piece of my chosen family passing to the ether, and I'm torn between grief and relief he's out of pain. It's a duller, confusing ache
April 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
He was sick for so long but he wasn't old and he was a stubborn fighter. Another piece of my chosen family passing to the ether, and I'm torn between grief and relief he's out of pain. It's a duller, confusing ache
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I can generally tell the difference between a joke scold and the ones who actually mean it, but when in doubt I err on the side of "you mean it." Remember always also that "the failure mode of 'clever' is 'asshole.'"
Am I allowed to make one joke scold or would I be on thin ice?
April 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I can generally tell the difference between a joke scold and the ones who actually mean it, but when in doubt I err on the side of "you mean it." Remember always also that "the failure mode of 'clever' is 'asshole.'"
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The freight guys have really started freaking out over the past 48-72 hours:
April 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The freight guys have really started freaking out over the past 48-72 hours:
1 day it's "we thought of you!" for vampire fiction from New Orleans from neighbours, the next day it's my bright af outfit being therapy for a gloomy day from a stranger. I love that these 2 XPs were 12hrs apart 🤪 #boutiquedevampyre #colorfulfashion
April 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1 day it's "we thought of you!" for vampire fiction from New Orleans from neighbours, the next day it's my bright af outfit being therapy for a gloomy day from a stranger. I love that these 2 XPs were 12hrs apart 🤪 #boutiquedevampyre #colorfulfashion
The great melting pot is officially losing its dang mind as a gov and people are starting to act on that
March 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The great melting pot is officially losing its dang mind as a gov and people are starting to act on that
Now I'm even getting Ms.Frizzle commentary when I buy fabric for a skirt at JoAnns (it's super sucky they're closing btw). I'm not mad about it lol #magicschoolbusfashion
March 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Now I'm even getting Ms.Frizzle commentary when I buy fabric for a skirt at JoAnns (it's super sucky they're closing btw). I'm not mad about it lol #magicschoolbusfashion
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blue sky is supreme because every time you post you get 100 school principals in the replies asking to see you in their office
March 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
blue sky is supreme because every time you post you get 100 school principals in the replies asking to see you in their office
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The really scary thing is, 10¢/word is pretty decent money 112 years later.
![SHE — A penny for your thoughts.
POPULAR AUTHOR — My price is ten cents a word.
[from The Smart Set, February 1913]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ac2kmpveixxnm4cp4janyafx/bafkreifdjqqsiqm2ujtzedwidvhtlzxz6kekk6gduaow37s6i2k5pljqnu@jpeg)
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The really scary thing is, 10¢/word is pretty decent money 112 years later.
My library's book club title this month was "Annie Bot" by Sierra Greer. Very good in a Seriously Disturbing way. Rewatching Voyager S6E11, I was struck by unlikely parallels of Janeway & Doug...& grateful for those Trekkie moral compasses, whew #BookSky #TrekSky #AIethics
February 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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If a reader dislikes your politics, then no amount of subtlety will prevent them from accusing your story of not being subtle enough. Not even if the politics of the story are about your right to live. Don’t go quieter to appease the callow.
if u see this, quote-post with your tips for writers that no one gives anymore because they seem obvious (even though they're not)
February 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If a reader dislikes your politics, then no amount of subtlety will prevent them from accusing your story of not being subtle enough. Not even if the politics of the story are about your right to live. Don’t go quieter to appease the callow.
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As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.
February 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.
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As Kluwe said, "Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever."
Way to be a true patriot, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social !
Way to be a true patriot, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social !
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested during Huntington Beach City Council meeting
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Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested during Huntington Beach City Council meeting
Kluwe, a Huntington Beach resident, made comments against a MAGA plaque proposed for installation at the Central Library, then approached the dais and was arrested.
www.latimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
As Kluwe said, "Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever."
Way to be a true patriot, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social !
Way to be a true patriot, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social !
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I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
February 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
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Good for them!
Times are bleak, it’s true. But people are still out here doing incredible work now, when it matters most.
Activists in KY bought land slated for a new prison, and will now fill it with native plants and use it as an intertribal gathering location.
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Activists in KY bought land slated for a new prison, and will now fill it with native plants and use it as an intertribal gathering location.
🌱🌎🧪🌿
Eastern KY activists bought land where feds wanted to build a prison
Rep. Hal Rogers has wanted another prison in eastern Kentucky for years. Local and national activists say the new land owners have better plans for Letcher County.
www.lpm.org
February 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Good for them!
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All right, no more lying in bed doing nothing. Time to get up, go to my office desk, and do nothing there!
February 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
All right, no more lying in bed doing nothing. Time to get up, go to my office desk, and do nothing there!
It's frustrating having nebulous error messages on hiring sites - which turn out to be for using a GVoice #. Maybe I don't want all of y'all to have my direct mobile, that should Not be a blocker to apply #jobsearch #hiring #privacy
February 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's frustrating having nebulous error messages on hiring sites - which turn out to be for using a GVoice #. Maybe I don't want all of y'all to have my direct mobile, that should Not be a blocker to apply #jobsearch #hiring #privacy
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I can't recall a single point in my life where I've been scared of a trans person.
Unfortunately, I can think of many, many times that I've been scared FOR trans people.
Unfortunately, I can think of many, many times that I've been scared FOR trans people.
January 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I can't recall a single point in my life where I've been scared of a trans person.
Unfortunately, I can think of many, many times that I've been scared FOR trans people.
Unfortunately, I can think of many, many times that I've been scared FOR trans people.
So far, the run up to birthday 40 is pretty terrible. Guess I should have expected that for 2025...
January 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So far, the run up to birthday 40 is pretty terrible. Guess I should have expected that for 2025...
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If you’re in an institution doing any kind of DEI work, the most important thing to do right now is simply call it something else. Change it to “Community Outreach” & then keep on doing the same important work. When they outlaw Community Outreach rebrand it as “Strategic Partnerships,” rinse/repeat.
January 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you’re in an institution doing any kind of DEI work, the most important thing to do right now is simply call it something else. Change it to “Community Outreach” & then keep on doing the same important work. When they outlaw Community Outreach rebrand it as “Strategic Partnerships,” rinse/repeat.
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Honor his memory by doing something strange, unraveling a riddle within yourself, and working on your favorite projects.
January 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Honor his memory by doing something strange, unraveling a riddle within yourself, and working on your favorite projects.