Tim Smith
@chemsmith.bsky.social
Chemist, dad, husband, slow endurance athlete. Currently make/purify stable isotope compounds at MilliporeSigma. I like being with my wife and daughter, working out, traveling, hiking, broadway shows, rock n roll, tolerant joyful smart people.
In Episode 77 of Topics in Endurance Sports I talk about three short trails races I did. In Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In Episode 77 of Topics in Endurance Sports I talk about three short trails races I did. In Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
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Trump’s America.
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Trump’s America.
Nightmare.
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Nightmare.
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A joke for the history buffs.
January 20, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A joke for the history buffs.
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
Ain’t having much luck with this Northern Lights thing. The one time I didn’t go out (bc my useless app suggested not to) people nearby posted cool pics. The three times I did go out, I’ve mostly seen nothing but dull sky. 🧪
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Ain’t having much luck with this Northern Lights thing. The one time I didn’t go out (bc my useless app suggested not to) people nearby posted cool pics. The three times I did go out, I’ve mostly seen nothing but dull sky. 🧪
The Nobel Peace Prize committee may have to give itself the Nobel Peace Prize for not giving Trump the Nobel Peace Prize.
January 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The Nobel Peace Prize committee may have to give itself the Nobel Peace Prize for not giving Trump the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
January 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
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New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds
New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
Smart/birder friends, why did all these little birds fly into my neighbor’s bush and get all chirpy TODAY? Near Cincinnati Ohio. 🧪
January 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Smart/birder friends, why did all these little birds fly into my neighbor’s bush and get all chirpy TODAY? Near Cincinnati Ohio. 🧪
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Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
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I’m old enough to remember when “America First” meant staying out of foreign wars & no govt overreach & protecting citizens & respecting the sanctity of life
They have no values. Stop pretending it’s a political party & not a cult whose leader will never ever be wrong
They will murder you.
They have no values. Stop pretending it’s a political party & not a cult whose leader will never ever be wrong
They will murder you.
January 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM
I’m old enough to remember when “America First” meant staying out of foreign wars & no govt overreach & protecting citizens & respecting the sanctity of life
They have no values. Stop pretending it’s a political party & not a cult whose leader will never ever be wrong
They will murder you.
They have no values. Stop pretending it’s a political party & not a cult whose leader will never ever be wrong
They will murder you.
Dream: some billionaire (trillionaire?) opens a gigantic laboratory where regular (non-superstar) scientists could work on their pet idea(s) for a year or two, to see if it’s feasible. Imagine the discoveries that would happen, the collaborations formed. 🧪 #chemsky #chemchat
Also: Max Jr.
Also: Max Jr.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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2025 brought us a new Pope ⛪ This was one of my most popular infographics this year, explaining how the Papal Conclave produces the black and white smoke used to signal the results of Pope selection votes: www.compoundchem.com/2025/05/08/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
2025 brought us a new Pope ⛪ This was one of my most popular infographics this year, explaining how the Papal Conclave produces the black and white smoke used to signal the results of Pope selection votes: www.compoundchem.com/2025/05/08/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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On Christmas Eve 1968, in Lunar orbit, the Apollo 8 crew took this photo: “Earthrise."
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
On Christmas Eve 1968, in Lunar orbit, the Apollo 8 crew took this photo: “Earthrise."
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
Found this little guy in our bathroom. I guess he is a “bold jumping spider.” some people keep them as pets.
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Found this little guy in our bathroom. I guess he is a “bold jumping spider.” some people keep them as pets.
Max Jr found a sun puddle.
December 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Max Jr found a sun puddle.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.