jkochano
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jkochano
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A curious soul
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Light pollution is a major factor in insect population declines. Switching to narrow-band LED lighting and shaded outdoor lighting could make a major difference. 🧪
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Xi’s military purge raises doubts about China’s war readiness on.ft.com/3LEiYwL
Xi’s military purge raises doubts about China’s war readiness
Analysts link removal of top commanders to change in People’s Liberation Army operations near Taiwan
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November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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President Donald Trump raised a few eyebrows Thursday when he told reporters he's already eyeing a new White House demolition project.
Trump teases another White House demolition: 'Gonna look a lot better in a little while'
President Donald Trump raised a few eyebrows Thursday when he told reporters he's already eyeing a new White House demolition project. Trump is facing criticism over a new White House ballroom in the East Wing that will occupy about 90,000 square feet and host up to 999 guests. But The Guardian note...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Muni’s Breda trains made one last ride through San Francisco after nearly three decades of operation.
San Francisco retires its iconic Muni Breda trains
Muni’s Breda trains made one last ride through San Francisco after nearly three decades of operation.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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NEW: A Pentagon intelligence report raises concerns that China could acquire F-35 jet technology if the US sells the planes to Saudi Arabia. Trump and MBS could finalize the deal next week in DC. China and Saudi Arabia cooperate on missiles. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Rohingya refugees are risking their lives in perilous sea crossings. Some do not make it
Asia’s most treacherous sailing season
Rohingya refugees are risking their lives in perilous sea crossings. Some do not make it
econ.st
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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#WindowsOnWednesday St George's Thriplow
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
House Democrats release Epstein email that claimed Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim #trump
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The translucence and flowy tendrils of this #AmericanSeaNettle beautiful and mesmerizing❣️
...like water or glass that turns into anything,
into smoke, into a spiral,
into a building, a fish, a stone, a rose.
I am different from me, so different...

“Song” by Poet Silvina Ocampo, transl. by Jason Weiss; full poem: granta.com/song/

#Ecosde2CañonesSouth, American sea nettle, 324m
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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As Montanans pause this Veterans Day to honor those who served, it’s worth noting just how many of our neighbors have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Montana ranks among the top states in the nation for veterans per capita.
One theory on why Montana has a disproportionate number of veterans
Montana ranks third in the nation for the number of U.S. military veterans per capita — but lower on measures of recruiting and active-duty personnel.
montanafreepress.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz, California.

#beach #fun #photo #photography #waves #summer
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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秋の海 🌸
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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I wanted to bring a calming world to you.
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Study of >11,000 children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) shows that COVID vaccination has additional benefits including:

✅ Fewer COVID infections
✅ Fewer other infections (pneumonia, ear, skin)
✅ Less allergic reactions (asthma, food anaphylaxis)

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#medsky #pedsky 😷🧪
November 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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At @sydney.edu.au astroparticle physicist Professor Celine Boehm is hunting for a particle – or something else – that could change our beliefs in the structure of the Universe...

Read more about dark matter research at Sydney here: go.sydney.edu.au/qbZbg0

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Reshaping our understanding of the Universe
Is dark matter real? Is there an unknown particle that could reshape our thinking of the fabric of the Universe? What is time? What's the extent of the observer’s role in the world we investigate in s...
go.sydney.edu.au
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Sometimes lichens look so hypnotizing. I can stare at this one all day!
#Lichen #FungiFriends #Nature #Photography #MacroPhotography
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Pictures are everywhere; you just have to notice.

#parkinglot #bw #blackandwhite #photo #photoshop
November 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Red leaves against a green background.

#fall #leaves #photo #photography
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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It’s blustery and cold so let’s pretend it’s May 11th instead of November. Here’s a bit of warm spring serenity as I tracked the wonderful song of a Wood Thrush

#FallBack 🌿 #birds
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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When Trump wants to pardon a drug trafficker, befriend a terrorist, or praise a dictator because they did something to benefit him personally, when confronted with their past crimes he always either minimizes them or claims that they were treated unfairly. While Republicans just go along with it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM