Karen Yip
@kbyip.bsky.social
Geo! Enviro! Oceans! weather! STEM! 2YC! wildflowers!
Anti gun violence, pro gun safety.
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Anti gun violence, pro gun safety.
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Today’s post focuses on weather in the Plains. High winds and fire danger there. Additionally, we take a look at the failure of Colorado River negotiations this weekend. This is a big deal, and we have a bevy of links to primary sources that explain this issue. Details below or at theeyewall.com.
Wild winds on the Plains today, along with fire risk as we look at how the Colorado River negotiations failed spectacularly
Deadpool in Glen Cayon may loom
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February 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Today’s post focuses on weather in the Plains. High winds and fire danger there. Additionally, we take a look at the failure of Colorado River negotiations this weekend. This is a big deal, and we have a bevy of links to primary sources that explain this issue. Details below or at theeyewall.com.
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Chaos ensued when a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island today, killing at least two people and wounding three more. The shooter also died of a gunshot wound.
2 killed and 3 injured in shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game
A suspected shooter was also found dead when officers arrived at the scene, according to the Pawtucket police chief.
www.nbcnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Chaos ensued when a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island today, killing at least two people and wounding three more. The shooter also died of a gunshot wound.
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The only shots in a rink should come from a stick, not a gun.
Today, two people were killed in a mass shooting at a skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Today, two people were killed in a mass shooting at a skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
February 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The only shots in a rink should come from a stick, not a gun.
Today, two people were killed in a mass shooting at a skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Today, two people were killed in a mass shooting at a skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Guns in the home increase the risk that anyone in the house will die by firearm suicide, homicide, or unintentional injuries—they do not make our homes or families safer.
February 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Guns in the home increase the risk that anyone in the house will die by firearm suicide, homicide, or unintentional injuries—they do not make our homes or families safer.
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Won't you be mine? 😆😍
(h/t @sarahmackattack.bsky.social ) 🌊 🦑 @deepstewardship.bsky.social @deepoceanobs.bsky.social
(h/t @sarahmackattack.bsky.social ) 🌊 🦑 @deepstewardship.bsky.social @deepoceanobs.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Won't you be mine? 😆😍
(h/t @sarahmackattack.bsky.social ) 🌊 🦑 @deepstewardship.bsky.social @deepoceanobs.bsky.social
(h/t @sarahmackattack.bsky.social ) 🌊 🦑 @deepstewardship.bsky.social @deepoceanobs.bsky.social
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Our latest #ScienceStory is out, featuring @cadurkin.bsky.social, a member of the #OBVI #LivingBioreactors expedition team with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social
youtu.be/dod0Qka9qd4?...
youtu.be/dod0Qka9qd4?...
A Closer Look (ft. Colleen Durkin) | Science Story
YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean
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February 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Our latest #ScienceStory is out, featuring @cadurkin.bsky.social, a member of the #OBVI #LivingBioreactors expedition team with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social
youtu.be/dod0Qka9qd4?...
youtu.be/dod0Qka9qd4?...
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some of the molecules of love ❤️ www.compoundchem.com/2023/02/13/v...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some of the molecules of love ❤️ www.compoundchem.com/2023/02/13/v...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
This is a chordate. Biology is crazy
February 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
This is a chordate. Biology is crazy
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@schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 899 is live! #livingbioreactors #MarineLife
www.youtube.com/live/OAPu9zO...
www.youtube.com/live/OAPu9zO...
Station 12 | SOI Divestream 899
YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean
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February 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Another destructive decision by this administration.
...I just... www.nsf.gov/news/transit...
Transitioning NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center operations
The U.S. National Science Foundation has informed the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that management and operations of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center are expected to…
www.nsf.gov
February 13, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Another destructive decision by this administration.
also, remember what 100-year flood vs 500-year flood means... it's a probability of occurrence. Consider the flood probability over the time living in the location, like during a 30-year mortgage.
February 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
also, remember what 100-year flood vs 500-year flood means... it's a probability of occurrence. Consider the flood probability over the time living in the location, like during a 30-year mortgage.
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In addition to development issues that increase runoff even w/ mandated detention, a new study shows that land subsidence is outpacing sea level rise in many parts of the world. Houston is the fastest sinking city in America. These are related issues: Water/subsidence, climate change, development.
A new study finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea level rise in many of the world’s major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rItdQ7
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rItdQ7
Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise
A new study published in Nature finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world’s major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM
In addition to development issues that increase runoff even w/ mandated detention, a new study shows that land subsidence is outpacing sea level rise in many parts of the world. Houston is the fastest sinking city in America. These are related issues: Water/subsidence, climate change, development.
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Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate
The legislation would overhaul federal election laws in all 50 states by imposing new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. But it faces a daunting path in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Ominous bird valentines.
February 12, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Ominous bird valentines.
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Wild detail in today's Houston Chronicle front page: "Whitmire's office hasn't responded to a request for comment from the Chronicle since Aug. 17."
www.houstonchronicle...
www.houstonchronicle...
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Wild detail in today's Houston Chronicle front page: "Whitmire's office hasn't responded to a request for comment from the Chronicle since Aug. 17."
www.houstonchronicle...
www.houstonchronicle...
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Agree or disagree with Whitmire's politics and policies, you must admit stonewalling the premiere newspaper of your town is not what you want out of a mayor.
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Agree or disagree with Whitmire's politics and policies, you must admit stonewalling the premiere newspaper of your town is not what you want out of a mayor.
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They are (finally!) hiring to replace my old job at NOVA in Annandale - & as it happens there is also at another full-time geology faculty position open at the NOVA campus in Woodbridge. ⚒️https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92852
9-Month Faculty (Geology)
General Description:Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher...
jobs.vccs.edu
February 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
They are (finally!) hiring to replace my old job at NOVA in Annandale - & as it happens there is also at another full-time geology faculty position open at the NOVA campus in Woodbridge. ⚒️https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92852
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Passing along the news to the geology community. ⚒️
During my time at Caltech, I could always count on George for friendly greetings, a positive attitude, and odd yet delightful remarks.
www.caltech.edu/about/news/c...
During my time at Caltech, I could always count on George for friendly greetings, a positive attitude, and odd yet delightful remarks.
www.caltech.edu/about/news/c...
Caltech Mourns the Passing of George Rossman (1944–2026)
Caltech mineralogist George Rossman (PhD '71) passed away on February 6, 2026.
www.caltech.edu
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Passing along the news to the geology community. ⚒️
During my time at Caltech, I could always count on George for friendly greetings, a positive attitude, and odd yet delightful remarks.
www.caltech.edu/about/news/c...
During my time at Caltech, I could always count on George for friendly greetings, a positive attitude, and odd yet delightful remarks.
www.caltech.edu/about/news/c...
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![Comic. [2x2 chart. Top left quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of dinosaurs stegosaurus, triceratops, tyrannosaurus, velociraptor, and long-neck dinosaur. Top right quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of mosasaur, quetzalcoatlus, dimetrodon, plesiosaur, and pteranodon. Bottom left quadrant: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of penguin, egret, ostrich, pigeon, falcon. Bottom right: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of squirrel, stapler, plant, person, and bicycle.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihcxd5wcrrf5nxz3g4riglsrccbucmdns6kxrtmtj6gjgwqibp3fi@jpeg)
February 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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This week, the House will vote on a bill that domestic violence survivors warn ignores how tasers have been used in brutal domestic and sexual assaults.
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This week, the House will vote on a bill that domestic violence survivors warn ignores how tasers have been used in brutal domestic and sexual assaults.
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Three years ago today, two powerful #earthquakes (M7.8 and M7.5) struck just nine hours and just 95km apart from each other. The quakes resulted in significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands homeless and causing ~ 60.000 fatalities in Turkey and Syria. 🧪⚒️ #Geology (1/2)
February 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Three years ago today, two powerful #earthquakes (M7.8 and M7.5) struck just nine hours and just 95km apart from each other. The quakes resulted in significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands homeless and causing ~ 60.000 fatalities in Turkey and Syria. 🧪⚒️ #Geology (1/2)