Anna Biela
@nuclearanna.bsky.social
Nuclear engineer, enby queer, and collector of hobbies. Any pronouns.
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Anna Biela
@nuclearanna.bsky.social
· Nov 9
If anyone would like to join me in memorializing my father, Tom Biela, please consider donating to the Joslin Diabetes Center or the American Diabetes Association.
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I made a tool that turns PCB designs into 3D-printable molds. you sandwich copper tape between the parts, sand the ridges, and you have a real working PCB. no etching, no chemicals. I am losing my mind
castpixel.itch.io/pcb-forge
castpixel.itch.io/pcb-forge
February 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I made a tool that turns PCB designs into 3D-printable molds. you sandwich copper tape between the parts, sand the ridges, and you have a real working PCB. no etching, no chemicals. I am losing my mind
castpixel.itch.io/pcb-forge
castpixel.itch.io/pcb-forge
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They just talk as though the public spontaneously lurched to the right on a few specific issues -- sports, restrooms. And now they just take that as a given, a fact that trans supporters must work around.
But how did that happen? Anyone? It's fucking *bizarre* they never even raise the question.
But how did that happen? Anyone? It's fucking *bizarre* they never even raise the question.
February 18, 2026 at 2:44 AM
They just talk as though the public spontaneously lurched to the right on a few specific issues -- sports, restrooms. And now they just take that as a given, a fact that trans supporters must work around.
But how did that happen? Anyone? It's fucking *bizarre* they never even raise the question.
But how did that happen? Anyone? It's fucking *bizarre* they never even raise the question.
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Meta is putting a "Name Tag" feature in Ray-Bans - facial recognition through the glasses' camera. You look at someone, AI tells you who they are.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Meta is putting a "Name Tag" feature in Ray-Bans - facial recognition through the glasses' camera. You look at someone, AI tells you who they are.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
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Sometimes it’s annoying to wait for a book on Libby, but other times I place a hold on something, completely forget about it, and then get a notification that it’s available like a month later and it’s a nice surprise.
Thanks, past Anna, for the book rec.
Thanks, past Anna, for the book rec.
February 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Sometimes it’s annoying to wait for a book on Libby, but other times I place a hold on something, completely forget about it, and then get a notification that it’s available like a month later and it’s a nice surprise.
Thanks, past Anna, for the book rec.
Thanks, past Anna, for the book rec.
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In Defiance of Death
October 18, 2024 at 2:17 AM
In Defiance of Death
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industriouslabs.org/archive/repo...
Closing the coking plants and blast furnaces would be such a public health boon
Closing the coking plants and blast furnaces would be such a public health boon
New Report Unveils Alarming Health Costs of U.S. Coal-Based Steelmaking
A new report from Industrious Labs offers the first facility-by-facility breakdown of toxic emissions from U.S. coal-based steel and coke plants, exposing the staggering human toll: up to an estimated...
industriouslabs.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
industriouslabs.org/archive/repo...
Closing the coking plants and blast furnaces would be such a public health boon
Closing the coking plants and blast furnaces would be such a public health boon
I strongly believe that we chose to create ourselves every day
Changes don’t always stick overnight and often life gets in the way, but you can choose to be a better you. You can choose, whenever you want, to be more adventurous or kind or cool.
Changes don’t always stick overnight and often life gets in the way, but you can choose to be a better you. You can choose, whenever you want, to be more adventurous or kind or cool.
They don't tell you this, but you can simply choose what kind of person you want to be, and then be that person, and there's literally nothing stopping you
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I strongly believe that we chose to create ourselves every day
Changes don’t always stick overnight and often life gets in the way, but you can choose to be a better you. You can choose, whenever you want, to be more adventurous or kind or cool.
Changes don’t always stick overnight and often life gets in the way, but you can choose to be a better you. You can choose, whenever you want, to be more adventurous or kind or cool.
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Most Real IDs do *not* prove citizenship. (EDLs, which are available in only 5 states are an exception) The GOP’s “SAVE” Act thus misleads when it says voters can prove citizenship w/ “a form of ID issued consistent with the reqmts of…REAL ID…that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the US…” 1/
February 11, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Most Real IDs do *not* prove citizenship. (EDLs, which are available in only 5 states are an exception) The GOP’s “SAVE” Act thus misleads when it says voters can prove citizenship w/ “a form of ID issued consistent with the reqmts of…REAL ID…that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the US…” 1/
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We’re onto you, Ring
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
We’re onto you, Ring
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If you didn’t catch the significance of the exploding transformers in Bad Bunny’s halftime show, I gotcha. Here’s one of a bunch of pieces I wrote from/on Puerto Rico about the crisis—and Trump’s role in it. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Washington’s Corruption Has Created Another Humanitarian Crisis in Puerto Rico
The island’s earthquakes are its latest man-made disaster.
slate.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 AM
If you didn’t catch the significance of the exploding transformers in Bad Bunny’s halftime show, I gotcha. Here’s one of a bunch of pieces I wrote from/on Puerto Rico about the crisis—and Trump’s role in it. slate.com/news-and-pol...
My mom, who is allergic to milk and eggs, says that she normally can’t have the guac one of her coworkers brings to events???
I am baffled what this person is doing to perfectly innocent guac? What crimes are they committing against Mexican cuisine in secret?
I am baffled what this person is doing to perfectly innocent guac? What crimes are they committing against Mexican cuisine in secret?
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
My mom, who is allergic to milk and eggs, says that she normally can’t have the guac one of her coworkers brings to events???
I am baffled what this person is doing to perfectly innocent guac? What crimes are they committing against Mexican cuisine in secret?
I am baffled what this person is doing to perfectly innocent guac? What crimes are they committing against Mexican cuisine in secret?
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Just been made aware of Haiti's winter Olympics get-up.
That skirt looks warm, has good pockets, and has a massive horse on it. DING DING DING.
That skirt looks warm, has good pockets, and has a massive horse on it. DING DING DING.
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Just been made aware of Haiti's winter Olympics get-up.
That skirt looks warm, has good pockets, and has a massive horse on it. DING DING DING.
That skirt looks warm, has good pockets, and has a massive horse on it. DING DING DING.
thinking about growing moss
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
thinking about growing moss
ANOTHER SNOWFLAKE BIRD 😍😍😍
A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 AM
ANOTHER SNOWFLAKE BIRD 😍😍😍
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He takes the name personally. 😤
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
January 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
He takes the name personally. 😤
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
ugh just feeling so burnt out today
Just one more day and I get to do silly lazy things for the weekend 🤞 just need to get out of bed and work
Just one more day and I get to do silly lazy things for the weekend 🤞 just need to get out of bed and work
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
ugh just feeling so burnt out today
Just one more day and I get to do silly lazy things for the weekend 🤞 just need to get out of bed and work
Just one more day and I get to do silly lazy things for the weekend 🤞 just need to get out of bed and work
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I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
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🚨 Requesting help:
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🚨 Requesting help:
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
Started folding sticky note cranes during meetings
We’ll see how many I get to by the end of the year
We’ll see how many I get to by the end of the year
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Started folding sticky note cranes during meetings
We’ll see how many I get to by the end of the year
We’ll see how many I get to by the end of the year
I can’t speak for all the experts on #nukesky, but I’d say we’re more high strung and anxious, tbh
NPR has obtained the new experimental nuclear reactor safety rules from DOE -- revised in secret, a pretty abnormal process not likely to help buy-in. I defer to nuke experts on the details, but apparently they are greately relaxed
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I can’t speak for all the experts on #nukesky, but I’d say we’re more high strung and anxious, tbh
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Secretly rewriting rules is not how the nuclear industry builds trust. Allowing microreactor developers to employ a move fast and break things ethos is not good for anyone except their investors short term pocketbooks. Not good for the environment, the public, even the nuclear industry
EXCLSUVIE: The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules and shared them with the companies they're meant to regulate, without making the new rules publicly available.
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Secretly rewriting rules is not how the nuclear industry builds trust. Allowing microreactor developers to employ a move fast and break things ethos is not good for anyone except their investors short term pocketbooks. Not good for the environment, the public, even the nuclear industry
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This is your regular reminder that the data broker industry must be destroyed.
2. ICE is buying your private location data from sleazy data brokers through a legal loophole. I've had a bill to stop this since 2021. I'm renewing my push to get it passed into black letter law as soon as possible.
Wyden, Paul and Bipartisan Senators Reintroduce the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
www.wyden.senate.gov
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
This is your regular reminder that the data broker industry must be destroyed.
You ever get asked to explain Bose Einstein condensates at 1 am and then immediately sustain psychic damage from reading about whatever quantum statistical mechanics bullshit (affectionate) those physicists have been up to
January 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
You ever get asked to explain Bose Einstein condensates at 1 am and then immediately sustain psychic damage from reading about whatever quantum statistical mechanics bullshit (affectionate) those physicists have been up to