Trina McMahon
@quendi.bsky.social
Loving microbes, water, genomes, computers, and Wisconsin. Proud GenXer. Mom to a very spicy 2e teen boy and a sassy little girl with big plans to change the world. #resist
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This is one of the prettiest satellite loops I've seen in a long while. 😍
February 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
This is one of the prettiest satellite loops I've seen in a long while. 😍
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ICE using the same ruse that Ted Bundy used to kidnap people should tell you something.
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
ICE using the same ruse that Ted Bundy used to kidnap people should tell you something.
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Pam Bondi Thought That Went Pretty Well
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Pam Bondi Thought That Went Pretty Well
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Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
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sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM
sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed
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Antitrust Lawsuit Against Academic Publishers Dismissed https://bit.ly/4rlsG7j
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Antitrust Lawsuit Against Academic Publishers Dismissed https://bit.ly/4rlsG7j
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RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
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He's about 10 seconds from dancing for Six Flags
Wearing a cross outside the mustard suit brings the ensemble all together.
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 AM
He's about 10 seconds from dancing for Six Flags
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Lines that go straight up in charts that track disease = VERY BAD.
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Lines that go straight up in charts that track disease = VERY BAD.
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it is the 81st anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz by the soviet army
On This Day: Auschwitz camp liberated from Nazis | The Jerusalem Post
At last year's 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, only 50 survivors attended the ceremony in Poland, and it is estimated that fewer than 1,000 Auschwitz survivors remain globally.
www.jpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM
it is the 81st anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz by the soviet army
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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Happy to share #ASLO_ECC article on #Neurodivergence 🌊🪨🧪
This article reflects on the strengths and needs of the neurodivergent community within aquatic sciences. Thank you to the #ASLO_Bulletin for their support along this process
#ActuallyAutistic @aslo.org @geolatinas.bsky.social #Autism #ADHD
This article reflects on the strengths and needs of the neurodivergent community within aquatic sciences. Thank you to the #ASLO_Bulletin for their support along this process
#ActuallyAutistic @aslo.org @geolatinas.bsky.social #Autism #ADHD
Diving into Diversity: Harnessing Neurodivergent Strengths to Transform Aquatic Sciences
Click on the article title to read more.
aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Happy to share #ASLO_ECC article on #Neurodivergence 🌊🪨🧪
This article reflects on the strengths and needs of the neurodivergent community within aquatic sciences. Thank you to the #ASLO_Bulletin for their support along this process
#ActuallyAutistic @aslo.org @geolatinas.bsky.social #Autism #ADHD
This article reflects on the strengths and needs of the neurodivergent community within aquatic sciences. Thank you to the #ASLO_Bulletin for their support along this process
#ActuallyAutistic @aslo.org @geolatinas.bsky.social #Autism #ADHD
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Here to say that @sarahkendzior.bsky.social is one of the most talented and vital writers working today. If you want to better understand how we got to this low point in our history, and how we might climb back out again, her books are essential.
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Here to say that @sarahkendzior.bsky.social is one of the most talented and vital writers working today. If you want to better understand how we got to this low point in our history, and how we might climb back out again, her books are essential.
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<taps mic>
<John Facenda voice>
“Neither our media nor our political system is designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party”
<taps mic>
<John Facenda voice>
“Neither our media nor our political system is designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party”
I struggle to understand why Minnesota's senators don't go nuclear and refuse unanimous consent on ALL MATTERS until the body demands answers—& withdrawal—from Minneapolis
Straight up malpractice that no one has introduced an impeachment article against Trump for Minnesota. There should be multiple ones because he’s committed multiple offenses.
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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<taps mic>
<John Facenda voice>
“Neither our media nor our political system is designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party”
<taps mic>
<John Facenda voice>
“Neither our media nor our political system is designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party”
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so when tasked with “write down the lyrics to this Cocteau Twins song”, is everyone just, like, doing the best they can
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
so when tasked with “write down the lyrics to this Cocteau Twins song”, is everyone just, like, doing the best they can
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New ICE Bucket Challenge just dropped.
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM
New ICE Bucket Challenge just dropped.
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Present your research at the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology in Auckland, from 16 - 21 August 2026! When submitting your abstract, make sure to check whether you are eligible for one of the travel grants.
isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs...
#microbialecology #isme20
isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs...
#microbialecology #isme20
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Present your research at the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology in Auckland, from 16 - 21 August 2026! When submitting your abstract, make sure to check whether you are eligible for one of the travel grants.
isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs...
#microbialecology #isme20
isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs...
#microbialecology #isme20
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Aldo Leopold - born on this day 139 yrs ago. Philosopher, scientist, visionary conservationist.
Leopold strongly advocated conserving native biodiversity. He recognized that a lack of coevolution was the reason why nonnative species can destabilize communities:
academic.oup.com/envhis/artic...
Leopold strongly advocated conserving native biodiversity. He recognized that a lack of coevolution was the reason why nonnative species can destabilize communities:
academic.oup.com/envhis/artic...
January 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Aldo Leopold - born on this day 139 yrs ago. Philosopher, scientist, visionary conservationist.
Leopold strongly advocated conserving native biodiversity. He recognized that a lack of coevolution was the reason why nonnative species can destabilize communities:
academic.oup.com/envhis/artic...
Leopold strongly advocated conserving native biodiversity. He recognized that a lack of coevolution was the reason why nonnative species can destabilize communities:
academic.oup.com/envhis/artic...
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By A&M's Martin Peterson....
Opinion | Texas A&M told me not to teach these Plato excerpts. Here's what he wrote.
Martin Peterson: The Greek philosopher explicitly urged his students to seek the truth — even when it was uncomfortable or controversial. Universities should do the same.
www.ms.now
January 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
By A&M's Martin Peterson....
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Each Friday, we’re sharing highlights from our Top of the Charts, a look back at our most popular charts, articles, & more in 2025.
Today we give you our top 5 most-downloaded datasets 🧵
1. COVID-19
Data from several sources, including data collected by us
→ ourworldindata.org/explorers/co...
Today we give you our top 5 most-downloaded datasets 🧵
1. COVID-19
Data from several sources, including data collected by us
→ ourworldindata.org/explorers/co...
January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Each Friday, we’re sharing highlights from our Top of the Charts, a look back at our most popular charts, articles, & more in 2025.
Today we give you our top 5 most-downloaded datasets 🧵
1. COVID-19
Data from several sources, including data collected by us
→ ourworldindata.org/explorers/co...
Today we give you our top 5 most-downloaded datasets 🧵
1. COVID-19
Data from several sources, including data collected by us
→ ourworldindata.org/explorers/co...
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i know we're all busy but i just overheard a plumber say "parlez-vous français ? non ? you motherfuckers don't even speak french, do you" to a pair of french bulldogs
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
i know we're all busy but i just overheard a plumber say "parlez-vous français ? non ? you motherfuckers don't even speak french, do you" to a pair of french bulldogs
No cheating, reskeet the most recent picture of your pet(s)
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
No cheating, reskeet the most recent picture of your pet(s)