Jerome Moore
@robotnose.bsky.social
PhD Chemist/Physicist/Materials Scientist near Chicago.
Researching new ways to measure scents, to better understand the cognition of taste and smell, find pollutants and toxics, measure quality of air and foods and add olfaction to robotic systems.
Researching new ways to measure scents, to better understand the cognition of taste and smell, find pollutants and toxics, measure quality of air and foods and add olfaction to robotic systems.
I still remember hearing about Sagan's death, it was a blow. He was not only an inspiring voice for science, but a pioneer in planetary science.
On what would have been his 91st birthday, I reflect on how Carl Sagan helped humanity look up & inward, reminding us that science is a way of seeing, not just knowing.🔭🧪
💫 Read on #Medium —
The Candle in the Dark: #CarlSagan’s Legacy
🔗 medium.com/@shanil.vira...
#CarlSaganDay #Cosmos #PaleBlueDot
💫 Read on #Medium —
The Candle in the Dark: #CarlSagan’s Legacy
🔗 medium.com/@shanil.vira...
#CarlSaganDay #Cosmos #PaleBlueDot
𝘛𝘩𝘦 Candle in the Dark: Celebrating Carl Sagan and the Human Story of Science
Science is not a list of facts — it’s a human story.
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I still remember hearing about Sagan's death, it was a blow. He was not only an inspiring voice for science, but a pioneer in planetary science.
I feel for everyone w/SAD, but I have the opposite problem: June is awful. There is so much sun, light and warmth that I get horrible insomnia.
Hello team. How's your SAD doing this year? Mine is making me feel like an inside out football sock forgotten in a half term sports bag.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I feel for everyone w/SAD, but I have the opposite problem: June is awful. There is so much sun, light and warmth that I get horrible insomnia.
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a skin patch that can detect antibodies for COVID and flu. It’s far more sensitive than current tests, needs only a half-volt of power, and provides results in about 10 minutes.
Source: archive.li/yBsS2
Study: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Source: archive.li/yBsS2
Study: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
archive.li
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a skin patch that can detect antibodies for COVID and flu. It’s far more sensitive than current tests, needs only a half-volt of power, and provides results in about 10 minutes.
Source: archive.li/yBsS2
Study: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Source: archive.li/yBsS2
Study: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Wikipedia HERO
A guy discovered a faked photo of a rare blue gas on Wikipedia. So he SYNTHESIZED THE GAS HIMSELF so that he could photograph it. Yesterday he updated the article with this real photo of trifluoronitrosomethane:
A guy discovered a faked photo of a rare blue gas on Wikipedia. So he SYNTHESIZED THE GAS HIMSELF so that he could photograph it. Yesterday he updated the article with this real photo of trifluoronitrosomethane:
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Wikipedia HERO
A guy discovered a faked photo of a rare blue gas on Wikipedia. So he SYNTHESIZED THE GAS HIMSELF so that he could photograph it. Yesterday he updated the article with this real photo of trifluoronitrosomethane:
A guy discovered a faked photo of a rare blue gas on Wikipedia. So he SYNTHESIZED THE GAS HIMSELF so that he could photograph it. Yesterday he updated the article with this real photo of trifluoronitrosomethane:
Overview of a good study using cheap wristbands to absorb exposure to chemicals from fire, then extracting them for analysis with mass spec.
Researchers are asking wildland firefighters to wear silicone bands in an effort to better track the complex chemical cocktail they may be exposed to: cen.acs.org/environment/...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Overview of a good study using cheap wristbands to absorb exposure to chemicals from fire, then extracting them for analysis with mass spec.
This whole thread is interesting. The book referred to below is The Double Helix. Many big breakthroughs in science were inevitable. I hope what this means is that people like Watson become artifacts of the past and decent people thrive in the future.
The worst thing about the book is that it creates the impression that this hypercompetitive, no respect for rules or others, approach to science is normal or desirable.
21/41
21/41
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This whole thread is interesting. The book referred to below is The Double Helix. Many big breakthroughs in science were inevitable. I hope what this means is that people like Watson become artifacts of the past and decent people thrive in the future.
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Curious about what makes Halloween chocolate so creamy and smooth? In 2006, food scientist Erich Windhab outlined the delectable physics behind cocoa-based desserts. #physics #halloween 🎃👻🍫
What makes for smooth, creamy chocolate?
Chocolatiers adjust properties of chocolate’s ingredients to confect a treat that feels as good as it tastes.
physicstoday.aip.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Curious about what makes Halloween chocolate so creamy and smooth? In 2006, food scientist Erich Windhab outlined the delectable physics behind cocoa-based desserts. #physics #halloween 🎃👻🍫
Excellent and quick debunk of the perennial "ain't nobody landed on no moon" conspiracy.
So I’m out here, explaining why there really is no evidence that the moon landing was faked (4/4)
November 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Excellent and quick debunk of the perennial "ain't nobody landed on no moon" conspiracy.
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#AChemS2026 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN! Submit an abstract and present your research at the preeminent international chemosensory meeting achems.org/2026/
Submission Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
Submission Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#AChemS2026 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN! Submit an abstract and present your research at the preeminent international chemosensory meeting achems.org/2026/
Submission Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
Submission Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
Illness smells sometimes. Good overview in this article "Microbiota and malodor..."
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Illness smells sometimes. Good overview in this article "Microbiota and malodor..."
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Remarkably thorough work. Just because it's on a store shelf doesn't mean it's safe.
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Remarkably thorough work. Just because it's on a store shelf doesn't mean it's safe.
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Juan Paulo Hinestroza matches nanotechnology with fashion design
This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives.
#HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/materials/Ju...
This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives.
#HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/materials/Ju...
Juan Paulo Hinestroza matches nanotechnology with fashion design
This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives
cen.acs.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Juan Paulo Hinestroza matches nanotechnology with fashion design
This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives.
#HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/materials/Ju...
This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives.
#HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/materials/Ju...
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There's a really nice explanation (with clear graphics) in this @quantamagazine.bsky.social article of why most molecules in the atmosphere (oxygen & nitrogen) don't act as greenhouse gases, but a lot of the far less numerous ones (like carbon dioxide and methane) do. A great teaching aid :)
The Quantum Mechanics of Greenhouse Gases | Quanta Magazine
Earth’s radiation can send some molecules spinning or vibrating, which is what makes them greenhouse gases. This infographic explains how relatively few heat-trapping molecules can have a planetary ef...
www.quantamagazine.org
September 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
There's a really nice explanation (with clear graphics) in this @quantamagazine.bsky.social article of why most molecules in the atmosphere (oxygen & nitrogen) don't act as greenhouse gases, but a lot of the far less numerous ones (like carbon dioxide and methane) do. A great teaching aid :)
I love a good evolution driven bait-and-switch scheme!
Corpse flowers reach peak stinkiness during the first night of their spectacular blooms
go.nature.com/4gxyB4k
go.nature.com/4gxyB4k
Corpse flowers waft out stinky compounds as fast as landfills do
Gigantic plant’s stench is most powerful on the first night it blooms, all the better to draw carrion-loving pollinators.
go.nature.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I love a good evolution driven bait-and-switch scheme!
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Our latest study showed that taste and smell were both found to activate a region of the brain important for taste, hunger and thirst.
Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven’t actually eaten anything
Our latest study showed that taste and smell were both found to activate a region of the brain important for taste, hunger and thirst.
tcnv.link
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our latest study showed that taste and smell were both found to activate a region of the brain important for taste, hunger and thirst.
If you see this, post a robot.
September 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
If you see this, post a robot.
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“Oxytocin of avoidant and anxious cats was found to drop after a forced cuddle. When interactions respect the cat's comfort, the oxytocin flows – but when a cat feels cornered, the bonding hormone is elusive.”
#scicomm
www.sciencealert.com/studies-reve...
🧪 🧠 🐈 🦊
#scicomm
www.sciencealert.com/studies-reve...
🧪 🧠 🐈 🦊
Studies Reveal The Best Ways to Chemically Bond With Your Cat
Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fueled by brain chemistry.
www.sciencealert.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Oxytocin of avoidant and anxious cats was found to drop after a forced cuddle. When interactions respect the cat's comfort, the oxytocin flows – but when a cat feels cornered, the bonding hormone is elusive.”
#scicomm
www.sciencealert.com/studies-reve...
🧪 🧠 🐈 🦊
#scicomm
www.sciencealert.com/studies-reve...
🧪 🧠 🐈 🦊
Nevermind the headline, it's a well-written article. Stuff gets on spacesuits and astronauts can smell them in the airlock. Of course, future missions need to minimize exposure of crew to any toxics that might be present.
www.bgr.com/1964842/what...
www.bgr.com/1964842/what...
What Does Space Actually Smell Like? Here's What Scientists Say - BGR
Do we know what space actually smells like? And what about other planets, moons, and celestial bodies? Here's what the scientists who've been there have to say.
www.bgr.com
September 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Nevermind the headline, it's a well-written article. Stuff gets on spacesuits and astronauts can smell them in the airlock. Of course, future missions need to minimize exposure of crew to any toxics that might be present.
www.bgr.com/1964842/what...
www.bgr.com/1964842/what...
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To avoid toxic fumes that can leak into planes, the 787 may be the best plane to fly.
"One executive was concerned “if we elaborate on the 787 air purification & say how great and important it is,” he’d be asked why the system wasn’t available on Boeing’s other models."
www.wsj.com/business/air...
"One executive was concerned “if we elaborate on the 787 air purification & say how great and important it is,” he’d be asked why the system wasn’t available on Boeing’s other models."
www.wsj.com/business/air...
Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers
Doctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players. A Wall Street Journal investigation shows such incidents are increasingly common.
www.wsj.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
To avoid toxic fumes that can leak into planes, the 787 may be the best plane to fly.
"One executive was concerned “if we elaborate on the 787 air purification & say how great and important it is,” he’d be asked why the system wasn’t available on Boeing’s other models."
www.wsj.com/business/air...
"One executive was concerned “if we elaborate on the 787 air purification & say how great and important it is,” he’d be asked why the system wasn’t available on Boeing’s other models."
www.wsj.com/business/air...
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What a curious result.🧪
www.sciencealert.com/smelling-thi...
www.sciencealert.com/smelling-thi...
Smelling This One Specific Scent Can Boost The Brain's Gray Matter
There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills.
www.sciencealert.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What a curious result.🧪
www.sciencealert.com/smelling-thi...
www.sciencealert.com/smelling-thi...
Ecosystems can be put into problematic states by things like dredging. The smell is most likely microbial off-gassing, but for the residents it would be nice to know exactly what it is and if it is harmful. Even better would be a solution.
www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...
www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...
'Unbearable to be outside:' Virginia Beach residents report strange smell from Thalia Creek
Residents in the Windsor Woods community are dealing with a strange smell coming from Thalia Creek behind their homes, with some saying the odor has become so unbearable.
www.wtkr.com
August 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Ecosystems can be put into problematic states by things like dredging. The smell is most likely microbial off-gassing, but for the residents it would be nice to know exactly what it is and if it is harmful. Even better would be a solution.
www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...
www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...
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As kids head back to school, many will return to classrooms with poor air quality, and research shows that this can hurt their health & focus.
Tools like the AirBeam + AirCasting help you monitor the air your kids are breathing so you can protect their health. Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam
Tools like the AirBeam + AirCasting help you monitor the air your kids are breathing so you can protect their health. Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam
August 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As kids head back to school, many will return to classrooms with poor air quality, and research shows that this can hurt their health & focus.
Tools like the AirBeam + AirCasting help you monitor the air your kids are breathing so you can protect their health. Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam
Tools like the AirBeam + AirCasting help you monitor the air your kids are breathing so you can protect their health. Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam
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People whose homes are near busy highways may be able to reduce their blood pressure by running an air purifier with a HEPA filter, a study finds.
HEPA air purifiers can help lower blood pressure, study finds
Nearly a quarter of Americans live near busy roadways and are exposed to traffic-related pollution.
nbcnews.to
August 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
People whose homes are near busy highways may be able to reduce their blood pressure by running an air purifier with a HEPA filter, a study finds.
Odors. Smells have been done in limited exhibits before, but focused on fragrances or designed art scents. I want room after room of every type of odor, good bad weird and all. 1 wing could be flora, another food, then drinks. There'd be a floor of stank, etc. Giant building. Guess the shape.
if u could open your own museum what would it be about what are u going to devote your life to curate
what is the most unique museum u have visited
for me possibly the ramen museum
for me possibly the ramen museum
August 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Odors. Smells have been done in limited exhibits before, but focused on fragrances or designed art scents. I want room after room of every type of odor, good bad weird and all. 1 wing could be flora, another food, then drinks. There'd be a floor of stank, etc. Giant building. Guess the shape.