Sharon Crook
@sharcrook.bsky.social
smiley computational and theoretical neuroscientist, neuroinformaticist, reader, cyclist, consensus builder
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This is what oligarchy is about:
If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.
If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.
The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress "have allowed a hugely profitable corporation to avoid paying even a dime of federal income tax on their 2025 US profits."
On $5.7 Billion in Revenue in 2025, How Much Will Elon Musk's Tesla Pay in Federal Income Tax? $0
Elon Musk's Tesla raked in billions in profits, yet paid $0 in federal income tax in 2025. How is this fair? While hardworking Americans foot the bill, Tesla enjoys massive tax breaks. The system is broken, and it's time for change. #TaxFairness #TeslaTaxScandal #CorporateGreed
www.commondreams.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This is what oligarchy is about:
If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.
If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.
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Are you an undergraduate student interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology?
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Are you an undergraduate student interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology?
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
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hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is jael@heatmap.news
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is jael@heatmap.news
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is jael@heatmap.news
i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news
my email is jael@heatmap.news
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There is no legal justification, whatsoever, to use military force against a NATO ally like Greenland.
If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.
If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
There is no legal justification, whatsoever, to use military force against a NATO ally like Greenland.
If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.
If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.
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Are you an undergraduate student curious about the intersection of mathematics and biology?
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Are you an undergraduate student curious about the intersection of mathematics and biology?
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
This is sooooooo good.
Social media from a shark's perspective:
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is sooooooo good.
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Let people be their true selves, as they know and understand them. Let children explore their identities. Celebrate difference and variety and the incredible spectrum of humanity. The only alternative denies an opportunity to celebrate the joy of human flourishing and is ultimately unspeakably cruel
December 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Let people be their true selves, as they know and understand them. Let children explore their identities. Celebrate difference and variety and the incredible spectrum of humanity. The only alternative denies an opportunity to celebrate the joy of human flourishing and is ultimately unspeakably cruel
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It’s been two years since the city of Phoenix faced a court-ordered deadline to clear out a massive homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone. Part of the city’s response was to create a city-run campground for people experiencing homelessness.
2 years after 'the Zone,' Phoenix's campground homeless shelter is running smoothly, guests say
It’s been two years since the city of Phoenix faced a court-ordered deadline to clear out a massive homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone. Part of the city’s response was to create a city-run...
www.kjzz.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s been two years since the city of Phoenix faced a court-ordered deadline to clear out a massive homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone. Part of the city’s response was to create a city-run campground for people experiencing homelessness.
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It's December!
Have you thought about year end donations?
If you're one of the lucky folks who has more to give this year, would you consider Skype a Scientist?
We accomplish a wild amount w/a shoestring budget & ONE staff member. Imagine what we could do with more!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
Have you thought about year end donations?
If you're one of the lucky folks who has more to give this year, would you consider Skype a Scientist?
We accomplish a wild amount w/a shoestring budget & ONE staff member. Imagine what we could do with more!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's December!
Have you thought about year end donations?
If you're one of the lucky folks who has more to give this year, would you consider Skype a Scientist?
We accomplish a wild amount w/a shoestring budget & ONE staff member. Imagine what we could do with more!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
Have you thought about year end donations?
If you're one of the lucky folks who has more to give this year, would you consider Skype a Scientist?
We accomplish a wild amount w/a shoestring budget & ONE staff member. Imagine what we could do with more!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
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Do you make...
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
earthskyart.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Do you make...
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
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Mushroom info - splitgill: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizop...
There’s more nice mushrooms on my Patreon, and a mail club too! patreon.com/luke_venechuk
There’s more nice mushrooms on my Patreon, and a mail club too! patreon.com/luke_venechuk
November 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Mushroom info - splitgill: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizop...
There’s more nice mushrooms on my Patreon, and a mail club too! patreon.com/luke_venechuk
There’s more nice mushrooms on my Patreon, and a mail club too! patreon.com/luke_venechuk
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Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
ALT: a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
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Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
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MohammadFazel Abdhaghighi, a student and research assistant from Iran, discovered new ways of thinking and exploring science through Neuromatch Academy’s Computational Neuroscience course.
➡️ Read his story here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
➡️ Read his story here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#neuromatch #myneuromatchstory #impactstory #computationalneuroscience #globaleducation #stemeducation #neuroscience #scientificcommunity #machinelearning #datascience #mentorship #neuromatchacademy… ...
MohammadFazel Abdhaghighi, a student and research assistant from Iran, discovered new ways of thinking and exploring science through Neuromatch Academy’s Computational Neuroscience course.
🎤 “I heard...
www.linkedin.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
MohammadFazel Abdhaghighi, a student and research assistant from Iran, discovered new ways of thinking and exploring science through Neuromatch Academy’s Computational Neuroscience course.
➡️ Read his story here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
➡️ Read his story here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Thank you to the NSF-Simons NITMB for providing me with this opportunity! I am excited to be a part of this community.
🎉 We're excited to welcome 45 new Affiliate Members joining NITMB!
Our new members come from institutions across the nation and world, bringing expertise spanning a wide array of mathematical and biological disciplines to our community
Meet our new Affiliate Members at tinyurl.com/5dxdtjy9
Our new members come from institutions across the nation and world, bringing expertise spanning a wide array of mathematical and biological disciplines to our community
Meet our new Affiliate Members at tinyurl.com/5dxdtjy9
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Thank you to the NSF-Simons NITMB for providing me with this opportunity! I am excited to be a part of this community.
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some other familiar grocery store names that are brands for producer-owned agricultural co-ops:
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
My #SuperlativeCannedGoo tweet from the old place is making rounds again. Support co-op cranberry growers!
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
some other familiar grocery store names that are brands for producer-owned agricultural co-ops:
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
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Flights have been canceled across the country – including at Sky Harbor because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert on why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research, with uncertain federal funding.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
The Show for Nov. 10, 2025: Air travel shutdown frustrations, Valley fever research and more
Flights have been canceled across the country — including at Sky Harbor — because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert tells us why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley ...
www.kjzz.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Flights have been canceled across the country – including at Sky Harbor because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert on why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research, with uncertain federal funding.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
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I never see this really emphasized in news about Senate votes so - reminder that the 45 Democratic senate seats represent something like 54% of the population.
April 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I never see this really emphasized in news about Senate votes so - reminder that the 45 Democratic senate seats represent something like 54% of the population.
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Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
Thousands gather all over metro Phoenix for No Kings protests
Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
www.kjzz.org
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
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House Republicans are gaveling us out and shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva.
It is undemocratic and unacceptable.
It is undemocratic and unacceptable.
October 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
House Republicans are gaveling us out and shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva.
It is undemocratic and unacceptable.
It is undemocratic and unacceptable.
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While dozens of tribal colleges and universities — or TCUs — are facing federal funding cuts that could force them to shut down, a new report highlights some of the economic impacts generated from tens of thousands of alumni.
Study: Tribal colleges, universities in Arizona and beyond added nearly $4B to national economy
While dozens of tribal colleges and universities — or TCUs — are facing federal funding cuts that could force them to shut down, a new report highlights some of the economic impacts generated from ten...
www.kjzz.org
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
While dozens of tribal colleges and universities — or TCUs — are facing federal funding cuts that could force them to shut down, a new report highlights some of the economic impacts generated from tens of thousands of alumni.
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New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.
TB is the No. 1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount
New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.
n.pr
September 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.
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"Useless" and/or "silly" federally-funded research has turned the United States into the world’s leader in science and technology over the past 75 years. Such science is under attack throughout the federally-funded agencies in the United States. More at: www.americanscientist.org/article/%E2%...
July 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Useless" and/or "silly" federally-funded research has turned the United States into the world’s leader in science and technology over the past 75 years. Such science is under attack throughout the federally-funded agencies in the United States. More at: www.americanscientist.org/article/%E2%...
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Several anti-ICE protestors on the Ohio-Kentucky border.
This is how the police dealt with them.
Literally beat the hell out of them.
This is Trump's police state America, coming to a protest near you.
This is how the police dealt with them.
Literally beat the hell out of them.
This is Trump's police state America, coming to a protest near you.
September 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Several anti-ICE protestors on the Ohio-Kentucky border.
This is how the police dealt with them.
Literally beat the hell out of them.
This is Trump's police state America, coming to a protest near you.
This is how the police dealt with them.
Literally beat the hell out of them.
This is Trump's police state America, coming to a protest near you.