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Many of the scientists who worked on the hydrogen bomb opposed its development but stayed in the program because they felt they could influence its direction from inside - a decision they later regretted. Danielle Sassoon made the right call.
February 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Watching RFK sputter through his responses here give me a little hope he doesn’t get confirmed. Let’s see if there’s any backbone left to reject him.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and RFK Jr. spar during his Senate confirmation hearing because she points out he will have the power to "undercut vaccines" and profit off of it too.

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January 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations! Beat Jules Verne by more than 2 weeks!
🎉 The time has come to celebrate @CharlieDalin in the channel!

📲 Follow the live here ▸ http://urls.fr/w1O8KQ
January 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dalin has pulled ahead in the last stretch of the Vendee Globe, about 85nm ahead now and still gaining.
January 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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🎈State Advocacy Success 🎈

Ocean Conservancy's advocacy led to a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons in Florida. 🛑

This legislation helps keep balloon litter OUT of our ocean. ✅

oceanconservancy.org/news/stateme...
STATEMENT: Florida Signs Statewide Balloon Release Ban Into Law - Ocean Conservancy
A bill Ocean Conservancy advocated for in Florida prohibiting the intentional release of balloons has been signed into law and goes into effect on July 1st.
oceanconservancy.org
December 31, 2024 at 12:33 PM
If you want dolphins, whales, striper, and clean water, then we need the menhaden (bunker). Sign the petition to help stop industrial menhaden fishing in NY/NJ www.menhadendefenders.org/take-action
TAKE ACTION — MENHADEN DEFENDERS
www.menhadendefenders.org
December 6, 2024 at 3:09 PM
This pod of dolphins stayed with us for over an hour, 35 miles off Cape Lookout
December 3, 2024 at 8:11 PM
www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/2... Staying north of Hatteras until Nov 1 not looking like such a safe bet anymore.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming to an end — will the US be ready for the next one?
The federal agency that studies storms faces an uncertain future.
www.theverge.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:10 PM
www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/pe... Love this. The 7' fixed draft might be a challenge on the east coast, but then that's probably not where it's supposed to be.
The Pelagic 77 Amundsen is Delivered | Cruising World
KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands has announced the delivery of the Pelagic 77 Amundsen, with plans to deliver it to the Falkland Islands before 2025.
www.cruisingworld.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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Apparently Donald Trump’s transition team is planning for all of his cabinet picks to have security clearances.

However, they only get FBI background checks after Donald takes office and puts his own officials in key positions.

It's time for President Biden to order the background checks NOW.
November 26, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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I wrote about this app! It’s good! (But you know that, you’re here)
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/t...
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM