Stephanie W. ⚡️
@stephanieway.bsky.social
Wife to C, Mom to A & L, Lightning Scientist, Michigander stuck in Texas, Trying my best to love my neighbors (she/her)
Pinned
Finally deactivated that other account. Did grab a screenshot of the AI summary of it before I left, though.
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Also on this day in the year 1600, Giordano Bruno was burned alive at the stake for voicing his belief that not only was the Sun at the center of the Universe, but that the stars were also distant suns surrounded by their own planets.
426 years later, science remains under attack by ignorant men.
426 years later, science remains under attack by ignorant men.
February 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Also on this day in the year 1600, Giordano Bruno was burned alive at the stake for voicing his belief that not only was the Sun at the center of the Universe, but that the stars were also distant suns surrounded by their own planets.
426 years later, science remains under attack by ignorant men.
426 years later, science remains under attack by ignorant men.
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The number of shocking, but believable (ish) videos my older family members fall for that are actually AI is *astounding*
Last night, my MIL sent a video warning women drivers about a scam. It's completely fake, but pretty realistic.
The populace IS NOT READY for widespread usage of genAI.
Last night, my MIL sent a video warning women drivers about a scam. It's completely fake, but pretty realistic.
The populace IS NOT READY for widespread usage of genAI.
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The number of shocking, but believable (ish) videos my older family members fall for that are actually AI is *astounding*
Last night, my MIL sent a video warning women drivers about a scam. It's completely fake, but pretty realistic.
The populace IS NOT READY for widespread usage of genAI.
Last night, my MIL sent a video warning women drivers about a scam. It's completely fake, but pretty realistic.
The populace IS NOT READY for widespread usage of genAI.
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That bearing false witness commandment is the right's least fave I think.
This bad-faith talking point has been taking off across the right-wing industrial outrage complex, and it's obvious they never bothered to check that Jasmine Crockett had been on his show twice before.
February 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM
That bearing false witness commandment is the right's least fave I think.
Fast skiers require fast skis. They rely on a team of technicians to wax and prep them for each day's conditions. The U.S. cross-country team has a mobile ski shop that is an unsung hero of their success: Yolanda the wax truck. n.pr/3Oi1qrD
Meet Yolanda the wax truck, Team USA's unsung cross-country ski hero
Fast skiers require fast skis. They rely on a team of technicians to wax and prep them for each day's conditions. The U.S. cross-country team has a mobile ski shop that is an unsung hero of their success: Yolanda the wax truck.
n.pr
February 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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This one goes out to Rev. Jesse Jackson who worked so hard in the watershed and beyond to bring all people together 🌊🌊
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This one goes out to Rev. Jesse Jackson who worked so hard in the watershed and beyond to bring all people together 🌊🌊
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Once again, the FCC is coming after Colbert. This time they're refusing to allow CBS to air an interview of James Talarico, a Dem Senate candidate from Texas. So we all know what to do, right?
February 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Once again, the FCC is coming after Colbert. This time they're refusing to allow CBS to air an interview of James Talarico, a Dem Senate candidate from Texas. So we all know what to do, right?
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Correct
February 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Correct
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Right-wing Heritage Foundation’s own data shows fewer than 100 noncitizens voted since 1982 (!!!)
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
February 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Right-wing Heritage Foundation’s own data shows fewer than 100 noncitizens voted since 1982 (!!!)
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
Today at 3:30 pm CT: Clear-air turbulence (CAT) research—and plenty of CAT puns—with John Knox, the recipient of the 2025 AOS Distinguished Alumni Award!
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
UW-AOS Colloquium - February 16, 2026 - John Knox
YouTube video by UW-AOS UW Madison
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Today at 3:30 pm CT: Clear-air turbulence (CAT) research—and plenty of CAT puns—with John Knox, the recipient of the 2025 AOS Distinguished Alumni Award!
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
UW-AOS Colloquium - February 16, 2026 - John Knox
YouTube video by UW-AOS UW Madison
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today at 3:30 pm CT: Clear-air turbulence (CAT) research—and plenty of CAT puns—with John Knox, the recipient of the 2025 AOS Distinguished Alumni Award!
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AV...
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Sometimes I get a little upset when I live in a collapsing dystopia for many years
February 16, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Sometimes I get a little upset when I live in a collapsing dystopia for many years
🤦🏻♀️
Apparently, the FBI agents investigating the Epstein case had to look up where Wisconsin is.
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
🤦🏻♀️
Northern lights peaking through!
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Northern lights peaking through!
My daughter wins the Gold Medal for Sweetness. 🥇
February 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM
My daughter wins the Gold Medal for Sweetness. 🥇
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Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
cc: @wx4stg.com Something to pass along to your peers.
Are you a student interested in science policy, or want to make a difference? Are you fed up with how this administration has treated federal science funding and pushed pseudoscience policies?
JOIN US this president’s day (Monday!) for an info session to learn about how YOU can make an impact! 🧬🧪
JOIN US this president’s day (Monday!) for an info session to learn about how YOU can make an impact! 🧬🧪
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 PM
cc: @wx4stg.com Something to pass along to your peers.
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Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.
What the National Center for Atmospheric Research means to the atmospheric sciences
Born out of a time of great need for the federal government, NCAR plays a role with few analogues.
physicstoday.aip.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.
But it’s women’s health, so the funding will get pulled.
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives. n.pr/4tw3Kex
It's a dangerous complication of pregnancy -- but a new drug holds promise
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.
n.pr
February 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
But it’s women’s health, so the funding will get pulled.
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“Climate change is among the most comprehensively investigated topics in the history of science… No broadly contradictory assessments from credible scientific organizations exist.” — AMS
AMS is deeply concerned by the repeal of EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, which concluded greenhouse gas emissions harm health and well-being. The science remains clear: human-caused climate change is already causing harmful impacts.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4tBwz9w
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4tBwz9w
A Response to the Decision to Rescind EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding
The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
bit.ly
February 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
“Climate change is among the most comprehensively investigated topics in the history of science… No broadly contradictory assessments from credible scientific organizations exist.” — AMS
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The only thing more powerful than hate is love of chocolate❣️
February 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The only thing more powerful than hate is love of chocolate❣️
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We have a super easy letter campaign to save NCAR. Takes 30 seconds to yell at your Congress Critters and you’ll can do it every day!
@standupforscience.bsky.social
fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/152...
@standupforscience.bsky.social
fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/152...
A leading American research lab is slated to lose its critical supercomputing facility, according to a letter released by the National Science Foundation.https://cnn.it/3MoF7zU
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We have a super easy letter campaign to save NCAR. Takes 30 seconds to yell at your Congress Critters and you’ll can do it every day!
@standupforscience.bsky.social
fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/152...
@standupforscience.bsky.social
fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/152...
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Sorry, it was Willow the cat’s fault. We tried to stop her.
February 14, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Sorry, it was Willow the cat’s fault. We tried to stop her.
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My dog looks like a medieval drawing of a lion
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My dog looks like a medieval drawing of a lion
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Roses are red,
Pooh is a bear,
You can't just repent,
You must repair.
Pooh is a bear,
You can't just repent,
You must repair.
Roses are red
They're also a flavor
Don't make more impacted people
Do all the damn labor
They're also a flavor
Don't make more impacted people
Do all the damn labor
February 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Roses are red,
Pooh is a bear,
You can't just repent,
You must repair.
Pooh is a bear,
You can't just repent,
You must repair.
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this is comically evil. brazenly anti-social. just absolute black-pilled nihilism. we will not have a republic, we will not be free, until we regulate these companies to the point where — at a bare minimum — they're too afraid to put stuff like this down on paper.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
this is comically evil. brazenly anti-social. just absolute black-pilled nihilism. we will not have a republic, we will not be free, until we regulate these companies to the point where — at a bare minimum — they're too afraid to put stuff like this down on paper.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...