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If you are curious about the Mothbox, I'm around #entsoc2025 talking about #openscience hardware!
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you are curious about the Mothbox, I'm around #entsoc2025 talking about #openscience hardware!
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
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The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
"ProPublica reported that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including 20 children," - not that it's ok when they do any of this to non-citizens, either.
Agents forcibly opened the woman's car door and pulled her out by her legs, dragging her through the street. They did not identify themselves or tell her that she was under arrest.
The citizen was held for hours before being released without charge. trib.al/tYMBPec
The citizen was held for hours before being released without charge. trib.al/tYMBPec
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"ProPublica reported that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including 20 children," - not that it's ok when they do any of this to non-citizens, either.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Our meeting with the Open Science Shop's group of manufacturers went even better when @wellreadpanda.bsky.social shows up with sloth friends.
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our meeting with the Open Science Shop's group of manufacturers went even better when @wellreadpanda.bsky.social shows up with sloth friends.
Good morning to all non-fascists from this Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Good morning to all non-fascists from this Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
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Headline: US health chief (🧠🪱) says there is not enough data to show Tylenol causes autism
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Um, yeah. We know.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Um, yeah. We know.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Headline: US health chief (🧠🪱) says there is not enough data to show Tylenol causes autism
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Um, yeah. We know.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Um, yeah. We know.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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We now have full documentation up for if you just want to make your self a super duper inexpensive Moth Light!
Build your own #opensource Mothbeam!
digital-naturalism-laboratories.github.io/Mothbox/docs...
Build your own #opensource Mothbeam!
digital-naturalism-laboratories.github.io/Mothbox/docs...
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We now have full documentation up for if you just want to make your self a super duper inexpensive Moth Light!
Build your own #opensource Mothbeam!
digital-naturalism-laboratories.github.io/Mothbox/docs...
Build your own #opensource Mothbeam!
digital-naturalism-laboratories.github.io/Mothbox/docs...
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Ali Solomon. #NewYorkerCartoons
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Ali Solomon. #NewYorkerCartoons
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The earliest known example of ‘brain rot’ comes from Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 book “Walden.”
“While England endeavors to cure the potato-rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot, which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
“While England endeavors to cure the potato-rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot, which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The earliest known example of ‘brain rot’ comes from Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 book “Walden.”
“While England endeavors to cure the potato-rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot, which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
“While England endeavors to cure the potato-rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot, which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
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Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
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💡Did you know: SNAP benefits have a contingency fund that can be used during a gvt shutdown?
This 💵 has already been appropriated by Congress.
The Rs refuse to use the 💵 so they can force their fucked up agenda down our throats.
apnews.com/article/snap...
This 💵 has already been appropriated by Congress.
The Rs refuse to use the 💵 so they can force their fucked up agenda down our throats.
apnews.com/article/snap...
Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says
The Trump administration says it won't use a roughly $5 billion contingency fund to keep food aid flowing in November amid the government shutdown.
apnews.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
💡Did you know: SNAP benefits have a contingency fund that can be used during a gvt shutdown?
This 💵 has already been appropriated by Congress.
The Rs refuse to use the 💵 so they can force their fucked up agenda down our throats.
apnews.com/article/snap...
This 💵 has already been appropriated by Congress.
The Rs refuse to use the 💵 so they can force their fucked up agenda down our throats.
apnews.com/article/snap...
Tapirs are the strangest animals, not least in the sounds they make (sound on)
Family meeting! 💕 Did you know tapirs use squeaks and whistles to communicate? 💬 8-month-old Ume has lots to say when she’s catching up with her parents, Yuna and Baku behind the scenes.
📹: Keeper Katie
📹: Keeper Katie
October 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Tapirs are the strangest animals, not least in the sounds they make (sound on)
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Halloween costume ideas for birders.
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Halloween costume ideas for birders.
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A nationwide search for "Observe And Report-type dudes." A whole new parallel armed force made up of guys who have described themselves as "a pretty serious DUI guy" in conversation. A qualification exam where the only task is getting upset and driving your truck into another truck. A new age.
New ICE recruiting methods have resulted in half of this group of absolute winners failing AN OPEN BOOK TEST
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A nationwide search for "Observe And Report-type dudes." A whole new parallel armed force made up of guys who have described themselves as "a pretty serious DUI guy" in conversation. A qualification exam where the only task is getting upset and driving your truck into another truck. A new age.
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I wrote a little comic about #opensource hardware and serviceberry foraging!
I'll post all the panels here, but you can also read the whole thing on @archive.org :
dinalab.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...
I'll post all the panels here, but you can also read the whole thing on @archive.org :
dinalab.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I wrote a little comic about #opensource hardware and serviceberry foraging!
I'll post all the panels here, but you can also read the whole thing on @archive.org :
dinalab.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...
I'll post all the panels here, but you can also read the whole thing on @archive.org :
dinalab.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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Are you potentially interested in ORDERING some Mothboxes?!
Well this isn't a pre-order form, but maybe like a pre-pre-order form, you can fill out to let us know how many you might want and it will help us plan how to eventually get them to you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Well this isn't a pre-order form, but maybe like a pre-pre-order form, you can fill out to let us know how many you might want and it will help us plan how to eventually get them to you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Mothbox Interest Form
This form is for anyone interested in purchasing a Mothbox or Mothbeam. We anticipate having the latest version of Mothboxes (v5) available for purchase by March 2026. We would be making them availabl...
docs.google.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Are you potentially interested in ORDERING some Mothboxes?!
Well this isn't a pre-order form, but maybe like a pre-pre-order form, you can fill out to let us know how many you might want and it will help us plan how to eventually get them to you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Well this isn't a pre-order form, but maybe like a pre-pre-order form, you can fill out to let us know how many you might want and it will help us plan how to eventually get them to you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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It is world sloth day today! Enjoy a photo of our most gorgeous sloth at the animal rescue, Charlotte!
October 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It is world sloth day today! Enjoy a photo of our most gorgeous sloth at the animal rescue, Charlotte!
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Here’s an example of what happens when the unregulated supplement industry meets the multi-billion dollar fitness/wellness market - high levels of lead in widely-used protein powders.
You’d think 🧠🪱’s MAHA movement would want the FDA to do something about that…
You’d think 🧠🪱’s MAHA movement would want the FDA to do something about that…
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Here’s an example of what happens when the unregulated supplement industry meets the multi-billion dollar fitness/wellness market - high levels of lead in widely-used protein powders.
You’d think 🧠🪱’s MAHA movement would want the FDA to do something about that…
You’d think 🧠🪱’s MAHA movement would want the FDA to do something about that…
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Incredible photo from @chicago.suntimes.com ‘s Anthony Vazquez. Pointing what looks to be a teargas launcher at someone’s head at nearly point blank range is incredibly dangerous. This is why I prefer a ballistic helmet in the field.
Feds ram SUV in chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd
The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N on Chicago's East Side, resulting in dozens of residents showing up to protest the federal immigration agents.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Incredible photo from @chicago.suntimes.com ‘s Anthony Vazquez. Pointing what looks to be a teargas launcher at someone’s head at nearly point blank range is incredibly dangerous. This is why I prefer a ballistic helmet in the field.
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Israel Warns Gaza Still Harboring Hundreds Of Doctors https://theonion.com/israel-warns-gaza-still-harboring-hundreds-of-doctors-1850964439/
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Israel Warns Gaza Still Harboring Hundreds Of Doctors https://theonion.com/israel-warns-gaza-still-harboring-hundreds-of-doctors-1850964439/