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Went to see the doctor today. He said I need meds for at least 6 weeks. Asked me where I’m going. I said: Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Croatia, Indonesia, and Mexico. In that order.
He just blinked.
.
He just blinked.
.
July 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Went to see the doctor today. He said I need meds for at least 6 weeks. Asked me where I’m going. I said: Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Croatia, Indonesia, and Mexico. In that order.
He just blinked.
.
He just blinked.
.
Apparently everyone on LinkedIn is thrilled and excited all the time. New job? Thrilled. Left old job? Excited. Took a nap? Beyond proud.
I’ve never seen that much excitement in real life, except maybe from ChatGPT. Must be nice to live in a world of endless enthusiasm.
I’ve never seen that much excitement in real life, except maybe from ChatGPT. Must be nice to live in a world of endless enthusiasm.
July 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Apparently everyone on LinkedIn is thrilled and excited all the time. New job? Thrilled. Left old job? Excited. Took a nap? Beyond proud.
I’ve never seen that much excitement in real life, except maybe from ChatGPT. Must be nice to live in a world of endless enthusiasm.
I’ve never seen that much excitement in real life, except maybe from ChatGPT. Must be nice to live in a world of endless enthusiasm.
This work made me think for some time. And the question I have is: if violence leaves generational scars in our DNA, what are the markers of peace? And how do we reverse the scars? How do we measure that? So many questions. Your thoughts?
In light of recent research revealing that the scars of violence can embed themselves into our very DNA, persisting across generations, the imperative for peace becomes even more profound.
A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome.
news.yale.edu/2025/0...
news.yale.edu/2025/0...
June 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This work made me think for some time. And the question I have is: if violence leaves generational scars in our DNA, what are the markers of peace? And how do we reverse the scars? How do we measure that? So many questions. Your thoughts?
One day Bryan Johnson will die peacefully at a very average age,
like a completely average man, but with the glowing skin of a sentient ring light and a face that says:
“I’m still tracking my REM sleep, are you?” 😐 #longevity #lifegoals #oops
like a completely average man, but with the glowing skin of a sentient ring light and a face that says:
“I’m still tracking my REM sleep, are you?” 😐 #longevity #lifegoals #oops
June 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
One day Bryan Johnson will die peacefully at a very average age,
like a completely average man, but with the glowing skin of a sentient ring light and a face that says:
“I’m still tracking my REM sleep, are you?” 😐 #longevity #lifegoals #oops
like a completely average man, but with the glowing skin of a sentient ring light and a face that says:
“I’m still tracking my REM sleep, are you?” 😐 #longevity #lifegoals #oops
Move over, mitochondria, there’s a new organelle in town!
Scientists found a nitroplast (yes, that’s a real word now) in algae that fixes nitrogen like a tiny, overachieving farmhand. It’s only the fourth time evolution pulled this trick, I guess prokaryotes really love upgrading to organelles.
Scientists found a nitroplast (yes, that’s a real word now) in algae that fixes nitrogen like a tiny, overachieving farmhand. It’s only the fourth time evolution pulled this trick, I guess prokaryotes really love upgrading to organelles.
Introducing the nitroplast! 🧪🌱 🎧
"Scientists may use this information in the future to help plants make their own fertilizer from nitrogen in the environment" - Junko Yano, #BioMBIB Division Director at Berkeley Lab
@als-lbnl.bsky.social
@biosci.lbl.gov
@npr.org
#BioMBIB
"Scientists may use this information in the future to help plants make their own fertilizer from nitrogen in the environment" - Junko Yano, #BioMBIB Division Director at Berkeley Lab
@als-lbnl.bsky.social
@biosci.lbl.gov
@npr.org
#BioMBIB
A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology
A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.
www.npr.org
April 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Move over, mitochondria, there’s a new organelle in town!
Scientists found a nitroplast (yes, that’s a real word now) in algae that fixes nitrogen like a tiny, overachieving farmhand. It’s only the fourth time evolution pulled this trick, I guess prokaryotes really love upgrading to organelles.
Scientists found a nitroplast (yes, that’s a real word now) in algae that fixes nitrogen like a tiny, overachieving farmhand. It’s only the fourth time evolution pulled this trick, I guess prokaryotes really love upgrading to organelles.
Communist China is better at capitalism than America. Prove me wrong.
April 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Communist China is better at capitalism than America. Prove me wrong.
Mel Robbins has her 'Let Them' theory... but l've got a 'Fuck Them' theory. And honestly?
'Fuck 'em' hits different.
Let them misunderstand you? Nah. *Fuck 'em.*
Let them talk shit? *Fuck 'em.*
Let them be mad you're living well? *Fuck 'em.*
Some just deserve a middle finger and a margarita.
'Fuck 'em' hits different.
Let them misunderstand you? Nah. *Fuck 'em.*
Let them talk shit? *Fuck 'em.*
Let them be mad you're living well? *Fuck 'em.*
Some just deserve a middle finger and a margarita.
April 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mel Robbins has her 'Let Them' theory... but l've got a 'Fuck Them' theory. And honestly?
'Fuck 'em' hits different.
Let them misunderstand you? Nah. *Fuck 'em.*
Let them talk shit? *Fuck 'em.*
Let them be mad you're living well? *Fuck 'em.*
Some just deserve a middle finger and a margarita.
'Fuck 'em' hits different.
Let them misunderstand you? Nah. *Fuck 'em.*
Let them talk shit? *Fuck 'em.*
Let them be mad you're living well? *Fuck 'em.*
Some just deserve a middle finger and a margarita.
We all thought no politician could tank a country’s finances like Liz Truss. Then Trump said “Hold my beer”…
April 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
We all thought no politician could tank a country’s finances like Liz Truss. Then Trump said “Hold my beer”…
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From Issue 1, no. 1 - "What is Animal Prehistory?" by Shumon T. Hussain: FREE article, online.ucpress.edu/ah/issue/1/1
April 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From Issue 1, no. 1 - "What is Animal Prehistory?" by Shumon T. Hussain: FREE article, online.ucpress.edu/ah/issue/1/1
Reposted by Darknato ™
I still find this funny for some reason
April 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I still find this funny for some reason
April Fools’ Day posts and American news headlines are basically the same.
The only difference? One of them might actually be a joke.
The only difference? One of them might actually be a joke.
April 1, 2025 at 6:31 AM
April Fools’ Day posts and American news headlines are basically the same.
The only difference? One of them might actually be a joke.
The only difference? One of them might actually be a joke.
Reposted by Darknato ™
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown.
Here's what that means for your genetic data.
Here's what that means for your genetic data.
How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here's what that means for your genetic data.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown.
Here's what that means for your genetic data.
Here's what that means for your genetic data.
In light of recent research revealing that the scars of violence can embed themselves into our very DNA, persisting across generations, the imperative for peace becomes even more profound.
A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome.
news.yale.edu/2025/0...
news.yale.edu/2025/0...
Violent experiences alter the genome in ways that persist for generations
A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome.
news.yale.edu
March 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In light of recent research revealing that the scars of violence can embed themselves into our very DNA, persisting across generations, the imperative for peace becomes even more profound.
Love seeing travelers claim they go off the beaten path only to post the same Eiffel Tower, Santorini, and Bali swing pics as everyone else.
You’re not mysterious. You’re not adventurous. You’re just basic with extra steps.
You’re not mysterious. You’re not adventurous. You’re just basic with extra steps.
March 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Love seeing travelers claim they go off the beaten path only to post the same Eiffel Tower, Santorini, and Bali swing pics as everyone else.
You’re not mysterious. You’re not adventurous. You’re just basic with extra steps.
You’re not mysterious. You’re not adventurous. You’re just basic with extra steps.
Ah yes, the noble work of a fashion influencer getting dressed. A true act of courage. Just watched a guy put on pants, a shirt, and a jacket… and somehow, that’s content.
Revolutionary.
Revolutionary.
March 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Ah yes, the noble work of a fashion influencer getting dressed. A true act of courage. Just watched a guy put on pants, a shirt, and a jacket… and somehow, that’s content.
Revolutionary.
Revolutionary.
Eating overly spicy food isn’t a heroic feat, it’s just numbing your taste buds. If you can’t taste the fine nuances of a dish because it’s drowning in heat, that’s not a flex. Enjoy spice, but don’t brag like it’s a superpower.
March 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Eating overly spicy food isn’t a heroic feat, it’s just numbing your taste buds. If you can’t taste the fine nuances of a dish because it’s drowning in heat, that’s not a flex. Enjoy spice, but don’t brag like it’s a superpower.
At 47, I thought, why not get clear aligners? Two weeks in, I swapped to my second tray, and I’d rather:
Gauge my eyes out with a rusty spoon
Yank my teeth out with pliers-ironic, I know
Chew tinfoil for fun
Lick a frozen pole
Sit through a 3-hour crypto lecture
But hey, straight teeth if I survive.
Gauge my eyes out with a rusty spoon
Yank my teeth out with pliers-ironic, I know
Chew tinfoil for fun
Lick a frozen pole
Sit through a 3-hour crypto lecture
But hey, straight teeth if I survive.
March 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
At 47, I thought, why not get clear aligners? Two weeks in, I swapped to my second tray, and I’d rather:
Gauge my eyes out with a rusty spoon
Yank my teeth out with pliers-ironic, I know
Chew tinfoil for fun
Lick a frozen pole
Sit through a 3-hour crypto lecture
But hey, straight teeth if I survive.
Gauge my eyes out with a rusty spoon
Yank my teeth out with pliers-ironic, I know
Chew tinfoil for fun
Lick a frozen pole
Sit through a 3-hour crypto lecture
But hey, straight teeth if I survive.
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WISDOM WEDNESDAY: Everything you resist, judge, or fear is pointing to your next level. Life isn’t punishing you, it’s stretching you. The things you keep avoiding are the very things holding your breakthrough. What if, instead of running from discomfort, you leaned into it. What is it teaching you?
February 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
WISDOM WEDNESDAY: Everything you resist, judge, or fear is pointing to your next level. Life isn’t punishing you, it’s stretching you. The things you keep avoiding are the very things holding your breakthrough. What if, instead of running from discomfort, you leaned into it. What is it teaching you?
Very proud moment - my husband published another album!
Time to put some headphones and enjoy Valentine Day vibes! 🥰
Time to put some headphones and enjoy Valentine Day vibes! 🥰
February 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Very proud moment - my husband published another album!
Time to put some headphones and enjoy Valentine Day vibes! 🥰
Time to put some headphones and enjoy Valentine Day vibes! 🥰
Hey @AppleMaps, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America because of a fascist order? Bold move. What’s next—rebranding the Atlantic as ‘Freedom Ocean’?
Fix it before we all start navigating with a paper map out of spite.
Fix it before we all start navigating with a paper map out of spite.
February 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hey @AppleMaps, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America because of a fascist order? Bold move. What’s next—rebranding the Atlantic as ‘Freedom Ocean’?
Fix it before we all start navigating with a paper map out of spite.
Fix it before we all start navigating with a paper map out of spite.
Americans, how much more do you need to see before taking action? How many warnings, how many repeats of history, how much more damage? At what point does ‘this is bad’ turn into ‘we won’t let this happen’?
Because the clock is ticking.
Because the clock is ticking.
February 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Americans, how much more do you need to see before taking action? How many warnings, how many repeats of history, how much more damage? At what point does ‘this is bad’ turn into ‘we won’t let this happen’?
Because the clock is ticking.
Because the clock is ticking.
“Why do Americans eat like their healthcare is free?”
February 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Why do Americans eat like their healthcare is free?”
One way to fight this mess from the inside instead of just yelling on Bluesky is to join the Republican Party and shape policies before they become disasters.
Boo the stupid ideas while they’re still in draft mode. Basically, be the plot twist they never saw coming.
Boo the stupid ideas while they’re still in draft mode. Basically, be the plot twist they never saw coming.
February 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
One way to fight this mess from the inside instead of just yelling on Bluesky is to join the Republican Party and shape policies before they become disasters.
Boo the stupid ideas while they’re still in draft mode. Basically, be the plot twist they never saw coming.
Boo the stupid ideas while they’re still in draft mode. Basically, be the plot twist they never saw coming.
To my American friends: Let’s channel more Luigi energy, embrace the underdog spirit, tackle challenges with quiet determination.
February 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
To my American friends: Let’s channel more Luigi energy, embrace the underdog spirit, tackle challenges with quiet determination.