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Mike Corcoran
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astrophysicist studying X-rays from massive stars; husband & dad in that chronological order; eta carinae afficionado; editor, High energy astrophysics picture of the week https://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/objects/heapow/heapow.html
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December 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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"Project Athena" by Jared Isaacman

A few weeks ago the existence of a "Project Athena" document prepared by NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman and a few close advisors emerged. it started popping up on various social media accounts on Friday. nasawatch.com/ask-the-admi...
"Project Athena" by Jared Isaacman
A few weeks ago the existence of a "Project Athena" document prepared by NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman and a few close advisors emerged
nasawatch.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The New York Times is interested in hearing how President Trump’s sweeping changes — for example, on immigration, education, health and the economy — are affecting communities all over the U.S.

Are these changes making your life in America better or worse? Tell us in the form below.
How Is America Changing Under President Trump? We Want to Hear From You.
A New York Times reporter wants to hear from you about changes you are seeing in your community since Mr. Trump took office.
nyti.ms
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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2026 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize

Daniel W. Savin will receive Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics & early universe star formation & extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community. aas.org/posts/news/2...
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Very excited to share the NASA/ESA/STScI press release of our team's work on Apep! It's a terrific writeup, complete with a brand new beautiful visualisation of the nebula geometry.
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science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
Webb First to Show 4 Dust Shells 'Spiraling' Apep, Limits Long Orbit - NASA Science
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a first of its kind: a crisp mid-infrared image of a system of four serpentine spirals of dust, one expanding
science.nasa.gov
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Letter Regarding Goddard Issues
nasawatch.com/congress/mar...

The following letter was sent by the Maryland Congressional delegation to Acting NASA Administrator Duffy with regard to a variety of issues raised about actions being taken at NASA Goddard. #NASA
Maryland Congressional Delegation Letter Regarding Goddard Issues
the following letter was sent by the Maryland Congressional delegation to Acting AASA Administrator Duffy on 13 November 2025
nasawatch.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Why would any administration give up US leadership in science? That’s exactly what Trump/Vought are doing
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
October 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Donald Trump doesn't *own* the White House. So how is it his to destroy? Shouldn't he have to get permission? This would be like a renter (who doesn't pay any rent) knocking down the wall to the next apartment to make room for a gilded hot tub.
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Let's recap. This May, the Trump administration established "Gold Standard Science," using the language of scientific integrity and openness to empower political appointees like RFK Jr. to override scientists debunking Trump's dogma around science — from climate change to vaccines. #impeachthequack
October 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Our amazing #NASA #Goddard representatives speaking to #Congress on the @planetarysociety Day of Action! Keep fighting for NASA funding, everyone!
October 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The art:
October 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
you can give feedback on the website content at hud.gov. I suggest you do so, this is outrageous
September 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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The following internal chart from #GSFC details some good news about diving catch efforts WRT budgets and cancellations at #GSFC to keep some things alive. #NASA #IAC #IAC2025
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Exactly what's been happening at NASA for the last few months - a spineless drive by NASA management to implement an illegal plan which will destroy NASA capabilities and to remove one of the crown jewels of American science & technology
The Destruction of NASA’s Mission” Whistleblowers reveal OMB’s Unconstitutional Plot to Gut the Agency
www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil... #NASA #IAC #IAC2025
September 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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September 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Donald Trump’s escalator moment at the UN wasn’t mechanical — it was personal. A staffer hit the stop button. Stagecraft vs. reality, live. celebrityonlines.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump escalator fiasco: UN insider finally spills the truth
A UN insider reveals who really stopped Donald Trump’s infamous UNGA escalator moment — and the truth is messier than the White House admitted.
celebrityonlines.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Go Neil!
September 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
When did John Mellencamp become a climate change denier?
September 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.

Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.

They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
September 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
America descends into oligarchy
“Let’s be clear about what just happened: Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent late-night comedian, was just taken off the airwaves because the Trump administration didn’t like what he had to say — and threatened his employer until they shut him up.” www.vox.com/politics/461...
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.vox.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Let’s make one thing clear from the start: Charlie Kirk was the victim of a shooting in a country where he, along with other right-wing extremist influencers, have been inciting violence for years. — Kirk is neither a martyr nor a hero, he is a cause.
September 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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No one would be confused about what is happening here if they saw it in another country.
September 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Whether you believe in prayer or not, prayers over gun violence show no signs of working. And if prayers are the only thing you offer in response to this nation's epidemic of gun violence, you're not a serious person who wants to solve a real problem. You're a sanctimonious fraud with a gun fetish.
Speaker Johnson: “I've just got a comment on Governor Newsom and his anti-Christian rhetoric…He shamelessly mocked the victims of Annunciation Catholic school for praying after the shooting.”
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM