Halleigator
@halleigator.bsky.social
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Physics @ Oregon State
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Physics @ Oregon State
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Normie post of the day: I took Hal her telescope and eye pieces this morning because this might be the last clear night for some time. Here she is setting up to photograph a comet last year.
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Normie post of the day: I took Hal her telescope and eye pieces this morning because this might be the last clear night for some time. Here she is setting up to photograph a comet last year.
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In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.
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i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses
October 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses
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"A panel of three Republican-appointed federal judges in Texas, two of whom were appointed by President Donald Trump, agreed with him."
There is something extremely unhealthy about a system that allows someone with extreme wealth and power to cause societal changes when they've never been voted in.
There is something extremely unhealthy about a system that allows someone with extreme wealth and power to cause societal changes when they've never been voted in.
SpaceX sued the National Labor Relations Board, arguing its structure was unconstitutional. It won, dealing a huge blow to US labor rights.
Elon Musk Just Won His War on Labor Unions
The Fifth Circuit has done the mogul’s bidding and neutered the National Labor Relations Board, in a move that will likely substantially damage workers’ rights.
newrepublic.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
"A panel of three Republican-appointed federal judges in Texas, two of whom were appointed by President Donald Trump, agreed with him."
There is something extremely unhealthy about a system that allows someone with extreme wealth and power to cause societal changes when they've never been voted in.
There is something extremely unhealthy about a system that allows someone with extreme wealth and power to cause societal changes when they've never been voted in.
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Libra: Astrology is now the only kind of science funded in the U.S. Bad news: Your sign will be eliminated for Wokeness.
August 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Libra: Astrology is now the only kind of science funded in the U.S. Bad news: Your sign will be eliminated for Wokeness.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will shut down after losing federal funding due to a $9 billion cut by the Republican-controlled House. Created in 1967, it distributed funds to NPR, PBS, and over 1,500 local stations.
This does not make America great in any way. 🤬
This does not make America great in any way. 🤬
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after funding cut, in blow to local media
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding, the nonprofit said on Friday, in a blow to local TV and radio stations that have relied on its grants for nearly six decades.
www.reuters.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will shut down after losing federal funding due to a $9 billion cut by the Republican-controlled House. Created in 1967, it distributed funds to NPR, PBS, and over 1,500 local stations.
This does not make America great in any way. 🤬
This does not make America great in any way. 🤬
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1977: why would the bartender in star wars even care if some robots with artificial intelligence came into his bar
2025: ohhh ok
2025: ohhh ok
July 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
1977: why would the bartender in star wars even care if some robots with artificial intelligence came into his bar
2025: ohhh ok
2025: ohhh ok
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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....meanwhile, in Chile....the 39-meter (128-feet) Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) project is humming along. Note the white pickup truck in the upper left, for scale. Amazing.
June 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
....meanwhile, in Chile....the 39-meter (128-feet) Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) project is humming along. Note the white pickup truck in the upper left, for scale. Amazing.
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Reporting by @astrobites.bsky.social on the impact of the proposed US budget on astronomy
astrobites.org/2025/06/02/b... by @skylargrayson.bsky.social
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astrobites.org/2025/06/02/b... by @skylargrayson.bsky.social
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June 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reporting by @astrobites.bsky.social on the impact of the proposed US budget on astronomy
astrobites.org/2025/06/02/b... by @skylargrayson.bsky.social
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astrobites.org/2025/06/02/b... by @skylargrayson.bsky.social
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“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
June 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
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First they illegally deport citizens. Then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they’ve got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protestors.
This ain’t about law and order.
This is what authoritarianism looks like.
This ain’t about law and order.
This is what authoritarianism looks like.
June 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
First they illegally deport citizens. Then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they’ve got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protestors.
This ain’t about law and order.
This is what authoritarianism looks like.
This ain’t about law and order.
This is what authoritarianism looks like.
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Looking for one place to track what’s happening with NASA’s space science budget? 💡 Our Space Policy Advocacy Hub has you covered, with the latest letters, updates, and resources you need to stay informed.
Check it out ➡️ www.planetary.org/save-nasa-sc...
Check it out ➡️ www.planetary.org/save-nasa-sc...
June 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Looking for one place to track what’s happening with NASA’s space science budget? 💡 Our Space Policy Advocacy Hub has you covered, with the latest letters, updates, and resources you need to stay informed.
Check it out ➡️ www.planetary.org/save-nasa-sc...
Check it out ➡️ www.planetary.org/save-nasa-sc...
Where We’re From (part 1) - IHS Graduation 2025
June 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Where We’re From (part 1) - IHS Graduation 2025
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For those who need a dose of GOOD NEWS- the University of Oregon physics faculty has voted to change our name to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and start an astronomy minor in fall 2026. We also voted to start an astronomy major!!! Both are a first in the entire state of Oregon! 🥳🤩
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June 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For those who need a dose of GOOD NEWS- the University of Oregon physics faculty has voted to change our name to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and start an astronomy minor in fall 2026. We also voted to start an astronomy major!!! Both are a first in the entire state of Oregon! 🥳🤩
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It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
May 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
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In these difficult times building community, and support for each other, is extremely important. That’s why I’m holding community dances around Vermont.
We just had a great event in Hardwick. People of all ages danced the night away.
We just had a great event in Hardwick. People of all ages danced the night away.
May 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In these difficult times building community, and support for each other, is extremely important. That’s why I’m holding community dances around Vermont.
We just had a great event in Hardwick. People of all ages danced the night away.
We just had a great event in Hardwick. People of all ages danced the night away.
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Enough said.
Installation by Silence Dogood
Photo by Aram Boghosian
Installation by Silence Dogood
Photo by Aram Boghosian
April 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Enough said.
Installation by Silence Dogood
Photo by Aram Boghosian
Installation by Silence Dogood
Photo by Aram Boghosian
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In case you don't know why this in particular is happening, most of those plots you see about how the planet is warming more and more rapidly? They come from GISS data.
NASA Is Terminating The GISS Lease In Five Weeks
nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
"NASA’s lease of Columbia University’s Armstrong Hall in New York City, home to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, will end effective May 31, 2025."
nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
"NASA’s lease of Columbia University’s Armstrong Hall in New York City, home to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, will end effective May 31, 2025."
NASA Is Terminating The GISS Lease In Five Weeks
This was just sent to all NASA Goddard and GISS employees by Makenzie Lystrup
nasawatch.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In case you don't know why this in particular is happening, most of those plots you see about how the planet is warming more and more rapidly? They come from GISS data.
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Breaking News: The White House violated the First Amendment in banning The Associated Press from President Trump’s events, a judge ruled.
Judge Orders White House to Restore AP’s Access to Trump
The Trump administration has barred the news outlet from certain events for its use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” which a federal judge agreed amounted to a violation of the First Amendment.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Breaking News: The White House violated the First Amendment in banning The Associated Press from President Trump’s events, a judge ruled.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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Jane Eyre
Jane Watir
Jane Erthe
Jane Fyre
Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye...
Until the Fyre Janes attackid.
Jane Watir
Jane Erthe
Jane Fyre
Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye...
Until the Fyre Janes attackid.
February 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Jane Eyre
Jane Watir
Jane Erthe
Jane Fyre
Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye...
Until the Fyre Janes attackid.
Jane Watir
Jane Erthe
Jane Fyre
Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye...
Until the Fyre Janes attackid.
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You won't believe this. My team and I make this show called SciShow that works hard to be rigorous and accurate while also being appealing and entertaining.
We reach a LOT of people every year with episodes about crabs and neutrinos and gender and cancer and vaccines.
It's great, I love it.
We reach a LOT of people every year with episodes about crabs and neutrinos and gender and cancer and vaccines.
It's great, I love it.
January 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
You won't believe this. My team and I make this show called SciShow that works hard to be rigorous and accurate while also being appealing and entertaining.
We reach a LOT of people every year with episodes about crabs and neutrinos and gender and cancer and vaccines.
It's great, I love it.
We reach a LOT of people every year with episodes about crabs and neutrinos and gender and cancer and vaccines.
It's great, I love it.
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People outside the US are posting TikTok’s roasting Americans now that it’s banned here.
LMAO.
LMAO.
January 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
People outside the US are posting TikTok’s roasting Americans now that it’s banned here.
LMAO.
LMAO.