Kyle Lynch
@ioniascience.bsky.social
Simplifying science. Deep dives weekly where I explain phenomena in physics, biology, math, chemistry. Scientist Sundays- I highlight a lesser known scientist🤓
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Kyle Lynch
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· Oct 20
This Scientist Sunday goes to Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the “savior of mothers.” In the 1840s, he discovered that handwashing with chlorinated water drastically reduced childbirth deaths, a game-changer for medicine that saved countless lives!
What if I told you that hugging your baby more could change their brain and shape their future happiness?
The science shows that love and affection in infancy are biological necessities for a healthy brain and emotional development. Let’s dive in.⬇️ 1/7
The science shows that love and affection in infancy are biological necessities for a healthy brain and emotional development. Let’s dive in.⬇️ 1/7
February 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
What if I told you that hugging your baby more could change their brain and shape their future happiness?
The science shows that love and affection in infancy are biological necessities for a healthy brain and emotional development. Let’s dive in.⬇️ 1/7
The science shows that love and affection in infancy are biological necessities for a healthy brain and emotional development. Let’s dive in.⬇️ 1/7
If this doesn't encourage you to clean your phone more often, I don't know what will 🤣
February 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
If this doesn't encourage you to clean your phone more often, I don't know what will 🤣
Reposted by Kyle Lynch
This Scientist Sunday goes to Mary Anning (1799-1847), a self-taught paleontologist and fossil collector. Her discoveries along England's Jurassic Coast revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life and extinction.⬇️1/6
February 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Mary Anning (1799-1847), a self-taught paleontologist and fossil collector. Her discoveries along England's Jurassic Coast revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life and extinction.⬇️1/6
This Scientist Sunday goes to Mary Anning (1799-1847), a self-taught paleontologist and fossil collector. Her discoveries along England's Jurassic Coast revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life and extinction.⬇️1/6
February 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Mary Anning (1799-1847), a self-taught paleontologist and fossil collector. Her discoveries along England's Jurassic Coast revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life and extinction.⬇️1/6
The size of a Siberian tiger!
Adult males typically weigh between 400 to 660 pounds (180 to 300 kg) and can reach lengths of 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.7 meters)!
Adult males typically weigh between 400 to 660 pounds (180 to 300 kg) and can reach lengths of 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.7 meters)!
February 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The size of a Siberian tiger!
Adult males typically weigh between 400 to 660 pounds (180 to 300 kg) and can reach lengths of 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.7 meters)!
Adult males typically weigh between 400 to 660 pounds (180 to 300 kg) and can reach lengths of 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.7 meters)!
Bird murmurations, especially seen in starlings, are mesmerizing displays of coordinated, fluid movements by thousands of birds in the sky.
But did you know that one of the primary reasons for murmurations is defense against predators like falcons and hawks? ⬇️ 1/2
But did you know that one of the primary reasons for murmurations is defense against predators like falcons and hawks? ⬇️ 1/2
January 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Bird murmurations, especially seen in starlings, are mesmerizing displays of coordinated, fluid movements by thousands of birds in the sky.
But did you know that one of the primary reasons for murmurations is defense against predators like falcons and hawks? ⬇️ 1/2
But did you know that one of the primary reasons for murmurations is defense against predators like falcons and hawks? ⬇️ 1/2
Japanese honey bees have a fascinating defense strategy called thermoballing.
When a giant hornet invades their hive, bees swarm around it, vibrating their muscles to generate deadly heat!
The temperature within the swarm can rise to around 46°C (115°F), which is lethal to the hornet!
When a giant hornet invades their hive, bees swarm around it, vibrating their muscles to generate deadly heat!
The temperature within the swarm can rise to around 46°C (115°F), which is lethal to the hornet!
January 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Japanese honey bees have a fascinating defense strategy called thermoballing.
When a giant hornet invades their hive, bees swarm around it, vibrating their muscles to generate deadly heat!
The temperature within the swarm can rise to around 46°C (115°F), which is lethal to the hornet!
When a giant hornet invades their hive, bees swarm around it, vibrating their muscles to generate deadly heat!
The temperature within the swarm can rise to around 46°C (115°F), which is lethal to the hornet!
The numbers we use today (0-9) have a fascinating history!
Brahmi (3rd c. BCE): Early Indian numerals
Hindu (5th c. CE): Birth of '0' & the decimal system
Arabic (8th c. CE): Transmitted to the Islamic world
Medieval (10th c.): Popularized in Europe
Modern (17th c.): Refined for universal use
Brahmi (3rd c. BCE): Early Indian numerals
Hindu (5th c. CE): Birth of '0' & the decimal system
Arabic (8th c. CE): Transmitted to the Islamic world
Medieval (10th c.): Popularized in Europe
Modern (17th c.): Refined for universal use
January 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
The numbers we use today (0-9) have a fascinating history!
Brahmi (3rd c. BCE): Early Indian numerals
Hindu (5th c. CE): Birth of '0' & the decimal system
Arabic (8th c. CE): Transmitted to the Islamic world
Medieval (10th c.): Popularized in Europe
Modern (17th c.): Refined for universal use
Brahmi (3rd c. BCE): Early Indian numerals
Hindu (5th c. CE): Birth of '0' & the decimal system
Arabic (8th c. CE): Transmitted to the Islamic world
Medieval (10th c.): Popularized in Europe
Modern (17th c.): Refined for universal use
Slow motion of the Chinese flying tree frog displaying different strategies for high-stakes landings on thin branches of varying sizes!
A master of aerial acrobatics!
📹Science
doi: 10.1126/science.z521z8b
A master of aerial acrobatics!
📹Science
doi: 10.1126/science.z521z8b
January 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Slow motion of the Chinese flying tree frog displaying different strategies for high-stakes landings on thin branches of varying sizes!
A master of aerial acrobatics!
📹Science
doi: 10.1126/science.z521z8b
A master of aerial acrobatics!
📹Science
doi: 10.1126/science.z521z8b
Groundbreaking discovery! Using JWST, astronomers have identified 44 gravitationally magnified stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away! This record-breaking find in the Dragon Arc reveals new insights into distant stars and dark matter structures. 1/2
January 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Groundbreaking discovery! Using JWST, astronomers have identified 44 gravitationally magnified stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away! This record-breaking find in the Dragon Arc reveals new insights into distant stars and dark matter structures. 1/2
How do plants maximize their exposure to the sun? Through phototropism!
Phototropism is the process of turning in response to a light source. A plant achieves this with a hormone called auxin. ⬇️1/3
Phototropism is the process of turning in response to a light source. A plant achieves this with a hormone called auxin. ⬇️1/3
January 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
How do plants maximize their exposure to the sun? Through phototropism!
Phototropism is the process of turning in response to a light source. A plant achieves this with a hormone called auxin. ⬇️1/3
Phototropism is the process of turning in response to a light source. A plant achieves this with a hormone called auxin. ⬇️1/3
This Scientist Sunday we are honoring Larry Tesler (1945 - 2020), a computer scientist who profoundly shaped the way we interact with technology. If you have ever used "copy" and "paste" on a computer. That's thanks to Tesler!⬇️1/7
January 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This Scientist Sunday we are honoring Larry Tesler (1945 - 2020), a computer scientist who profoundly shaped the way we interact with technology. If you have ever used "copy" and "paste" on a computer. That's thanks to Tesler!⬇️1/7
On this day 100 years ago, December 30, 1924:
Edwin Hubble announced the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, proving that our universe is far larger than anyone had imagined.
Edwin Hubble announced the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, proving that our universe is far larger than anyone had imagined.
December 30, 2024 at 5:57 AM
On this day 100 years ago, December 30, 1924:
Edwin Hubble announced the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, proving that our universe is far larger than anyone had imagined.
Edwin Hubble announced the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, proving that our universe is far larger than anyone had imagined.
Reposted by Kyle Lynch
This Scientist Sunday goes to Katharine Burr Blodgett (1898 - 1979), the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge and the inventor of 'invisible' or nonreflective glass, used in camera lenses, eyeglasses, some electronic displays, and more.⬇️1/6
December 29, 2024 at 7:19 AM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Katharine Burr Blodgett (1898 - 1979), the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge and the inventor of 'invisible' or nonreflective glass, used in camera lenses, eyeglasses, some electronic displays, and more.⬇️1/6
This Scientist Sunday goes to Katharine Burr Blodgett (1898 - 1979), the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge and the inventor of 'invisible' or nonreflective glass, used in camera lenses, eyeglasses, some electronic displays, and more.⬇️1/6
December 29, 2024 at 7:19 AM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Katharine Burr Blodgett (1898 - 1979), the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge and the inventor of 'invisible' or nonreflective glass, used in camera lenses, eyeglasses, some electronic displays, and more.⬇️1/6
Can the predator-prey relationship be described mathematically? The Lotka–Volterra predator–prey model is a pair of differential equations that helps us understand the relationship between predators and their prey in an ecosystem.⬇️1/6
December 26, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Can the predator-prey relationship be described mathematically? The Lotka–Volterra predator–prey model is a pair of differential equations that helps us understand the relationship between predators and their prey in an ecosystem.⬇️1/6
Mudskippers are a type of fish that can live both in and out of water!
They are commonly found in mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and muddy shores of the Indo-Pacific region.
📹BBC
They are commonly found in mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and muddy shores of the Indo-Pacific region.
📹BBC
December 24, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Mudskippers are a type of fish that can live both in and out of water!
They are commonly found in mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and muddy shores of the Indo-Pacific region.
📹BBC
They are commonly found in mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and muddy shores of the Indo-Pacific region.
📹BBC
Reposted by Kyle Lynch
The Malayan Leaf Frog, or Long-nosed Horned Frog, is a fascinating species of frog native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a master of camouflage, with its appearance resembling a dead leaf.
December 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM
The Malayan Leaf Frog, or Long-nosed Horned Frog, is a fascinating species of frog native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a master of camouflage, with its appearance resembling a dead leaf.
The Malayan Leaf Frog, or Long-nosed Horned Frog, is a fascinating species of frog native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a master of camouflage, with its appearance resembling a dead leaf.
December 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM
The Malayan Leaf Frog, or Long-nosed Horned Frog, is a fascinating species of frog native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a master of camouflage, with its appearance resembling a dead leaf.
Io: The most volcanically active world in the Solar System!
This five-frame sequence captures a colossal plume erupting from Io's Tvashtar volcano, towering 200 miles (330 kilometers) above the surface!
📸 NASA
This five-frame sequence captures a colossal plume erupting from Io's Tvashtar volcano, towering 200 miles (330 kilometers) above the surface!
📸 NASA
December 20, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Io: The most volcanically active world in the Solar System!
This five-frame sequence captures a colossal plume erupting from Io's Tvashtar volcano, towering 200 miles (330 kilometers) above the surface!
📸 NASA
This five-frame sequence captures a colossal plume erupting from Io's Tvashtar volcano, towering 200 miles (330 kilometers) above the surface!
📸 NASA
Can cancer be contagious?
Generally speaking, no it is not.
But Tasmanian devils face a unique challenge with Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)—a contagious cancer.
Why? Tasmanian devils have very low genetic diversity, especially in immune system genes. ⬇️1/2
Video: T-cell in action!
📽️NanoLive
Generally speaking, no it is not.
But Tasmanian devils face a unique challenge with Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)—a contagious cancer.
Why? Tasmanian devils have very low genetic diversity, especially in immune system genes. ⬇️1/2
Video: T-cell in action!
📽️NanoLive
December 14, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Can cancer be contagious?
Generally speaking, no it is not.
But Tasmanian devils face a unique challenge with Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)—a contagious cancer.
Why? Tasmanian devils have very low genetic diversity, especially in immune system genes. ⬇️1/2
Video: T-cell in action!
📽️NanoLive
Generally speaking, no it is not.
But Tasmanian devils face a unique challenge with Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)—a contagious cancer.
Why? Tasmanian devils have very low genetic diversity, especially in immune system genes. ⬇️1/2
Video: T-cell in action!
📽️NanoLive
Reposted by Kyle Lynch
This Scientist Sunday goes to Gertrude B. Elion (1918-1999). Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist, renowned for her groundbreaking work in drug development. Elion contributed to the development of a multitude of new drugs: ⬇️(1/5)
December 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Gertrude B. Elion (1918-1999). Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist, renowned for her groundbreaking work in drug development. Elion contributed to the development of a multitude of new drugs: ⬇️(1/5)
This Scientist Sunday goes to Gertrude B. Elion (1918-1999). Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist, renowned for her groundbreaking work in drug development. Elion contributed to the development of a multitude of new drugs: ⬇️(1/5)
December 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
This Scientist Sunday goes to Gertrude B. Elion (1918-1999). Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist, renowned for her groundbreaking work in drug development. Elion contributed to the development of a multitude of new drugs: ⬇️(1/5)
Did you know wood ants have a secret weapon? They can shoot formic acid from their abdomens to defend their colony! The spray repels predators, subdues prey, and even keeps their nests clean with its antimicrobial properties.
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Did you know wood ants have a secret weapon? They can shoot formic acid from their abdomens to defend their colony! The spray repels predators, subdues prey, and even keeps their nests clean with its antimicrobial properties.
Ever wondered why turkey makes you sleepy? It's not just the tryptophan! 🦃💤
While turkey does contain tryptophan, it's the carb overload from stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie that boosts serotonin production, making you feel drowsy. Happy Thanksgiving science!
While turkey does contain tryptophan, it's the carb overload from stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie that boosts serotonin production, making you feel drowsy. Happy Thanksgiving science!
November 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Ever wondered why turkey makes you sleepy? It's not just the tryptophan! 🦃💤
While turkey does contain tryptophan, it's the carb overload from stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie that boosts serotonin production, making you feel drowsy. Happy Thanksgiving science!
While turkey does contain tryptophan, it's the carb overload from stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie that boosts serotonin production, making you feel drowsy. Happy Thanksgiving science!