Martian Geologist
@martiangeologist.bsky.social
Currently pursuing a PhD in Astronomy & Planetary Science. I study the mineralogy and geochemistry of Martian analogs. ✨🪐👽 Oh and I have cats. 🐈 🐈⬛
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"This is not a left or right moment. It is a right or wrong moment."
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
April 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
"This is not a left or right moment. It is a right or wrong moment."
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
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That's a wrap for #BGM1! After downlinking more than 119 GB of data, including 51 GB of science and technology data for NASA, we're beyond proud to say Firefly met all our mission objectives.
fireflyspace.com/news/firefly...
fireflyspace.com/news/firefly...
Firefly Aerospace Successfully Completes 14 Days of Surface Operations on the Moon
All 10 NASA CLPS instruments successfully operated on the lunar surface and collected their science data during Blue Ghost Mission 1.
fireflyspace.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
That's a wrap for #BGM1! After downlinking more than 119 GB of data, including 51 GB of science and technology data for NASA, we're beyond proud to say Firefly met all our mission objectives.
fireflyspace.com/news/firefly...
fireflyspace.com/news/firefly...
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USGS Folks can’t be at #LPSC2025 and someone hung up a shirt with a flower as a memorial of sorts. We’re already feeling the loss of their presence and a bunch of other members of the community who can’t be here for a myriad of reasons.
March 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
USGS Folks can’t be at #LPSC2025 and someone hung up a shirt with a flower as a memorial of sorts. We’re already feeling the loss of their presence and a bunch of other members of the community who can’t be here for a myriad of reasons.
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People are losing their jobs. Prices keep climbing. Measles continues to spread. Bird flu is raging. Veterans are getting fired. The stock market is a roller coaster. Our alliances are being shattered. Ukrainian civilians are getting bombed by Russia.
Donald Trump is golfing.
Donald Trump is golfing.
March 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
People are losing their jobs. Prices keep climbing. Measles continues to spread. Bird flu is raging. Veterans are getting fired. The stock market is a roller coaster. Our alliances are being shattered. Ukrainian civilians are getting bombed by Russia.
Donald Trump is golfing.
Donald Trump is golfing.
So sad to hear about this one. 😭
Another one bites the (lunar) dust!
This is Intuitive Machines' #IM2 lander that once again toppled over after trying to land on Mons Mutons near the lunar south pole.
The picture had lots of detail hidden in the shadows which I brought out in processing.
This is Intuitive Machines' #IM2 lander that once again toppled over after trying to land on Mons Mutons near the lunar south pole.
The picture had lots of detail hidden in the shadows which I brought out in processing.
March 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
So sad to hear about this one. 😭
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Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
March 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
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They don't want to teach history so they can repeat it.
February 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
They don't want to teach history so they can repeat it.
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10% of NASA’s workforce has been laid off—guess that’ll be a boost for SpaceX.
February 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
10% of NASA’s workforce has been laid off—guess that’ll be a boost for SpaceX.
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This administration has convinced half the country that the real problem isn’t the billionaires who evade taxes and collect government handouts, but the working class who pay taxes and get nothing in return.
February 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This administration has convinced half the country that the real problem isn’t the billionaires who evade taxes and collect government handouts, but the working class who pay taxes and get nothing in return.
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I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky
Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky
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Today is the international day of the Woman and Girl in Science. To all badass women, scientists keep doing what you do: discovery, mentorship, and hard work. YOU belong in SCIENE.
To others, uplift the Women scientists you know, cite them, promote them, sponsor them, invite them - be an upstander.
To others, uplift the Women scientists you know, cite them, promote them, sponsor them, invite them - be an upstander.
February 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today is the international day of the Woman and Girl in Science. To all badass women, scientists keep doing what you do: discovery, mentorship, and hard work. YOU belong in SCIENE.
To others, uplift the Women scientists you know, cite them, promote them, sponsor them, invite them - be an upstander.
To others, uplift the Women scientists you know, cite them, promote them, sponsor them, invite them - be an upstander.
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Why is Trump the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl?
Because all the presidents before him realized it would be extraordinarily wasteful to spend 15-20 MILLION of our taxpayer dollars to go in person.
Because all the presidents before him realized it would be extraordinarily wasteful to spend 15-20 MILLION of our taxpayer dollars to go in person.
February 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Why is Trump the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl?
Because all the presidents before him realized it would be extraordinarily wasteful to spend 15-20 MILLION of our taxpayer dollars to go in person.
Because all the presidents before him realized it would be extraordinarily wasteful to spend 15-20 MILLION of our taxpayer dollars to go in person.
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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Gosh, I remember when we had an actual president instead of a loudmouth bully who won't take responsibility for his actions.
January 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Gosh, I remember when we had an actual president instead of a loudmouth bully who won't take responsibility for his actions.
Just checking in on all of my federally funded friends. I hope you are okay. 😭 It’s been an insane week.
January 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Just checking in on all of my federally funded friends. I hope you are okay. 😭 It’s been an insane week.
1st draft of my proposal is 98% done. You’re telling me I have to do this multiple times a year in the future!? 😅😮💨🫢😩
January 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
1st draft of my proposal is 98% done. You’re telling me I have to do this multiple times a year in the future!? 😅😮💨🫢😩
I remember this!!!!! 🤯 Pretty sure this is how we ended up with a real aquarium back then.
January 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I remember this!!!!! 🤯 Pretty sure this is how we ended up with a real aquarium back then.
It’s fine I didn’t need to finish my proposal draft anyway. 🫡
January 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It’s fine I didn’t need to finish my proposal draft anyway. 🫡
I’d just like to say RIP to everyone posting secrets on TikTok thinking their posts were gonna be deleted. 🤭 Fun fact—they are not. #tiktok
January 19, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I’d just like to say RIP to everyone posting secrets on TikTok thinking their posts were gonna be deleted. 🤭 Fun fact—they are not. #tiktok
Welp. TikTok is gone. Excuse m while I go off to have an existential crisis about what it is to live without social media. 😅
January 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Welp. TikTok is gone. Excuse m while I go off to have an existential crisis about what it is to live without social media. 😅
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SpaceX Starship Flight test 7 breaks up in the atmosphere over the Turks and Caicos.
January 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
SpaceX Starship Flight test 7 breaks up in the atmosphere over the Turks and Caicos.
Just got an influx of geology related followers. Hi!! Thanks for the follow! I’m a new grad student in my 2nd semester. I study the mineralogy and geochemistry of sediments and materials in Mars analog environments. Also just adopted two kittens and that has been an adventure in itself. 🤭 Welcome!
January 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Just got an influx of geology related followers. Hi!! Thanks for the follow! I’m a new grad student in my 2nd semester. I study the mineralogy and geochemistry of sediments and materials in Mars analog environments. Also just adopted two kittens and that has been an adventure in itself. 🤭 Welcome!