MBL
mblview.bsky.social
MBL
@mblview.bsky.social
Purpose-driven human, leading in service of society. PhD physicist, amateur astronomer. University President

Enjoys good reads, music, outdoors, and interesting conversations. Living life with a husband and a daughter who introduce new things every day.
Pinned
I like to capture what happens when you pour cold cream into hot coffee and leave it undisturbed. Convection rises the cream up in beautiful patterns and this is one of my favorites.
#science
#beauty
#humanity
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Every year we host wayward students and postdocs who can't get home for the short holiday, or have never had American Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, bluesky friends.
November 29, 2024 at 4:37 AM
My family and I enjoy taking reflection photos, in windows, telescope mirrors, puddles... Recent meetings at Merchandise Mart Chicago provided the opportunity for me in a tree.
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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I’m much happier here with the scientists than over there with the arsonists. How about you?
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
www.nature.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I love inviting people to sketch the moon’s phases over a month. It’s an eye-opening way to connect with the sky, and observe the moon at times when you might not have realized it is visible.

Celebrating moon phases with a mash up of science, art, and nature, here’s a favorite pin…a Luna(r) Moth!
November 24, 2024 at 2:52 PM
I like to capture what happens when you pour cold cream into hot coffee and leave it undisturbed. Convection rises the cream up in beautiful patterns and this is one of my favorites.
#science
#beauty
#humanity
November 23, 2024 at 2:04 PM