Miranda Gorsuch
@mirarenee.bsky.social
Physics grad working in observational cosmology. Nerd of many things: pixels, dnd, books, music, anytime someone is excited about their interests, art.
Opinions are my own, as they always have been
Opinions are my own, as they always have been
Love this method of annotating!!
To finish it off, I've also done an annotated version of the paper complete with silly drawings and accessible language! These are inspired by @clairelamman.bsky.social , and you can read this and more here: ryanwhite1.github.io/wolf-rayet.h...
4/4 ⚛️🔭🧪
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November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Love this method of annotating!!
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“We propose that scholarly publishing needs to be re-communalized. Universities, libraries, funders ... need to build a system that is community-led and managed, and which works to further research... This should involve active support for federated open infrastructures”
arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
The Drain of Scientific Publishing
The domination of scientific publishing in the Global North by major commercial publishers is harmful to science. We need the most powerful members of the research community, funders, governments and ...
arxiv.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“We propose that scholarly publishing needs to be re-communalized. Universities, libraries, funders ... need to build a system that is community-led and managed, and which works to further research... This should involve active support for federated open infrastructures”
arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
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Joyful Mdhluli woke up one day and realized she didn’t want to stay in academia. She now works at a nonprofit in Cape Town, South Africa, where she coordinates major projects that use astronomy for social benefit. #whatcanphysicistsdo #physics
Joyful Mdhluli manages astronomy projects that benefit society
physicstoday.aip.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Joyful Mdhluli woke up one day and realized she didn’t want to stay in academia. She now works at a nonprofit in Cape Town, South Africa, where she coordinates major projects that use astronomy for social benefit. #whatcanphysicistsdo #physics
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How your email finds me. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
October 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
How your email finds me. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
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🌟 Spotlight on Roohi Dalal
Our Deputy Director for Public Policy has been recognized as a Payload Pioneer by Payload & featured in Physics Today magazine! 👏 Her passion for advancing #astronomy & advocating for basic research inspires us every day. 🔭
ow.ly/Cxnu50XbTjJ
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Our Deputy Director for Public Policy has been recognized as a Payload Pioneer by Payload & featured in Physics Today magazine! 👏 Her passion for advancing #astronomy & advocating for basic research inspires us every day. 🔭
ow.ly/Cxnu50XbTjJ
ow.ly/lvk850XbTjK
Roohi Dalal, American Astronomical Society
When Roohi Dalal joined the American Astronomical Society (AAS) as its deputy director of public policy in 2024, she never imagined she’d be leading the fight for space science just one year later as ...
ow.ly
October 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🌟 Spotlight on Roohi Dalal
Our Deputy Director for Public Policy has been recognized as a Payload Pioneer by Payload & featured in Physics Today magazine! 👏 Her passion for advancing #astronomy & advocating for basic research inspires us every day. 🔭
ow.ly/Cxnu50XbTjJ
ow.ly/lvk850XbTjK
Our Deputy Director for Public Policy has been recognized as a Payload Pioneer by Payload & featured in Physics Today magazine! 👏 Her passion for advancing #astronomy & advocating for basic research inspires us every day. 🔭
ow.ly/Cxnu50XbTjJ
ow.ly/lvk850XbTjK
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Looking for a Gravity Simulator to play around with?
Well, here's a list of interesting ones I pulled together.
thescienceplayground.com?tx_category=...
Well, here's a list of interesting ones I pulled together.
thescienceplayground.com?tx_category=...
September 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Looking for a Gravity Simulator to play around with?
Well, here's a list of interesting ones I pulled together.
thescienceplayground.com?tx_category=...
Well, here's a list of interesting ones I pulled together.
thescienceplayground.com?tx_category=...
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It will open on 1 September 2025 and the winner(s) will be announced in November 2026. They will receive prize money, a certificate of recognition, and a fee waiver for any subsequent paper submitted to the journal.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
RASTI launches new student prize
drupal-media[data-view-mode=half_page_width] { display: inline-block; width: 50%; } RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI) is delighted to announce a new annual st...
ras.ac.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It will open on 1 September 2025 and the winner(s) will be announced in November 2026. They will receive prize money, a certificate of recognition, and a fee waiver for any subsequent paper submitted to the journal.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Beautiful! I bet alcohol markers would be great for this
August 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Beautiful! I bet alcohol markers would be great for this
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Experience NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory’s Cosmic Treasure Chest with sound!🎶
Just as an image conveys data visually, sonification conveys data with sound. No two people will explore Rubin’s images the same, & no two listening experiences will be the same. 🔭🧪
skyviewer.app/skysynth
Just as an image conveys data visually, sonification conveys data with sound. No two people will explore Rubin’s images the same, & no two listening experiences will be the same. 🔭🧪
skyviewer.app/skysynth
June 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Experience NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory’s Cosmic Treasure Chest with sound!🎶
Just as an image conveys data visually, sonification conveys data with sound. No two people will explore Rubin’s images the same, & no two listening experiences will be the same. 🔭🧪
skyviewer.app/skysynth
Just as an image conveys data visually, sonification conveys data with sound. No two people will explore Rubin’s images the same, & no two listening experiences will be the same. 🔭🧪
skyviewer.app/skysynth
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Want to instead explore the Virgo Cluster as captured by Rubin at full resolution? Head to our Skyviewer and enjoy some cosmic joyscrolling! There's so much to explore and discover ✨ #RubinFirstLook #CaptureTheCosmos 🔭🧪
➡️ skyviewer.app
➡️ skyviewer.app
June 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Want to instead explore the Virgo Cluster as captured by Rubin at full resolution? Head to our Skyviewer and enjoy some cosmic joyscrolling! There's so much to explore and discover ✨ #RubinFirstLook #CaptureTheCosmos 🔭🧪
➡️ skyviewer.app
➡️ skyviewer.app
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In response to the ever-increasing number of submissions to the Open Journal of Astrophysics, I'd like to invite more astrophysicistsonto our Editorial Board. We're looking for volunteers with expertise in any area of astrophysics!
Please contact me or @ojastro.bsky.social
astro.theoj.org
Please contact me or @ojastro.bsky.social
astro.theoj.org
The Open Journal of Astrophysics
The Open Journal of Astrophysics is an arXiv overlay journal providing open access to peer-reviewed research in astrophysics and cosmology.
astro.theoj.org
June 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In response to the ever-increasing number of submissions to the Open Journal of Astrophysics, I'd like to invite more astrophysicistsonto our Editorial Board. We're looking for volunteers with expertise in any area of astrophysics!
Please contact me or @ojastro.bsky.social
astro.theoj.org
Please contact me or @ojastro.bsky.social
astro.theoj.org
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The report from our AAS Task Force on Graduate Admission is out! This has become a complicated problem in recent years, and is made even worse with the recent federal budget. You can read the report here: arxiv.org/abs/2505.09759
AAS Graduate Admissions Task Force: Final report and recommendations
In March of 2024 the AAS formed our Graduate Admissions Task Force (GATF), asking us to produce recommendations aimed at improving the state of graduate admissions in astronomy. The task was a timely ...
arxiv.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The report from our AAS Task Force on Graduate Admission is out! This has become a complicated problem in recent years, and is made even worse with the recent federal budget. You can read the report here: arxiv.org/abs/2505.09759
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NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's grand reveal is coming on June 23, and we want the whole world to celebrate!
Join the excitement by signing your institution up to host a First Look #RubinWatchParty, or find an event near you! 🔭🧪
🔗: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
Join the excitement by signing your institution up to host a First Look #RubinWatchParty, or find an event near you! 🔭🧪
🔗: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
May 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's grand reveal is coming on June 23, and we want the whole world to celebrate!
Join the excitement by signing your institution up to host a First Look #RubinWatchParty, or find an event near you! 🔭🧪
🔗: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
Join the excitement by signing your institution up to host a First Look #RubinWatchParty, or find an event near you! 🔭🧪
🔗: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
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Research America has created an action item link that sends 3 letters to support #NIH to your US Senators and Representative based on your zip code.
It takes only a minute or two to fill out.
You don’t need to be an academic to support #Science!
advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx....
It takes only a minute or two to fill out.
You don’t need to be an academic to support #Science!
advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx....
Research!America
The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We urge Congress and the administration to increase funding for the National Institutes...
advocacy.charityengine.net
February 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Research America has created an action item link that sends 3 letters to support #NIH to your US Senators and Representative based on your zip code.
It takes only a minute or two to fill out.
You don’t need to be an academic to support #Science!
advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx....
It takes only a minute or two to fill out.
You don’t need to be an academic to support #Science!
advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx....
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Most of us have used Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation & we can thank Gladys West for creating the foundation for GPS.
She used her mathematical & programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth.
She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame.
She used her mathematical & programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth.
She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame.
February 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Most of us have used Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation & we can thank Gladys West for creating the foundation for GPS.
She used her mathematical & programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth.
She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame.
She used her mathematical & programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth.
She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame.
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happy International Day of [banned] and [banned] in Science [under review] from the US
February 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
happy International Day of [banned] and [banned] in Science [under review] from the US
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NEW: Vera Rubin was a pioneering female astronomer. The federal webpage for an observatory named for her now excludes mention of efforts to diversify science.
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
Vera Rubin Was a Pioneering Female Astronomer. Her Federal Bio Now Doesn’t Mention Efforts to Diversify Science.
The edits to the webpage offer a glimpse into how far the Trump administration will go in refusing to acknowledge today’s inequalities as it purges federal initiatives promoting diversity, equity and…
propub.li
January 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEW: Vera Rubin was a pioneering female astronomer. The federal webpage for an observatory named for her now excludes mention of efforts to diversify science.
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
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🚨New Paper Alert 🚨 We published a paper assessing gaps in EV charger coverage across the country. Our study finds that: federal funding will help connect most—but not all—counties to the national network of continuously accessible charging stations.
tinyurl.com/4rzb4bj6
w/ @destenie.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4rzb4bj6
w/ @destenie.bsky.social
Finding gaps in the national electric vehicle charging station coverage of the United States - Nature Communications
Consecutive coverage of fast charging station access for long distance Electric Vehicle trips in the U.S. is lacking. However, if implemented as planned, federal funding for chargers will help most co...
www.nature.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨New Paper Alert 🚨 We published a paper assessing gaps in EV charger coverage across the country. Our study finds that: federal funding will help connect most—but not all—counties to the national network of continuously accessible charging stations.
tinyurl.com/4rzb4bj6
w/ @destenie.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4rzb4bj6
w/ @destenie.bsky.social
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Encouraging diversity among scientists is ethically right and also leads to better science.
January 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Encouraging diversity among scientists is ethically right and also leads to better science.
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This is why hyper competitive grant funding is a bad idea. You can't predict what will work in advance. Any attempt to do so, no matter how well intentioned, will promote unchallenging ideas and orthodoxy, and slow down scientific progress.
Scientific discovery and advance is not, and never has been, “efficient”.
January 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is why hyper competitive grant funding is a bad idea. You can't predict what will work in advance. Any attempt to do so, no matter how well intentioned, will promote unchallenging ideas and orthodoxy, and slow down scientific progress.
Some days...gravity feels heavier. Or particularly out to get you.
Do you ever get the feeling that Earth gravity is...a bit much? Tripping and falling should not be as big of a deal as it is.
January 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Some days...gravity feels heavier. Or particularly out to get you.
(Practicing a presentation)
Anisotropy. AnIsoTrophy. AnaSoTropy. AnISoTropy. Anstropy. Isopod Trophy.
Anisotropy. AnIsoTrophy. AnaSoTropy. AnISoTropy. Anstropy. Isopod Trophy.
January 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
(Practicing a presentation)
Anisotropy. AnIsoTrophy. AnaSoTropy. AnISoTropy. Anstropy. Isopod Trophy.
Anisotropy. AnIsoTrophy. AnaSoTropy. AnISoTropy. Anstropy. Isopod Trophy.
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Not my usual research topic, but a bit of fun for a local SFF convention :) I analysed the astrophysics of the Legend of Zelda games -- using the same techniques real astronomers use! Good fun, educational, and the audience loved it!
January 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Not my usual research topic, but a bit of fun for a local SFF convention :) I analysed the astrophysics of the Legend of Zelda games -- using the same techniques real astronomers use! Good fun, educational, and the audience loved it!
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Why is it positive that wolves are back in Belgium? I love the answer my colleague Jan Gouwy gave a year ago: why does everything have to be positive in our human frame of reference? "Some species just have a right to exist, not just because we find them useful."
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Wild wolves return to Belgium after 100 years, sparking controversy - BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Why is it positive that wolves are back in Belgium? I love the answer my colleague Jan Gouwy gave a year ago: why does everything have to be positive in our human frame of reference? "Some species just have a right to exist, not just because we find them useful."
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...