Nicky Penttila
@nicky-penttila.myatproto.social
Writer, reader, wonderer. Loyal opposition. Author of THE LISTENERS, COSMIC WEAVE, and ** CARGO TROUBLE** (Free! Everywhere! Series starter!). She/her. nickypenttila.com
I wrote something new! Ice scientist spots impossible patterns. Antarctic shelf groans with wrong rhythm. Near-future suspense where discovery equals catastrophe—and every second counts.
🪐📚💙 Can you tell I took a geology class this term 😜
amzn.to/4oe5uFw
🪐📚💙 Can you tell I took a geology class this term 😜
amzn.to/4oe5uFw
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I wrote something new! Ice scientist spots impossible patterns. Antarctic shelf groans with wrong rhythm. Near-future suspense where discovery equals catastrophe—and every second counts.
🪐📚💙 Can you tell I took a geology class this term 😜
amzn.to/4oe5uFw
🪐📚💙 Can you tell I took a geology class this term 😜
amzn.to/4oe5uFw
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Fiona listens to me explain that although we live in a fairly large city, there’s abundant wildlife to enjoy, often in our own backyard.
#explainingthingstocats
#explainingthingstocats
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fiona listens to me explain that although we live in a fairly large city, there’s abundant wildlife to enjoy, often in our own backyard.
#explainingthingstocats
#explainingthingstocats
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💃🏿And another one…
The New York Public Library has named my novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR a Best Book of the Year. 😃.
Full list here: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
The New York Public Library has named my novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR a Best Book of the Year. 😃.
Full list here: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
💃🏿And another one…
The New York Public Library has named my novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR a Best Book of the Year. 😃.
Full list here: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
The New York Public Library has named my novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR a Best Book of the Year. 😃.
Full list here: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
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Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
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Halted NIH Clinical Trials List Reveals Slashed Treatments for Cancer, COVID and Minority Health
Halted NIH Clinical Trials List Reveals Slashed Treatments for Cancer, COVID and Minority Health
The National Institutes of Health has canceled funding for at least 383 clinical trials in the last year, affecting some 74,000 participants
www.scientificamerican.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Halted NIH Clinical Trials List Reveals Slashed Treatments for Cancer, COVID and Minority Health
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The remains of Theia are scattered deep inside the Earth and its satellite. By analyzing these remnants, scientists have proposed an origin.
A Lost Planet Created the Moon. Now, We Know Where It Came From.
The remains of Theia are scattered deep inside the Earth and its satellite. By analyzing these remnants, scientists have proposed an origin.
www.404media.co
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The remains of Theia are scattered deep inside the Earth and its satellite. By analyzing these remnants, scientists have proposed an origin.
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This is such a cool breakdown I can’t believe CNN did something this rad
What if the United States had high-speed rail?
High-speed rail is a proven alternative to gridlocked highways and overcrowded airports. CNN has reimagined a faster, more connected future for US commuters.
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This is such a cool breakdown I can’t believe CNN did something this rad
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On the feed, Amena said, Sorry, ART. Apology accepted, ART said. I felt its attention shift in the feed. (Imagine it staring meaningfully at me.) (It could stare all it wanted, I’m not apologizing.)
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
On the feed, Amena said, Sorry, ART. Apology accepted, ART said. I felt its attention shift in the feed. (Imagine it staring meaningfully at me.) (It could stare all it wanted, I’m not apologizing.)
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New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
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the year is 2036. black friday season starts july 1 and runs through the end of november. cyber monday is celebrated every other monday from december to may. june has several prominent internationally recognized sales days based on the lunar calendar
November 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
the year is 2036. black friday season starts july 1 and runs through the end of november. cyber monday is celebrated every other monday from december to may. june has several prominent internationally recognized sales days based on the lunar calendar
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Tall Maelstrom Chest of Drawers made from ebonized Ash by Caleb Woodard Furniture.
I love how the handles are built right in to the design. It's so wild looking I had to confirm it wasn't AI! (It's not.)
I love how the handles are built right in to the design. It's so wild looking I had to confirm it wasn't AI! (It's not.)
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tall Maelstrom Chest of Drawers made from ebonized Ash by Caleb Woodard Furniture.
I love how the handles are built right in to the design. It's so wild looking I had to confirm it wasn't AI! (It's not.)
I love how the handles are built right in to the design. It's so wild looking I had to confirm it wasn't AI! (It's not.)
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Artist: Ben Cuevas
(Yes, this an entire knitted skeleton. Look at the detail!?!)
(Yes, this an entire knitted skeleton. Look at the detail!?!)
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Artist: Ben Cuevas
(Yes, this an entire knitted skeleton. Look at the detail!?!)
(Yes, this an entire knitted skeleton. Look at the detail!?!)
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
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Muralist: Andy Dice Davies, Cheltenham, Glouchestershire
From the artist: "This is a painting of my actual cat and that's my son in the picture! Its in Cheltenham at Little Herberts Nature Reserve." I love how it makes YOU the mouse! Look at the expression in those eyes!
From the artist: "This is a painting of my actual cat and that's my son in the picture! Its in Cheltenham at Little Herberts Nature Reserve." I love how it makes YOU the mouse! Look at the expression in those eyes!
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Muralist: Andy Dice Davies, Cheltenham, Glouchestershire
From the artist: "This is a painting of my actual cat and that's my son in the picture! Its in Cheltenham at Little Herberts Nature Reserve." I love how it makes YOU the mouse! Look at the expression in those eyes!
From the artist: "This is a painting of my actual cat and that's my son in the picture! Its in Cheltenham at Little Herberts Nature Reserve." I love how it makes YOU the mouse! Look at the expression in those eyes!
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
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KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
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honk shoo mimimi hours
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
honk shoo mimimi hours
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Dictionary day is finally here! The first new print M-W in more than 20 years
Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher which is headquartered in Springfield, just released an updated Collegiate edition with 5,000 new entries.
Merriam-Webster goes old school with first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years
Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher which is headquartered in Springfield, just released an updated Collegiate edition with 5,000 new entries.
www.wbur.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Dictionary day is finally here! The first new print M-W in more than 20 years
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"The U.S. has been a world leader in research for decades, and that leadership position is now at risk," said SfN President John H. Morrison in a new NPR article.
Read more SfN member perspectives: vist.ly/4eqvy
#neurosky #neuroskyence
Read more SfN member perspectives: vist.ly/4eqvy
#neurosky #neuroskyence
As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research
Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.
www.npr.org
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"The U.S. has been a world leader in research for decades, and that leadership position is now at risk," said SfN President John H. Morrison in a new NPR article.
Read more SfN member perspectives: vist.ly/4eqvy
#neurosky #neuroskyence
Read more SfN member perspectives: vist.ly/4eqvy
#neurosky #neuroskyence
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wake up babe, new units of measurement just dropped www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
wake up babe, new units of measurement just dropped www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
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This was such a fun conversation—thank you, @sallywienergrotta.bsky.social!
For What If? Why Not? How? I spoke with Miriam Seidel, author, editor & librettist about her opera Violet Fire and the new book Tesla’s Opera: The real, stranger-than-fiction Nikola Tesla.
This is about #NikolaTesla, the man, NOT the car.
sallywienergrotta.substack.com/p/violet-fire
This is about #NikolaTesla, the man, NOT the car.
sallywienergrotta.substack.com/p/violet-fire
Violet Fire
In this episode of What If? Why Not? How? Sally Wiener Grotta spoke with Miriam Seidel, author, editor and librettist about her opera Violet Fire and the recently released book about the opera Tesla’s...
sallywienergrotta.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This was such a fun conversation—thank you, @sallywienergrotta.bsky.social!