Dr. Thing Learner
@drthinglearner.bsky.social
I write and talk about science and ancient history a lot. Podcaster, archaeologist, kids’ book author. Big fan of dogs and cool people, expert fun-haver. Occasional artist, walking pile of trivial knowledge. Find me at thinglearner.squarespace.com
I’m working on a piece that includes the Lewis and Clark expedition. Every time I google “Lewis and Clark” to find a source page I’ve accidentally closed (often), the auto-fill options include “WAS LEWIS IN LOVE WITH CLARK?” Historical shippers, take a couple of deep breaths! 😆 #history
This InfoWars caper is going a little too well. We need to staff up a bit. We're hiring a Social Media Lead, who will help make InfoWars the network of the future. We need someone who is extraordinarily online, has big ideas for how things break through in 2026, and can pull those ideas off quick.
Social Media Lead, InfoWars at Global Tetrahedron
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I wrote an article about atomic grapefruits for @popsci.com and you can read it here: www.popsci.com/health/radia... Learn what red grapefruits and the Incredible Hulk have in common! #scicomm #atomic #science #food #fruit
Radiation fruit: How 1950s 'gamma gardens' created today's grapefruit
But don't worry: Grapefruits can't hurt you.
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not everyone has access to safe, open ground or can afford to buy supplies to do this, but I hope this suggestion includes neighborly sharing and other mutual aid…
Hoosierexpat@hoosierexpat.bsky.social · last wk.As someone who has gardened for more than four decades, lettuce is really, really easy to grow. We raise ours outdoors in warm weather and hydroponically in cold weather. Basic point: We don't HAVE to buy Taylor Farms' crap products. Homegrown lettuce is infinitely better, cheaper, and healthier.
What’s a term for “thirst trap but I’m just posting it because I’m starting to be happy with the way I look” ? Right and wrong answers welcome #selfie
You’ve all heard of Legends and Lattes but what about my autobiography fantasy novel Headaches and Hot Flashes
every gardener i follow is going absolutely hogwild flexing that they eat lettuce from behind their house. i've never seen gardeners act like this in my life. this is our super bowl. this is our olympics. gold medal in shitting normally
Happy oh-no-loud-bang day from this sweet girl who is absolutely zooted on trazodone.
Nothing but class, this guy. @mayor.nyc.gov thank you for being such an advocate and an actual compassionate human being and for standing up to bullies, bigots, and other turds.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · last mo.
The lion, the witch, the bed, the bath, and beyond
See? Effective science communication is important lol.
Emo Philips@emophilips.bsky.social · 2mo agoTHANK you, KTLA
it's notable to me that the administration tried to frame tonight's UFC event as a "gift to Americans" but you can't watch it unless you have a paid subscription to Paramount+
Happy #Pride, queerness is powerful. Down with haters, we’re having more fun anyway.
Seattle Street Artist’s mural Tribute to Alex Pretti; veteran nurse killed by Border Patrol officers #StreetArt #mural #AlexPretti #tribute
I know people refer to posting on Bluesky as “skeeting,” which is funny on its own, but collectively I think we’re really sleeping on the potential of “blooting.”
LIVESTREAM today at 5pm UK/noon EDT with Anna Goldfield @drthinglearner.bsky.social to decode science news headlines! youtube.com/live/F6qC5Rh...
Decoding Science Headlines with Dr Anna Goldfield
YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble
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Hey uhhhh I think it’s more important now than ever to bring kids and their families media that shows how much we need #science and #research, and how awesome it is to be curious and to discover and to learn! If you think so too, check out the Kickstarter link below! #education #SciComm #podcast
two muppets are sitting at a table and one of them is wearing a lab coat
Alt: two muppets—one short, bald and green and one tall and pink with a shock of orange hair—are sitting at a table in front of some “lab tech”
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Dr. Thing Learner@drthinglearner.bsky.social · 3mo agoI just launched a Kickstarter to fund a podcast project bringing hot fresh new science stories, research, and discoveries to kids and families. If you want to support #science and media literacy in These Times…the link with info and patron tiers is below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ann...
I just launched a Kickstarter to fund a podcast project bringing hot fresh new science stories, research, and discoveries to kids and families. If you want to support #science and media literacy in These Times…the link with info and patron tiers is below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ann...
New! Science! News! Podcast
A show aimed at kids aged 10+ (and their families) that showcases science news and rad research.
kickstarter.com
this reminds me of someone but I can’t think who…
Newfound Planets@i-find-planets.bsky.social · 3mo agoI have discovered a planet. It is piddling and flippant. The sun always smiles orange.
if only Louis XVI had had a ballroom he might be alive today
