Idk, I didn’t think the Wilson review was that harsh?
Joanna Thompson
@jojofoshosho.bsky.social
Science writer, insect enthusiast, part-time pro runner and coach. (she/her) 💖💜💙 https://joannathompson.work/
Did I enjoy The Odyssey as a popcorn movie? Yes. Did I laugh out loud when Odysseus says “Our age of bronze is collapsing”? Also yes.
I had the chance to go see NYC’s moon tree in Madison Square Park, and it got me thinking about climate change, wildfires and the ways we find hope. 🧪🌎
A seed that flew around the moon grew into this tree in NYC
The Madison Square Park Conservancy unveiled its moon tree at a smoky birthday party.
space.com
This is about Cats: the Jellicle Ball (in case that wasn’t clear)
Joanna Thompson@jojofoshosho.bsky.social · 2w agoJust saw Rum Tum Tugger kiss Lin Manuel Miranda on the mouth???
Just saw Rum Tum Tugger kiss Lin Manuel Miranda on the mouth???
I have never been tempted to go on OnlyFans until now.
'We're trying this out of frustration': Marmots star in OnlyFans account as researchers desperately look for ways to raise funds amid US budget cuts
As U.S. federal research budgets continue to be slashed, a team of marmot researchers have turned to unconventional sources of funding.
livescience.com
I don’t know how to convince anyone of this, but the hundreds or thousands of words many publications run below the headline aren’t decorative. Often they contain nuance that doesn’t fit into ten words.
Furious that Chris Nolan would disregard historical accuracy in adapting The Odyssey by making a "movie" with "cameras" instead of memorizing the entire story and then going on a nationwide tour to sing it to us while tripping on ergotized barley
I love when billionaires treat climate change as inevitable while also insisting they can terraform another planet.
Maybe if we all say “white rabbit” in unison it will go away?
I hate that I know what wildfire sunlight looks like
Me, looking at the suspiciously hazy nyc sky in the middle of a heatwave: Well at least this wildfire smoke will cool things down a little 🙃
For more context about BARC, here’s a piece I wrote earlier this year for Sierra magazine
Joanna Thompson@jojofoshosho.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe Trump administration is trying to shut down USDA’s flagship campus. Here’s what that would mean. 🌎🧪
Possibly Tropilaelaps mites. They’re a distant relative of varroa mites that infest honeybees. BARC researchers helped intercept and identify a shipment of bees carrying tropilaelaps last year
That Informatics Nurse 👩🏼🍳🥼🩺🩼💉📊🖥💊🩹@linesv.bsky.social · last mo.So what is the next plague after screw worms because USDA is continuing to be gutted?
The Trump administration has decided to move forward with closing USDA’s flagship campus, even after enormous public pushback. They just gave researchers until Sept 30 to clear out their labs. New by my for @science.org 🧪🪲🌎
USDA accelerates plan to close its flagship scientific campus
Agency says closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center will improve efficiency, but skeptics argue it will undercut research critical to farmers
science.org
Researchers have uncovered complex carbon molecules on Mars. Unfortunately, cuts to NASA funding mean we won’t be able to determine if they’re biotic in origin any time soon. New by me for @livescience.com 🧪
NASA Mars rover finds record-breaking trove of organic molecules buried in Bright Angel rock formation
Data from NASA’s Perseverance rover confirms the presence of macromolecular carbon on Mars – another potential piece of the puzzle in the search for life.
livescience.com
I’m so sad to share that yesterday was my last day at Scientific American. It was an honor to work alongside my incredible colleagues and to speak with researchers across the sciences. If you’re looking to hire staff or freelance, please consider me and my other laid off coworkers (🧵)
Statement by @sciamunion.bsky.social on Springer Nature's sale of Scientific American and massive editorial layoffs right before a successful union vote is counted. www.wgaeast.org/wgae-scienti...
WGAE-Scientific American Union Statement on Springer Nature’s Sale and Layoffs | Press Room
The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East members at Scientific American on today’s decision to sell Springer Nature and lay off staff: “Earlier today in an all-staff meeting we ...
wgaeast.org
If O-Rod can get Robert Smith on a track, then I believe PinkPantheress can collab with Gerard Way. Go on girl, live your dream
The way I’m gonna start a circle pit at the Olivia Rodrigo concert those 13 year olds better watch out
Hybrid honeybees show natural resistance to varroa mites - but they’re also a lottery in terms of temperament. My first for Offrange! 🧪🪲🌎
The Honeybee Lottery
Hybrid honeybees could be a jackpot when it comes to resisting varroa mites — but only if they’re sweet enough to handle safely.
ambrook.com
I need an expectations/super graphic ultra modern girl mashup immediately
