Many noble attempts were made tonight to catch the moon collision 🌝 I will be curious if the booster: 1) created a smaller plume than expected, 2) hit the back of the moon, or 3) had an "unexpected" trajectory. Goodnight ya'll

I am having fun watching astro-streamers freak out about the moon collision, and how it is late/not visible yet🍿

Climate change is increasing the average annual burned area of Alberta’s forests. As fires burn across Canada this summer, learn more from our archives about the feedback loops that drive such fires 👇 eos.org/articles/fee...

Feedback Loops of Fire Activity and Climate Change in Canada - Eos

New research documents how a warming climate contributes to patterns in wildfire severity and frequency and how the fires contribute to climate change.

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If you got a bit of time, help the New Horizons mission by filling this petition from James Green (former NASA Planetary Science Division Director)! New Horizons is the only spacecraft now in the outer heliosphere and is an essential element of the Heliophysics System Observatory☀️ c.org/Yv6zG7JnvL

Sign the Petition

Heliophysics Community Support for Continued Measurements by NASA’s New Horizons Mission

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A little good news (at least until December). Keeping talking to your representatives! www.forbes.com/sites/brucel...

Senate Resolution Would Block New Trump OMB Rule Until December 11

A Continuing Resolution from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee would delay implementation of the Trump administration's new OMB rule to at least December 11.

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"Will I be able to see the crash?" Probably not, but that doesn't mean friends in the Americas shouldn't try (daylight for those in Europe): look to the eastern limb of the Einstein crater. The @eso.org VLT will observe it & NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking before and after images! 🔭🧪🛰️

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans@astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 5d ago

Scientists do love turning accidents into discovery! Wed 5th Aug 06:34UTC: 4 tonnes of Space-X debris will crash into the moon 😮 This sim shows what will happen, if we understand the moon as well as we think we do. If we see something different, we learn something new! 👏 🧪🔭🛰️ 🎥 William Jo/UT Austin

This year the orbital mechanics spirits will look favorably upon the high-latitude. Remember to wear appropriate eye protection (not just sunglasses), and cross your fingers for some gnarly eclipse+aurora photos!

ESA Space Science@science.esa.int · 4d ago

What is a solar eclipse?  The phenomenon happens when the Sun, Moon and Earth are perfectly aligned. ☀️ 🌑 🌍 The Moon blocks light from the Sun and casts a shadow on Earth. The eclipse is visible to anybody within this shadow. That's what will happen on 12 August. 1/3  🔭 🧪 #EuropeanSolarEclipse

Quick reminder to talk to congress if you oppose the new OMB rules rolling into effect soon. The AGU Science Policy Action Center helps make this super easy: agu.quorum.us/campaign/166...

Tell Congress: Stop OMB’s proposed restrictions on federal grantmaking

Now is the time to ask Congress to roll back this damaging rule.

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AGU declined my town hall, which was a check-in on reaching the "State of the Profession" goals from the 2024 Solar and Space Physics Decadal survey (i.e. a session on how the heliophysics workplace has changed since 12/2024). On the plus side, I save a $500 fee Results will go out in a few months!

"Burden of Proof" is a good concept

TheSnarkTank@thesnarktank.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is not how science works AT ALL.

Why didn't the eagles just fly Odysseus straight to Ithaca

For the folks who want to science, but somehow also have a LOT of spare time on their hands www.nasa.gov/hrp/nasa-see...

NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mission to Moon, Mars - NASA

NASA is recruiting participants for the Moon and Mars Exploration Analog mission, set to begin no earlier than August 2027 at the agency’s Johnson Space

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Last night we saw "Bone Wars" (www.bonewarsthemusical.com), a musical about the feud between paleontologists Marsh and Cope in the 1800s. Highly recommend if you like history, the arts, science and society, and singing dinosaurs 🎶🦖

While in Houston, I checked out Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave. Go MIPS!

This week I was at Space Center Houston as faculty advisor to Team Star Maker, an undergraduate team competing in the nasaorbit.org competition. The competition was excellent, the museum is incredible, and the Johnson Space Center tours were top-notch.

Life has taken me from about 10 spoons a day to about 2... and they’re Baskin Robbins sampler spoons 🥄

In the typical "lifecycle" of a scientist, you get used to moving to places where you can research most effectively the science you are interested in. Science moves to where it can most effectively act.

Scientific American@sciam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

From the new issue: The great American brain drain could define science for a generation

A cute way to learn space history through pictures and collectable cards 🩷 cardsfromspace.com

Open Packs | Cards From Space

Open packs of NASA trading cards spanning 60 years of space exploration. Discover rare cosmic photographs, unlock new eras, and build your collection of nearly 20,000 cards.

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Thrusters off 🔴 BepiColombo has switched off its solar electric propulsion as the trio Bepi, Mio and MTM draw closer to Mercury. Meanwhile, on the ground, teams across ESA, JAXA and industry are rehearsing the next critical step for these space adventurers: arriving at Mercury. Stay tuned! 🔭 🧪

ESA Operations@operations.esa.int · 2mo ago

The end of a journey, the start of arrival 🛰️🌑☀️ After 8 years of solar electric propulsion, @esa.int’s BepiColombo switches off SEP as it enters its Mercury arrival phase! What’s next? MTM separation, orbit insertion and a bold new chapter around the innermost planet! 🎉

If you live in the US, here is your reminder to submit feedback regarding the proposed changes to OMB by July 13. The official proposal, with links to comment: www.regulations.gov/docket/OMB-2... A summary: www.bhfs.com/insight/omb-... We need to meet this moment. Please advocate for science!

On my way back from Bern (by the way, I was in Bern the past week working on a radar book) I stopped at the Laténium Parc et Musée d'Archéologie, which was incredible! My favorite piece was a neolithic carving of a person, with a face, fingers, and ribs...I also liked this silly little diorama dude😁

Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social. I saw a "Government of Canada" plane at Dublin airport. Is this yours? If so, can I get a prize?

It is an absolute pleasure working with @issibern.ch Thank you for all you do for space science!!! 🌠

International Space Science Institute (ISSI)@issibern.ch · 2mo ago

Incoherent Scatter – An Invaluable Tool in the Field of Space and Plasma Physics For >70 years, incoherent scatter radars have been the gold standard in remote sensing for ionospheric plasma physics and upper atmospheric coupling, yet there is no unified textbook.

Saw cartoon of a cool baby this morning

Kindlifresserbrunnen go "Om nom nom...."

The shop working on my car today made a bold choice switching my radio from WSOU (local heavy metal station) to Christian music. A twist is that WSOU runs out of Seton Hall, a private Catholic university.

Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Scientific American@sciam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

MAVEN was the first mission designed to study the atmosphere of Mars. It also became a vital node of NASA’s communications network at the Red Planet

Discrimination based on gender identity or expression is illegal in New York City. Trans New Yorkers are protected by law. Our City will protect your rights, defend your humanity and stand beside you without hesitation.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off Pride With “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Campaign

The campaign will highlight existing protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.

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Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of all ages can watch our team in the NBA Finals. As Mayor, you’re forced to make many difficult decisions. This was not one of them. Go Knicks.

The proudest month begins. So bona to vada your eek! 🌈