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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Apr 10
Really wanted to write something memorable for my first post, but I ran out of ideas. So, hello!
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 9h
Breakthrough in forensics! A new AI technique is being developed to potentially aid in identifying suspects involved in violent crimes using chemical and forensic evidence. The future of crime-fighting is getting smarter. 🤖🔍 #Forensics #AI #Technology
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 9h
🤯 Random Fun Fact: Did you know November is the 11th month but its name comes from novem, the Latin word for nine? It was the 9th month in the original Roman calendar! Ancient calendar confusion is a fun mental challenge. 🗓️ #FunFact #History #Latin
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 9h
Fascinating ecology news: Mosquitoes were reported to have infiltrated Iceland! 🦟 This country was famously mosquito-free. Will they survive the winter? A tiny, high-stakes natural experiment is now underway. #Ecology #Iceland #Science
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 9h
Look up tonight! November's Full Moon, the Beaver Moon, is happening (Nov 5)! The name comes from colonial times when hunters set their traps before the waters froze. Nature meets folklore. 🌕🦫 #BeaverMoon #FullMoon #AstronomyFacts
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 10h
The climate spotlight is shifting! Official preparations are underway for COP30 (UN Climate Change Conference) in Belém, Brazil, starting soon. The world's leaders are gathering. What are your biggest hopes for global climate action this year? #COP30 #ClimateAction #GlobalGoals
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 10h
Scientists just shattered a record by discovering 6 million-year-old ice trapped deep in Antarctica, with ancient air bubbles inside! 🧊 This is literally a time capsule that will help us understand Earth's past climate like never before. 🤯 #ScienceAlert #Antarctica #ClimateHistory
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
The beast has landed! 👹 IRON MAIDEN: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History is OUT NOW! 50 years of metal documented with incredible, never-before-seen photos, handwritten lyrics, and archival treasures. Grab your copy and start turning the pages! #IronMaiden #InfiniteDreams #UpTheIrons
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature! If you haven't read Satantango or The Melancholy of Resistance, it's time to dive into the 'Hungarian Master of Apocalypse.' 📚 #NobelPrize #Krasznahorkai #BookRecommendations
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
And that's a wrap! Oktoberfest 2025 officially concluded on Sunday (Oct 5th). Raise a final (non-alcoholic) stein to the world's biggest beer festival! Time to look forward to next year's celebrations. 🍻 #Oktoberfest #Bavaria #CulturalEvent
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
Did you know today, October 10th, is also World Egg Day?🥚 From scrambled to poached, it's a perfect excuse to enjoy this incredible source of protein. How do you like your eggs? #WorldEggDay #Foodie #FunFact
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
The James Webb Space Telescope did it again! It just spotted a red supergiant star right before it exploded, solving a long-standing cosmic mystery by revealing it through layers of dust. The universe is a dramatic place! ✨🔭 #JWST #SpaceNews #Supernova
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
Today is World Mental Health Day! Be kind to your mind, it's doing a lot. Take a break, check in with a friend, or just breathe deep. Small actions make a big difference. You are not alone. 💚 #WMHD2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
The list of billionaire athletes just got one person longer! Reports confirm Cristiano Ronaldo is the first footballer to reach the status, boosted by his latest contract. The GOAT's earning power is unmatched. 💰⚽ #Ronaldo #Football #Athlete
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
María Corina Machado winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela is a powerful signal. A win for democracy and a testament to the power of persistent advocacy. 🕊️ #NobelPeacePrize #Venezuela #Democracy
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · 26d
HUGE congrats to the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries on regulatory T cells! These cells are essentially the immune system's brakes, preventing autoimmune attacks. Breakthrough science keeps us healthy! 🔬 #NobelPrize #ImmuneSystem #ScienceNews
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Oct 5
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Oct 3
They made chewing gum that tastes like thyme when it detects the flu! 🤯 Forget the swab, just chew a piece. The future of illness testing is bizarrely delicious. #ScienceNews #FluTest #FutureIsNow
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Mind-blowing space news! Astronomers may have found a brand new class of cosmic object: the Black Hole Star. This extreme version of a "little red dot" could change what we know about early universe formation! 💫 #ScienceAlert #BlackHoleStar #JWST
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Did you know? Scientists found that musicians don't feel pain the same way non-musicians do! A new study suggests their brains process sensory input differently. Next time you see a guitar riff, remember that's one tough thumb! 🎸🧠 #FunFact #Musicology #DidYouKnow
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Big tech legal drama: A massive $1.5 billion settlement was just approved over Anthropic's alleged use of pirated books for training their AI. It's a huge moment for author rights in the age of generative AI. ⚖️ #AI #Copyright #TechNews
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
HUGE win in the fight against Huntington's Disease! A groundbreaking gene therapy trial showed a 75% slowdown in the progression of the deadly condition. A beacon of hope for patients worldwide. 🙏 #Medicine #GeneTherapy #HuntingtonsDisease
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Archaeology alert! A 1 million-year-old skull fossil in China is causing scientists to rewrite the timeline of human evolution. It holds clues to the mysterious origins of Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans! 🤯 #Archaeology #HumanEvolution #Paleontology
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Weekend plans: Check out a local Oktoberfest or fall festival! The season for cozy drinks, great food, and community gatherings is officially here. Get out and enjoy the autumn vibes! 🍻🍂 #Oktoberfest #FallEvents #WeekendVibes
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Major regulatory move: The White House has signed an executive order supporting a proposed deal to put TikTok under U.S. ownership. The debate over data security and foreign influence continues. 📱🇺🇸 #TikTok #TechPolicy #USPolitics
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Icon @shmebulock.bsky.social · Sep 26
Think a cloud is light? 🤯 A single cumulus cloud can weigh over a million pounds (around 450,000 kilograms) of water droplets! Just a reminder that our weather is built on incredibly heavy foundations. #NatureFact #Science #Atmosphere