Holly Large
@hollylarge.bsky.social
jr copy editor & staff writer @ IFLScience • partial to a hobnob or three • views are my own
today i found out that north atlantic right whales are given names, and it's made my week
Hedgehog, Lasagna, and Brussels Sprouts: Meet 2025’s Newly Named North Atlantic Right Whales
An odd dinner? Nope, just a group of whales.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
today i found out that north atlantic right whales are given names, and it's made my week
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England has another queen and she's 1041 years old
August 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
England has another queen and she's 1041 years old
the four stages of me waking up in the morning
(photo creds: san antonio zoo)
(photo creds: san antonio zoo)
July 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
the four stages of me waking up in the morning
(photo creds: san antonio zoo)
(photo creds: san antonio zoo)
gonna blame this sea slug next time I get accused of nicking all the fried eggs from the haribo starmix
Look at these beautiful sea slugs just described as new species in ZooKeys! Read all about them on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/07/21/t...
July 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
gonna blame this sea slug next time I get accused of nicking all the fried eggs from the haribo starmix
just discovered the Denali National Park puppy cam, this is truly a blessed day
June 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
just discovered the Denali National Park puppy cam, this is truly a blessed day
found out about cookiecutter sharks this weekend and now they’ll be haunting my dreams for the next 8-10 days
www.iflscience.com/cookiecutter...
www.iflscience.com/cookiecutter...
Cookiecutter Sharks Are Adorable Little Freaks – And Eat Their Prey In A Bizarre Way
These ocean weirdos heard the phrase "a pound of flesh" and got creative.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
found out about cookiecutter sharks this weekend and now they’ll be haunting my dreams for the next 8-10 days
www.iflscience.com/cookiecutter...
www.iflscience.com/cookiecutter...
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The problems in our society are not caused by migrants or refugees.
They are caused by an economic system rigged in favour of corporations and billionaires.
If the government wanted to improve people’s lives, it would tax the rich and build an economy that works for us all.
They are caused by an economic system rigged in favour of corporations and billionaires.
If the government wanted to improve people’s lives, it would tax the rich and build an economy that works for us all.
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The problems in our society are not caused by migrants or refugees.
They are caused by an economic system rigged in favour of corporations and billionaires.
If the government wanted to improve people’s lives, it would tax the rich and build an economy that works for us all.
They are caused by an economic system rigged in favour of corporations and billionaires.
If the government wanted to improve people’s lives, it would tax the rich and build an economy that works for us all.
pov: you are being turned into biscuits
May 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
pov: you are being turned into biscuits
the most important piece of literature to have been published this year has just arrived through my letterbox @rspb.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
the most important piece of literature to have been published this year has just arrived through my letterbox @rspb.bsky.social
am I… a giant prehistoric kangaroo??
April 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
am I… a giant prehistoric kangaroo??
this has absolutely SENT me
m.youtube.com/watch?v=URq2...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=URq2...
Beavers climb trees better than potatoes
YouTube video by Center for Biological Diversity
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March 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
this has absolutely SENT me
m.youtube.com/watch?v=URq2...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=URq2...
saw my favourite @twycrosszoo.bsky.social residents yesterday and looooook 🥹
March 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
saw my favourite @twycrosszoo.bsky.social residents yesterday and looooook 🥹
my line of work involves asking some of the most important questions www.iflscience.com/snoozy-marsu...
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
my line of work involves asking some of the most important questions www.iflscience.com/snoozy-marsu...
rare plant that’s a) fluffy b) named after sheep and the devil and c) is secretly a sunflower? i’m sold @phytokeys.pensoft.net
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www.iflscience.com/wooly-devil-...
“Wooly Devil” Is First New Plant Genus Found In US National Park For Nearly 50 Years
And its relatives might come as a surprise.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
rare plant that’s a) fluffy b) named after sheep and the devil and c) is secretly a sunflower? i’m sold @phytokeys.pensoft.net
www.iflscience.com/wooly-devil-...
www.iflscience.com/wooly-devil-...
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Today is the 1 year anniversary of our Break It Down #science podcast! 🍾
The latest episode dives into some very, very strange places. 🔭🧪
https://www.iflscience.com/dolphin-pee-party-inside-asteroid-response-and-that-ancient-mummy-smell-78065
The latest episode dives into some very, very strange places. 🔭🧪
https://www.iflscience.com/dolphin-pee-party-inside-asteroid-response-and-that-ancient-mummy-smell-78065
February 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is the 1 year anniversary of our Break It Down #science podcast! 🍾
The latest episode dives into some very, very strange places. 🔭🧪
https://www.iflscience.com/dolphin-pee-party-inside-asteroid-response-and-that-ancient-mummy-smell-78065
The latest episode dives into some very, very strange places. 🔭🧪
https://www.iflscience.com/dolphin-pee-party-inside-asteroid-response-and-that-ancient-mummy-smell-78065
this one was a fun one to write - find out how you can feed the ‘hearts’ of your exes and enemies to some very cute big cats
When it comes to a broken heart, sometimes there’s no better remedy than being incredibly petty. Luckily, zoos have come in clutch with some deliciously vindictive ways to insult your ex this #ValentinesDay, while also doing some good for our animal friends.
www.iflscience.com/4-ways-to-ha...
www.iflscience.com/4-ways-to-ha...
4 Ways To Have A Vengeful Valentine’s Day While Helping Out Animals
Feeling petty *and* charitable? We love to see it.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
this one was a fun one to write - find out how you can feed the ‘hearts’ of your exes and enemies to some very cute big cats
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It's all gone pear-shaped at 23andMe. Which is not a bad thing, given the misleading view of genetics that it encouraged. As Diana's article mentions, just telling people they carry a risk variant can be very problematic.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What went wrong at 23andMe? Why the genetic-data giant risks collapse
At-home DNA testing is no longer in high demand — and critics have raised concerns about unreliable tests and privacy.
www.nature.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's all gone pear-shaped at 23andMe. Which is not a bad thing, given the misleading view of genetics that it encouraged. As Diana's article mentions, just telling people they carry a risk variant can be very problematic.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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In a sentence never before uttered by humans, I am delighted to share that an alligator stole my conservation instructor’s hat by jauntily walking into the water while wearing it 🐊
February 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In a sentence never before uttered by humans, I am delighted to share that an alligator stole my conservation instructor’s hat by jauntily walking into the water while wearing it 🐊
pls don’t scream into the void, he’s just a lil guy
January 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM
pls don’t scream into the void, he’s just a lil guy
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#JournoRequest If you are a researcher who has been affected by the current NSF and NIH freeze, the various EOs, or have opinions about them and want to talk to me for an article for @iflscience.com - please DM or email me at acarpineti @ iflscience.com
We can keep you anonymous if you so choose.🧪
We can keep you anonymous if you so choose.🧪
January 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#JournoRequest If you are a researcher who has been affected by the current NSF and NIH freeze, the various EOs, or have opinions about them and want to talk to me for an article for @iflscience.com - please DM or email me at acarpineti @ iflscience.com
We can keep you anonymous if you so choose.🧪
We can keep you anonymous if you so choose.🧪
today i found out that oilbirds exist and i’ve never known of an animal that wants to be a bat so bad
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www.iflscience.com/oilbirds-hav...
Oilbirds Have Strong Bat Energy And We’re Absolutely Here For It
...so when are we getting the Oilbirdman movie?
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January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
today i found out that oilbirds exist and i’ve never known of an animal that wants to be a bat so bad
www.iflscience.com/oilbirds-hav...
www.iflscience.com/oilbirds-hav...
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Do we know any scientists here on Bluesky doing research on videogames and psychology/neurology? #JournoRequest 🧪
a robot with a yellow eye is hanging from a ceiling
Alt: GLADoS is a white robot in the Portal games. It has a yellow eye and is hanging from a ceiling
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January 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Do we know any scientists here on Bluesky doing research on videogames and psychology/neurology? #JournoRequest 🧪
dw it was just someone who didn’t want the xmas present they got from their nan
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
dw it was just someone who didn’t want the xmas present they got from their nan
featuring yours truly 💁🏼♀️
Break-It Down is back this week, with the biggest science stories of the last seven days - and technically one of the biggest of the last year, and one of the biggest in the last century!
Saiga Mega Victory, 2025 Predictions, And A Coming Star Explosion
Sit back, relax, and let’s Break It Down in episode 46...
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January 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
featuring yours truly 💁🏼♀️
someone’s a chappell roan fan
December 30, 2024 at 9:52 PM
someone’s a chappell roan fan