Marianne Denton
@mariannedenton.bsky.social
past life of limnology and aquatic ecology |
living a technicolor life in a B&W world |
naturalist • explorer • observer |
defender of democracy |
always a scientist |
living a technicolor life in a B&W world |
naturalist • explorer • observer |
defender of democracy |
always a scientist |
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Welcome new friends and friends I haven’t seen in awhile~
If you’re sharing this BlueSky space with me you’ll be seeing a lot of mountain & desert adventures, the wonders of the cosmos, and lots of invertebrate creatures. 💜💙💚
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If you’re sharing this BlueSky space with me you’ll be seeing a lot of mountain & desert adventures, the wonders of the cosmos, and lots of invertebrate creatures. 💜💙💚
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Hi friends,
Many of you know me, some it’s the first time meeting.
Here’s an introduction from last month when BlueSky has a multitude of new accounts. It’s a decent overview of my social media interactions & goals.
TL;DR: daily natural wonders, always punch a nazi, good faith engagement.
Many of you know me, some it’s the first time meeting.
Here’s an introduction from last month when BlueSky has a multitude of new accounts. It’s a decent overview of my social media interactions & goals.
TL;DR: daily natural wonders, always punch a nazi, good faith engagement.
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They’ve switched to their IR night cam and you can hear frogs(?). The camera points at a waterhole with Kilimanjaro behind it in the distance. Lots of elephants usually show up. www.youtube.com/live/XsOU8Jn...
ol Donyo Lodge | Wildlife Live Stream – Kenya
YouTube video by Africam
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November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
They’ve switched to their IR night cam and you can hear frogs(?). The camera points at a waterhole with Kilimanjaro behind it in the distance. Lots of elephants usually show up. www.youtube.com/live/XsOU8Jn...
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Oh man. Such a bummer. Here are several of my visits to Mendenhall from 2014, 2022 & 2023.
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Oh man. Such a bummer. Here are several of my visits to Mendenhall from 2014, 2022 & 2023.
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Another story in four parts. This polar bear mom went from seemingly sound asleep to full meerkat mode in seconds. Her nose is always on the alert for potential danger to her and her 11-month-old cubs. #Mammals #BearSeason2025 🌿
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Another story in four parts. This polar bear mom went from seemingly sound asleep to full meerkat mode in seconds. Her nose is always on the alert for potential danger to her and her 11-month-old cubs. #Mammals #BearSeason2025 🌿
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Apple cranberry pie. My first attempt at a lattice top.
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Apple cranberry pie. My first attempt at a lattice top.
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The Little Bee-eater is the smallest of the African bee-eaters, growing only 15-17cm long. They are incredibly common, with an estimated 60-80mil individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa. As their name suggests, they feed on insects, primarily bees, wasps, and hornets.
#huevember #birds
#huevember #birds
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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This is my yearly PSA that, no matter how old you are, you should have a basic health directive and will. The forms are free online in California. The number of senior citizens in my neighborhood with no directives and no plan who are already a little off the rails is staggering. A short rant 1/
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is my yearly PSA that, no matter how old you are, you should have a basic health directive and will. The forms are free online in California. The number of senior citizens in my neighborhood with no directives and no plan who are already a little off the rails is staggering. A short rant 1/
A View from the Driver’s Seat at 73 mph: Pilot Mountains, Mineral County, Nevada
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A View from the Driver’s Seat at 73 mph: Pilot Mountains, Mineral County, Nevada
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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this is not our customer service number. it’s just my voicemail inbox.
you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
this is not our customer service number. it’s just my voicemail inbox.
you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
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"No matter what role we are in—photographer, beholder, critic—inducing silence for seeing in ourselves, we are given to see from a sacred place. From that place the sacredness of everything may be seen."
- Minor White
- Minor White
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
"No matter what role we are in—photographer, beholder, critic—inducing silence for seeing in ourselves, we are given to see from a sacred place. From that place the sacredness of everything may be seen."
- Minor White
- Minor White
Earthstars - what a lovely informal name.
Genus Astraeus
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Genus Astraeus
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November 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Earthstars - what a lovely informal name.
Genus Astraeus
🌿
Genus Astraeus
🌿
This is fantastic! It reminds me of my curiosities when exploring an astrobio phd.
I’ve always told folks– everything scientists can imagine possible about life out there is only because of what we know about life on Earth. AND! We don’t even know how it started here!
And I think that’s beautiful.
I’ve always told folks– everything scientists can imagine possible about life out there is only because of what we know about life on Earth. AND! We don’t even know how it started here!
And I think that’s beautiful.
So happy to announce our new preprint, “A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes.” We cultured a novel amoeba from Lassen Volcanic NP (CA, USA) that divides at 63°C (145°F) 🔥 - a new record for euk growth!
#protistsonsky 🧵
#protistsonsky 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This is fantastic! It reminds me of my curiosities when exploring an astrobio phd.
I’ve always told folks– everything scientists can imagine possible about life out there is only because of what we know about life on Earth. AND! We don’t even know how it started here!
And I think that’s beautiful.
I’ve always told folks– everything scientists can imagine possible about life out there is only because of what we know about life on Earth. AND! We don’t even know how it started here!
And I think that’s beautiful.
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When I was a public health educator I was often invited to give STI prevention talks at senior centers. There is nothing more humbling than talking about sex and demonstrating how to use a condom with folks who could be my grandparents!
Moment of silence for all the freaky senior citizens out there
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
When I was a public health educator I was often invited to give STI prevention talks at senior centers. There is nothing more humbling than talking about sex and demonstrating how to use a condom with folks who could be my grandparents!
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I was worried about this spider that was hanging out in the same place on my door for a few days. Turns out it was working on molting! It stayed for a few more days recovering, then left.
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I was worried about this spider that was hanging out in the same place on my door for a few days. Turns out it was working on molting! It stayed for a few more days recovering, then left.
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what we don’t have in turkey fryer explosion videos, we make up for with 10-pound grease ball pics.
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
what we don’t have in turkey fryer explosion videos, we make up for with 10-pound grease ball pics.
Two views of Orion from last Saturday morning.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Two views of Orion from last Saturday morning.
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Female Hooded Merganser
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Female Hooded Merganser
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SciAm in 1989:Here's a big article about some cool new stuff in epigenetics. Pay attention, we're going to go fast.
SciAm now: What kind of pie?
SciAm now: What kind of pie?
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
SciAm in 1989:Here's a big article about some cool new stuff in epigenetics. Pay attention, we're going to go fast.
SciAm now: What kind of pie?
SciAm now: What kind of pie?
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Took a detour on my way home from the city today to look for snowy owls and lucked into one just before sunset. They're such beautiful birds. #birds 🌿
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Took a detour on my way home from the city today to look for snowy owls and lucked into one just before sunset. They're such beautiful birds. #birds 🌿
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Floof Lump 🖤
Short days makes after dark walks, and looking for Hamataliwa grisea in the trees, usually spotted because they like to dangle by a thread under twigs. It's one of my favorite things, still, even though I have hundreds of shots of these spiders over the years.
#EmotionalSupportSpood
Short days makes after dark walks, and looking for Hamataliwa grisea in the trees, usually spotted because they like to dangle by a thread under twigs. It's one of my favorite things, still, even though I have hundreds of shots of these spiders over the years.
#EmotionalSupportSpood
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Floof Lump 🖤
Short days makes after dark walks, and looking for Hamataliwa grisea in the trees, usually spotted because they like to dangle by a thread under twigs. It's one of my favorite things, still, even though I have hundreds of shots of these spiders over the years.
#EmotionalSupportSpood
Short days makes after dark walks, and looking for Hamataliwa grisea in the trees, usually spotted because they like to dangle by a thread under twigs. It's one of my favorite things, still, even though I have hundreds of shots of these spiders over the years.
#EmotionalSupportSpood
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SIRENS!! Sound up!! I never understood.
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
SIRENS!! Sound up!! I never understood.
…it’s so very lonely, you’re 5,000 light years from home…
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443 of Sh2-248). A galactic supernova remnant maybe ≈35,000 years old.
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443 of Sh2-248). A galactic supernova remnant maybe ≈35,000 years old.
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
…it’s so very lonely, you’re 5,000 light years from home…
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443 of Sh2-248). A galactic supernova remnant maybe ≈35,000 years old.
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443 of Sh2-248). A galactic supernova remnant maybe ≈35,000 years old.
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Just a murderous fungus having taken over a wasp and compelled it to die in a place advantageous to finding more victims. With its tiny spores floating off through the air in hopes of just one landing on an exoskeleton.. nothing in the rainforest wants anything to do with this little scene here…
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just a murderous fungus having taken over a wasp and compelled it to die in a place advantageous to finding more victims. With its tiny spores floating off through the air in hopes of just one landing on an exoskeleton.. nothing in the rainforest wants anything to do with this little scene here…