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Rachel W. Martin

@rwmartin.bsky.social

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Biophysical chemist, NMR spectroscopist, vision researcher, plant enthusiast, enzyme hunter. I stage tiny, elaborately choreographed musicals starring nuclear spins. Lab website: probemonkey.com

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 3h

As a chemist, this guy's story HAUNTS me. Imagine working hard, being super productive, getting a bunch of awards, and unambiguously making the world a worse place. Yikes.

Pookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · Jul 12

Fun fact: the guy who invented leaded gasoline was Thomas Midgely Junior, in 1921.

He *also* invented CFC's

By 1923 he had symptoms of lead poisoning, by 1924 several factory employees has already died of lead poisoning.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_....

Thomas Midgley Jr. - Wikipedia

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 4h

I can appreciate the writing, but I think one of the main messages of the book is "you can never move past the circumstances you are born into or the fuckups of your youth." Fuck all the way off with that. And as Ethan pointed out he is super whiny.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 4h

And mine too, your efforts are appreciated!

I am a Politics Pervert, but I want either thoughtful, nuanced discussions or funny jokes. Muting the blue hearts helps a lot.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 4h

I am pretty hopeful about the ability to get over one's shit, actually. It's something to aspire to, anyway.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 4h

Oh yeah, I liked that one too.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 7h

Wow, that’s neat!

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 9h

It's weirdly satisfying to find putative enzyme sequences in transcriptome data. Like "I see you there phosphorylating proteins, little kinase! You can't hide from me!"

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Ligus @greyauk.bsky.social · 12h

Call out for scientists! 👇🚨

We are still looking for scientists who would like to work on a deep sea art project.

A view artists are still looking for a teammate to create gorgous art and to celebrate the deep sea.

🦑 🐟 🐡 🐙 🦀 #SundayFishSketch

Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎨🔬 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & DEEP-SEA SCIENTISTS!

💡 Open to ALL artists & scientists
 🗓 Deadline: August 31
 📍 Apply via the short form in our bio / link below!

🔗 forms.gle/SftLbez3ML2j...

Are you inspired by the mysteries of the deep? We're launching a new initiative ArtSea Matchmaking that pairs artists and scientists for creative collaborations rooted in deep-sea science.
Together, you'll co-create compelling work that bridges disciplines and reaches wider audiences through exhibitions and outreach.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 13h

He wasn't even going to buy the "easy" variety packs. His plan has always been doing jack shit and complaining.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 14h

Does it exude “don’t touch me, I hate you?” It is a darling baby.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 14h

The more spikes and fangs and venom an animal has, the more I love it.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

I think science-adjacent neologism Scrabble sounds like a great time.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

I absolutely did not say that! Only that they were new.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

I think it's an eeveelution. Its signature move is Transposon Tussle.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Expectations double exceeded!

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

I wasn't expecting to learn a new word today, so thanks, I guess.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Nah, you successfully filtered out someone who wasn't a good match without wasting too much time.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Pictures of Brussels sprounts, broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, kohlrabi, etc.

Text: Brassica oleracea creating new common names to get 1 month free trials.

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

Mods are asleep post brassicas

You either die a brassica or you live long enough to see yourself become a crab.

CAP'N
CRUNCH'S
DOPSIAll
NATURALLY &
ARTIFICIALLY
Brassica oleracea
otened
cer

What vegetable are you?
I'm brassica oleracea
Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?

Brassica oleracea

Ladies, get you a fella who can do it all

Selection for terminal buds
Selection for lateral buds
Selection for stem
Selection for leaves
Selection for stems and flowers
Selection for flower clusters
Cabbage
Brussels sprouts
Kohlrabi
Kale
Broccoli
Cauliflower

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

More for me!

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Brassica oleracea has entered the chat.

Josie Duffy Rice @jduffyrice.bsky.social · 1d

so no one was going to tell me that mountain lions and cougars are the same animal? as are pumas? and panthers?????????

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Bot vs. Chud: the National Park Bear Problem for the internets.

Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Comparing the outputs of different models in multiple windows to find a genuine point of connection:
"I also enjoy coffee."

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine needing "help" to come up with this reply.

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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, Frog Con! I had no idea this existed.

Frog Cult @frogcult.bsky.social · 5d

The Frog Con 2025 panel schedule is finally here! We have 20 froggy panels for everyone this year, including educational ones with special guest speakers, games, art, and more! We hope to see you at Frog Con very soon!! (1/2)

frogcon.frogcult.org/pages/panels...