Heather, Ph.D
@drspectra.bsky.social
Scientist - Climate - ML - Satellites 🛰️
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"According to project scientists working on NASA's next generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.. they were given only four days to empty a mission-critical laboratory." www.space.com/space-explor...
'This all must end now.' NASA lab closures at Goddard Space Flight Center under Congressional scrutiny
A congressional letter is putting NASA on blast.
www.space.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"According to project scientists working on NASA's next generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.. they were given only four days to empty a mission-critical laboratory." www.space.com/space-explor...
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Great news: Johns Hopkins makes tuition free for most undergraduate students. ($200k/year or less is about 85% of American households.)
hub.jhu.edu/2025/11/13/j...
hub.jhu.edu/2025/11/13/j...
Johns Hopkins becomes tuition-free for undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000
New tuition promise program will offer free tuition for students from more than 85% of American households and tuition plus living expenses for families earning up to $100,000
hub.jhu.edu
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Great news: Johns Hopkins makes tuition free for most undergraduate students. ($200k/year or less is about 85% of American households.)
hub.jhu.edu/2025/11/13/j...
hub.jhu.edu/2025/11/13/j...
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Do not buy tea or anything at Starbucks either.
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Do not buy tea or anything at Starbucks either.
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I am shocked... shocked.
We need to drum this man out of public life.
We need to drum this man out of public life.
“I have decided that Feynman would have done what I did.. and I am therefore content.. no matter what..:)“
— Lawrence Krauss
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— Lawrence Krauss
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November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I am shocked... shocked.
We need to drum this man out of public life.
We need to drum this man out of public life.
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How much carbon budget do we have left if we want to stay below 1.5˚C?
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How much carbon budget do we have left if we want to stay below 1.5˚C?
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
Just 2 more years at current rates. It is essentially impossible to avoid global temperature rise exceeding 1.5˚C.
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/the-shrink...
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We also need to come to terms with the fact that Merrick Garland (definitely) and Joe Biden (almost certainly) knew what was in those files and did absolutely nothing with them.
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We also need to come to terms with the fact that Merrick Garland (definitely) and Joe Biden (almost certainly) knew what was in those files and did absolutely nothing with them.
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As all this disgusting Epstein shit starts surfacing more and more, I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that apparently every major media outlet knew everything and instead spent their time money and energy attacking the trans community.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As all this disgusting Epstein shit starts surfacing more and more, I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that apparently every major media outlet knew everything and instead spent their time money and energy attacking the trans community.
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Gentlefolk of Bluesky,
With AZ Rep. Adelita Grijalva now sworn in U.S. House
please direct your attention to the great state of Tennessee, the 7th U.S. Congressional district
Did you know about this special election?
Vote to elect AFTYN BEHN TN-7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
Early voting began today💙
With AZ Rep. Adelita Grijalva now sworn in U.S. House
please direct your attention to the great state of Tennessee, the 7th U.S. Congressional district
Did you know about this special election?
Vote to elect AFTYN BEHN TN-7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
Early voting began today💙
🚨Happy Early Voting Day, Tennessee🚨
to all those who celebrate in western Nashville area
Davidson County (Nashville), Montgomery County (Clarksville), Williamson County (Franklin) & parts of Middle and West Tennessee
VOTE to elect AFTYN BEHN for U.S. Congress
Representing Tennessee's 7th district
to all those who celebrate in western Nashville area
Davidson County (Nashville), Montgomery County (Clarksville), Williamson County (Franklin) & parts of Middle and West Tennessee
VOTE to elect AFTYN BEHN for U.S. Congress
Representing Tennessee's 7th district
POLLS ARE OPEN! 🗳️
Early voting has started for the TN-7 special congressional election in Tennessee! 😍
Check to see if you live in TN-7👇🏻
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Check early voting locations👇🏻
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Early voting has started for the TN-7 special congressional election in Tennessee! 😍
Check to see if you live in TN-7👇🏻
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Check early voting locations👇🏻
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November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Gentlefolk of Bluesky,
With AZ Rep. Adelita Grijalva now sworn in U.S. House
please direct your attention to the great state of Tennessee, the 7th U.S. Congressional district
Did you know about this special election?
Vote to elect AFTYN BEHN TN-7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
Early voting began today💙
With AZ Rep. Adelita Grijalva now sworn in U.S. House
please direct your attention to the great state of Tennessee, the 7th U.S. Congressional district
Did you know about this special election?
Vote to elect AFTYN BEHN TN-7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
Early voting began today💙
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I'm not saying we should mandate that our elected leaders be required to take testosterone blockers as a condition of taking office.
But I'm not not saying it, either.
But I'm not not saying it, either.
It's astonishing how much damage upon our world has been inflicted because a handful of very rich guys wanted to be able to fuck underage girls.
There is no higher goal, no lofty ideology--just wanting to bang some teenagers. These guys are monstrous, but they're also so, so pathetic.
There is no higher goal, no lofty ideology--just wanting to bang some teenagers. These guys are monstrous, but they're also so, so pathetic.
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I'm not saying we should mandate that our elected leaders be required to take testosterone blockers as a condition of taking office.
But I'm not not saying it, either.
But I'm not not saying it, either.
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IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
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If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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New dataset highlight!🎯 Dr. Ingmar Nitze details the joint effort between the Arctic Data Center and the Permafrost Discovery Gateway to publish the DARTS dataset, mapping 43,000 thaw slumps and erosion features. Read more: arcticdata.io/uncategorize...
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New dataset highlight!🎯 Dr. Ingmar Nitze details the joint effort between the Arctic Data Center and the Permafrost Discovery Gateway to publish the DARTS dataset, mapping 43,000 thaw slumps and erosion features. Read more: arcticdata.io/uncategorize...
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If only someone could have predicted this
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If only someone could have predicted this
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I hate thinking about my own problems when folks are being kidnapped off the street, but ACA subsidy cuts will make my life a lot harder. And that's true for almost every freelancer and creative you follow.
None of this is fucking necessary. It's all a choice, and I will never forgive it.
None of this is fucking necessary. It's all a choice, and I will never forgive it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I hate thinking about my own problems when folks are being kidnapped off the street, but ACA subsidy cuts will make my life a lot harder. And that's true for almost every freelancer and creative you follow.
None of this is fucking necessary. It's all a choice, and I will never forgive it.
None of this is fucking necessary. It's all a choice, and I will never forgive it.
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
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They’re wearing masks so they can’t be prosecuted later. As long as they think they can’t be prosecuted, their crimes will intensify. They will torture, starve and kill, as they have already, on greater and greater scale.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
I’ve come to believe that we need to gather considerable forces and a campaign to demand the removal of face masks by ICE, Border Patrol, FBI and police.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
Video on social media shows an immigration agent pulling a gun in Little Village and holding it to the side — which is not an appropriate or safe way to hold a gun. (Among other issues.)
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
They’re wearing masks so they can’t be prosecuted later. As long as they think they can’t be prosecuted, their crimes will intensify. They will torture, starve and kill, as they have already, on greater and greater scale.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
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Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Trump is giving our money to another dictator.
After $40 bn for Milei, now $40 bn for Orbán? Meanwhile no money for starving children or healthcare in America.
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trump is giving our money to another dictator.
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James Madison has entered the chat
Vibes among House Democrats and activists, "The Senate is the enemy"
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
James Madison has entered the chat
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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Go make them understand it
I think Senate folders are significantly underestimating how fucking angry Democratic voters are at them
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Go make them understand it
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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Senate Democrats really thought last week’s vote was a sign of support for them, and not enthusiastic support for people willing to fight the GOP. They are mistaken, and the fastest and most complete way for them
to lose that support is to give in tonight.
to lose that support is to give in tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Senate Democrats really thought last week’s vote was a sign of support for them, and not enthusiastic support for people willing to fight the GOP. They are mistaken, and the fastest and most complete way for them
to lose that support is to give in tonight.
to lose that support is to give in tonight.