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Dr. Jenny Morber
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PNW freelance sci journo, PhD nanosci and materials engineering. World traveler, field reporter. Newly focused on probing solutions to our biggest problems, but still interested in whale anuses and poo. I love the weird things. she/her
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Maastricht, The Netherlands, after dark on Thanksgiving Day in the US
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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A whole universe in 10 square centimeters
A close up image of a tree covered in multiple species of moss, lichen, and fungi, like a fairy wonderland.
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Morning walk

Cascades rock trail, Elwa Valley, Olympic National Park
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Morning walk

Well, it started in the morning
November 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Looking up
Underside of small gilled mushrooms illuminated by sunlight with soft greens purples and rusty browns.
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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How are these even allowed?

#naturewtf
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Zoom! (Time lapse) #bananaslug
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Morning walk (was supposed to be a morning run, but too many mushrooms)
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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November 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Last Thursday in Olympic National Park
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Looking back fondly on the year I dressed as a carbon nanotube
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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I hope everyone is enjoying Halloween

THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR
November 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Examples of “I am too distracted by your dress” and “Ugly is not worthy” seen within seconds of each other.
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Anybody want to take this one? I’m tired.
October 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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And that architect's friend wrote:
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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I also pinged an architect friend of mine and here’s what she had to say:
so, 10 years ago some significant projects I worked on were in the $1,500/sf range. This is huge, highly ornamental, in an extremely expensive location, and going to potentially plummet the reputation of builders involved (I’m looking at you Clark Construction) so yes I do believe the cost projections are going to be spent. There could be debate about whether that much should be spent. Basic schematics have been circulated on sites like Alt National Park but they probably won’t release real floor plans due to security concerns. There’s been a lot of buzz in architecture groups I’m in about the 999 occupancy number being publicized. 1000 occupancy triggers additional life safety requirements so that is probably intentional. However, that’s just the occupancy of the ballroom itself, not the whole addition, so if it were following code, it would still need enhanced life safety measures built in. The scale of it is insane. Twice as big as the entire White House. And since the East Wing previously had the bunkers under it there’s a good chance there will be new underground bunkers / safe rooms / unholy who knows what that’s part of the addition but not publicized in the program. Underground work will drive up the cost. As does gold leaf. There’s a good chance they’ll tent over the entire site soon so drones won’t be able to document what’s being built when they start excavating for foundations. The architect that was chosen without due process was a Trump nominee from his first term for the US Commission for Fine Arts, who championed the classical architecture movement Trump tried to require of all federal buildings and was roundly criticized by AIA and others. https://www.punchlistmag.com/p/what-to-know-about-james-mccrery-trump-s-white-house-architect-baf3a5b393403350
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Whooooo needs a photo of a good dog? You do? You do? Here’s a good dog!

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Dog on a bed upside down with a face like Stitch
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Ohhh a local police chief is pushing back against federal agents’ unauthorized an undisclosed use of their surveillance technology
Message from Chief Andy Illyn The Mukilteo Police Department recently became aware that the U.S Border Patrol and U.S. Homeland Security accessed and utilized the Flock Camera System in the City of Mukilteo, and nationwide. This access was made without our permission and contravenes our department's policy. The Mukilteo Police Department has not engaged in immigration enforcement activities and has not provided access to federal agencies for immigration purposes. The Flock System is a network of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras used by our department and numerous police agencies around our state and nation. Locally, the system has assisted us by alerting us to stolen vehicles in our area, finding missing and vulnerable people, and locating suspects for domestic violence and other legitimate law enforcement functions. There are currently 10 cameras in the City of Mukilteo. Flock’s National Lookup Feature allowed unintended access by federal agencies through a national shared network. The Mukilteo Police Department was never notified that Flock had entered a pilot program with the US. Customs and Border Patrol. The Mukilteo Police Department reviews all requests to access our cameras and only grants permission to agencies within Washington State that are subject to the Keep Washington Working Act. In an abundance of caution, we have disabled the National Lookup feature. Chief Illyn made the following statement: “The Mukilteo Police Department values its longstanding partnerships with federal agencies, including the U.S. Marshal Service, DEA, FBI, and U.S. Postal Inspectors. These relationships are built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. While we remain committed to collaboration on criminal investigations, trust and transparency are non-negotiable. When a partner circumvents local oversight and accesses systems without disclosure, it compromises the integrity of that relationship. We have taken immediate steps to secure our systems and prevent any further unauthorized access. We have been in continuous contact with our Flock Representatives to ensure the safety of our systems.” The Mukilteo Police Department will continue to monitor access and uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring our public safety technology remains secure, transparent, and aligned with the expectations of those we serve. The Mukilteo Police Policy on Automated License Plate Readers (Policy Number 339) is linked here: https://mukilteowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12300/Automated-License-Plate-Readers-ALPR-Policy
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Autumn morning fog
October 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Morning walk this morning, Blakely Park, Bainbridge Island WA

October is the best month
October 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Image from the “we hate America rally”
October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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For the vibes #portangeles #washington
October 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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And a little video of 1st Amendment rights in action
October 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM