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Odio y amor son sentimientos demasiado grandes para sentirlos por cualquiera.
I got sick of X forcing their nazi agenda on everyone.
I want a media where I can choose.
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Thank you for your resilience, your persistent brilliance...it transformed how the world navigates & understands our planet. Your work touches nearly every modern device & journey and more people should know your name.

Goodnight and godspeed, Gladys West.🕯️

thezebra.org/2026/01/18/d... #WomenInSTEM
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
#OTD in 1935, Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.

She took off from Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 11 and landed ~18 hours later in Oakland, California. Historic flight, overcoming many challenges and inspiring future aviators. #AviationHistory #aviation
Amelia Earhart stands triumphantly atop the fuselage of her Lockheed 5C Vega monoplane (NR965Y) immediately after landing at Oakland Municipal Airport on January 12, 1935, following her historic solo flight from Hawaii. She holds a large bouquet of flowers and additional floral arrangements rest around her and on the aircraft. A massive crowd of well-wishers surrounds the plane, many wearing hats and reaching up toward her in celebration. In the foreground, several spectators—including men in fedoras and suits—touch the plane's large radial engine cowling and propeller, while others press close to the cockpit area. The scene captures the excitement and hero's welcome upon her arrival, with the aircraft's nose and propeller prominently filling the left side of the frame under a partly cloudy sky.
January 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Remembering the fearless, lionhearted #journalist Marie Colvin. She was born #OTD in 1956.

She devoted--and gave--her life to the proposition that the truth of history demands witnesses. She was killed covering the siege of Homs in #Syria in 2012.

theguardian.com/media/2012/f... #journalism
Close-up color portrait of Marie Colvin, a woman with shoulder-length light brown/blonde hair, gazing directly at the camera with a resolute, intense expression. She wears a signature black eyepatch over her left eye (lost to shrapnel during coverage of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2001), subtle makeup including dark red lipstick, and a dark pinstriped blazer or suit jacket. The background is a dark, smoky, or softly shadowed gradient, creating a dramatic, atmospheric effect that highlights her determined face and underscores her legendary status as a courageous journalist who bore witness to war's human cost.
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Physicist Marguerite Perey discovered Francium #OTD in 1939. It was the last element to be found in a naturally occurring state, rather than synthesized by humans. 🧪 ⚛️ 👩‍🔬

Image: Musée Curie/ACJC Collection
A photo of Marguerite Perey, seated and looking directly at the camera. Her right hand rests on her lap and her left hand is in her pocket. She is wearing a long white lab coat that is tied at the waist.
January 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors
Exclusive: Chronic lack of consultants across UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time Thousands of people who have had a stroke are ending up severely disabled or dying because the NHS has too few specialists to treat them quickly enough, senior doctors are warning. A chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the NHS means that patients are suffering horrendous consequences because of delays in getting clot-busting drugs and surgery, they said. 70% of stroke units are short of at least one consultant in stroke care, and many are two down. 53 of 84 hospitals that responded had vacancies for a total of 96 consultants. The NHS relies heavily on locum doctors to fill holes in the workforce caused by the difficulty in recruiting new consultants. 10% of the NHS’s 423 substantive (permanent) consultants are due to retire in the next five years, exacerbating the existing shortage. Continue reading...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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The Truth about Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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The Chinese way of death ft.trib.al/dkc9kFA | opinion
The Chinese way of death
In a society where speaking about mortality is thought to bring misfortune, one company is trying to confront it head-on
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January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela.

Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.

Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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January 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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#OTD in 1987, Aretha Franklin--the Queen of Soul--became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. #legend #musichistory
A dramatic black-and-white photograph capturing soul legend Aretha Franklin in mid-performance. She is passionately singing into a handheld microphone held close to her open mouth, eyes closed and head tilted slightly upward in emotional intensity. Her voluminous, styled bouffant hairstyle frames her face, and she wears a glamorous feathered boa that adds texture and elegance. Strong spotlighting illuminates her against a completely dark background, creating a powerful, iconic portrait of the Queen of Soul lost in the music.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Scientific method and The Peanuts 😉
December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Scottish mathematician, astronomer & polymath Mary Somerville was born #OTD in 1780. #WomenInSTEM

William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
An oil portrait painting of Mary Somerville, the renowned 19th-century Scottish mathematician, astronomer, and science writer, by Thomas Phillips (1834). She is depicted as a poised woman in her fifties, facing slightly to the left with a calm, intelligent expression. Her dark hair is elegantly styled, parted in the center and drawn up into intricate braids with soft ringlets framing each side of her face. She wears a formal dark blue or black off-the-shoulder gown with puffed sleeves, draped in a luxurious brown fur stole over her shoulders. A wide, elaborate white lace ruff collar frames her neck, and at the center of her chest is a prominent emerald-green brooch set in gold, fastened to the gathered fabric. The background is a dramatic, dark gradient with subtle warm highlights, employing chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize her serene face and the textures of lace, fur, and fabric, evoking a sense of dignified intellect and refinement typical of Regency-era portraiture.
December 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Woke later than usual; light seeping into the sky and birds singing snd I realised: it’s here, it’s finally here at last!
A happy, healthy, hope-filled #WinterSolstice to you and yours!
December 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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"A powerful reminder that the neocolonial tactics of Zionism are not without precedent, and that British Imperialism has the ability to shape-shift into something equally depraved"

Now on various VoD platforms:

dmovies.org/2025/12/06/p...
Palestine 36 - DMovies
Historical drama offers valuable insight into Palestine under British rule, plus it's a tribute to the self-determination of Arabs - now on various VoD platforms
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December 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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I have so many paid bots following me claiming female adoration...

this must be how trump feels in thialand
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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TRUMP CANNOT MANAGE BASIC CIVILITY
December 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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What is ‘home’ now? A woman’s two-year search for safety in the ruins of Gaza
What is ‘home’ now? A woman’s two-year search for safety in the ruins of Gaza
Nour AbuShammala has returned to her partly destroyed apartment in Gaza City. This is her story of multiple displacements, injury and devastation over the last two years
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December 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Management scholars are making a case study of Christmas.

Tap here for Tim Harford's take on the economics of seasonal serenity: on.ft.com/4aMGWAi
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’
Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’
The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generation
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December 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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steveve.bsky.social
Scientists recently combined the DNA of a cheetah with the DNA of a crab.
Things went sideways real fast.
December 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Phillis Wheatley, first published African-American female poet, died #OTD in 1784.

Born in W. Africa, sold into slavery at 7 & one of the best-known poets in 18th-century America. Her achievements were a catalyst for the fledgling antislavery movement.

poetryfoundation.org/poets/philli... #poetry
Open antique book showing the engraved frontispiece portrait of Phillis Wheatley on the left page. The right page reads: “MEMOIR AND POEMS OF PHILLIS WHEATLEY, A NATIVE AFRICAN AND A SLAVE. ALSO, POEMS BY A SLAVE. THIRD EDITION. BOSTON, PUBLISHED BY ISAAC KNAPP, No. 25 Cornhill. 1838.” Beneath the main title is a short abolitionist verse beginning “Some view the sable race with scornful eye…” Oval portrait engraving of Phillis Wheatley, a young Black woman, seated at a writing desk in profile. She wears a simple 18th-century dress with white neckerchief and cap, thoughtfully touching her chin with one hand while holding a quill pen over paper with the other. An inkwell and small book rest on the table. Surrounding the oval is the caption: “PHILLIS WHEATLEY, NEGRO SERVANT TO MR. JOHN WHEATLEY, OF BOSTON.”
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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In a world awash with negative science/health news this is unashamedly great news. connectsci.au/news/news-pa...
Seventh patient in HIV remission after stem cell transplant | News | ConnectSci
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December 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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I had to know more. No, it wasn't Harvey Weinstein. Yes, he said "You'll never work in my town again!" The tongue came from a delicatessen.
www.bbc.com/news/enterta...
Carrie Fisher gave a cow tongue to predatory producer
The Star Wars actress gave a cow tongue in a Tiffany box to teach the Hollywood producer a lesson.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM