Dr. Adeene Denton
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Dr. Adeene Denton
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Planetary scientist, earth + space science historian, dancer/choreographer, part-time community radio DJ. (they/she) 🏳️‍🌈

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Thank you for the bird name!! I know nothing about birds and have been too afraid to ask after getting made fun of for asking what the black bird with red wings is called (red wing blackbird...), but I do want to learn!
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I agree!! Living and working at the Grand Canyon makes it very clear that it should be returned.
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Also in this case I was literally looking at my own paper. No I do not need help reading my own words
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'd swap it with Mercury since they both look similar to the untrained eye. Because Mercury is slightly bigger I'd have to put it in a slightly farther orbit to match the current size of the Moon from Earth, but it would be worth it for everyone going "hey, doesn't the Moon look.... different?"
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I did the same, and was worried about the logistics of where to put the Moon once I kidnap it, but instead I got to learn a new word today 😂
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I understand virtually nothing about knapping and had to look it up! But it's definitely interesting to think about... could be something like the many artists' renditions of Psyche as a fully metallic core. I wonder how reflective it would be!
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Glad to hear!
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Oh, yes! Definitely curious about your two cents.
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is NOT an invitation for people to send me postdoc ads! I am on my second postdoc!! I do not want a third!! Thanks 👍
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Seen this one, but have my doubts based on what I know of the behind the scenes! May apply anyway, but I don't like wasting my time either.
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM