tree.standing
@tree-standing.bsky.social
bookworm/leseratte. geek . artist/kunstlerin . gardener/gärtnerin . 🖖 . 🏳️🌈 . environmentalist/umweltfreundlich . mom (not necessarily in that order)
infinite diversity in infinite combinations is beautiful. oder
Alle Menschen werden Brüder :)
infinite diversity in infinite combinations is beautiful. oder
Alle Menschen werden Brüder :)
100% accurate
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
100% accurate
Sisko enjoying the tree.
December 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Sisko enjoying the tree.
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Oh there’s Mike Johnson. Let’s ask him about The Epstein Files.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Oh there’s Mike Johnson. Let’s ask him about The Epstein Files.
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Look up! (The endless staircase /Umschreibung by Olafur Eliasson)
#blackandwhite #B&W #photography #photo #bwphotography #bnwphotography #monochrome #mono
#blackandwhite #B&W #photography #photo #bwphotography #bnwphotography #monochrome #mono
December 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Look up! (The endless staircase /Umschreibung by Olafur Eliasson)
#blackandwhite #B&W #photography #photo #bwphotography #bnwphotography #monochrome #mono
#blackandwhite #B&W #photography #photo #bwphotography #bnwphotography #monochrome #mono
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Bowen Yang received a moving send-off on last night’s “Saturday Night Live,” ending a tenure marked by his “subtle sweetness,” writes @shirklesxp.bsky.social:
What Bowen Yang Brought to ‘Saturday Night Live’
The performer, whose run on the show ended last night, understood that being earnest could be very funny.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Bowen Yang received a moving send-off on last night’s “Saturday Night Live,” ending a tenure marked by his “subtle sweetness,” writes @shirklesxp.bsky.social:
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Along with Terry Pratchett, one of my all time favourite authors, both of whom died too soon.
The @newscientist.com Book Club is reading the #scifi masterpiece THE PLAYER OF GAMES by Iain M. Banks. In this video, Iain’s friend & fellow author @amendlocke.bsky.social discusses Iain’s schooldays, his literary influences, & his idea for a final Culture novel
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7OW...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7OW...
Ken MacLeod on the life and work of the late sc-fi legend Iain M. Banks
YouTube video by New Scientist
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Along with Terry Pratchett, one of my all time favourite authors, both of whom died too soon.
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The USA, now a theocratic anti-modern authoritarian regime
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
wapo.st/48U8yB2
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
wapo.st/48U8yB2
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
wapo.st
December 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The USA, now a theocratic anti-modern authoritarian regime
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Ein entlaufener Emu erregt derzeit Aufsehen in der Prignitz: Seit dem Wochenende wird der große Laufvogel immer wieder auf Feldern und an Straßen rund um Rühstädt gesichtet.
Emu in der Prignitz aus privater Haltung entlaufen
www.rbb24.de
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ein entlaufener Emu erregt derzeit Aufsehen in der Prignitz: Seit dem Wochenende wird der große Laufvogel immer wieder auf Feldern und an Straßen rund um Rühstädt gesichtet.
The not so selfish gene at work
[Scientists log rare case of female polar bear adopting cub: ‘They’re really good moms’ | Canada | The Guardian]
“Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed help“
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
“Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed help“
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Scientists log rare case of female polar bear adopting cub: ‘They’re really good moms’
Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed help
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The not so selfish gene at work
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In der seit langem von Wildschweinen geplagten Gemeinde Kleinmachnow (Potsdam-Mittelmark) können Bürger jetzt über eine Online-Plattform ihre Wildschwein-Sichtungen melden - auch direkt vom Handy aus.
Kleinmachnow startet Wildschwein-Meldesystem für Anwohner
www.rbb24.de
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In der seit langem von Wildschweinen geplagten Gemeinde Kleinmachnow (Potsdam-Mittelmark) können Bürger jetzt über eine Online-Plattform ihre Wildschwein-Sichtungen melden - auch direkt vom Handy aus.
Seufz
December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Seufz
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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The mild weather in some parts of the UK means some #bats 🦇 may still be active and hunting insects.
#DYK churches can offer important roosting places. Find out more about recently published research looking at this www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
#DYK churches can offer important roosting places. Find out more about recently published research looking at this www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
December 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The mild weather in some parts of the UK means some #bats 🦇 may still be active and hunting insects.
#DYK churches can offer important roosting places. Find out more about recently published research looking at this www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
#DYK churches can offer important roosting places. Find out more about recently published research looking at this www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Moment of beauty
One of the most beautiful trees in
Europe is the 550 year old Arbour Oak in Wollaton Park, Nottingham
My youngest son is at university in the City, and took this photo 30mins ago
Europe is the 550 year old Arbour Oak in Wollaton Park, Nottingham
My youngest son is at university in the City, and took this photo 30mins ago
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Moment of beauty
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In Deutschland engagieren sich derzeit 145 Akteure in der Quantentechnologie, darunter Unternehmen, Start-ups und Universitäten. Der weltweite Quanten-Markt soll bis 2035 rund 93 Mrd. € erreichen. Deutsche Unternehmen sind in der Quantensensorik besonders stark.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/q...
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/q...
Deutschland auf Platz fünf im globalen Quantenrennen
Quantentechnologien könnten die Welt ähnlich stark verändern wie künstliche Intelligenz. Eine Studie von OECD und Europäischem Patentamt räumt deutschen Unternehmen und Universitäten gute Chancen ein.
www.spiegel.de
December 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
In Deutschland engagieren sich derzeit 145 Akteure in der Quantentechnologie, darunter Unternehmen, Start-ups und Universitäten. Der weltweite Quanten-Markt soll bis 2035 rund 93 Mrd. € erreichen. Deutsche Unternehmen sind in der Quantensensorik besonders stark.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/q...
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/q...
Moment of levity
Breaking News:
Bert, the famous male Blackbird that fights cats, laughs at squirrels, and bathes like a Cossack Dancer, has broken the world record for raisins in an avian gob
When asked to comment, Bert dropped them all, and had to start again 🙄🐦⬛
Bert, the famous male Blackbird that fights cats, laughs at squirrels, and bathes like a Cossack Dancer, has broken the world record for raisins in an avian gob
When asked to comment, Bert dropped them all, and had to start again 🙄🐦⬛
December 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Moment of levity
words fail ..
The is a declaration and act of war without congressional approval, and imperialistic jingoism.
December 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
words fail ..
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It looks like 2025 will end up at about 1.47°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline, making it likely the third hottest year in the last 120,000+ years.
Meanwhile, the 3-year running average is going to end the year above 1.50°C for the first time.
Meanwhile, the 3-year running average is going to end the year above 1.50°C for the first time.
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Das ist alles so furchtbar und bitter. Einst dem national groß organisierten Terror entkommen und 80 Jahre später vom antisemitischen, vermutlich "stochastischen" Terror am Ende ermordet worden. Der gemeinsame Kern ist immer eine abgrundtief menschenfeindliche Ideologie.
Bondi Beach: Holocaustüberlebender unter den Opfern des Terroranschlags – er soll seine Frau geschützt haben
Alex Kleytman hat den Holocaust überlebt – wie verschiedene Medien berichten, wurde er nun bei dem Anschlag am australischen Bondi Beach getötet. Seine Frau sagt, er habe sie geschützt und dafür sein ...
www.spiegel.de
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Das ist alles so furchtbar und bitter. Einst dem national groß organisierten Terror entkommen und 80 Jahre später vom antisemitischen, vermutlich "stochastischen" Terror am Ende ermordet worden. Der gemeinsame Kern ist immer eine abgrundtief menschenfeindliche Ideologie.
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The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Boston’s affordable housing policies, accusing the city of engaging in a “racialist theory of housing justice” that discriminates against white people.
Trump's HUD accuses Boston of engaging in "redlining" against white people
More than 50 years ago, the Trump family faced a similar government challenge for refusing to rent to Black people.
www.motherjones.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Boston’s affordable housing policies, accusing the city of engaging in a “racialist theory of housing justice” that discriminates against white people.
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UN-Bericht: Investitionen in die Gesundheit unseres Planeten würden zu einem höheren BIP, weniger Todesfällen und weniger Armut führen.
UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty
The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in ...
www.unep.org
December 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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