There is real apocalyptic destruction here in Asheville, but this spirit of cooperation is also very widespread. Don't succumb to doom-laden bs and rumors. People here, with a lot of solidarity from elsewhere, are taking very effective action and things are improving.
Members of Congress who voted to defund FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program one day before Helene hit: Sen. Budd (R-NC) Sen. Blackburn (R-TN) Sen. Hagerty (R-TN) Reps. Bean, Bilirakis, Cammack, Donalds, Gaetz, Lee, Luna, Mills, Posey, Waltz, Webster (R-FL) Rep. Bishop (R-NC)
One of the most remarkable photos ever taken. And it is impossible to comprehend the scale of it. Taken by Hubble, it is a jet of gas being fired out of a supermassive black hole. The jet is 3,000 light years long (1 light year = 6 trillion miles!). Full amazing story👉 mashable.com/article/blac...
"While the State’s interest in protecting 'unborn' life is compelling, until that life can be sustained *by the State* -- and not solely by the woman compelled by the Act to do the State’s work -- the balance of rights favors the woman."
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineer, and Medicine is hosting a workshop on ‘Systems of Engagement for Black People in the Global Scientific Enterprise’ on October 3-4, online and in-person. Register here: www.nationalacademies.org/event/43723_...#BlackInSTEM#WomenInSTEM 🧪
Nothing but respect for whatever neighbor had to have broken out a ladder to add the googly eyes to this tree, which went from being a little sad and creepy to having impeccable muppet vibes.
This is a truly terrible attempt at risk communication during an ongoing crisis.
A modest proposal: A WTF-off where @funranium.bsky.social@seananmcguire.bsky.social trade stories in front of a zoom audience. After 3 stories each, the audience chooses the winner. Winner gets the ticket money. This idea inspired by lasers, leeches, and lizards.