Dr. Thing Learner

I think those are daffodils and not trees but I love this guy and it doesn’t matter what he plants, it’ll be nurtured.

From the people who told you that straight white male privilege doesn’t exist…

What if I do an alpine-skiing-themed version of the death of John the Baptist and call it Slalomé

oops my finger slipped and I reposted

Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...

Y’all ever spend time thinking about how we and most (all?) animals with a backbone are just tubes with openings at both ends and accessories on the side? Anyway, good morning. #science

We moved to a new state and have been caught in an unpacking tornado. But today’s special little treat? Picking up a library card. IM GONNA READ SO MANY BOOKS AND YOU CANT STOP ME

💥 Today is the last day to drop off materials for Chicago @pslweb.bsky.social's mutual aid drive for Gary, Indiana! Drop off donations today from 5–8 PM. Needed items include meal kits, baby formula, diapers and wipes, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, flashlights, batteries, and more!

Dolly Parton spent 80 years proving you could have big hair, a bigger heart, a brilliant mind and absolutely no patience for anyone who underestimated you. She gave us unforgettable songs, free books for millions of children, and enough wit, rhinestones and kindness to light up Tennessee.

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.

Dolly Parton was a supporter of Willa B. Farms, an animal rescue in Old Hickory, TN. I hope you will consider a donation in her memory. 💔 www.willabfarms.com/donate

this teddy bear smells like corn chips

Listen, kid, I’m only here to chew gum and kick ass. And I’m all outta ass.

I’m working on a piece that includes the Lewis and Clark expedition. Every time I google “Lewis and Clark” to find a source page I’ve accidentally closed (often), the auto-fill options include “WAS LEWIS IN LOVE WITH CLARK?” Historical shippers, take a couple of deep breaths! 😆 #history

This InfoWars caper is going a little too well. We need to staff up a bit. We're hiring a Social Media Lead, who will help make InfoWars the network of the future. We need someone who is extraordinarily online, has big ideas for how things break through in 2026, and can pull those ideas off quick.

I wrote an article about atomic grapefruits for @popsci.com and you can read it here: www.popsci.com/health/radia... Learn what red grapefruits and the Incredible Hulk have in common! #scicomm #atomic #science #food #fruit

not everyone has access to safe, open ground or can afford to buy supplies to do this, but I hope this suggestion includes neighborly sharing and other mutual aid…

What’s a term for “thirst trap but I’m just posting it because I’m starting to be happy with the way I look” ? Right and wrong answers welcome #selfie

what a mensch

You’ve all heard of Legends and Lattes but what about my autobiography fantasy novel Headaches and Hot Flashes

every gardener i follow is going absolutely hogwild flexing that they eat lettuce from behind their house. i've never seen gardeners act like this in my life. this is our super bowl. this is our olympics. gold medal in shitting normally

Happy oh-no-loud-bang day from this sweet girl who is absolutely zooted on trazodone.

How your email finds me:

Nothing but class, this guy. @mayor.nyc.gov thank you for being such an advocate and an actual compassionate human being and for standing up to bullies, bigots, and other turds.

The lion, the witch, the bed, the bath, and beyond

I didn’t catch the autocorrect booooooo — it’s TamOra Pierce!!

Gay icons in #fantasy novels—I’ll go first: Alanna of Trebond (Tamara Pierce’s Tortall series) Who are your faves? What books are they from? I wanna know! #Pride

See? Effective science communication is important lol.

it's notable to me that the administration tried to frame tonight's UFC event as a "gift to Americans" but you can't watch it unless you have a paid subscription to Paramount+

Probably also a better use for the stick, tbh.

Seattle Street Artist’s mural Tribute to Alex Pretti; veteran nurse killed by Border Patrol officers #StreetArt #mural #AlexPretti #tribute

I know people refer to posting on Bluesky as “skeeting,” which is funny on its own, but collectively I think we’re really sleeping on the potential of “blooting.”

LIVESTREAM today at 5pm UK/noon EDT with Anna Goldfield @drthinglearner.bsky.social to decode science news headlines! youtube.com/live/F6qC5Rh...

Happy May the Forest Be With You!

Hey uhhhh I think it’s more important now than ever to bring kids and their families media that shows how much we need #science and #research, and how awesome it is to be curious and to discover and to learn! If you think so too, check out the Kickstarter link below! #education #SciComm #podcast

I just launched a Kickstarter to fund a podcast project bringing hot fresh new science stories, research, and discoveries to kids and families. If you want to support #science and media literacy in These Times…the link with info and patron tiers is below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ann...

this reminds me of someone but I can’t think who…

if only Louis XVI had had a ballroom he might be alive today

The rumors that Dick Wolf is spinning off a new CSI about the Copper Age have been greatly exaggerated (by me).

TONIGHT! 8pm eastern, join me (virtually! and for free!) as I explore the science behind the reconstruction of Ötzi, a man whose 5,000-years-old remains were frozen in ice until 1991. arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/697cc... #archaeology #mystery #science #murder

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Attention Science Communicators! We are conducting a survey on the landscape of science communication & need your help gathering experiences. Please send this to #SciComm ppl you know. We want to get as thorough a sense of the state of the field as we can. umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...