Word cloud of titles of papers. 2018 (left) vs. Today (right). So much of my scientific focus has changed and expanded in the last 7 years.

Our newest paper lead by piero d'incecco was published today about The Avengers Initiative. The paper investigates active volcanoes on Earth to use as analogs for investigating potentially active volcanoes on Venus and exoplanets.

Lazy weekend for the pups

What's more newsworthy: a NASA briefing about analysis of a Mars rock sampled by Perseverance, or that the briefing will include Sean Duffy, who has not participated in any NASA pressers since being named acting administrator 2 months ago? www.nasa.gov/news-release...

Its the best time of the year...#mincup25

New Paper Published. I am incredibly proud of this one. I agreed to this review when I was the branch chief of research and thought I could get the paper done in about 6 months....then multiple job shifts happened and the paper was submitted just over a year and 6 months after I said yes. (1/4)

Took the day off work to spend with my daughter and ended up doing science kits all day. Crystal trees, gemstone soaps, and a dinosaur display (plants will grow in soon)

This pillow princess turns 9 today. Happy birthday, Roxy 😀

Venus is awesome. New feature story about our recent paper: science.nasa.gov/science-rese...

A proper lady crosses her paws

New paper out today showing that the crustal thickness of Venus is likely constrained by metamorphism. Too thick and the crust either remelts or delaminates. 30 to 40 km works best with the models. 🧪⚒️🌋⛏️🛰🚀

Sep 24, 2024: Salvador Martinez III shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to leading the OSIRIS-REx mission at NASA. www.nasa.gov/image-article/lead-astromaterial-curation-engineer-salvador-martinez-iii/

Submitted. It's been a while since I've done that. But I submitted a first author paper today. It's an invited review that's about a year delayed. But it feels great to have it submitted. 15 coauthors, 14 figures, and about 50 pages single spaced. All about whether Venus has active volcanoes. 🌋 ⛏️⚒️🧪

Lazy Sunday

Aster Cowart (@terrasabaea.bsky.social) on Flickr (May 11, 2015) A detailed view of Mt. Stimson from the Sol 962 MastCam panorama. flic.kr/p/sHvA3T

One of the scientists in my group had a payload on this eva to swab the outside of iss for microorganisms. www.cbsnews.com/news/starlin...

Gift NYT article from @squigglyvolcano.bsky.social featuring some info about 2024 YR4, with quotes from some of your favorite planetary defenders, and also me. #PlanetaryScience 🔭🧪

Warning issued: 1.3% chance of a 40- 90 meter asteroid impact on December 22, 2032: iawn.net/documents/NO...

We made a texas snow person...the dogs were not amused by the snow

Poor girl is going to the vet today to get her teeth cleaned.

Most schools are closed Tuesday and weds and both airports will be closed at least for Tuesday! Crazy. Stay safe everyone. www.fox26houston.com/weather/hous...

Reposting. Please donate to help our jpl colleagues if you can afford to help.

Thinking of all my friends and colleagues at jpl today. Over 150 have lost their homes and it's not over. If you can afford to help, jpl is collecting money to help colleagues in need caltech.imodules.com/controls/ema...

Thinking of all my friends and colleagues at jpl today. Over 150 have lost their homes and it's not over. If you can afford to help, jpl is collecting money to help colleagues in need caltech.imodules.com/controls/ema...

Someone was cold on his walk and much happier being carried home

Gorgeous day before the cold front hits. So out playing pokemon with my kid.

I made a new figure today for a paper I've been working on. It's the most productive science I've done in ages. I'm excited to finally get this paper submitted...hopefully this month. It's a massive review paper that I had originally said would be submitted Dec 2023...

He is tired and cold....

Back in the office today for my probably only productive week of January. Trying to finish a review paper about venus that was originally due December 2023....

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;' “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

My daughter got her wish, ❄️ snow on 🎄 christmas eve morning

My happy place this morning. Complete with snow flurries.

Love this - wise space wizard with a mineral and a rainbow 🌈 flag Blueskyroast.com

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

I think the dogs missed us and are exhausted.

Family Thanksgiving vacation to san antonio. I love this city and the Riverwalk

My kid rocks. Playing the Who's Tommy at school of rock 🥁

Newest paper (lead by grad student R. Reid) is out about Venus alteration showing rapid formation of sulfates and iron-oxides. The exact mineralogy is dependent on starting material and atmospheric composition.🧪🌋🌕🔭🛰️🚀 agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...

Europa Clipper xkcd.com/3011

Still relevant in 2024 (maybe especially relevant in 2024).

Another round of layoffs at jpl coming. Virtual hugs to yall. www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/jpl-wor...

Anyone else wake up incredibly sad today? I was staring at my amazing kid who is going to be 8 this week and got overwhelmed thinking what the world is going to look like when they become an adult. Hug your kids/pets/friends/family tight today.

Any one going to sacnas this year? I will be there thurs and Friday. Also any Phoenix friends up for meeting up? I'm working the nasa recruiting booth.

NASA on track to decide new approach for MSR by end of year spacenews.com/nasa-on-trac... #PlanetaryScience

Civic duty is done.

“social media echo chambers are a serious problem” i’m so sorry, i can’t hear you, i’m busy hanging out on the app where i get to listen to a bunch of scientists infodump about their special interests instead of the one where bigots “infodump” about why i shouldn’t be allowed to live

The pups are ready for Halloween. One is definitely not thrilled of her costume.

Whose going to GSA this year? I will be there all week - have a talk about Venus analogs on Monday afternoon, and I will be at the NASA hyperwall on Sunday and Monday evenings talking DAVINCI!

The Planetary Science Journal Publishes Its 1,000th Article! aas.org/press/planet...