I wrote this! I ran the numbers a bunch of times, too, and had to convince myself they weren't silly. Teeny weenie black holes are damned weird.

Buckyballs is one of those words that's just fun to type. The soccer ball-shaped molecules feature prominently in this image of a planetary nebula taken by the JWST. Latest for @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Eastern Africa is "primed" to split apart, which would form both a new continent and a new ocean. It's going to happen soon, at least in geological terms - likely in just a few million years. Me for @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/afri...

They say you can't take it with you. Some guy in Roman-era Egypt said you absolutely can, provided "it" is a passage from Homer's Iliad and "with you" means embalmed in your abdomen. Fun one for @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/pass...

That movie Sphere was way off. Also, it was terrible.

Hey, remember the golden orb? Weird thing, found two miles below the ocean's surface? Some people thought it was from aliens? Well, it's finally been identified. Me for @sciam.bsky.social. www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...

Some overlap here with my previous life as a property insurance reporter: New York and New Orleans both remain highly vulnerable to flooding and way more needs to be done to ensure against possible devastation. Latest for @sciam.bsky.social. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Don't get fans who are freaking out. Habs outplayed the Lightning last night. They're coming home with the series tied. That's a positive! Friday night is gonna be a great game.

The UK's House of Commons has approved a ban on selling tobacco products to anyone born after 2008. On a personal note, anyone trying to quit smoking - nicotine lozenges are incredible. www.scientificamerican.com/article/smok...

Happy Earth Day, everyone! Over at @sciam.bsky.social, we've got fresh content to help you celebrate. My fave is this story from @meghanbartels.bsky.social, about how Artemis II's cosmic views came just in time to remind us why Earth is so special. www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa...

I left Twitter a few years ago after it just got too unbearable. Been ignoring @bsky.app for the most part, but now that I'm at @sciam.bsky.social, I'll be posting my work regularly. Stay tuned for more space and animals and climate and other fun stuff. Oh, and also hockey. #GoHabsGo

Macaque monkeys in Gibraltar are being fed so much junk food by tourists that they're resorting to eating soil and clay to soothe their tummies. Poor little guys. @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/gibr...

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For my @sciam.bsky.social debut, I got to interview former astronaut Linda Godwin about the new nonpartisan organization Astronauts for America, which says it will work to promote constitutional principles and evidence-based leadership. www.scientificamerican.com/article/ex-n...

Tomorrow will sadly be my last day at Insurance Insider. I've loved working here, but an opportunity came up I couldn't say no to. I'm thrilled that Monday will be my first day at @sciam.bsky.social. This is a dream job in so many ways, can't wait to get back to the breaking science news beat.

Some cocaine hippos are just too beautiful for this world.

A few weeks ago @popsci.com asked me to look into a question I can’t believe I never thought to ask: why don’t we forget how to ride a bike, even after years of not using one? Turns out, it’s all about how our brain processes and accesses different kinds of memory. www.popsci.com/science/why-...

Four astronauts are set to head toward the moon on the first crewed mission there since 1972. Here's what to know about NASA's Artemis II mission.

With spring upon us and playoffs around the corner, you should really revisit Charles Pierce's fantastic, poetic piece on being a Canadiens fan from 2014. They don't make'em like Grantland anymore. grantland.com/features/pas...

The last time the Montreal Canadiens had a 40 goal scorer, I was eight. The year before, they won the Stanley Cup. It's been a long wait. Maybe not this year, but some time in the next few years, Lord Stanley is coming home. Mark my words. This is a great, entertaining team.

Mallrats and Vanilla Sky used to be two of my favorite movies, so I was always a big Jason Lee fan. And then one day, poof, he disappeared from movies. Really like this @naterogers.bsky.social profile of him, which gets reeaal weird when the Scientology stuff comes up. defector.com/a-compliment...

About a year ago, my fiancee handed me a book, saying she thought I'd enjoy it. That book, Next of Kin, was a memoire from Roger Fouts, who was part of a pioneering series of experiments starting in the 1960s in which chimpanzees were taught American Sign Language.

I spent a good chunk of the past year learning about chimps. They and bonobos are more like us than many humans would like to admit. Love this @newscientist.com story on Kanzi, a bonobo who showed signs of being able to play pretend. www.newscientist.com/article/2514...

In a career filled with hilarious moments, nothing Catherine O’Hara did will ever make me laugh like the Chinese restaurant scene in Waiting For Guffman. She was a treasure. m.youtube.com/watch?v=MsqH...

There’s a project I’ve been working on in my spare time for almost a year. It’s about chimpanzees, the evolution of language and what debts we’ve racked up in the name of scientific advancement. It should be coming out very soon and hopefully you all enjoy reading it.

Speaking for all hockey fans watching the Habs-Leafs, what the hell is this German techno from Hell?

I’ve been working on a long form piece about chimpanzees for the past few months. Let me tell you, as amazing as you may think Jane Goodall was, she was even more so.

A Lionel Richie podcast called Talking on the Ceiling. Is that anything?

He's become more meme than man, and that's too bad. Those early Sabbath records are insane, as is everything he did with Randy Rhoads. There will only ever be one Prince of Fucking Darkness.

Just learned via press release that tomorrow is World AI Appreciation Day, and never been more sure we're living in hell.

Blue Sky is cool but we really need a 30-50 feral hogs moment.

This account is now dedicated to new pope bits.

Chicago pope has some sweet moves.

Live shot of the Vatican new pope celebrations

First Connor Bedard, now the Pope. Chicagos having a moment.

Deep dish is now sacred. Thanks, Pope!

As someone who used to make part of their living explaining Canada to Americans, kinda sucks to not be living there for what is proving to be the first time in recorded history where Americans actually want Canada explained to them.

Confession time: I haven't watched Twisters yet. But despite that egregious oversight, I took a look at how the 2025 storm season is shaking up to be a doozy, yet insurance rates are largely remaining static. www.insuranceinsiderus.com/article/2eqg...

Trying to rally other ex-Messengers to use some of our new riches to hire a pilot to write “You suck Jimmy” in the sky over his house.

The world is insane but the Montreal Canadiens are going to the playoffs, so just for tonight, there’s been a slight reprieve. Go Habs Go, baby.

Had the chance to interview @jimkimowest.bsky.social a few years ago and it was a delight. Best known as Weird Al’s guitarist, he just released a beautiful acoustic guitar version of O Canada. It’s really wonderful. ffm.to/2mr1ame?mc_c...

Please everybody, congratulate me on my restraint. I kept the butt jokes to a bare minimum while writing about Uranus. gizmodo.com/a-long-held-...

Haven't seen much, if any, reporting on this. Last month, Paul Gosar introduced H.R. 2315, which would eliminate the Optional Practical Training program. That program offered international students the chance to work in the US temporarily after their studies. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

I reported for @popsci.com recently that RFK Jr.’s advice on measles was dangerous, so I’m not exactly shocked doctors say they’re seeing kids suffering from apparent Vitamin A toxicity. This is preventable, vaccination remains the best way to avoid measles. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...

Part of the danger of RFK Jr. is every now and again, he says something health-related that has a kernel of truth to it, but is still wildly dangerous. I took a look at the actual science behind using vitamin A to treat measles for @popsci.com www.popsci.com/health/measl...

During these bleak times, we need to celebrate the little joys where we can. That we're officially getting a Spinal Tap II is one of said joys. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzhc...

If Lane Hutson doesn't win Rookie of the Year, it will be the biggest escalation of tensions between Canada and the U.S. since, I dunno, this morning?

Some personal news (well, actually professional, but anyway). Friday was my last day at Semiconductor Engineering. I'm starting a new gig next week and also picking up a few freelance gigs along the way. Will be posting work as it goes up as I vainly try and rebuild what was lost at the Bad Place.

Major error in the new Daredevil show. Matt says he only goes to Queens for sandwiches at Sal, Kris and Charlie’s. Real Astoria heads know the superior sandwich is at Sorriso.