We are headed into what looks to be one of the worst fire seasons ever in the U.S. What a dumb decision…

'Green’s unusual dismissal came amid a shakeup of top Army brass deployed by Hegseth, an avowed Christian nationalist who believes America’s war in Iran is sanctioned by God. Hegseth...has pushed for changes in the work of military chaplains, telling them to be less therapeutic and more pastoral.'

Sec. Hegseth fired over 20 top generals and admirals, including a top Army general who served 7 presidents this week. Purging generals to settle personal or political vendettas is what happens in China or Russia, not America. Sen Elissa Slotkin broke down why this is dangerous back in November:

Scott's right. This is a pattern now emerging: Hegseth doesn't want bad news reported.

Pete Hegseth is recklessly firing some of our most dedicated military leaders. @crow.house.gov These are folks with hundreds of years of combined experience, being pushed out with no notice. Hegseth’s political purges are endangering our national security.

honestly, that was my first thought when I saw the Geno Auriemma clip. Personality changes and aggression can be a sign of #Dementia.

People are often surprised that the banking system still runs on legacy COBOL code and much of modern physics still uses FORTRAN. Well, one good thing is you don’t end up running two versions of Outlook. Sorry, Artemis II crew. You’re at Clippy’s mercy now.

Artemis II is a repeat of Apollo 8. Wonder if 12 year olds today are watching with the same hope for the future as I was in 1968.

At this moment, no humans are farther from Donald Trump than the Artemis II crew. Honestly… I’m jelly.

Link: seaturtles.org/lawsuit-gulf...

Hegseth looksmaxxing the entire army with a hammer their face.

Why the Army Chief of Staff got fired: "George recently asked to meet with Hegseth to discuss Hegseth's blocking of promotions for some Army officers, which seemed to focus on women and Black men, but Hegseth refused to meet or discuss his decisions, according to two additional U.S. officials."

It is time for more than one general to stand up and speak out. This is intolerable behavior ever much less in the middle of a war. Hegseth must go now.

BREAKING: Federal judge rules Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to stop funding NPR and PBS is “unlawful and unenforceable.”

give pbs their money

Great news! A U.S. District in Washington D.C. has granted a preliminary injunction which temporarily halts the construction Donald Trump’s White House bunker ballroom. 🍿

the NCAA uploaded raw footage of the UConn buzzer-beater from every camera CBS had in the building to youtube (will drop in the replies) and the best part has to be this hard pan to Dan Hurley's mom yelling HOLY FUCKING SHIT followed by a synchronized simultaneous HOLY SHIT by both Hurley parents

Have you heard the story of Barkley’s good friend Lin, a Chinese immigrant scientist in Iowa? www.wbur.org/onlyagame/20...

we’re about to learn why them cars were small to begin with

BARKLEY: “Some of the stuff that’s happening to immigrants in our country right now is really unfortunate and unfair. Immigrants built this country. We should admire them and respect them.” 🇺🇸

Over the last 25 years, six people who contracted measles in the U.S. died from it. A model built by Stanford researchers predicts that if Americans could no longer get the vaccine, measles could kill about 290,000 people in the next 25 years.

I feel like he literally has a goal of making it impossible to rewatch Veep.

@marynmck.bsky.social I’m staying at a friend’s house in Portland and guess whose book is in the guest room?! #SciComm

#Portland #NoKings (I only saw three Trump supports attempting a lame counter-protest.)

Proudest sign maker/holder in #Portland. #NoKings

#Portland #NoKings

Her sign said “I am Antifa” (she even had a chicken tail!). #NoKings #Portland

Who thinks my photo from #NoKings #Portland would make a fantastic #HOKA shoe ad!?

So many good #Dogs in #Portland at #NoKings

#NoKings #Portland

#SciTalk2026 #NoKings #Portland #Science

when you’ve pissed off the artistic people…#NoKings #Portland #SouthPark

#NoKings #Portland

#NoKings #Portland

Keynote at #SciTalk26 by @ravenscimaven.bsky.social #SciComm #SciEd

youtu.be/MnX0-TayVjk?... Talking humor in #SciComm —don’t be afraid to inject some humor in your science writing! #SciTalk26

In general, the U.S. public trusts scientists. Finding optimism where we can as a #SciComm community at #SciTalk2026. Check out www.pewresearch.org/topic/scienc...

Talking optimism in #SciComm (digging deep here despite current overwhelm and deep concern over science funding and research in these challenging times). What are you optimistic about? #science #STEM #USA #SaveNIH #SaveNSF #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

Yes--#PlainLanguage isn't "dumbing it down." Let's retire that phrase. #SciComm professionals can help researchers share their research findings. And explain how "science makes our everyday lives safer." We are the translators who can improve the narrative and wording. #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

When you ask to take a photo of a gorgeous #Octopus skirt before looking at the person’s face…”Hi, Ellen” floats down from above me as I kneel down to get a good photo! :) Bonus—saying hi to the owner/wearer of this amazing outfit at #SciTalk26 #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm

Hey #SciComm friends--pls fill out this survey!🧪 #ScienceTalk26 #SciTalk26

While on this topic... This is identity politics. They do this not for any policy reason, but because they feel their voters' identities are tied up in a combination of a continued use of fossil fuels and making environmentalists angry.

Overheard at #SciTalk2026: wrt #SciComm What characterizes us? "Willingness to learn new things." What helps us do our job? "Autonomy, creativity, community, infrastructure/structure, clear goals, clear and reasonable expectations, helpful feedback." #ScienceTalk2026

Overheard at #SciTalk2026: Goal: "Building toward sustainable advancement” (audible “oooh” from the audience), public participation in science, making a difference. Lots of nodding (“like, hell yeah, that too!”) #ScienceTalk26 #SciComm

#SciComm conferences are great opportunities to show off your #MarineBiol #science clothes and jewelry! Seen at #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

Fun evening events at #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm #PDX

Will we see you on Thursday at @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social ?!

I met some of the grad students from SNAP at AAAS in last month. Excited they'll be at #SciTalk26 also. #SciPolicy #SciComm

“The battle for reality is at the source level” says Renée DiResta @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social (keynote). Editing Wikipedia matters. Attacks on Wikipedia are up. #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm #Wikipedia