I forgot I had an account here. So here is a picture of a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher I took recently as my apology.

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Ain't that the truth

Just going to leave this here...

Nuance takes more effort (not much) but is so necessary. Climate change is the most complicated and pressing issue of our times and we cannot do ourselves a disservice by lacking nuance.

Congratulations to all the winter graduates at universities near and far! I see you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. 🎉🎉🎉

1 more day until the end of the semester...

Science cafe programs are so cool. Last night, we learned about our state crime lab firearm forensics team and all the high-tech science they use in their work. This is a 3D scan of two casings showing how they match up markings.

This huge. I live just down the road from Carrboro and I applaud their team for moving forward with this. We must hold polluters accountable. "Duke Energy is the third largest source of carbon dioxide in the country" This is not some small company that just services Carrboro.

Keurig coffee will almost always be just one step above instant coffee. There are infinantly better ways to brew coffee than that which has plagued our planet with single use plastic pods. Yes, i know they have reusable pods, but the product still doesn't taste good.

Everyone loves a good foggy morning walk to work.

40°F and rain will forever be the most miserable weather and I will die on this hill.

I only ever get used cats. Cost efficient and just as loveable.

Students at my university's Makerfest made a pinball game that teaches kids about the food pyramid. Fun and educational!

Do you think of yourself as a part of the environment? If not, why? If so, why? This has been an ongoing question for over 50 years that continues to evolve.

Carolina Forward called NC HB 382 the "sore loser bill" and that made my day.

It's Saturday morning yall. Don't forget to take time for yourself if you can. We have to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others.

I was going to get up, but then my cat curled up on my lap. I guess I will never get up now.

Students today will never know a snow day like waking up and turning on the TV to see which school were closed. Now it's turned into a remote learning day. Just let the kids go outside and play in the snow!

The illusion of value is so strong.

Con of working at a university, game day traffic.

Looks like an amazing program!

Teenage Will would be losing his mind in these photos. Last night, I got to MC with Dr. Richard Marks at the Carolina Science Cafe about his career in spatial intelligence and AI. Having spent many years in the Playstation R&D Magic Lab and myself as a lifelong Playstation player, I was thrilled.

Let's extend this party into a Giving Wednesday!

This is your reminder to go visit your local science museum. They are doing cool stuff and we need to support them now more than ever. This is Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill, NC where I have worked for the past 2 years. Highly recommend visiting!

One of my favorite mugs from one of my favorite science podcasts! If Tiny Matters isn't on your regular listening, I highly recommend it. @samjscience.bsky.social and the other amazing hosts, producers, and writers do an incredible job.

Working for a planetarium means I get to learn about our night sky every week. Plus also have an existential crisis about how small we are in the universe at the same time.

Went for a walk on this beautiful autumn afternoon. 9 bird species identified including the wonderful Ruddy Duck.

Biiiiiiiiiig stretch. C'mon, you've got to say it. It is written in the ancient texts.

A survey from the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance has found that a total of 66% of educators are teaching about climate science, and of those, 50% are spending less than 10 hours per year on this topic. Most educators do not feel confident teaching this topic.

"The challenge is not the science, but how do we shift the paradigm" - Julian Agyeman In the Handbook of Sustainable Development discussing environmental justice, sustainability, and climate change.

Working on a research paper while my wife plays stardew valley next to me means I have a soothing soundtrack to work to.

It'd watch this 100%

I put some pesto on my cream cheese bagel this morning. 10/10 would recommend.

Does anyone else not eat pie crust? I've met people who don't and that's weird. It helps balance the flavors and diversify the texture!

Super cool video and I'm glad they did the work to make sure the original creator was recognized. The guy who appropriated the video should be ashamed on so many levels.

It's time for the yearly installment of Turkey Confidential from The Splendid Table and @npr.org where you get good ideas and secondhand embarrassment.

That feeling when you cross the Appalachian mountains and suddenly the Carolina Chickadees turn into Black-capped Chickadees.

Never underestimate the power of a good soft pretzel.

Internet culture is so fascinating. The Dictionary.com word of the year is "demure" which just makes me laugh in all the best ways. www.npr.org/2024/11/26/n...

My nephew has discovered Legos and I am beyond excited. Who remembers their first Lego set? Mine was a hand me down tub of pieces from my dad full of sets from the 70s.

Ban pharmaceutical ads!

I was interviewed in front of a live audience on the Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis podcast last month while attending the Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival. Check out the 20 min episode! open.spotify.com/episode/33H6...

Flashback to when it was warm enough to go diving in my local quarry. Cannot wait for things to warm up next year.

The end of an era. This group made me rethink what music could be and changed the field of percussion forever.