Starting this Friday, four separate #JWST programmes will be exploring physical processes in Jupiter's atmosphere and ionosphere. We're asking amateur astronomers to help provide context imaging over the next few weeks to understand how the atmosphere is changing with time. #planetaryscience

It’s 2026 right? Why are people posting about who I have to vote for in 2028 or else

Was not expecting this on my lunchtime doomscroll

The SAVE America Act would require Americans to prove their citizenship when registering to vote, mostly through a valid passport or birth certificate. It would also require a valid photo identification before voters can cast ballots, which some states already demand. https://to.pbs.org/4qJLLPq

Relevant reading also for #PlanetaryScience folks

This video on the rise of Russ Vought is based on scores of interviews, thousands of pages of emails and dozens of hours of videos and recordings of private briefings given by Vought, most of which have not been previously reported.

I genuinely cannot believe the degree to which we are pissing away this generational breakthrough, even given the fuckmuppets who are involved www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

This is where my prediction comes true: the insane opposition to mRNA vaccines, without any scientific basis, is going to start killing people. Tip of the iceberg, and we’re all on the boat. 🧪 ⚕️ #medsky

What Americans lose if their National Center for Atmospheric Research is dismantled www.space.com/astronomy/ea...

message from MN

it's probably fine

The right-wing push against the average citizen masking was never just about COVID19. Masking was banned in several jurisdictions because it hampers facial recognition.

wrong

Everything moves so fast now. It's impossible to give every event the care and attention it deserves, especially when the bar is "at least no one died." But what happened in Portland outside the ICE building was evidence of yet another escalation—and a terrifying harbinger of things to come.

Trump claims he wants to cap credit card interest rates. But before his announcement, his own regulators filed a legal brief opposing a Colorado law that would do just that. Don’t believe his fake populism for a second. He will always govern for the rich and powerful — not you.

Did you know that 2/3 of Americans are at least “somewhat worried” about global warming -- but 85% of Americans either underestimate how many others are worried, or don’t know enough to say? This key misunderstanding tanks our sense of collective efficacy. How do we overcome it? Talk about it!

Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art. She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S

Attention astrobiology nerds: The talk I gave on Tuesday for the European Astrobiology Institute “The Astrobiological potential of Venus” is now online. 🧪👽🔭 youtu.be/f941vluwtFI?...

Tonight (Jan. 30), the waxing gibbous Moon will be near Jupiter all night. If you have a clear sky, step outside and have a look. The cold air and beauty of the night sky will do you good! SkySafari rendering. #astronomy

The measure of winning will not be in how we spot their harm but how we take care of each other. The government and ICE have years of being ahead of the game and everyone who thought this was theorhetical is about to find out exactly how real it is

Our new supermen have only one weakness and it’s whistles

"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know. This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.

I know a lot of people are noting that they're in generally non political spaces where people are suddenly speaking out against ICE. The crochet & knit crowd is part of it. 2 of the most popular patterns on ravelry rn are Liams hat (free with suggested donation link) and the red resistance hat

People are right to be incensed, but there are more names to uplift. ICE killed an immigrant man named Silverio Villegas González in Chicagoland. He had children. Victor Manuel Diaz was kidnapped in Minneapolis and died in ICE custody on January 14. Their names deserve to be repeated, too.

Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign. Gregory Bovino must also be fired. No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.

I’ve never heard of a “law enforcement” agency putting an officer who just killed someone back on the street under 24 hours. And that’s because all shootings are treated as homicides pending investigation. This is as clear a sign as you’ll get that DHS personnel enjoy practical immunity from murder.

ICE is trying to buy a warehouse close to where I live, and there's no way you can pretend that's humanitarian conditions. It's a WAREHOUSE. It's not suitable for human occupation. I wish politicians would even remotely address that.

Call. Your. Senators. Right. Fucking. Now. It’s ok if your voice shakes while you leave the voice mail. If you cry. If you cuss. If you’re inarticulate. Just get the message across. bsky.app/profile/jaso...

Calling all undergrad and graduate students looking for summer research opportunities! The application deadline is approaching quickly for the 2026 summer student program at the NSF NRAO/GBO. 🚨 Apply by February 1! 🚨 #Astronomy #RadioAstronomy #NRAO #GBO #SummerStudent #REU

The challenge is that due to various quirks of American governance, there's no guarantee that congressionally appropriated funds are actually allocated as per legislation. Most "cuts" in 2025 stemmed not from funding decreases but non-disbursement of extant funds for partisan political reasons.[1/2]

MUST READ thread before Monday night's forecasted G4 / SEVERE geomagnetic storm. Auroras could be seen as far south as the U.S.-Mexico border at times. Widespread mid-latitude displays are possible. Here's what you need to know to have a successful aurora chase tonight! 🧵 #heliophysics #aurora

ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.

What's Up With COVID and What We Can Do About It: 2026 Edition I've thoroughly updated this public health propaganda zine! With new information about: Adjusting mask fit CO2 monitoring Improving ventilation for infection control Read at newlevant.com/COVIDzine or in the thread below 👇

A few months ago, ICE hired me I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!" My latest for Slate

Timeline cleanse courtesy of mother nature and geologic time. Sunrise in the towering hogbacks formed by Benton Group, 100 million years ago.

that about sums it all up

Every person on Bluesky should know: * Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever * Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies * Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured * Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic www.404media.co/the-200-site...

Every ICE agent and on up has to be investigated and face justice for the horrors they have done, from the first day of the agency’s creation. Abolish. Prosecute. Consequences.

Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.” So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?

I’m glad to see Bill say this. But when after a century of just the type of abuse we saw today - relentless and cruel, ensnaring our children and intimidating our communities - young Black people said in frustration, anger, and demand for change “defund the police” - so many of you denounced them.

WITNESS: "I just can't let this narrative of self-defense go any further. That’s absolutely not what it was… ICE agents didn’t let anyone help her for 15 minutes, then medics couldn’t get through with their ambulance.”

Trump's mass deportation raids have led to violent confrontations across the US. Today, a woman originally from Colorado was killed in Minneapolis. Witnesses say she was trying to comply with conflicting orders from agents. The Trump administration calls her a domestic terrorist.

It was not "domestic terrorism.” It was state sanctioned violence. A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions. Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.

Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power - file impeachment articles every day in the House - withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee - be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable

Last January, when many of us were telling everyone that Trump's appointees were all terrible, The Washington Post gave thumbs up to many of the worst of the worst. Listen to and support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

If you won't listen to us, maybe you'll listen to this horse.

Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation. I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Congress could, and should, impeach, remove, and convict by the end of the day.