I don’t understand why we need a “Columbus Day” when this country celebrates incompetent white men failing up and taking what isn’t theirs all year round.

Doing an art market and seeing faces light up when they see tardigrades makes me really happy. Introducing people to tardigrades at art markets also makes me really happy. Tardigrades make me really happy. #sciart #tardigrades #inverts #waterbears

🔬🦠🧫🧪 #MicroSky This is the most fantatic video I've ever seen: a Tardigrade strolling on a Volvox by Penny Fenton #NikonSmallWorld #DarkField www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/20...

EXPLOSION GANG!!!

Hang in there, struggling artists

One thing that comes through awfully clearly in these ICE videos is how many of these goons gravitated toward the job because being able to assault people with impunity is a big thrill for them.

Do not look away. This is what devastation sounds like. I worked with some of USAID’s brightest, including many with disabilities, who built hope from nothing. That hope is shattered. The inhumanity of this regime is unforgivable.

Excellent headline

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

One time I made a taxonomy of my favorite Star Trek series (DS9, Voyager, TNG) to see how often, and in what role, the species were represented.

Like I want to state this very bluntly, Jimmy Kimmel is being pilloried by fascists because he *played a clip of a thing that the president said to a journalist*

Fascism is here. We are not “getting closer” or “in danger of.” This matters because it frames our discussion: We aren’t trying to prevent it, we’re trying to defeat it. It’s not taking over our institutions, it’s taken them over. Otherwise, we’re always behind, fighting a past we’ve already lost.

Accurate! Here’s my weird zine about microbes! #zines #microbes #inverts

This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

Eat the rich. #eachtherich #weirdart #goblinart #montsters

if y’all don’t at least boost Clarkisha’s post(s) about this, you’re ruining my birthday

When I’m having a bad mental health day I remember that tardigrades have survived all 5 mass extinctions. It’s oddly helpful. #mentalhealth #tardigrades #sciart #inverts #waterbears

End of week. Post a WIP. #smallrtist #inverts #worm #weirdart #art

To every Democratic Party consultant, candidate, staffer, and operative I have ever said “money doesn’t vote” to, I would like to reiterate…MONEY DOESNT VOTE.

Yes, I flipped off a bigot harassing toddlers at a drag queen story hour. No, I won't apologize for it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXd7...

Hands up #BlackInMicro Early Career Researchers!! 🙌🏾👩🏽‍🔬👨🏾‍💻🧑🏾‍🔬 We are now accepting abstracts for the ECR Symposium on Wed. October 15, on Careers & Research Day. Submit your abstract at tinyurl.com/BIM-abst...#BlackInMicroby July 8, 11.59PM EST! #BiM2025 #BlackInMicrobiology #EarlyCareerResearch

your friendly reminder that there is no moral way to become a billionaire

When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I'm working on a quickstart guide for people who want to plant native plants, but don't know all the things to consider when choosing plants. I think this is inherently challenging due to the absolute mountain of caveats that goes into doing this properly. However. Here's where we're at.

If you see this, post a monster.

Organize like mycelium, friends. #art #smallrtist #mushroomart #protestart

Started this a few months ago and finally picked it up to finish it today. They keep pushing and pushing, but we are cockroaches, bb! We are fungi. We will find a way. #art #protestart #bugs #weirdart #illustration

Be nice to a bug today

They claim science is secretly partisan so their solution is to make it formally partisan, while also defunding it completely…? Seems so efficient, thanks.

ROTIFERS (and a ciliate). It’s mostly #rotifers and I was practicing the “squash and stretch” animation principle. #art #inverts #invertebrates #weirdart #animation

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What the actual fuck?

This is amazing!

You asked for it, you got it. Biology is Bigger than Binaries is now on a shirt! Designed by @franzanth.bsky.social, printed here in Philly on 100% cotton Next Level Tees. We've got... ironically 2 colors to choose from lmao. Pre-order open until May 31! squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/bina...

My dad created this petition and it would mean a lot to me (and him) if you would sign it. #trump #impeach chng.it/BSCsBd8r

Cockroaches are canonically trans. 🏳️‍⚧️ Nothing is that strong and cis. #stickers #art #queerart #invertebrates #cockroaches #transpride

These rotifers are acting as good practice for the “squash and stretch” animation principle! The ciliate is there for the chaos factor. #art #2danimation #rotifer #sciart #smallartist

Have you made any weird silly little art recently? Do that, it’s important. #art #sillyart #artinspo #weirdart

The squishiest lichen around. #stuffies #weirart #oc #lichen #art #handmade

I think I’m going to try Procreate Dreams and animate these buds. Will post progress! #rotifers #microworlds #littleguys #sciart #invertebrates

I feel like birds can talk and they’re hiding it from us

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Here’s a silly bristle worm-inspired friend for #invertefest. I’m pretty sure this guy hangs around your local coffee shop. #art #worms #bugs #weirdart #illustration

Here is a cool trillium. I used to think they were fairy flowers when I was little. Still kinda do, #trillium #plants #nature

Do microbes count for #invertefest? Hopefully, cuz here’s a zine I recently made with facts about some of my favorite microscopic life. #art #microscopy #zine #invertebrates