I suspect there was a mixup today. I too struggled to remember what day it was.

NEW WRITING: I talk about a new memoir that’s set to debut next week from Gazan physics student Wasim Said, aspiring astrophysicist, who has created a forceful record of the genocide. I also share parts of my conversations with Said. The book is a must read. #BookSky 🧪⚛️🔭

we have gone from a world in which we were told not to cite wikipedia because it was unreliable to a world where wikipedia might be the only reliable source left on the internet and we all owe a lot to the pedantic nerds who got us there

As spotted at the pizza place we went to today.

A Costco box if I’m being on brand.

Hey just finished “Automatic Noodle” book by @annaleen.bsky.social and it’s delightful. I feel it’s part of a new sci-fi genre that focus on place and cozy belonging like the books by Becky Chambers. Different, wholesome. Fun read. I can recommend.

Too much office space Lego is only barely sufficient.

More office supplies.

Friend Really Laying Into Self For Failing To Reply To Email Sooner https://theonion.com/friend-really-laying-into-self-for-failing-to-reply-to-1819579269/

Going through all the stuff from my office during the move, I came across this excellent poster by Lori Porter.

If you see this, quote with the energy you bring to bsky.

Today’s class is on Kepler’s laws, Newtonian gravity and orbits. so of course…

“Ils sont fous ces Romains” Yeah the sky is falling summarizes it nicely. kamounlab.medium.com/le-ciel-va-n...

And if your original watch was while you were a young parent, it gets to be a whole new show! *seriously I have no memory of this show. I know I watched it. It’s delightful.

Upsides to voting in a singular comedian as a singular president.

If all the EU countries start hoarding air defense assets, they can give fewer to Ukraine seems to be the reasoning. Dangerous reasoning.

This is utterly delightful and wonderful and at the same time perhaps a nerd singularity. Can’t wait to try the game out and use it in outreach.

Phil Richmere gave a very accessible and entertaining colloquium on quantum computing at UofL today.

That is an…interesting legal problem to have.

My periodic reminder for #astrosci #astrodon #exoplanets Early Career Researchers to please, please, please have a simple web site with your current email address on it - rationale here: kenworthy.space/advice/

Meanwhile, some fun news. Interview with undergraduate Asaalah Muhammad on working on dwarf galaxies stellar mass. artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/wonder-...

What’s happening online? Oh

NEW: @bradlander.bsky.social joins us to talk political courage, from defending bike lanes early in his career to his efforts to rein in reckless drivers to his cross endorsement of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. We are thrilled to welcome Brad to The War on Cars! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

That does explain why no driver can find the brake pedal. Or exaggerated gesturing.

If you never see people biking in your city, it's not because people don't want to, it's because they don't feel safe doing so. Build the protected, connected infrastructure and watch your city streets come alive with all ages and abilities.

It Only Tuesday https://theonion.com/it-only-tuesday-1819569397/

“The European mind cannot comprehend this” The European mind doesn’t have to.

Let’s check in on the news shall we? Oh

This isn't correct. The Department of War, for nearly 150 years, was just the Army. There was no unified military cabinet level post overseeing both the Army and Navy until DOD. That umbrella was created in 1947. The Dept of war became the departments of the Army and Air Force.

dolly parton and a cup of ambition: thread

The university’s funding opportunities system continues to entertain. Today one in Canada, one in Ireland, and one for people on the postdoc track.

This is great

Berea is an example of Christianity done right.

First I thought “yeah that happens when you got long/lat in degrees and matplotlib wants radians” but I am now leaning towards AI.

I’ve spent a good chunk of my career relying on American science and engineering to keep me alive. Yesterday, RFK Jr. testified at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. It was sad to see him try to destroy the life’s work of so many American scientists. He shouldn’t be in this job.

Yeah that doesn’t shorten their runway sufficiently (they have $$ till halfway next year). If you’re an author take the $$ though. The plan is clearly to file for bankruptcy at some point soon.

We repeatedly blow other parents away with the fact that the kids were included in my insurance in the Netherlands *for free*. HR: we have great benefits!* *for 4x the $$ w/o counting copay. Included it’s probably closer to 6x.

Sometimes the timeline just provides.

Hahahaha no Cycling and public infrastructure.

“Gentlemen you can’t fight in here! This is the war room!”

Subset is whenever whoever ruling France/Germany/Britain gets bored.

Ok week 3 of the semester is a bit early to be *this* tired.

We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...

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That’s…four cups of coffee for that dog. Does that plush pooch have tenure or something?

This is lovely. Train. Traaaaaaaaiiin!

I said no to a thing.