Andrew S. Troth
@andrewtroth.bsky.social
Trying not to be part of the problem since 1972
Newest audiobook release: https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Distant-Fae-Audiobook/B0DV83RTWL?qid=1742150509&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=gzQwuPeOhtqPuU9j&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=6WTAZVW6JVXM
Newest audiobook release: https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Distant-Fae-Audiobook/B0DV83RTWL?qid=1742150509&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=gzQwuPeOhtqPuU9j&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=6WTAZVW6JVXM
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Video: Cougar seen in Duluth believed to have walked from Nebraska
The mountain lion was seen within a half-mile of Ordean East Middle School, prompting it and Congdon Park Elementary School to enter “secure status” until officials were sure it had mov…
www.twincities.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The Story of How Cats Conquered the World Just Got Weirder
Scientists have found genetic evidence that cat domestication didn't start as early as commonly assumed.
gizmodo.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Record-breaking 75-year-old mother bird prepares to nest
Wisdom has been laying eggs since the Eisenhower Administration.
www.popsci.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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World's Largest Apple Pie Tin
A giant pan is on display to honor a community's sweet efforts.
www.atlasobscura.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This Pharaoh Crashed Another King’s Tomb With His Own Afterlife Workforce
The Ushbati figurines were meant to work for the dead.
gizmodo.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Bird sex fascinated medieval thinkers as much as people today
Modern researchers know about the cuckoo’s cross-species brood parasitism – but one Roman emperor observed this more than 700 years ago.
theconversation.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Ojibwe-language broadcast coming to Friday's Minnesota Wild game
Chato Ombishkebines Gonzalez, one of the announcers, told Cathy Wurzer about preparing for the professional hockey broadcast and what it means to be part of the experience.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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New View of Iconic Butterfly Nebula Is Shockingly Gorgeous
The Gemini South telescope in Chile captured this stunning view of NGC 6302, highlighting the nebula’s intricate structure and dynamic gas flows.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Ancient Melancholy Man
This statue in Holland Park might be one of London’s oldest outdoor statues, but its exact origins are unknown.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend
Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Webb Captures a Stunning Cosmic Structure We've Never Seen Before
The aging pair of stars swing by one another once every 190 years, producing four spirals of dust.
gizmodo.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Watch This Wolf Pull Off an Absolutely Genius Crab Trap Heist
The researchers describe it as a
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November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Moss Survives 9 Months Outside ISS, Somehow Keeps Growing Once Back on Earth
“It is a powerful reminder that life is far more resilient than we often imagine.”
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
MIT researchers designed a device that quickly recovers drinking water from an atmospheric water harvesting material. The system uses ultrasonic waves to shake the water out of the material, recoverin...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut
Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising ‘constant party’ life of cohabiting spiders
Scientists say it could offer clues into the natural world.
www.twincities.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Scientists Wanted to Know How Many Squid Pilot Whales Eat Each Day. What They Found Was Astounding
Short-finned pilot whales love eating squid, and boy do they stuff themselves with it, new research finds.
gizmodo.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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This incredible drone footage shows wolves moving in a single line through deep snow like a living snake
This incredible footage shows a pack of wolves walking in a line through deep snow. The footage was captured from above by a drone. The wolves resemble a snake making its way…
boingboing.net
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Beer yeast leftovers spun into a promising sustainable yarn 50% stronger than wool
Brewery waste can be turned into a cheap, environmentally-friendly textile
www.chemistryworld.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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