Kimberly Cartier
@astrokimcartier.bsky.social
Senior Science Reporter for @eos.org at the American Geophysical Union, former astronomer who still loves all things space. Posts reflect my own views. Signal: kstar.20 She/her 🏳️🌈✡️
🎵 One of these moons is not like the others, one of these moons just doesn’t belong… 🎵 (it’s Mab, so weird, we love her) 🧪🔭🪐
My latest for @eos.org ahead of #AGU25:
eos.org/articles/ura...
My latest for @eos.org ahead of #AGU25:
eos.org/articles/ura...
Uranus’s Small Moons Are Dark, Red, and Water-Poor - Eos
…Except for Mab, which is even weirder than expected.
eos.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎵 One of these moons is not like the others, one of these moons just doesn’t belong… 🎵 (it’s Mab, so weird, we love her) 🧪🔭🪐
My latest for @eos.org ahead of #AGU25:
eos.org/articles/ura...
My latest for @eos.org ahead of #AGU25:
eos.org/articles/ura...
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New observations of Uranus’s small inner moons to be presented at #AGU25 reveal that they’re darker, redder, and more water-poor than their larger counterparts. And they’re not always where they should be. 🧪🔭🪐 eos.org/articles/ura...
Uranus’s Small Moons Are Dark, Red, and Water-Poor - Eos
…Except for Mab, which is even weirder than expected.
eos.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New observations of Uranus’s small inner moons to be presented at #AGU25 reveal that they’re darker, redder, and more water-poor than their larger counterparts. And they’re not always where they should be. 🧪🔭🪐 eos.org/articles/ura...
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Well well well 😅
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Well well well 😅
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Azeen has this platform because women in astronomy helped her report major stories about alleged perpetrators of sexual misconduct in our field, like Lawrence Krauss. This is what she has done with the platform. It haunts me. 🔭
It's absolutely disgusting what the New York Times, and particularly Azeen Ghorayshi, is doing with its coverage of autism. It's so deeply irresponsible.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Azeen has this platform because women in astronomy helped her report major stories about alleged perpetrators of sexual misconduct in our field, like Lawrence Krauss. This is what she has done with the platform. It haunts me. 🔭
Hey there #AstroSky! I have a cosmology question that I need a sanity check on. Can someone hop into my DMs to chat about it? 🧪🔭 Thank you!
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hey there #AstroSky! I have a cosmology question that I need a sanity check on. Can someone hop into my DMs to chat about it? 🧪🔭 Thank you!
Kilauea, so hot 🥵
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Kilauea, so hot 🥵
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Folks seem to be forgetting this so I’m here to remind you:
‘So far, five boys Michael Jackson shared beds with have accused him of abuse: Jordie Chandler, Jason Francia, Gavin Arvizo, Wade Robson, and Jimmy Safechuck. Jackson had the same nickname for Chandler and Arvizo: “Rubba.”‘
‘So far, five boys Michael Jackson shared beds with have accused him of abuse: Jordie Chandler, Jason Francia, Gavin Arvizo, Wade Robson, and Jimmy Safechuck. Jackson had the same nickname for Chandler and Arvizo: “Rubba.”‘
10 Undeniable Facts About the Michael Jackson Sexual-Abuse Allegations
The author, who spent more than a decade covering the scandal for V.F., shares the key revelations and insights that viewers of the new HBO documentary Leaving Neverland need to know.
www.vanityfair.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Folks seem to be forgetting this so I’m here to remind you:
‘So far, five boys Michael Jackson shared beds with have accused him of abuse: Jordie Chandler, Jason Francia, Gavin Arvizo, Wade Robson, and Jimmy Safechuck. Jackson had the same nickname for Chandler and Arvizo: “Rubba.”‘
‘So far, five boys Michael Jackson shared beds with have accused him of abuse: Jordie Chandler, Jason Francia, Gavin Arvizo, Wade Robson, and Jimmy Safechuck. Jackson had the same nickname for Chandler and Arvizo: “Rubba.”‘
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Your yearly reminder that “holiday” celebrations that only include Christian traditions are not, in fact, inclusive even if you don’t use the word Christmas, so tbh I’d rather you just say it’s Christmas.
Until a few years ago, ugly holiday sweaters didn’t exist. They’re ugly Christmas sweaters, with some generic Jewish iconography to be “inclusive.” But the truth is, when I have to buy one to wear to a work party, I feel like I’m in another culture’s drag.
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Your yearly reminder that “holiday” celebrations that only include Christian traditions are not, in fact, inclusive even if you don’t use the word Christmas, so tbh I’d rather you just say it’s Christmas.
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I’m going to talk about what it’s like to grow up Jewish in America, but not the way you’ve probably heard. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I had an incredibly special childhood as an American Jewish kid. I grew up in Beverly Hills, surrounded by other Jewish kids.
Someone come slap the phone out of my hand before I writes thread about why I hate Ugly “Holiday” Sweater parties
November 18, 2024 at 3:54 AM
I’m going to talk about what it’s like to grow up Jewish in America, but not the way you’ve probably heard. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I had an incredibly special childhood as an American Jewish kid. I grew up in Beverly Hills, surrounded by other Jewish kids.
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When you say holiday but mean Christmas, you erase my holiday. I don’t need you to share them! I don’t need to have a company dreidel competition (although we should). I’m an adult now, I know I’m a minority. But don’t send me an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater and expect me to care.
November 18, 2024 at 7:28 AM
When you say holiday but mean Christmas, you erase my holiday. I don’t need you to share them! I don’t need to have a company dreidel competition (although we should). I’m an adult now, I know I’m a minority. But don’t send me an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater and expect me to care.
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Is this what freedom is like?
Why the Transportation Department wants you to dress 'with respect' at the airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants travelers to be on their best behavior and "dress respectfully" when they fly.
www.usatoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Is this what freedom is like?
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i feel…nuts
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
i feel…nuts
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The extreme and psychotic overreaction by Trump and Stephen Miller to Democratic military vets in the Senate and House urging service members to remember that their oath is to the Constitution and not a man tells us a lot about the Trump admin’s plans for the military.
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The extreme and psychotic overreaction by Trump and Stephen Miller to Democratic military vets in the Senate and House urging service members to remember that their oath is to the Constitution and not a man tells us a lot about the Trump admin’s plans for the military.
How about no? I guarantee you, navigating an airport with kids while paying for overpriced coffee would only be made worse if I had to wear a dress and heels while doing it.
Instead, let's improve air travel by ensuring that air traffic controllers are paid during shutdowns. How 'bout that?
Instead, let's improve air travel by ensuring that air traffic controllers are paid during shutdowns. How 'bout that?
Trump's Transportation Secretary on how to improve air travel:
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
How about no? I guarantee you, navigating an airport with kids while paying for overpriced coffee would only be made worse if I had to wear a dress and heels while doing it.
Instead, let's improve air travel by ensuring that air traffic controllers are paid during shutdowns. How 'bout that?
Instead, let's improve air travel by ensuring that air traffic controllers are paid during shutdowns. How 'bout that?
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During the U.S. government shutdown, several NASA missions observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed by Mars. Check out some of their amazing images, including this one from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter! 🧪🔭☄️
📸 NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
science.nasa.gov/solar-system...
📸 NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
science.nasa.gov/solar-system...
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
During the U.S. government shutdown, several NASA missions observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed by Mars. Check out some of their amazing images, including this one from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter! 🧪🔭☄️
📸 NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
science.nasa.gov/solar-system...
📸 NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
science.nasa.gov/solar-system...
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How can scientists & communicators responsibly report on the search for life?
Last year, experts came together to tackle this problem & we’re proud that our own @astrokimcartier.bsky.social was among them!
Read a report that summarizes the discussions here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Last year, experts came together to tackle this problem & we’re proud that our own @astrokimcartier.bsky.social was among them!
Read a report that summarizes the discussions here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Communicating Discoveries in the Search for Life in the Universe Workshop Report
journals.sagepub.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
How can scientists & communicators responsibly report on the search for life?
Last year, experts came together to tackle this problem & we’re proud that our own @astrokimcartier.bsky.social was among them!
Read a report that summarizes the discussions here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Last year, experts came together to tackle this problem & we’re proud that our own @astrokimcartier.bsky.social was among them!
Read a report that summarizes the discussions here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Well, I didn't think I'd say this again 8 years after leaving academia but...it's #PaperDay! 🧪🔭🧬
Last year I participated in a workshop about communicating the search for life and then I helped write a report about our discussions. You can read it here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Last year I participated in a workshop about communicating the search for life and then I helped write a report about our discussions. You can read it here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
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journals.sagepub.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Well, I didn't think I'd say this again 8 years after leaving academia but...it's #PaperDay! 🧪🔭🧬
Last year I participated in a workshop about communicating the search for life and then I helped write a report about our discussions. You can read it here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
Last year I participated in a workshop about communicating the search for life and then I helped write a report about our discussions. You can read it here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
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It really is disgusting that Trump can insult, berate, single out, threaten, and demean female reporters on a daily basis for asking fair and legitimate questions and you can’t find a single Republican woman in Congress to say it is inappropriate behavior.
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
It really is disgusting that Trump can insult, berate, single out, threaten, and demean female reporters on a daily basis for asking fair and legitimate questions and you can’t find a single Republican woman in Congress to say it is inappropriate behavior.
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
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Let me tell you about the other Epstein files the Trump administration is STILL HIDING — records that aren’t affected by the bill Congress passed today.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Let me tell you about the other Epstein files the Trump administration is STILL HIDING — records that aren’t affected by the bill Congress passed today.
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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So you mistakenly dismembered a journalist?
MBS claims the murder of Khashoggi was "a huge mistake and we're our doing our best that this doesn't happen again."
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
So you mistakenly dismembered a journalist?
.....Things happen? Things happen?!?!? The murder and dismemberment of a respected American journalist by a foreign government just "happens" ?!?!?
This makes me sick. What a disgraceful person. 🤬
This makes me sick. What a disgraceful person. 🤬
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
.....Things happen? Things happen?!?!? The murder and dismemberment of a respected American journalist by a foreign government just "happens" ?!?!?
This makes me sick. What a disgraceful person. 🤬
This makes me sick. What a disgraceful person. 🤬