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David Abuín Eichinger

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I enjoy playing with family, reading science fiction and history, gardening, board games, and jazzercise. I'm a father, husband, Navy veteran, and graduate student studying computer science at George Mason University. Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@David

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · Jun 25

"There are only four kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been caregivers.
Those who are currently caregivers.
Those who will be caregivers.
And those who will need caregiving."
- Rosalynn Carter
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America’s Caregiving Crisis | Full Documentary | PBS

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(re-release) JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual

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Tristan Harris – The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | The Daily Show

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses

Nine members of the Canadian Supreme Court sitting for a photo. They are dressed in red robes trimmed in white.

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Georg Weizsäcker @georgweizsaecker.bsky.social · 6d

Proposals for ERC-funded relocation from the US to Europe went up from 23 to 114. 👇🏼

The ERC doubled the maximum grant size, so it‘s a mix of push and pull.

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Top US researchers rush to relocate to Europe

U.S.-based applicants to a prestigious EU research scheme have increased five-fold.

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 8d

"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel."
- Samuel Johnson, 1775

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent."
- Isaac Asimov, 1951

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This Republic of Suffering

Drew Gilpin Faust on the Civil War

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Mike Wiser @drmikewiser.bsky.social · 8d

Science teachers take note.

Burrito Justice @burritojustice.bsky.social · 9d

quick while the government is shut down let’s all switch to metric

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 9d

"Hello, world" from Robotixx Lab.

David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 9d

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Fuse Grand Celebration | Mason Square | George Mason University

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 9d

Dr. Xuesu Xiao's Robotixx Lab at George Mason University

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 10d

This reminds me of the Blues Brothers.

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Dan Chamberlain @danc-eco.bsky.social · 10d

We are seeking an ornithologist/modeller for a 2-year POST-DOC in Turin. Using archaeological remains, we will reconstruct past avian communities to understand the impacts of climate change and human pressure on birds through time. For details see cutt.ly/irN76QDZ PLEASE RT. #ornithology #AviArch

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 13d

I'm sure next year's eligibility requirement would be for those that can do a triple axel on the ice.

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 13d

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"Fighting doesn't always result in victory, but surrendering guarantees defeat. "

Lower Than Cowards

The surrender of America’s elites

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Gillian E. Bergmann, PhD @ingridblv426.bsky.social · 20d

Want to learn more about seed microbiomes and/or share your work? Come join us!!

Ahmed Abdelfattah @aabdelfattah.bsky.social · 20d

We are very excited to make the first announcement of SeedCon 2026. Please mark your calendars and look out for further updates on seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome #MicrobialInheritance #PlantMicrobiome #Conference

SeedCon2026 @seed-con.bsky.social · 20d

Save the Date!
Join us for SeedCon 2026 – The First International Seed Microbiome Conference in Potsdam, Germany.
📅 May 5–7, 2026
More details coming soon: seedcon.org
#SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome #MicrobialInheritance #PlantMicrobiome #Conference

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 19d

"Tell me and I will forget.
Show me and I will remember.
Involve me and I will understand."

David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 20d

That’s no moon.

David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 20d

I think people should get a library card and read more books.
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Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 20d

Monarch butterfly hatched from its cocoon today. I wish could have seen it and that I had a camera that could catch these things.

David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 20d

I had had this book on my shelf since 2019 and had yet to read it until now. It's a short read. I had high hopes for it when I got it. He didn't discuss creativity at all. He wrote that the humanities were incoherent but it was this book that was aimless. I do not recommend this book.

Cover to EO Wilson's The Origins of Creativity

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Dr. Nikki Crowley @nicoleacrowley.bsky.social · 21d

WE ARE... hiring!

Penn State Biology & the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is recruiting a tenure track or tenured neurobiologist (Assistant or Associate Professor rank), and the committee is open to a broad scope of scientific questions.

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David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 23d

Robotixx Lab at George Mason University

David Abuín Eichinger @davideichinger.bsky.social · 24d

Learned earlier tonight from the class rep that a classmate of ours, Cory Walls, passed away from cancer last Friday evening. He leaves behind his wife and three children. Cory graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 2006 as a marine engineer and naval officer. He sailed as Chief Engineer.

Cory is third one from the right next to Ray Serzanin in the green John Deere hat.

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Andrew Clarke @andclarke.bsky.social · 25d

Extremely glad I stayed up to watch this, there might never be another finish to an elite marathon like this one. I grew up in Tanzania, incredibly happy for its beautiful people and for Simbu, who I’ve seen come close several times. Mungu ibariki Tanzania!

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