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Dr. Jens Foell

@jensfoell.de

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I used to scan brains, now I talk about science for a living. Science editor, science podcaster, and SPIEGEL-bestselling writer. Founder of @realscientists.de and trainer at @nawik.de. Looks even worse IRL. 🔗 https://jensfoell.de

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · Oct 20

Remember: If it requires the deliberate and coordinated suppression of information by the scientists of the world to be true, it most probably isn’t.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 3h

Ui! Nee, kenne ich noch nicht!

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 1d

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 13h

From this day on, any mention of the phrase “more money than brains” shall be accompanied by this screenshot

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 1d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 13h

German-speaking sciencey friends: we have a surprise opening for an opportunity to curate the @realscientists.de account. This could be your chance!

Matthis @ Real Scientists DE @realscientists.de · 14h

[Admin] Hallo alle miteinander, hier bei @realscientists.de ist spontan eine Woche frei geworden: die ab dem 20. Oktober. Wenn ihr schon immer mal eine Woche lang diesen Account bespielen wolltet, ist JETZT eure Gelegenheit dazu.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

Wer will LIVE dabei sein wenn @christianscharun.de und ich LIVE eine LIVE-Episode unseres LIVE-Podcasts aufnehmen? Kommt nach Karlsruhe für das LIVE-Event des Jahres (oder zumindest das der nächsten Woche). Tickets sind kostenlos, aber begrenzt. Mehr Info hier: tickets.tollhaus.de/produkte/867...

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

Vielen Dank für den Hinweis — eventuell wird dir der Anfang unserer neuen Folge morgen früh gut gefallen 😉

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

Update: I just got myself an Otterbox case, based on the responses I received from y’all. Thank you to everyone!

Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

❤️❤️❤️

Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

I got involved with a social media science communication account almost 10 years ago, which has directly led to me now doing science communication full time.

To illustrate the impact that this career change has had on my life: I was recognized by a stranger at the train station today 🫨

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 2d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Alexandra Gallant-Lee @alexandragallant.com · 1d

The entire trajectory of my life changed because I posted some silly fanart on Tumblr.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 2d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 1d

*Ich* habe zu danken, fürs Lesen und Folgen! ❤️
Und die Seite wurde tatsächlich seit langem nicht gepflegt, das werden wir mal in Angriff nehmen 🙂

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 2d

George Orwell’s Animal Crossing

Someone in a frog costume facing down a line of police in riot gear

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 2d

You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 3d

Robin Williams daughter Zelda is pleading with people to stop creating AI videos of her Dad.

I’m pleading with you to stop using generative AI.

It’s destructive to the environment.

It’s destructive to artists.

It’s destructive to humanity.

It steals from us and churns out slop.

Just stop.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 3d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 3d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 2d

Unrestrained and unregulated fascism. We'll see widespread on-screen killings of innocent civilians next (even more than we're seeing now, I mean)

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

“There’s a baby!”

Guns drawn. Windows smashed. With a 1 month old in the car. (They did this as he was coming home from an immigration court appointment— which is illegal in Colorado: coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/i...)

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Emily Hunt @emily.space · 3d

Absolutely fascinating data: almost everywhere other than in North America, screen time use has gone *down* since 2022. Has social media enshittified itself too much?

Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 3d

This sounds plausible to me. But if it’s true, it means that the age of social media might be over soon, with only the old and wrinkled (like myself) spending any actual time there.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 3d

This sounds plausible to me. But if it’s true, it means that the age of social media might be over soon, with only the old and wrinkled (like myself) spending any actual time there.

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 3d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 3d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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Marko R. @rima73.bsky.social · 4d

Einfacher und kompetenter kann man Physik nicht erklären. Kann ich nur empfehlen. 👍

Dr. Christian Scharun @christianscharun.de · 4d

Strahlung ist überall - und in manchen Fällen auch keineswegs ungefährlich (z. B. UV oder Röntgen). Doch wie sieht es mit WLAN und Handystrahlung aus? Das klären wir in der neuesten Folge MAITHINK X für euch und debunken ganz nebenbei noch den Mythos von Wünschelruten und Erdstrahlen! Schaut rein! 🤓

5G, WLan & Co: Wann ist Strahlung schädlich?

Handys, Mikrowellen, WLAN, 5G – wir sind überall von Strahlung umgeben. Viele Menschen machen sich Sorgen um gesundheitliche Schäden durch Strahlung.

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 4d

One of my very favorite dishes

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 4d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 4d

It’s a hard thing to accept. I’m still processing through this. But I do think you’re absolutely correct.

Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 4d

#OTD 120 years ago, the T. rex got its name:

“I propose to make this animal the type of the new genus Tyrannosaurus, in reference to its size, which greatly exceeds that of any carnivorous land animal hitherto described.”

Find the original paper here:
digitallibrary.amnh.org/server/api/c...

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