Kat Volk
@katvolk.bsky.social
Planetary scientist, equestrian, and cat herder. Cat posts at: https://bsky.app/profile/katskitties.bsky.social
Ugh. There’s a reason I moved away. I’m not built for this anymore (the house temperature has been turned up for me and I just piled like 4 extra blankets on my bed 😂)
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Ugh. There’s a reason I moved away. I’m not built for this anymore (the house temperature has been turned up for me and I just piled like 4 extra blankets on my bed 😂)
Interesting. Apparently Ohio has passed laws that mean I can access my DMs unless I verify I’m an adult. I don’t want to deal with that bullshit, so if you DM me, I won’t see it for a while
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Interesting. Apparently Ohio has passed laws that mean I can access my DMs unless I verify I’m an adult. I don’t want to deal with that bullshit, so if you DM me, I won’t see it for a while
I can already tell that next Monday me is going to hate current me for how many emails I’ve snoozed to deal with the ….
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I can already tell that next Monday me is going to hate current me for how many emails I’ve snoozed to deal with the ….
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Hi #planetaryScience folks, we have an open position for a *Professor in Planetary Sciences* at the Space Research & Planetary Sciences Division of the @unibe.ch.
Application deadline: *Jan 31, 2026*
Full ad: ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...
Reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Application deadline: *Jan 31, 2026*
Full ad: ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...
Reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Uni Bern: Professor in Planetary Sciences
The Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences of the Physics Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a full-time position as a Professor in Planetary Sciences.
ohws.prospective.ch
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hi #planetaryScience folks, we have an open position for a *Professor in Planetary Sciences* at the Space Research & Planetary Sciences Division of the @unibe.ch.
Application deadline: *Jan 31, 2026*
Full ad: ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...
Reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Application deadline: *Jan 31, 2026*
Full ad: ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...
Reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Desert Christmas party in my kiln. 🌵
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Desert Christmas party in my kiln. 🌵
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this woman is approaching Joe Lieberman levels of “I am going to stroke out from rage every time I see a picture of your face”
“‘We are in this magical, unique time,’ Sinema said of Trump’s health department, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.”
Kyrsten Sinema Is Ready for Her MAHA Turn
In a new interview, the one-time Democrat says the movement for psychedelic medicine should capitalize on the Trump administration.
www.politico.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
this woman is approaching Joe Lieberman levels of “I am going to stroke out from rage every time I see a picture of your face”
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note: Costco pumpkin pie is cheap and good and answers a lot of questions about dessert, and then you can make additional desserts to expand options without panicking about whether there's enough food.
November 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
note: Costco pumpkin pie is cheap and good and answers a lot of questions about dessert, and then you can make additional desserts to expand options without panicking about whether there's enough food.
Little bubs is definitely transitioning to community cat status from feral status! Though we still have some work to do because he’s still a bit scared about the lead-up to petting (approaching and bending down). Gotta love Gus’s loud complaints in the background 😂
November 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Little bubs is definitely transitioning to community cat status from feral status! Though we still have some work to do because he’s still a bit scared about the lead-up to petting (approaching and bending down). Gotta love Gus’s loud complaints in the background 😂
Best use of old horse show trophies: cat toy holders 😂 G&E’s current favorite toys go on the silver platter to indicate their status (it isn’t real silver thankfully. Those are a pain to keep from tarnishing)
November 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Best use of old horse show trophies: cat toy holders 😂 G&E’s current favorite toys go on the silver platter to indicate their status (it isn’t real silver thankfully. Those are a pain to keep from tarnishing)
My entire morning so far has been this one reminding me that I’m severely disappointing her by not reading her mind and figuring out what game/toy she wants to play with this exact moment
November 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My entire morning so far has been this one reminding me that I’m severely disappointing her by not reading her mind and figuring out what game/toy she wants to play with this exact moment
Answering questions at orthopedic appointments is always kind of hilarious. “When did it start?” Well, *this* incident started in August, but also when I was like 13 😂 “is there anywhere else on your body that hurts?” Ummm…always, but for the purposes of this visit, no 😂
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Answering questions at orthopedic appointments is always kind of hilarious. “When did it start?” Well, *this* incident started in August, but also when I was like 13 😂 “is there anywhere else on your body that hurts?” Ummm…always, but for the purposes of this visit, no 😂
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LPI/USRA right now:
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
LPI/USRA right now:
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Come do a PhD at the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC). The avaialble PhD projects starting in the 2026/2027 school year are now up. Application deadline is January 16th . I have project on doing cool things with @vrubinobs.bsky.social Solar System discoveries 🧪🔭.
Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC). The avaialble PhD projects starting in the 2026/2027 school year are now up. Application deadline is January 16th . I have project on doing cool things with @vrubinobs.bsky.social Solar System discoveries 🧪🔭.
PHD Studentships | Astrophysics Research Centre | Queen's University Belfast
www.qub.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Come do a PhD at the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC). The avaialble PhD projects starting in the 2026/2027 school year are now up. Application deadline is January 16th . I have project on doing cool things with @vrubinobs.bsky.social Solar System discoveries 🧪🔭.
Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC). The avaialble PhD projects starting in the 2026/2027 school year are now up. Application deadline is January 16th . I have project on doing cool things with @vrubinobs.bsky.social Solar System discoveries 🧪🔭.
I am quite envious of these two today. They have spent most of the day napping, snuggled up on heated beds
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I am quite envious of these two today. They have spent most of the day napping, snuggled up on heated beds
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
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Applications open on November 20, 2025, and must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
To learn more and apply: www.seti.org/news/seti-in...
To learn more and apply: www.seti.org/news/seti-in...
SETI Institute Invites Applications for the 2026 Mino Postdoctoral Fellowship
www.seti.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Applications open on November 20, 2025, and must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
To learn more and apply: www.seti.org/news/seti-in...
To learn more and apply: www.seti.org/news/seti-in...
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An article from Science about the changes LPSC has made to its abstract submission process. As my colleague @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social states, "This is censorship". www.science.org/content/arti...
‘This is censorship.’ Conference requires abstracts to comply with Trump anti-DEI order
NASA-funded planetary science institute previously scrubbed hundreds of records from its archive
www.science.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
An article from Science about the changes LPSC has made to its abstract submission process. As my colleague @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social states, "This is censorship". www.science.org/content/arti...
It’s a rainy, chilly day, so time for tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch!
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s a rainy, chilly day, so time for tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch!
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November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I for one do not like that the President thinks it's OK for other nations to murder journalists, then host their murderers at the White House
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I for one do not like that the President thinks it's OK for other nations to murder journalists, then host their murderers at the White House
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"Heck of a job, Bobby."
"If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization."
(gift link)
"If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization."
(gift link)
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
"Heck of a job, Bobby."
"If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization."
(gift link)
"If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization."
(gift link)
He is so freaking sweet and cute that I’m going to forgive the fact that he is drooling all over my arm in his sleep
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
He is so freaking sweet and cute that I’m going to forgive the fact that he is drooling all over my arm in his sleep
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My group will be boycotting LPSC and any other LPI meetings.
My group will be boycotting LPSC and any other LPI meetings.
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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My group will be boycotting LPSC and any other LPI meetings.
My group will be boycotting LPSC and any other LPI meetings.
This makes me really glad I don’t go to LPSC, though also perhaps sad that I can’t purposefully refrain from submitting an abstract for this BS 😂
Abstracts submitted to LPSC 2026 are required to comply with White House (non-legally binding) executive orders forbidding mention of topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At least USRA/LPI isn't hiding it.
But is this what our community wants? Or deserves? I don't think so.
At least USRA/LPI isn't hiding it.
But is this what our community wants? Or deserves? I don't think so.
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This makes me really glad I don’t go to LPSC, though also perhaps sad that I can’t purposefully refrain from submitting an abstract for this BS 😂