Jeanne Timmons
@mostlymammoths.bsky.social
Freelance writer (she/her) interested in paleontology and archaeology. Avatar by Natalia Jagielska.
https://mostlymammoths.wordpress.com/freelance-work/
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"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way." - the late Congressman John Lewis
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Found out today that an institution where I’m a guest speaker can’t help me with arrangements for accommodations (arrangements, not costs) because I come with my family. Pretty ironic given today we‘re meant to celebrate women in science.
"The academic structure … makes planning for a family feel like an impossible luxury."
In this #ScienceWorkingLife, two postdocs share how, as women in academia, having children can feel impossible—and how talking about it makes them feel less alone. https://scim.ag/46uBWgD #WomenInScienceDay
In this #ScienceWorkingLife, two postdocs share how, as women in academia, having children can feel impossible—and how talking about it makes them feel less alone. https://scim.ag/46uBWgD #WomenInScienceDay
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Found out today that an institution where I’m a guest speaker can’t help me with arrangements for accommodations (arrangements, not costs) because I come with my family. Pretty ironic given today we‘re meant to celebrate women in science.
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I’ve never botanized in Australia, so I’ve never seen anything like this in the wild: Hakea victoria has magnificent, cabbage-like leaves that look like glowing embers. The small, white flowers, hidden by the leaves, are not showy. Photos are by don_vincent CCBYNC4. #Proteaceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
January 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I’ve never botanized in Australia, so I’ve never seen anything like this in the wild: Hakea victoria has magnificent, cabbage-like leaves that look like glowing embers. The small, white flowers, hidden by the leaves, are not showy. Photos are by don_vincent CCBYNC4. #Proteaceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
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On 2nd March at 17:00 (GMT)/12:00 (EST) we will discuss a pre-circulated paper titled “La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade” by Dr. Elise Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell will introduce the paper for discussion.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/race-and-the...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/race-and-the...
“La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade - Dr. Elise A. Mitchell - 2nd March — CEMS KCL Blog
On 2nd March at 17:00 (GMT)/12:00 (EST) we will discuss a pre-circulated paper titled “La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade” by Dr. Elise Mitchell (Swarthmor...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 2:56 AM
On 2nd March at 17:00 (GMT)/12:00 (EST) we will discuss a pre-circulated paper titled “La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade” by Dr. Elise Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell will introduce the paper for discussion.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/race-and-the...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/race-and-the...
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'Brave' isn't a big enough word to describe the orphans in our care. Nothing can erase their past, but we can offer them the wild future they deserve. There is always space for one more our foster family – could it be you? sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/a...
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
'Brave' isn't a big enough word to describe the orphans in our care. Nothing can erase their past, but we can offer them the wild future they deserve. There is always space for one more our foster family – could it be you? sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/a...
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To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with three of the women we work with to talk about their journeys in #STEM. Elizabeth, Jodie, and Susan shared their experiences in #archaeology and #palaeontology.
👉 Read the full Q&A: beringia.com/learn/news-r...
👉 Read the full Q&A: beringia.com/learn/news-r...
February 12, 2026 at 1:40 AM
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with three of the women we work with to talk about their journeys in #STEM. Elizabeth, Jodie, and Susan shared their experiences in #archaeology and #palaeontology.
👉 Read the full Q&A: beringia.com/learn/news-r...
👉 Read the full Q&A: beringia.com/learn/news-r...
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate
The legislation would overhaul federal election laws in all 50 states by imposing new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. But it faces a daunting path in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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New paper to reflect on during the International Women in Science Day.
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"Barriers Affecting Mexican Women in Paleontology: Challenges and Proposals for Building a Women’s Support Network"
paleontologiamexicana.geologia.unam.mx/index.php/pa...
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"Barriers Affecting Mexican Women in Paleontology: Challenges and Proposals for Building a Women’s Support Network"
paleontologiamexicana.geologia.unam.mx/index.php/pa...
Vista de Barreras que afectan a las mujeres mexicanas en la paleontología: desafíos y propuestas para formar una red de apoyo femenina
paleontologiamexicana.geologia.unam.mx
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
New paper to reflect on during the International Women in Science Day.
🧪⛏️⚒️🦕🦖
"Barriers Affecting Mexican Women in Paleontology: Challenges and Proposals for Building a Women’s Support Network"
paleontologiamexicana.geologia.unam.mx/index.php/pa...
🧪⛏️⚒️🦕🦖
"Barriers Affecting Mexican Women in Paleontology: Challenges and Proposals for Building a Women’s Support Network"
paleontologiamexicana.geologia.unam.mx/index.php/pa...
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Happy International Women In Science Day! I had an amazing time speaking with fellow female scientists and paleoartists on todays paleoart panel with @extinctfineart.bsky.social . Pictured here is me and one of the key Diplodocus skin specimens that led to our recent discovery on Dippy Colors 🦕🌈
February 12, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Happy International Women In Science Day! I had an amazing time speaking with fellow female scientists and paleoartists on todays paleoart panel with @extinctfineart.bsky.social . Pictured here is me and one of the key Diplodocus skin specimens that led to our recent discovery on Dippy Colors 🦕🌈
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Pam Bondi brought a document to the Judiciary Committee today that had my search history of the Epstein files on it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Pam Bondi brought a document to the Judiciary Committee today that had my search history of the Epstein files on it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
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Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
Pam Bondi goes on attack during questioning by House judiciary committee over handling of files @samrlevine.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘You’re a washed-up loser lawyer’: Pam Bondi taunts Democrats over Epstein
US attorney general goes on attack during questioning by House judiciary committee over handling of files
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Pam Bondi goes on attack during questioning by House judiciary committee over handling of files @samrlevine.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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I asked AG Bondi to turn around to the survivors in the room and apologize for not protecting their identities in the release of the Epstein files. She wouldn’t look at them.
The way the DOJ has treated these survivors while conducting a massive cover up is absolutely disgraceful.
The way the DOJ has treated these survivors while conducting a massive cover up is absolutely disgraceful.
February 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I asked AG Bondi to turn around to the survivors in the room and apologize for not protecting their identities in the release of the Epstein files. She wouldn’t look at them.
The way the DOJ has treated these survivors while conducting a massive cover up is absolutely disgraceful.
The way the DOJ has treated these survivors while conducting a massive cover up is absolutely disgraceful.
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A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
February 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
After the storm ❄️
February 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
After the storm ❄️
Who stops their car on the way to work to get a picture?
I do. And it doesn't do what I witnessed justice. ❄️
I do. And it doesn't do what I witnessed justice. ❄️
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Who stops their car on the way to work to get a picture?
I do. And it doesn't do what I witnessed justice. ❄️
I do. And it doesn't do what I witnessed justice. ❄️
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
❤️ I can imagine. I hope I get to see it someday.
Borealopelta really is just obscenely beautiful. Just a jaw-dropping fossil.
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 PM
❤️ I can imagine. I hope I get to see it someday.
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Feeding strategies of the Pleistocene insular dwarf elephants Palaeoloxodon falconeri and Palaeoloxodon mnaidriensis from Sicily (Italy) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @flaviastrani.bsky.social @unizar.es @iucaunizar.bsky.social @datadryad.bsky.social @datadryad.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Feeding strategies of the Pleistocene insular dwarf elephants Palaeoloxodon falconeri and Palaeoloxodon mnaidriensis from Sicily (Italy) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @flaviastrani.bsky.social @unizar.es @iucaunizar.bsky.social @datadryad.bsky.social @datadryad.bsky.social
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dwarf elephants from the Pleistocene of Sicily at the paleontological museum in Rome #FossilFriday
February 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
dwarf elephants from the Pleistocene of Sicily at the paleontological museum in Rome #FossilFriday
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Perhaps this is a folk memory? In the Pleistocene dwarf elephants lived on Mediterranean islands such as Sicily and Crete. Some were barely a meter tall at the withers. Now extinct. Some species existed until the arrival of humans 12,000 years ago. This fossil is at the museum in Siracusa, Sicily.
April 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Perhaps this is a folk memory? In the Pleistocene dwarf elephants lived on Mediterranean islands such as Sicily and Crete. Some were barely a meter tall at the withers. Now extinct. Some species existed until the arrival of humans 12,000 years ago. This fossil is at the museum in Siracusa, Sicily.
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POV: you are ichthyosaur food
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM
POV: you are ichthyosaur food
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What do we want?
Fossil databases! 🐚🦕
When do we want them?
Forever! 🗓️
Nice new paper highlighting how academic funding systems and digital architecture need to change, to ensure we can protect and sustain our precious fossil data 📚
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Fossil databases! 🐚🦕
When do we want them?
Forever! 🗓️
Nice new paper highlighting how academic funding systems and digital architecture need to change, to ensure we can protect and sustain our precious fossil data 📚
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The billion-dollar case for sustaining palaeontology’s digital databases - Nature Ecology & Evolution
The authors survey community palaeontological databases, documenting their contributions to science as well as their vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for the future of open science databas...
www.nature.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
What do we want?
Fossil databases! 🐚🦕
When do we want them?
Forever! 🗓️
Nice new paper highlighting how academic funding systems and digital architecture need to change, to ensure we can protect and sustain our precious fossil data 📚
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Fossil databases! 🐚🦕
When do we want them?
Forever! 🗓️
Nice new paper highlighting how academic funding systems and digital architecture need to change, to ensure we can protect and sustain our precious fossil data 📚
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Australia’s Banksia has fruits that are serotinous, opening after fire. Wildfires clear competing vegetation + deposit nutrients in the soil = good conditions for seedling establishment. 📷: Banksia ornata by davidsando CCBYNC4. #Proteaceae #serotiny #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Australia’s Banksia has fruits that are serotinous, opening after fire. Wildfires clear competing vegetation + deposit nutrients in the soil = good conditions for seedling establishment. 📷: Banksia ornata by davidsando CCBYNC4. #Proteaceae #serotiny #Botany 🌾🧪🌱