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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 18

Hey inspiring people! Taking a Bluesky break, feels like I'm under the sea 😅 Fully submerged in grant reports, proposals, and conference prep. Hoping to resurface by early December with more time and energy for fresh articles! Missing you all but embracing the quiet to stay productive. See you soon!

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 13

That's a valid point, I guess I'm a little sad that it seems the only options are either pushing for it or taking a short break because simply slowing doesn't seem possible.

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 12

And I didn't even have those many years of experience, so the big adjustment for me is trying to fit all of the networks at once in parallel while crafting articles for the blog I started 2 months ago and working full time 😬
Do you manage to stay active on Instagram and Bluesky easily?

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 12

I don't post much on here because I'm still quite overwhelmed by the vibe and I find Threads more comforting. But hey everyone, I've been crafting another total random article on an underwater resting sanctuary (a temporary escape from surface chaos) and diving medicine, so stay tuned (or not 😅).

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 8

Celebrate the flow of science and art on #NationalSTEMDay!
From ocean waves to stardust, discover how STEM fuels creativity, resilience, and connection.
Dive into the full article to explore the currents of wonder and feel the pulse of possibility!
>> wp.me/pfZHWQ-d1
#SciComm #FluidDynamics #SciArt

Currents of Wonder: Where STEM Meets the Pulse of Possibility

On this National STEM/STEAM Day, we’re diving into the currents that connect science and art. From ocean waves to cosmic dreams, STEM is more than disciplines, it’s a pulse of creativit…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hi, I'm the mind behind Rogue Currents where fluid dynamics comes alive in quirky, unexpected ways. I explore hidden flows shaping our world, from ocean depths to the artistry of nature. By day I'm a research scientist diving into the mysteries of turbulence experimentally using optical diagnostics.

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 5

🌊 Tidal Inspirations 🐡

- How would you depict resilience against nature's strongest forces? 🌍

- The silence before a tsunami's surge, an AI-powered map evolving with the tides, or a community hub blending into the landscape, ready for any wave.
How might you bring these ideas to life?

🦑🧪 #SciArt

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 5

On #TsunamiDay, we honor the resilience sparked by the 2004 tsunami. 🌊 Discover how global efforts and next-gen innovation are shaping a future prepared for nature's power. Read more on building a world that flows with resilience! wp.me/pfZHWQ-cn
#GetToHighGround

The 2004 Tsunami’s Legacy: Riding Waves of Resilience

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami showed the ocean’s power to both create and devastate. It transformed how we approach disaster preparedness, uniting global efforts in resilience. As the next ge…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 3

🌊 Tidal Inspirations 🐡
Balance, Flow, Art in Motion

• Paint a scene where fluid motion tells a story, like a seahorse drifting in a calm tide.

• Experiment with origami to capture fluid dynamics in folded forms.

• Sketch a design where gentle tilts control balance in unexpected ways.

🦑🧪 #SciArt

Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 3

What do seahorses and origami have in common? 🌊🐚 These graceful drifters create tiny currents with each ripple and tilt, moving like delicate underwater sculptures. Dive into the artistry of seahorse motion on Rogue Currents! #FluidDynamics #SciArt #WorldOrigamiDays
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Folds of the Sea: The Origami of the Seahorse

In a world of swift swimmers, the seahorse stands apart; an upright drifter moving with graceful balance. Each fin ripple and gentle tilt sculpts tiny, unseen currents, creating a delicate dance of…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 2

Going through the schedule from World Origami Days, I felt inspired by tomorrow's model to craft an article merging origami with the hydrodynamics of seahorses!
I'm a bit concerned it may come off as clumsy, but hey, at least it's a pretty unique take. 😅
Stay tuned for the release tomorrow! 🌊 🐴

Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 2

"Our oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, but over 80% of them remain unexplored. In fact, it is often claimed that we know more about the surface of Mars and the Moon than about the ocean floor on our own planet.
NASA is on a mission to change that."

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Why Nasa is exploring the deepest oceans on Earth

Could our understanding of the deep ocean help unlock the mysteries of outer space? Nasa's space mission is leading us to unexplored depths of our own planet.

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 2

I still can't wrap my head around those numbers:

7.5 quintillions grains of sand [7.5 x 10^18] on Earth 😬

But "There are a billion billion billion [10^27] phytoplankton in the world's oceans, more than there are stars in the sky [10^23]"... about 10,000 times more 🤯
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Phytoplankton

By taking up carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, phytoplankton play a large role in the natural carbon cycle, helping to regulate the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and keep the Earth’s climate in bal...

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Nov 1

Still processing the fact that my spooky ocean tale series is finished and we're already in November.

But I got inspired by the World Origami Days happening now ✨
Tiny bummer that Halloween made me miss the Narwhal model yesterday 🦄

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Day 8. Narwhal

Narwhals are unique among toothed whales. The male is distinguished by his protruding, unicorn-horn-like two front teeth. The tail flukes are also unusual; this origami model satisfactorily represents...

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 31

🌊 Tidal Inspirations 🐡

What if the ocean could freeze in an instant?
Imagine: How would you capture the moment? Paint it, write it, or experiment with ice?

Dive into The Frozen Sea and let supercooling, freezing points, and hidden heat spark your next creation!
🦑🧪 #SciArt

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 31

They say there's a sea where the cold comes faster than you can flee, freezing ships in an instant.

Science or something far more... chilling?

Dive into the haunting tale of The Frozen Sea this Halloween! 🌊❄️👻 #FluidDynamics #OceanMysteries
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The Frozen Sea (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

Far beyond familiar shores, there’s a place where the ocean freezes in an instant, trapping ships in a silent, icy prison. Known as The Frozen Sea, it defies the laws of nature, leaving some …

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 31

🌊 Tidal Inspirations 🐡

Beneath calm waters, invisible forces leave ghostly trails, unseen wakes that spark curiosity.

What stories could these silent rhythms tell? Capture their movement in art or find poetry in their patterns. Imagine new worlds shaped by the ocean's hidden hand.

🦑🧪 #SciArt

Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

Fishermen call it the Ghost Ship's Wake, a spectral line gliding through the sea with no ship in sight. Is it ocean magic or something more? 🌊

Uncover the science and mystery behind this haunting phenomenon! #GhostShip #OceanMysteries #FluidDynamics wp.me/pfZHWQ-c3

The Ghost Ship’s Wake (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

In the dead of night, fishermen speak of an eerie wake that moves through the water without a ship in sight. Known as the Ghost Ship’s Wake, this spectral line cuts through the sea, stirred b…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

Introducing...
🌊 Tidal Inspirations 🐡!

These creative prompts will follow each of my articles, blending the art and science of fluid dynamics.

From unseen ocean trails to the mysteries of movement, each prompt invites you to explore the beauty of fluid flow through art and imagination.

🦑🧪 #SciArt

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

Fishermen call it the Ghost Ship's Wake, a spectral line gliding through the sea with no ship in sight. Is it ocean magic or something more? 🌊

Uncover the science and mystery behind this haunting phenomenon! #GhostShip #OceanMysteries #FluidDynamics wp.me/pfZHWQ-c3

The Ghost Ship’s Wake (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

In the dead of night, fishermen speak of an eerie wake that moves through the water without a ship in sight. Known as the Ghost Ship’s Wake, this spectral line cuts through the sea, stirred b…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

Beneath the waves, whispers drift in the darkness, twisting through unseen currents and luring divers into the unknown. Sound becomes a haunting mystery in the ocean's depths, an invitation for science and art to meet.

What secrets would you capture from the abyss?

🌊🦑🧪🐡 #SciArt

Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 29

My 5th spooky tale dives into the world of ghostly underwater murmurs 🌊👻
In the depths, sound twists and warps, transforming into eerie whispers that drift through the darkness, beckoning divers with voices not quite human. Are they echoes of the ocean's secrets... or something else? wp.me/pfZHWQ-bT

Whispers from the Abyss (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

In the ocean’s depths, silence isn’t what it seems. Sound travels faster and farther underwater, forming ghostly channels that carry distant whispers. As divers descend, these sounds tw…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

That's precisely what I'm trying to get at! 🥳
I'd truly love for each new article to be beautifully complemented by inspiring art, photos, poems, and creative thoughts, bringing fluid dynamics to life through visuals and imagination 🌊🧪🦑
🐡 #SciArt

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 30

I'd love to share follow-ups vibing with the articles I post, but I'm not sure they'd resonate here. I'm inspired to explore and promote fluid dynamics as a way to spark curiosity and creative thoughts, nourish the flow of human imagination.

🌊🦑🧪🐡 #SciComm #SciArt

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 29

My 5th spooky tale dives into the world of ghostly underwater murmurs 🌊👻
In the depths, sound twists and warps, transforming into eerie whispers that drift through the darkness, beckoning divers with voices not quite human. Are they echoes of the ocean's secrets... or something else? wp.me/pfZHWQ-bT

Whispers from the Abyss (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

In the ocean’s depths, silence isn’t what it seems. Sound travels faster and farther underwater, forming ghostly channels that carry distant whispers. As divers descend, these sounds tw…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 28

In a hidden stretch of ocean, sailors speak of a place where time fades and reality twists.

Welcome to the 4th tale of my ocean mystery series, where the ocean’s touch holds eerie power.

Dive into the full story and explore where science and the unknown blend: wp.me/pfZHWQ-bJ 🦑🧪 🌊 #ocean #science

The Sea That Forgets (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

The Sea That Forgets is a place of eerie stillness, where time fades and objects twist under layers of glistening film. Sailors passing through this strange expanse speak of memories dissolving and…

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Rogue Currents @roguecurrents.bsky.social · Oct 27

Ready for my 3rd spooky ocean tale? 🌌
Sailors speak of an endless void where the ocean and sky blend seamlessly, luring ships into a boundless, eerie mirror.
Would you drift into this endless realm?
This is where mystery and fluid dynamics meet, drawing you into a haunting illusion: wp.me/pfZHWQ-bz

The Drowning Sky (Spooky Ocean Tale Series)

In certain seas, sailors tell of The Drowning Sky, where the horizon vanishes and sea and sky merge into a boundless mirror. It’s an illusion so perfect, ships drift into an eerie stillness, caught…

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